I actually have a focus.. so I know a little about them.. its a nice little car, nice torque to back it up.. they handle good.. and for the fact, they are indeed an European car, though ford is an american company the car was orignally designed for the european market then a few things were changed for the us market.. so theyre slow, eh? theyre economy cars!? not suppose to be fast.. all the SVT is a modified plain focus hatch.. its a zetec, just added high compression, header, free flowing exhaust, getrag 6speed, 17s, 4 wheel disc, better suspension and other things.. Im a member on focusfantics, as things are progressing Ive seen some pretty damn quick foci..