The Ford Focus Mk2 RS belongs to a period when performance hatchbacks could still feel properly wild. It did not aim to be discreet or refined: width, aggressive bumpers and a five-cylinder engine with its own voice made it one of the modern Fords most remembered by enthusiasts.
The hatchback that refused to behave like a sensible car
In Indianapolis blue, this version changes the usual reading associated with the green Focus RS. It still has a strong presence, but with a cooler, more metallic edge that suits the muscular shapes of the Mk2 very well.
1/43 scale for modern sports cars with real character
Solido in 1/43 scale works very well for this type of car: compact, recognisable and easy to place alongside other modern performance models. In a display cabinet, the Focus RS sits especially well near BMW M, Renault Sport, compact AMGs or road cars with rally DNA.
A piece for those who understand the appeal of hot hatches
This model is not carried by its technical sheet alone. It has that energy of an overexcited road car, a hatchback that feels as if it left the showroom ready for a stage. For a modern sports-car collection, it adds Ford character and just the right dose of visual attitude.