Changan Ford President Steven Armstrong poses with the Focus wagon after cycling
Ford Motor Co is introducing its Focus wagon, which is popular in European countries, into China. The localized model will be unveiled at the upcoming Guangzhou auto show, set to kick off later this month.
Steven Armstrong, president of Ford's joint venture Changan Ford, said on Sunday that the China-made model has been redesigned to meet the demands of local Chinese customers.
Among other things, he said the model available in the Chinese market will be more stylish and have better connectivity functions.
The segment of wagons, or estate cars, remains limited in China. The majority of buyers still choose either SUVs or sedans.
Statistics from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers show that sales of SUVs and sedans in the first three quarters of the year totaled 12.45 million, accounting for over 92 percent of total passenger vehicle sales.
