Everything about the car looks to be better than the "new" Focus we're getting. The interior is better, the styling looks more well thought out (although derivative of the Cavalier in some ways) and the engine options are nice. I'm willing to bet the price on these will make the "new" Foci look like a rediculous waste of money.
140hp 2.2L Ecotec vs. 130hp 2.0L Zetec
170hp 2.4L Ecotec vs. 150hp 2.3L Duratec
200hp 2.0L Supercharged Ecotec vs... um... hello?
Not bad at all and keep in mind te torque numbers on the ecotec engines are all identical or higher than thier hp numbers. When they come out I'll have to test drive one and see how the handling is.