autoevolution 17 Mar 2021, 11:11 UTC · by The fourth-generation Ford Focus has become a forbidden fruit in North America. The formerly popular series (remember the days when it was fighting for overall global nameplate supremacy with Toyota’s Corolla?) is limited to Europe, China, and a few other minor markets. 13 photos But that doesn’t mean the compact hatchback isn’t loved in America, as proven by this thoroughly enhanced Mk3 Focus that delivered a couple of surprising runs at the strip. As always, the video (embedded below) comes from the “ Drag Racing and Car Stuff” YT channel, which is steadily becoming a specialist in delivering exotic drag races that initially look entirely unassuming.