I would have thought with the series 1 and 2 escort RS been fwd and the fact the focus was a replacement model/name change for the escort it makes sence the focus would be fwd. Ok you could argue the Escort Cosworth was 4x4 but at the end of the day the focus don't wair the cosworth badge. I can't say i'm suprised it is fwd tbh but i still think the focus rs is a nice looking car but i prefer the mk1 frs over the new one!