Click above for a high-res gallery of the Ford iosis Max Concept Ford is preparing to make a major shift to smaller cars over the next few years, starting with the new Fiesta at the end of this year and the new European-based Focus next year. When that next-generation Focus lands in the U.S., it is expected to look a lot like the concept that Ford is showing in Geneva this week. The shape and styling details of the iosis Max give a preview of next years Focus five door hatch although the head-light clusters and doors will surely be more conventional. The sliding rear doors are unlikely to make it to production either. What will make it through is the drivetrain. This is the third Ford concept this year (along with the Lincoln Concept C and Volvo S60 concepts in Detroit) powered by the new 1.6L EcoBoost four cylinder along with the PowerShift dual clutch transmission. With the automatic start stop system, this combination is expected to top 40 mpg with ease when it arrives. Gallery: Geneva 2009: Ford Iosis Max Gallery: Ford Iosis-Max Concept Photos Copyright (C)2009 Sam Abuelsamid / Weblogs, Inc. Continue reading Geneva 2009: Ford’s next Focus, the iosis Max now with EcoBoost! Auto Blog: MPG , Ford , Geneva Motor Show Geneva 2009: Ford’s next Focus, the iosis Max now with EcoBoost! originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green

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Geneva 2009: Ford’s next Focus, the iosis Max now with EcoBoost!