# High Horsepower Hybrids The Focus RS Clubsport's Eco-Friendly Cousin May Be Coming By TopDog | Published 2010-02-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-rs-clubsport References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/03/rumormill-350-hp-focus-rs-clubsport-coming-next-gen-rs-to-get/) & [autoexpress](http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/247717/fords_new_rs_twins.html) Want an environmentally friendly vehicle with all the asphalt punishing power of a V-8? Yeah, me too, but the 350 horsepower, 5-cylinder turbo Focus RS Clubsport will be a limited edition, and only available in Europe. We may get lucky though and see the RS Clubsport’s cousin on North American soil as [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-bronco) is set to release the 2.0-liter [Ecoboost](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/troy-lee-designs) 4-cylinder in the new Focus RS. With direct-injection turbo, and an [electric motor for the rear wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-canada1), it can offer almost as much muscle while being eco-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High Horsepower Hybrids:** The trend of high horsepower hybrid cars with eco-friendly features provides opportunities for innovation in the automotive industry. - **Electric Motors for Performance:** The use of electric motors in performance cars provides opportunities for innovation in the automotive industry. - **Limited Edition Eco-friendly Vehicles:** The trend of limited edition eco-friendly vehicles with high performance features provides opportunities for innovation in the automotive industry. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can take advantage of these trends by developing and producing high-performance hybrid vehicles with eco-friendly features. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** The electric vehicle industry can take advantage of these trends by developing and producing high-performance electric motors for use in performance vehicles. - **Environmental Technology Industry:** The environmental technology industry can take advantage of these trends by developing and producing eco-friendly components for use in high-performance vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric American SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-bronco.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Hardcore Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronco-raptor.md) - [Riproaring Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-van.md) - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md) - [Sporty Fuel-Efficient SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-subaru-forester-hybrid.md) - [Efficient Dual-Motor Hybrid Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-civic-ehev.md) - [Charged Electric Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r5-turbo.md) - [High-Performance Sports Car Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd.md)