What you are likely seeing is the next Gen Focus ST. The standard car is getting its refresh and is hitting lots (now?).
There is likely R&D still being completed on the final suspension and NVH tuning.
Its unlikely this car will have the 2.3 EcoBoost in any case. The torque output makes in prohibitive in a "Stock" FWD car.
Can you picture the wheel getting ripped out of an inexperienced 16 year old hand as 300wtq decides a new direction is in order?
I am on board and hope for an RS-AWD. I just hope they tune the Haldex for earlier engagement than what i have founf in the Audi products.