Although the 2016 Ford Focus RS is rising back to the mantle it once occupied like an automotive phoenix, its legend has remained in the hearts and minds of the press and drivers alike. In a way, it's never really died. But now that its new generation is on the cusp of arriving in dealerships, we're getting some more insight into what it'll be like.

In a series titled "rebirth of an icon," we're getting some insight into the great lengths Ford has gone to make sure this car lives up to the promises it's set down. All things considered, they've made quite a few lofty ones: 345 horsepower with Dynamic Torque Vectoring, all-wheel drive, and state of the art performance features.

How does it hold up against a 1,000 mile test drive? Check it out.

The Focus RS arrives next spring. In the meantime, you can browse our new Ford lineup through our website. Once you figure out the model you want to try, come down to our Fort Wayne, IN dealership to test drive it.