Could be a Focus from the front end, but golly from all other angles!
The rear end looks dodgy due to the non-colour coded soiler, I think with that intact it'll look rather good.

Haven't read the article yet, but I assume these are AE own mockups again?

Yep, AE are up to their normal tricks!

The text is a bit better tho, some interesting speculation / ideas. I heard already that the "Max" name will be used in other cars - i.e. A-Max, C-Max and E-Max.

Can you post a pic of it up on here?