New Focus ST/XR5

Forest Bear · 09-11-2007, 09:33 AM

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-...-st-eu/479694/

xurbanx · 09-11-2007, 11:21 AM

I like!
Is that the new kinetic design that's going around?

LeadFoot81 · 09-11-2007, 12:01 PM

looks fantastic.

Smoke Pursuit · 09-11-2007, 01:20 PM

Parts of that focus give away the new Falcon front end.

I like it alot!

Xitdxr · 09-11-2007, 03:36 PM

Much better than the current focus, but they still did nothing with the back end! And according to that article no power increase, which is a bit suprising, i would of thought they would have at least try and make it competitive to the MPS 3. Any change on interior?? thats another issue with these cars.

BlackLS · 09-11-2007, 03:53 PM

Small changes to the rear, I like the lip on the tailgate.

Tj-zetec · 09-11-2007, 05:50 PM

I hope they bring the 3-door out here this time. As silly as it sounds but that's the one thing that's making me not really want one of the current ones. And it is what drew me to my LR, to me 5-doors look too much like family cars.

**Polyal** · 09-11-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LSTerritoryGhia

Parts of that focus give away the new Falcon front end.

I like it alot!

Agreed.

That is hot as. Think of the line up, new focus, mondeo, falcon...yum yum!

Forest Bear · 09-11-2007, 10:28 PM

FOCUSonTHIS · 09-11-2007, 10:31 PM

I think it will have to grow on me just like the LS did.

Smoke Pursuit · 09-11-2007, 11:17 PM

Love it!!

Want one, no where to park it :(

zetec · 10-11-2007, 12:01 AM

That's hot, seriously hot. I love it.

Forest Bear · 10-11-2007, 09:20 AM

I wish it would come in pearl white. Like the current lexus IS300. That would be hot.

WASP · 10-11-2007, 11:22 PM

Very nice. I like the new design direction Ford is taking. Doubt I'll be upgrading the wifes LS Zetec to one however.

Bucknaked · 11-11-2007, 08:24 AM

I like the look of it. Depending on the feature upgrades, I think I'll be trading in mine on one.

3 Door I heard is coming here, that will be my choice.

Mikey B · 11-11-2007, 09:01 AM

Shame it's still over 1000Kgs on the front axle...not good for the track!

Ives · 11-11-2007, 10:37 AM

Wicked... is that the roadgoing version or prototypes?

fordel · 11-11-2007, 11:33 AM

Looks barely different from the current one, dont know why everyone is getting so excited about it.

MeestaNob! · 11-11-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Forest Bear

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-...-st-eu/479694/

Looks excellent.

When it gets here hopefully Ford AU will open up some more options for buyers, the current one is fairly limited (Expensive orange paint, leather, thats about it).

I'm strangely tempted by this, but I dont know if its worth absorbing the change over cost for a starter button and a slightly fussy styling crease on the rear hatch.

It's also a shame they didnt tickle the engine a little bit, but oh well.

The options list will determine whether I upgrade...

zetec · 11-11-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MeestaNob!

Looks excellent.

When it gets here hopefully Ford AU will open up some more options for buyers, the current one is fairly limited (Expensive orange paint, leather, thats about it).

I'm strangely tempted by this, but I dont know if its worth absorbing the change over cost for a starter button and a slightly fussy styling crease on the rear hatch.

It's also a shame they didnt tickle the engine a little bit, but oh well.

The options list will determine whether I upgrade...

New headlights, new bonnet, new front and rear bumpers, new fog lights, new side door skins including crease lines... it's pretty major. They may have even changed the interior now to match the recently updated rest of the range.

Miyagi · 11-11-2007, 09:27 PM

yeah lets see some interior shots i wreckon... shall we pray to the gods for cruise? ;)

Bucknaked · 13-11-2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Miyagi

yeah lets see some interior shots i wreckon... shall we pray to the gods for cruise? ;)

Cruise and sunroof.

fordel · 14-11-2007, 01:20 AM

There is also an RS model that will be made, so there is your desire for engine tinkering ;)

Bucknaked · 14-11-2007, 06:24 AM

Do you think we will get the RS version here? I've spoken to a few dealers and they say we will never get an RS version.

Maybe we could get the RS, but have it badged as an FPV. At least get it here.

melbzetec · 14-11-2007, 10:23 AM

Maybe we get a list of people who would put their hand up for an RS and send Ford a letter.

I must admit, I'd rather have a genuine RS rather than something knocked up by FPV

Fast Eddie · 14-11-2007, 01:56 PM

You can add Semi-Automatic to the list too. So I can drive it!

fordel · 14-11-2007, 06:59 PM

I doubt we would ever get the RS over here. to costly for ford to import im sure

Bucknaked · 14-11-2007, 07:29 PM

I think they are 10,000 pound more than the standard ST. Thats about $20,000 here. Maybe a little more. Around $60,000.

Noddy · 15-11-2007, 12:12 AM

Has anyone got any firm info on whether the 3 door is definately coming to Oz? I was considering the Mondeo but the focus 3 door is probably more suited to what i need.

Bucknaked · 15-11-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Noddy

Has anyone got any firm info on whether the 3 door is definately coming to Oz? I was considering the Mondeo but the focus 3 door is probably more suited to what i need.

Not sure noddy. Might be too early to confirm as I think most is just speculation at this stage. Dealers may have a better idea, You could try XR5 Ford Turbo Forums.