Hang onto your wallets, Focus XR5 Turbo coming ...

rider007 · 13-10-2005, 10:18 PM

http://www.ford.com.au/newfocus/xr5/

Ford annoucing that the RS Turbo is going to be renamed XR5 Turbo and to register your interest.

SpoolMan · 13-10-2005, 10:33 PM

more here
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=22636

zetec · 13-10-2005, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rider007

http://www.ford.com.au/newfocus/xr5/

Ford annoucing that the RS Turbo is going to be renamed XR5 Turbo and to register your interest.

It's actually the Focus ST renamed as the XR5 Turbo, there is no RS unfortunately.

orsest170 · 13-10-2005, 11:27 PM

Well I just registered my interest. All going well, I aim to have one in the garage by early-mid 2007. By then there will be some nice aftermarket bolt-ons available (well from the U.K anyway) that should see these little pocket rockets pushing out upwards of 180 kw. Still, wouldn't wanna go too silly, as the front wheels will only handle so much before torque steer becomes a real issue.

I love the look of the car but I really think that it would look much better with the zetec headlights.

Btw, I heard that it will be on display at the Sydney motor show, so you lucky Sydney people will be able to check it out as early as tomorrow.

Martyvan · 13-10-2005, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zetec

It's actually the Focus ST renamed as the XR5 Turbo, there is no RS unfortunately.

We will just add a YET to the end of the that statement???

If Volvo has an AWD turbo 5cylinder, It would be certain to happen? 2 years down the track maybe!

Even then we would have to private import one from Europe!

chevaps · 14-10-2005, 05:29 PM

I think its a way for Ford Aus to get people to recognise a performance model from Ford. XR series cars being known by almost all aussies as the next step up in performance from the base model, so badging it as an XR instead of ST will hopefully get it more recognition by Australians.

I reckon it has a nice ring to it, its something original, yet can almost distinctly be categorised as a Ford. It sure is a sweet car, especially in that orange colour.

Tom

marcosambrose · 14-10-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by orsest170

Well I just registered my interest. All going well, I aim to have one in the garage by early-mid 2007.

They arrive here early next year so i presume you meant 2006.

orsest170 · 14-10-2005, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by marcosambrose

They arrive here early next year so i presume you meant 2006.

I wish mate. I'll need year at least to raise adequate funds (not a fan of huge loans). I'll go and take a test drive when they arrive, but I'm in no real hurry to buy- my ST170 is a great little car and goes like the proverbial, so I reckon it'll keep me happy for a while yet.

Parasite · 14-10-2005, 11:13 PM

http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/ar...f=7&bg=24&pp=4

According to this article:

'Ford drew first blood with an Electric Orange Focus XR5 Turbo slated for launch in early 2006 and priced under $35,000.'

Teki04 · 15-10-2005, 01:21 AM

WOW!!!!!!!!! ITS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOT!!!!! OMG! If its $37000, i think ford have a winner! I looks absolutely awesome! (just back from motor show.... still stunned!)

MeestaNob! · 15-10-2005, 02:30 PM

Facinatingly, my work is having a seminar on novated leasing just next week.

It's written in the stars I tell ya, I will have this car.

PH47 · 16-10-2005, 04:19 PM

Pics from SMS this weekend..

My mind is starting to change as to what new car to buy end of next year.. -was- going to be a 300C, looks like it'll be another ford instead

galaxy xr8 · 16-10-2005, 07:26 PM

I love this little vehicle, and I would seriously look into one, might have to trade my little Laser, is that side indicator's on the side mirror's?.

Bucknaked · 16-10-2005, 08:07 PM

It's a nice looking car. I really love the colour. The bar is similar styling to the front bars on the FPV's. I defiantley like the XR5 Name Tag.

b2tf · 16-10-2005, 09:16 PM

That right there is B2TF's next car. Guaranteed. And THANK GOD they left those wheels on it, I love them!

orsest170 · 16-10-2005, 09:43 PM

and there was silly old me thinkin I could actually wait another 18 months before owning one of these....what a fool...that thing is simply stunning.

Well time to get the house valued...it could well be on the market early next year

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I gotta have me an XR5, and very soon!

zetec · 17-10-2005, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

That right there is B2TF's next car. Guaranteed. And THANK GOD they left those wheels on it, I love them!

b2tf = backdown barnaby. So much for never buying a Ford again!!!

(Just me saying hi - have pics and videos of the XR5 T to post tmorrow night when I return from Motorshow drooling duty.)

5 days spent staring at that car - it's even better inside!!!!!

17-10-2005, 05:23 PM

:( The misses counted me seeing, then returning to see this Focus, 6 times at the motorshow.

Those pictures don't do it justice, makes the colour look flat. It has a beautiful pearl-like white. Its beautiful...

b2tf · 17-10-2005, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by zetec

b2tf = backdown barnaby. So much for never buying a Ford again!!!

Absolutely! Changing stance at the drop of a hat™!!!!

murcod · 17-10-2005, 10:41 PM

Are we getting the turbo in a 5 door (as in the pics above) ?

Thought they would have brought it out in a two door - not that I'm complaining mind you!

orsest170 · 17-10-2005, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mondeost24

Are we getting the turbo in a 5 door (as in the pics above) ?

Thought they would have brought it out in a two door - not that I'm complaining mind you!

Yes we are getting the five door. Before the release of the LS focus in Oz, the Ford Marketing people decided that there was not a large enough market for 3 door models to justify their release in Australia.

However, I found this quote today regarding the XR5:

"Ford president Tom Gorman says the new car may be joined by a three-door version. I really like the three-door. I have asked them to go back and look at it".

Looks like a 3 door XR5 could be on the cards afterall .

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lincoln · 17-10-2005, 11:15 PM

Same as what VW did with the Golf GTI locally. They're bringing in 3 doors to alleviate the demand on the 5 door GTI. I really hope Ford can sell it and sell it in VERY decent numbers. The price looks VERY attractive. It SHOULD sell more than an SP23, let's hope it sells half as many.

b2tf · 18-10-2005, 12:00 AM

No - bugger that, I want some exclusivity! Picked a Focus in the first place cos I didnt want a common car!

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