Ford Focus RS confirmed for Australia $59,000

[fourmo]

For now, though, Australian hot hatch fans can at last get their hands on one of Ford of Europe's most exciting models - and with only 315 examples to be made available, its 'future legend' status is all but assured."


2010 Ford Focus RS Australian Pricing And Specifications | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications

[Jace]

Wait, it's FWD?

[AusScare]

Awesome car, it'll certainly sell well here with the reputation it's got. Saw one in London earlier this year, they look very aggressive in person.

[team_v]

Why not get GTI + Stage 3 and save 10k or more

[fourmo]

because every man and his dog has a GTI, lol

[AusScare]

Why not get GTI + Stage 3 and save 10k or more

Resale. Chassis. They're first two off the top of my head.

[GoLfMan]

oh man oh man! I love the RS

[Spyda]

Its such a shame its FWD.

[cameronp]

Its such a shame its FWD.

I would imagine FWD gives it a bit more, er, character than AWD though.

That 5-cylinder engine is beaut, so it's good to see that we're finally getting it in its full glory in Australia. From what I hear this is its dying gasp - it's being killed off by EU emissions regulations because it's just a bit too thirsty. At this price I suspect it's going to be bought by people who already own a Focus XR5 and can't get enough of them, because $60k seems a bit overpriced for anyone else. As I understand it, the Focus RS doesn't cost much more than a Golf GTI in the UK.

[fourmo]

Ford's WRX STI rival coming

[Jace]

I always thought the RS was AWD. When it comes to 'sports cars', everything > FF in my opinion.
What a shame.

[Banzai]

Too ugly and too expensive but it has the right number of doors. I much prefer the new Megane hot hatch. Damn VW Au for not bringing in the Scirocco.

[G-rig]

Spewing if you just bought a Golf R, although it is still a Ford, let's not forget that.

Still seems a bit expensive over an XR5 that were going for 35k brand new earlier in the year. But I'd still prefer a GTI over an XR5 obviously.

Would be a hard choice between the magane 250 and Focus.

[tomtom_r32]

Always liked the looked of the RS.

Sounds very nice too when I saw it on Top Gear.

$60k for a 224kw FWD Ford, hmmmm.

I would consider one!! Glad their hitting our shores.

[Rocket36]

If only they'd make it AWD!

Imagine the torque steer! Eeeeew!