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]

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