2016 Focus RS discussion

[suttoo]

Forduk instagram account has it at 28940 pounds and 0-62mph in 4.7 and top spend of 165mph

[Mowdit]

Based onethe UK price that makes it $62,276 on todays exchange rate
Then add the Australia tax
Dealer delivery and rego and add on's AND ........

I/we were really keen on one of these, but as TIME drags on, NOT SO, regardless of price !
(Oh how waiting can take the excitement out of it and bring in other choices/options)

The XR6T SPRINT really has my ATTENTION now
(Would love an XR8, but the XR6T is tempting, and it's not my choice alone)

THE RACE IS ON
Will be an arguement on the day I sign I am sure, the smiles after the first drive will be priceless

[Able20]

Mowdit and Suttoo, you are both right with the price of the RS and it's looking to be quite ugly with the way our currency is heading.

Having said that, the price in Germany is 39,000 Euro which is exactly the same as the Golf R, so desperately hope Ford follows VW's path and brings the car to Australia with a similar markup.

It would also be nice if Ford give us something soon as the wait is slowly diminishing the excitement. Approximate arrival time, price would be good.

[G RUSH]

Golf R is $35,650 in the USA and the US price for the RS is $35,730 - so this is a touch under AUD $50K with today's exchange rate.

Looks like they're lineballing it with the Golf R in the other markets...

[Bossxr8]

Don't compare UK prices. They are always very high. It should be around Golf R/WRX Sti price.

[Wretched]

Focus RS: Rebirth of an Icon – Official trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdgAFY1fXAE

[Rallye Sport]

I'm a bit disappointed with my local Ford Dealers customer service skills, I'm a genuine buyer regardless of price and performance. So I lobbed up yesterday in my beaten up Falcon family wagon, flano shirt and boardies (not going to pretend to be someone I'm not) Waited for a guy to come over and asked a few questions, was told I'd have to wait until the release... Confused I went home and grabbed my old Escort RS, drove back and parked it in the middle of the forecourt all shiny and cammed up... haha, they were running out of the door to help even got an invite to come in and sit down... I've dealt with this before at dealers and have taken my business else where... Hope it doesn't happen at the next place, I really want one of these in my garage...

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by Rallye Sport

I'm a bit disappointed with my local Ford Dealers customer service skills, I'm a genuine buyer regardless of price and performance. So I lobbed up yesterday in my beaten up Falcon family wagon, flano shirt and boardies (not going to pretend to be someone I'm not) Waited for a guy to come over and asked a few questions, was told I'd have to wait until the release... Confused I went home and grabbed my old Escort RS, drove back and parked it in the middle of the forecourt all shiny and cammed up... haha, they were running out of the door to help even got an invite to come in and sit down... I've dealt with this before at dealers and have taken my business else where... Hope it doesn't happen at the next place, I really want one of these in my garage...

LOL thats awesome.

Good luck mate....the sooner you can spec and buy online the better.

[GTPete]

http://www.msn.com/en-au/motoring/ne...sAlx?li=AA8ewQ

Is the RS all wheel drive or front wheel drive?
Story in the link says FWD.

[XR Martin]

Its AWD

[Swaytan]

Intriguing. I've been kicking the tyres on an WRX STi, Golf R/GTi performance, CLA45 AMG but may be waiting a little longer. Just depends on what the $ comes out as & how it drives.

[Able20]

Originally Posted by Swaytan

Intriguing. I've been kicking the tyres on an WRX STi, Golf R/GTi performance, CLA45 AMG but may be waiting a little longer. Just depends on what the $ comes out as & how it drives.

I hear you, and your thinking is very similar to mine. I've recently purchased a Golf R as I couldn't wait any longer. The R is a sensational car, but depending on the price of the Focus RS, I might convince my wife she really needs a Golf R for her daily requirements. After all, it is "automatic".
Seriously though, who can go past the raw excitement of the RS. And what do you know, it's manual only. I know it's selfish, but in my household only one person can drive it. That is what I call a win-win.

[Mowdit]

Originally Posted by Swaytan

Intriguing. I've been kicking the tyres on an WRX STi, Golf R/GTi performance, CLA45 AMG but may be waiting a little longer. Just depends on what the $ comes out as & how it drives.

If you are prepared to wait, it could be worth it.
Not likely to be here till March/April 2016
That's over 19 months since the official announcement

so long in fact that ive lost track.........

[JVC063]

Originally Posted by Mowdit

If you are prepared to wait, it could be worth it.
Not likely to be here till March/April 2016
That's over 19 months since the official announcement

so long in fact that ive lost track.........

Think we will get it before the Mustang though, RS is built in R/H Drive and L/H Drive?
Orders are being taken now in the USA with delivery starting in January 17.

$USD44000 fully loaded.

[671bb]

have recently moved to the blue mountains. the wife mentioned due to black ice and snow we probably need to update to to "a four wheel drive before next winter". wonder how i'd fare if I brought one of these badboys home, considering shes no doubt meaning SUV

[Sioso]

I'm keeping an eye on these as well.
My Golf R is only 3 months old but it spends more time at the dealership than my place with warranty issues - haven't even seen it in weeks!
I was thinking STI or R before buying and looks like I made the wrong choice.
A release date for this thing would be helpful.

[Polyal]

Well there you go!

http://www.carsales.com.au/editorial...ombshell-54648

$50k

[Sioso]

Beat me to it, that's a lot lower than I was expecting.

[Polyal]

Good to see that Ford is being aggressive. To many here think Ford somehow is above the others, fact is its a competitive market and RRP would have to be in the top 3 reasons why someone would walk into the dealership.

Good work Ford.

[Wretched]

Very good bang for buck.

[blueoval]

Im all of a sudden interested more now.

[Able20]

Originally Posted by Able20

As I mentioned yesterday about the price of the Focus RS, today we have Ford Australia PR head Wes Sherwood saying the Focus RS would be pitched against rivals like the $52,740 Volkswagen Golf R.

It's a good day for all I say, when we can have a Focus RS drive away for under $55k.

As we had discussed earlier, Ford has done the right thing and priced the car exactly as we had stated. Great day indeed.

[Craig@AUDI]

50990 inc GST, but excluding drive away costs.

Magnetic, Frozen White, Nitrous and Shadow Black

[Craig@AUDI]

Colours as per picture

[Bossxr8]

Great price.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by Craig@Rockdale

Colours as per picture

Dont want to be negative straight away but thats a pretty bland palette, gives the FGX a run for its money.

[Craig@AUDI]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Dont want to be negative straight away but thats a pretty bland palette, gives the FGX a run for its money.

The Magnetic is awesome, it's even a Mustang colour, thinking the Nitrous will be a bit like a metallic version of Nitro on the FG1's...white and black are kinda staple colours.

[sixman]

That price is better than expected!

[G RUSH]

Suck ***** to everyone who thought they'd price a hot hatch higher than the Mustang GT!

Well played Ford!

[Express]

Originally Posted by Craig@Rockdale

Colours as per picture

There's no real standout must have colour but I could happily live with any of those shown.