Ford considering 300hp Focus RS for NA

[calstar]

http://www.motorauthority.com/ford-considering-305hp-focus-hot-hatch-for-us.html


Finally, Ford is looking at bring the Focus RS to US. But only the 2011 model :(

[sputnik]

Would be great to see.

Ford is really showing some promise among the Detroit 3.

[Ca_Silvia13]

Good, this is probably the only Ford i would ever consider buying. Plus for 2011 that mean i can pick one up a year or two after they go on sale...:thumbsup:

[kevie88]

Awesome.. we need this.

I'd buy one! (but only if it costs less than an STi or EVO)

[heavyD]

That would be sweet as I've seen some reviews and the car supposedly handles great for a fwd.

[banned3x]

thats really nice:thumbsup:
id get one

[Xtrema]

2010 Focus, this is the one we are most likely get.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_609/car_photo_304865_25.jpg


RS is a fine car but how many are willing to fork out $40-$50K for this name plate?

BTW, RS starts @ $39000 Euros

[jsn]

No AWD = no care.

Also, the price is way to high.

[sputnik]

Originally posted by jsn
No AWD = no care.

Also, the price is way to high.

Have you ever seen what new cars in Europe cost?

[94boosted]

Good looking car as said but if it's in the 40-45k price range I think most people would opt for an STi or an EVo or even a 370Z

[heavyD]

Originally posted by sputnik
Have you ever seen what new cars in Europe cost?

Yes but it's a different market. STI's and EVO's all cost much more there than NA. Ford knows the NA market enough to know that nobody will spend over $40K for a FWD hatchback.

[BigMass]

i wonder if you could turn around Ford NA by deleting it's entire current line up and just copying over the European one.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by heavyD


Yes but it's a different market. STI's and EVO's all cost much more there than NA. Ford knows the NA market enough to know that nobody will spend over $30K for a FWD hatchback.

Corrected.

Reference: Volvo C30.

[dino_martini]

Originally posted by Xtrema


Corrected.

Reference: Volvo C30.

But the RS would cost around 40K Canadian.

I really love the RS, but would I buy one over a STI or Evo? probably not.

You can buy a Camaro SS for 46k...

[iceburns288]

In Germany, the STi is 44,490Eu and the Focus RS is 33,900Eu. That means the Focus RS is 24% cheaper there... that's a pretty significant difference.

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by BigMass
i wonder if you could turn around Ford NA by deleting it's entire current line up and just copying over the European one. :rolleyes: The current Ford NA line-up is quite good, probably the best of the big 3. The only weak point from my perspective is the Focus.

If they bring over the Focus RS I will buy one. No question.

I love this car :drool:

http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Ford_Focus_RS_2009_06_1600x1200.jpg

[BigMass]

Originally posted by Eleanor
:rolleyes: The current Ford NA line-up is quite good, probably the best of the big 3. The only weak point from my perspective is the Focus.

If they bring over the Focus RS I will buy one. No question.

I love this car :drool:

http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Ford_Focus_RS_2009_06_1600x1200.jpg

oh yeah, their line-up is stellar. They're blowing the socks off consumers :rolleyes:

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Xtrema


Corrected.

Reference: Volvo C30.

Poor example;

A. It's a Volvo
B. Have you ever seen the C30 up close? It's a hatchback with no room in the hatch. Worst hatchback design that I've ever seen.
C. GTI's and MS3's sell for over $30K and some people actually paid $30K for Civic Si's. None of those cars have the performance potential of the RS.

[sputnik]

Originally posted by BigMass


oh yeah, their line-up is stellar. They're blowing the socks off consumers :rolleyes:

How is a company like Toyota any better?

[jsn]

Originally posted by sputnik


Have you ever seen what new cars in Europe cost?

it'll probably be around 40k canadian. I'd would never even consider this car when i can get an AWD evo or sti for the same price. If they priced it a decent amount below the STI/evo I may be able to forgive the lack of AWD

[dino_martini]

Originally posted by BigMass


oh yeah, their line-up is stellar. They're blowing the socks off consumers :rolleyes:

Ford probably has the best line up of the Big 3, and thats coming from a GM guy.

Fiesta, F150, Taurus, Fusion.

Focus isnt quite there, but it will get better. It is really tough to make a great small car. Honda dumps a boat load of money into the civic, and American Car manufacturers havent quite gotten then.

I will admit that 'Not quite' is not good enough.

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by BigMass
oh yeah, their line-up is stellar. They're blowing the socks off consumers :rolleyes: They sold more cars than both Toyota & Honda in February :dunno:

[r3ccOs]

Focus ST in Orange for me!

[01RedDX]

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[freshprince1]

You don't hear as much about Ford as the others as far as how bad eveyone is doing right now. I think Ford hit their crisis a year or two earlier than the others and got the message a little sooner too.

The RS would really help their image in the domestic market even if it is a little over priced. To have a domestic alternative for a high performance compact car can only help them. Besides, the SVT Focus is a great little car, I can only assume the RS would blow it away.

[hampstor]

Originally posted by 01RedDX


What's your source? And are you talking about worldwide sales numbers?

If he's talking about Canada, he's right:

http://www.canadiandriver.com/2009/04/01/canadian-new-vehicle-sales-drop-15-per-cent-in-march.htm

Ford 17,021

Acura 1,211
Honda 11,359

Lexus 1,363
Toyota 14,538

Edit: shit, he said feb. I'm looking at March #'s. :dunno:

[01RedDX]

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[Eleanor]

Originally posted by 01RedDX
What's your source? And are you talking about worldwide sales numbers? Sorry, I did mean in Canada :banghead:

[psycoticclown]

Originally posted by heavyD


Poor example;

A. It's a Volvo
B. Have you ever seen the C30 up close? It's a hatchback with no room in the hatch. Worst hatchback design that I've ever seen.
C. GTI's and MS3's sell for over $30K and some people actually paid $30K for Civic Si's. None of those cars have the performance potential of the RS.

:werd:

I would get one if it's under $40k. More and it's too pricey.

[jsn]

^^ if its GTI and speed3 range then yes it would be worth considering, but if it's high 30s -40 I'd spend a little extra and get an evo/sti

[heavyD]

Originally posted by psycoticclown


:werd:

I would get one if it's under $40k. More and it's too pricey.

If it remained FWD I doubt Ford would price it over $40K. $38K max for a fully optioned car would have to be the absolute max.