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Focus to replace Lazer before years end?

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#1 ·
The Age has a nice little story about the Focus in showrooms before years end or early 2003.

Once again Toby is the man behind the story.

In other age news HSV want a bigger gap between itself and holden and are looking to Europe to achieve this

Also the 250 ute is tested!
 
#4 ·
Falchoon said:
That would be awaesome if it's the AWD version!
I agree.

The article actually shows the RS model and makes mention of this being a possibility a bit further down the track.

The article goes on to say that the official word from Ford is "still under evaluation" but for some reason the article seems to gloss over this fact. Guess the media must run new car programs. I might email Toby and see if I can get the GT a bit quicker.

I wonder do car companies have someone buying papers first thing of a morning to see what interesting gossip the media has install today, or I wonder has the witch hunt started for the loose cannon. Either way this is a public service anouncement making sure that all FF readers are aware of speculation and unfounded rumours. Who's taking money on this one?
 
#5 ·
The media never let the facts get in the way of a good story, they are just trying to sell papers which puts the circulation figures up which attracts more advertisers with lots of $$ to spend so Packer and Murdoch can recoup some of the dough they lost on One-Tel. Quite simple really.
 
#6 ·
I can't comment on the article, but we've heard this kind of thing before.

The Focus costs far too much to be competitive with the Astra down under (not sure why, though), which is the reason that Ford Australia has gone to the trouble of breathing new life into the Laser range with the SR20, etc.

It would be great to see the Focus (though sad to see the end of the Laser after 21 years), but I think Ford is smart enough to concentrate on the forthcoming Falcon instead.
 
#8 ·
FM said:
Oh great.. missus will be wanting another new car now.. Jaysus!
And I'm sure you would put up a big fight too ;)

If it is true it will be very good, the AV XR6 Turbo will be getting new ppl into the Ford market and if the focus came there would be a huge influx in Ford-buying ricers....I do not condone rice in anyway what-so-ever, but this would equal lots more money for Ford AU.
 
#9 ·
MADXF said:
And I'm sure you would put up a big fight too ;)
My word I will!! She's got her laser.. my XR's next!!!!
 
#11 ·
DR XR said:
Is the 180kw version the RS or a cosworth? Hope we get a 160kw + turbo AWD version for FTE to take on WRX.
they said something about a 170 Kw version I think..I read`it this morning but I through the paper out..doh!
 
#14 ·
That is my understanding also. Holden cars have been selling well in the Middle East and elsewhere (they run on leaded petrol, too, which gives the V8s an extra 20 kW).

I'm not saying Ford Australia couldn't bring the new Mondeo, Focus, or Fiesta, but I have heard of them looking at these options for some time and will believe it when I see it.
 
#18 ·
I've heard through a friend of a friend of a friend [very reliable source ;)] that Holden are selling Barina's, Astra's, Vectra's etc. at a competitive price because they are subsidised by Commodore sales.

Me thinks 2 things from this:
1. That's a very dangerous policy to run. If Commodore sales slide, then their whole line up is in jeopardy and...
2. It just proves Holden is run by a bunch of arrogant so and so's who obviously underestimate their competitors to turn things around.

If Barra is as good as people say it is, things will be very interesting indeed.
 
#20 ·
mustang said:
I've heard through a friend of a friend of a friend [very reliable source ;)] that Holden are selling Barina's, Astra's, Vectra's etc. at a competitive price because they are subsidised by Commodore sales.

Me thinks 2 things from this:
1. That's a very dangerous policy to run. If Commodore sales slide, then their whole line up is in jeopardy and...
2. It just proves Holden is run by a bunch of arrogant so and so's who obviously underestimate their competitors to turn things around.

If Barra is as good as people say it is, things will be very interesting indeed.
I must agree, although the Commodore's sales would have to slide dramatically for it to happen, though however like you said it is a bit risky.
 
#23 ·
FoMoCo4eva said:


they said something about a 170 Kw version I think..I read`it this morning but I through the paper out..doh!
It was only a couple of years ago XR8s were only 185kw! Now you've got similar power in half the car, wow!:eek:o1:
 
#25 ·
Ford Focus RS
Engine: Ford 2.0-litre Zetec engine 4-cylinder, 16 valve.
Electronic Ford Engine Management Syetem.
Garrett turbocharger. Catalytic convertor.
Intercooler: Water/air intercooler
Power: 200+ bhp
Torque: 320 Nm (approximately)
Drive system: Front wheel drive with Quaife Automatic Torque
Biasing Differential.
Transmission: Uprated MTX-75 5-speed, unique gear ratios, AP racing clutch
Suspension: Front Macpherson struts, Sachs dampers Rear Control Blade multi-link, Sachs dampers
Brakes: Front 330 mm ventilated discs with Brembo calipers Rear 280 mm ventilated discs Electronic ABS
Wheels: OZ Racing 18” 5-spoke alloy wheels
Tyres: Michelin 225/45 R18
Colour: Ford Racing Blue only
 
#26 ·
Ford Focus RS Cosworth
The Ford Cosworth Focus Concept was inspired by the 1999 Ford Focus World Rally Car.
The Ford Cosworth Focus is powered by a Cosworth-developed 2.0-litre turbo-charged and inter-cooled Zetec-E engine which produces more than 200 BHP.
14-inch front and 12-inch rear disc brakes with 4-piston calipers.
235/40ZR18 Eagle GS tyres mounted on 18-inch OZ magnesium wheels.

The Ford Cosworth Focus is a tantalising concept vehicle only. But maybe 2002 ???
 
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