2011 Focus out in August.

[irs]

Ford has announced engine and some other details.
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...2578A2001DCE18
Also here http://www.caradvice.com.au/121298/2...pecifications/

[csv8]

In another similar competition, Ford Australia is giving away a Ford Focus Titanium TDCi – the top of the range model in the new Focus line-up.

According to the competition’s terms and conditions, the Focus Titanium TDCi will be priced from “approximately $33,000” on the road (which includes GST, 12 months registration in the winner’s state or territory of residence, dealer delivery charges, 12 months compulsory third party insurance and stamp duty).

What competition?????? I want to enter it!!!!

[JG66ME]

It appears the TDcI can only be had with auto.

http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Satel...oller&site=FOA

I was going to get the Titanium TDcI with six speed manual.

Looks like the XR6 I currently drive will be the last Ford I buy new in Australia.

Oh, and the others have such gay names.

http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Satel...apper&site=FOA

Why can't they just sell as the Euro spec cars?

[Polyal]

You have to be kidding, auto only, that puts it off my wifes list aswell...that is an appalling joke..what do they care, they just order them in..ah!

They are not smart...at all.

[4.0i OHC]

I agree, it's disappointing and makes no sense, but at least they haven't gone down the Mercedes-Benz route of offering the entire range in auto only.

Ford isn't the only manufacturer to do this.

[Joe5619]

This whole auto thing Sh!ts me too.. Everything good coming for Falcon (LP & I4) are all auto, Mondeo is all auto only, new diesel focus is auto only.. I only buy Manual & if Ford keep going down this auto only road, kiss me good bye

[JG66ME]

Well I never thought I would EVER consider a Volkswagen. The Golf GTD seems to fit the bill. Need to find out the price.

http://www.volkswagen.com.au/en/mode.../variants.html

I have just spent for weeks in the UK with a Passat diesel and 6 speed manual. It was a good car. I preferred the Mondeo but as said above, auto only for AU.

[Polyal]

What about the mondeo, can you get TDi + manual?

Its just odd, I know we traditionally buy more auto's (in Falcons etc), but to me a smaller engine needs a manual. I know the new auto's are great..powershift blah blah blah.

Imagine the face on someone in euroland if they said that it was auto only...

My father in law has a Golf TDi manual and its a great little car, a little to small in the back for me but still a good drive.

I quite like the new Skoda's getting about actually.

[JG66ME]

Originally Posted by Polyal

What about the mondeo, can you get TDi + manual?

I am sure you cannot. I enquired at my dealer. My XR6 ute is up for replacement (company car). I am going to buy it and then take the money in leu of a new company car to buy a small car.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by JG66ME

I am sure you cannot. I enquired at my dealer. My XR6 ute is up for replacement (company car). I am going to buy it and then take the money in leu of a new company car to buy a small car.

And yet the XR5 Mondeo is manual only....

[JG66ME]

Originally Posted by Polyal

And yet the XR5 Mondeo is manual only....

I think the XR5 is the equivalent of the UK Titanium X with the 5 pot. The Titanium X could be had with a diesel as well as the 5 cylinder, 2.0 or 2.3 turbo.

[irs]

I don't know about the Titanium in particular, but the TDci hatch comes standard with a 6 speed manual amd the automatic is an option. This is shown in the "Power and Performance" section of the "All new Focus".

ETA
You are correct, the Titanium model TDci is apparentley only automatic. In fact the Ford website is inconsistent, some times stating auto only and other times manual or auto.

[Wretched]

Originally Posted by vztrt

Episode hasn't been put up anywhere yet.

available now.
average review but appears they did enjoy it and gave it a pretty good score.
issues were related to the lack of dynamic ability compared to the last model which seems to be a pretty standard response by the Euro reviewers.
Pity though, as the Fiesta is the best best handling small car and I thought the Focus would follow.

[Joe5619]

Originally Posted by Wretched

available now.
average review but appears they did enjoy it and gave it a pretty good score.
issues were related to the lack of dynamic ability compared to the last model which seems to be a pretty standard response by the Euro reviewers.
Pity though, as the Fiesta is the best best handling small car and I thought the Focus would follow.

What a complete waste of 180KB from my monthly download.. Where was there review?? All they did was a few burn outs & showed a few numbers at the end... What a creap segment!! Why did they even bother?

[In Focus]

A slightly longer review now up.

http://fwd.channel5.com/fifth-gear/v...t-ford-focus-2

[Giant Cranium]

saw one today on the hume.

looked like a fiesta untill i got close which isnt a bad thing

[Joe5619]

The marketing must be starting up as I saw a bill board sign coming of the ANZAC brigde tonight saying "new focus is coming" & pic of it..

[Russ]

Sounds like they're having a few issues with the new models in the U.S.

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...d.php?t=259800

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...d.php?t=258543

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...d.php?t=260219

All new models have teething problems, but this doesn't sound too promising. On the other hand the (no offense intended here) but the yanks do tend to dramatise everything

[Polyal]

Ive seen a couple out and about, looked at the hatch up close in a woolies carpark..its alot better in the metal for some reason.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Ive seen a couple out and about, looked at the hatch up close in a woolies carpark..its alot better in the metal for some reason.

If you see anymore can you get some pics for us.

[Polyal]

No worries...I was in a rush and it was dark so my phone would have stuggled. Not sure if it was a local or not

[AG3]

I'm guessing the new Mk3 Focus (from Germany) that will be launched in Australia doesn't have the rear aircon vents found in the Asia-Pacific and African Mk2 Focus models.


Do you guys think the model that will be made in Thailand next year will get them?

[Zxdan]

So the Ford page has been updated with specs & prices. NSW estimated drive away for the hatch
Sports $30 599
Titanium $35 995

I think that the car is overpriced. Was going to upgrade without looking at what else is on the market but not anymore. A brief search in the 30 - 35k range shows that one can get more car for ones money.

[AG3]

Originally Posted by Zxdan

So the Ford page has been updated with specs & prices. NSW estimated drive away for the hatch
Sports $30 599
Titanium $35 995

I think that the car is overpriced. Was going to upgrade without looking at what else is on the market but not anymore. A brief search in the 30 - 35k range shows that one can get more car for ones money.

Maybe its overpriced because the new Focus headed to Australia is from Ford's Saarlouis plant in Germany.

[AG3]

Edit: I just realized the soon to be replaced LV II has no rear aircon vents.


ASEAN version


I wonder if the future Thai made Focus will get rear aircon vents.

[DJM83]

I dont get the big deal with rear aircon vents?

[Martyvan]

Originally Posted by DJM83

I dont get the big deal with rear aircon vents?

Keeps kids cool in the back... and happy = a pleasant drive

[Joe5619]

There here!!!!

Drove passed a Ford dealer last night & saw a few sitting on display, Might stop next time & take a look...

Should be very interesting to see how they sell

[Martyvan]

Im going to swing by my dealer on the way to work, and see whats going on......

[Polyal]

Yeap went past one today, had the DRL's in the headlight. Im still not convinced on the styling, they look better on the computer IMO.