New look Ford Focus XR5 Turbo

Jun 20th, 2008 by Motor Dude

I've been a fan of the Ford Focus XR5 Turbo since it's initial release, so I was glad to hear news from Ford that the XR5 will be undergoing a refresh. Along with a new "look" Ford are saying that the XR5 Turbo will be packed with more premium quality features and higher specifications, when the LV model hits show rooms later this month.

The German built flagship of the Focus family is the first model in the small car line-up to feature Ford's kinetic design philosophy.

"The Focus XR5 Turbo has established itself as a firm favourite amongst Australian performance motoring enthusiasts and changes introduced with the new model will further strengthen its position as a performance and dynamics leader," said Ford Australia Vice President Marketing and Sales, Mark Winslow.

"These enhancements will position Focus XR5 Turbo as one of the most desirable, functional and versatile hot-hatches available."

Powering the Focus XR5 Turbo is the turbocharged 2.5-litre 166 kW Duratec five-cylinder engine, offering sustained 320 Nm of torque from 1600 rpm right through to 4000 rpm.

Standard safety features include passive safety systems such as six airbags, pyrotechnic safety belt pre-tensioners and neck injury protection systems on the front seats and active safety systems such as Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Traction Control, Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA).

The recommended retail price of the new Focus XR5 Turbo is $36,990AUD (excluding dealer delivery and statutory charges).