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General => Lounge => Automotive News & Fuel/Energy debate/discussion => Topic started by: Ether947 on September 19, 2010, 10:02:51 AM

Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: Ether947 on September 19, 2010, 10:02:51 AM
Coming to the states!
http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-focus-st.html
 
Now if Ford would add AWD, I would have ZERO ammo for explaining why I bought a non-domestic car.
Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: jpc647 on September 19, 2010, 10:11:07 AM
It looks like a toyota matrix...
Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: dragon574444 on September 19, 2010, 08:43:22 PM
Wow, 247 HP, that's pretty impressive. I'm sure it'll see the low 30s in MPG as well. All that said, it's really not my style...and it'll probably be near the SHO's price range.
Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: RunninWild on September 19, 2010, 08:55:39 PM
Quote from: dragon574444;336085
Wow, 247 HP, that's pretty impressive. I'm sure it'll see the low 30s in MPG as well. All that said, it's really not my style...and it'll probably be near the SHO's price range.


Top of the line one of these will probably be a little bit less, I'd guess closer 20-25k mark (US dollars).

I'd still rather have the new mustang v-6 though. More horsepower and similar fuel economy.
Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: hypostang on September 19, 2010, 09:04:01 PM
Quote from: RunninWild;336092


I'd still rather have the new mustang v-6 though. More horsepower and similar fuel economy.


And correct wheel drive :D
Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: dragon574444 on September 19, 2010, 09:06:09 PM
Quote from: hypostang;336098
And correct wheel drive :D


I agree :burnout:
Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: tirefryr on September 19, 2010, 10:21:02 PM
While I am a RWD fan, if you guys have trouble with the fact that this is a FWD vehicle, go drive a MazdaSpeed3 or a Volvo C30.  You'll quickly see how fun the opposite wheels can be.
Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: 88turbo on September 19, 2010, 10:22:55 PM
saw one of the new fiesta's the other day, very interesting!
Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: hypostang on September 20, 2010, 12:14:27 AM
Quote from: tirefryr;336110
While I am a RWD fan, if you guys have trouble with the fact that this is a FWD vehicle, go drive a MazdaSpeed3 or a Volvo C30.  You'll quickly see how fun the opposite wheels can be.


I have no trouble with it being FWD, I just wouldn't spend any of my money on it  , or a Mazda or Volvo for that matter . :rollin:
Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: 50tbrd88 on September 20, 2010, 06:27:24 PM
That is one fugly car.  :pbb:
Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: Greg Price on September 21, 2010, 12:02:09 AM
I think I may want one of these when they come to north america.
Theses pics are not the best . here are better.



http://www.ford.ca/app/fo/en/future_vehicles.do#focus1
Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: Ether947 on September 21, 2010, 08:15:15 PM
Bhazard may have some competition. Fiesta ST (http://"http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-fiesta-st.html")

If they can get that to handle like a Mini Cooper, it should sell. Well at least to those that can't buy an import. I doubt we will see it though.

Big difference between the Mustang and the Focus (besides the obvious drivetrain configuration) is passenger room. My son had to sit "indian style" whenever someone was in the front seat. That back seat is good for infants and backpacks. Somehow that car keeps getting bigger and that rear seating keeps getting smaller.
Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: Bruce M on December 22, 2010, 08:39:52 AM
My new dream car. 440 HP 2012 BOSS Mustang.http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/10q3/2012_ford_mustang_boss_302_boss_302_laguna_seca-official_photos_and_info/gallery/2012_ford_mustang_boss_302_photo_15 (http://"http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/10q3/2012_ford_mustang_boss_302_boss_302_laguna_seca-official_photos_and_info/gallery/2012_ford_mustang_boss_302_photo_15")

My new dream truck.http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/trim/?trim=raptor (http://"http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/trim/?trim=raptor")
Title: 2012 Ford Focus ST
Post by: 86XR7project on December 22, 2010, 09:44:32 AM
Amen! FWD's CAN be fun ya know.

I wish it had the turbocharged Volvo 5 cyl that the euro version had though. That had 300 Hp and sounds sweet while doing it...