New Ford Focus XR5 Turbo 2009, Badged the Ford Focus ST in Europe, it could be the big wheels or the liftback profile - most likely a combinations of things - but ultimately it's a great-looking car, a stylish, sophisticated hot hatch that attracts attention in spades.
The new look is the most significant change for the new XR5 Turbo and though it's constrained to the front and rear aprons it still manages to give the car a new character.
Hexagonal 18-inch alloy wheels with gumball rubber lend the car a performance air. The XR5 Turbo is an aggressive hatch and a mild rear diffuser, twin exhaust pipes and slotted roof spoiler add to this impression.
During regular testing - driving the car to the shops, picking up bags of mulch from the nursery, commuting to work - the car attracted plenty of attention and this says a lot about not only the bright orange paint job but also the overall look of the Focus.
The redesigned headlights and front apron propel the new Focus into a new era, part the Blue Oval's kinetic design philosophy that originated in Europe. First seen on the Ford Mondeo, this 'kinetic' design theme has crept into the new Falcon and upcoming Fiesta.The transversely mounted inline 5-cylinder engine has a 2.5-litre (2522cc) capacity, with aluminium alloy cylinder heads and engine block.
Belt-driven dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) actuate a total of 20-valves (4-valves per cylinder) and variable valve timing helps increase top end power while improving fuel economy low in the rev range.
The engine has an 9.0:1 compression ratio and makes use of a front-mounted air-to-air intercooler than feeds an exhaust-driven turbocharger. It will accept 95 RON unleaded petrol (or higher octane grades) when filling the 55 litre fuel tank.
Fuel consumption: 9.3L/100kmCO2 Emissions: 224g/km
Max Power: 166kW @ 6000rpm Max Torque: 320Nm @ 1600rpm Top Speed: 240km/h 0-100km/h: 6.9 seconds
The new look is the most significant change for the new XR5 Turbo and though it's constrained to the front and rear aprons it still manages to give the car a new character.
Hexagonal 18-inch alloy wheels with gumball rubber lend the car a performance air. The XR5 Turbo is an aggressive hatch and a mild rear diffuser, twin exhaust pipes and slotted roof spoiler add to this impression.
During regular testing - driving the car to the shops, picking up bags of mulch from the nursery, commuting to work - the car attracted plenty of attention and this says a lot about not only the bright orange paint job but also the overall look of the Focus.
The redesigned headlights and front apron propel the new Focus into a new era, part the Blue Oval's kinetic design philosophy that originated in Europe. First seen on the Ford Mondeo, this 'kinetic' design theme has crept into the new Falcon and upcoming Fiesta.The transversely mounted inline 5-cylinder engine has a 2.5-litre (2522cc) capacity, with aluminium alloy cylinder heads and engine block.
Belt-driven dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) actuate a total of 20-valves (4-valves per cylinder) and variable valve timing helps increase top end power while improving fuel economy low in the rev range.The engine has an 9.0:1 compression ratio and makes use of a front-mounted air-to-air intercooler than feeds an exhaust-driven turbocharger. It will accept 95 RON unleaded petrol (or higher octane grades) when filling the 55 litre fuel tank.
Fuel consumption: 9.3L/100kmCO2 Emissions: 224g/km
Max Power: 166kW @ 6000rpm Max Torque: 320Nm @ 1600rpm Top Speed: 240km/h 0-100km/h: 6.9 seconds
