Tag: focus

Ford Focus XR5 Turbo Review

July 22, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

The Ford Focus XR5 Turbo has developed a strong following in Australia and having a wife who recently purchased one I fully understand why this is the case.  With its 2.5L Duratec Turbocharged 5 cylinder engine producing 166kw of power and 320Nm of torque matched to a 6 speed manual transmission and riding on firm suspension […]

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Ford Focus XR5 Turbo and the Road Trip.

July 22, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

A recent trip to Sydney gave me the opportunity to take the family and the Ford Focus XR5 Turbo on the great Australian road trip from Melbourne to Sydney. It also was opportune as it allowed me to add further to my earlier review on this exact car. Previously, I noted the performance and handling […]

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Ford Focus Review

July 22, 2007 | By | Add a Comment

Introduced to Australia in 2002 the Ford Focus is celebrating its 6 year of Australia sales over that period the car has been a consistent performer in a market sector that is spoilt for choice. According to Ford Australia Ford Focus sales rose by 63% in 2006 compared with the previous year. The current model […]

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