We've been down a bit on Ford, but check out this...

Focused · 13-01-2015, 02:29 PM

We've all been a bit disappointed with Ford recently, and the loss of the Falcon and Territory absolutely sucks. As does the withdrawal from the V8s, even though I understand their reasoning.

But there's still reasons to be a proud Ford enthusiast and they certainly haven't ignored their enthusiasts. And now that they're consistently making profits, I expect we'll only see more fantastic performance cars.

Chin up everyone.

(and we're certainly better off than the red boys)

LoudPipes · 13-01-2015, 02:31 PM

That would make a nice wallpaper.

Lunch · 13-01-2015, 02:44 PM

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That would make a nice wallpaper.

Would make a better garage

LoudPipes · 13-01-2015, 02:45 PM

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Would make a better garage

I'd have to make a garage to fit all that.

cheap · 13-01-2015, 04:08 PM

They should have a high powered V8 4 door sedan (i.e. a GT-F) in the line-up and complete the total performance picture.

Grippy · 13-01-2015, 02:40 PM

We just need them sold here!

Mighty Reds · 13-01-2015, 02:42 PM

Need HQ version asap.

Wretched · 13-01-2015, 02:43 PM

How good does that GT look?
This could be one of the best ranges Ford has offered in years, if ever.

Road_Warrior · 13-01-2015, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Wretched

How good does that GT look?
This could be one of the best ranges Ford has offered in years, if ever.

Pity for the forseeable future that 'range' will be truncated to two cars for Ford performance fans here.

Wretched · 14-01-2015, 11:08 AM

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Pity for the forseeable future that 'range' will be truncated to two cars for Ford performance fans here.

Two or three? Once Falcon goes we'll have Mustang, Focus ST and Fiesta ST. I assume there will be an overlap with Falcon here for a year while Mustang is on sale so that's four.

Road_Warrior · 14-01-2015, 11:40 AM

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Two or three? Once Falcon goes we'll have Mustang, Focus ST and Fiesta ST. I assume there will be an overlap with Falcon here for a year while Mustang is on sale so that's four.

Doubtful the XR8 will last long enough to sell alongside the Mustang. And is the Mustang GT in the same "Ford Performance" brand, the photo/banner above suggests otherwise and shows a model we arent getting. Sad face.

dimka100 · 14-01-2015, 11:46 AM

From Left to Right:

Focus ST (updated) - should be here on sale this year
Focus RS (new) - will likely be on sale next year
Ford GT - will never happen here ...
Shelby GT350R - i bet that for the next few years we wont be getting any Shelby Mustang based cars, but hey at least the standard Mustangs will be sold here - albeit with the Australian Tax slapped on
Ford F-150 Raptor - unlikely to ever happen here especially since the mining boom is over.

Road_Warrior · 14-01-2015, 12:09 PM

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From Left to Right:
[LIST][*]Focus ST (updated) - should be here on sale this year[*]Focus RS (new) - will likely be on sale next year

It's actually the Fiesta ST on the left and I'm told that the Focus is the 2015 ST, not the RS. I thought the same as you at first. Is the RS coming here?

**buggerlugs** · 13-01-2015, 04:12 PM

Decisions, decisions................. I'll take the blue one's thanks........

Ford17 · 13-01-2015, 07:39 PM

Needs a GT-F or FG-X XR8 Photoshopped into it, to complete the family portrait.

LoudPipes · 13-01-2015, 07:48 PM

Photoshopping dead overseas relatives in is a bit tacky/morbid .

Ford17 · 14-01-2015, 08:55 AM

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Photoshopping dead overseas relatives in is a bit tacky/morbid .

Only if you're ashamed of them.

I reckon the FG-X XR8 or GTF would at least be on par with the rest of the Ford performance range pictured there.

**Polyal** · 13-01-2015, 07:51 PM

Is that focus the same as oz spec?

The GT does look pretty sweet there actually. Pity at the moment only two of them are RHD....and they are hatches.

Focused · 13-01-2015, 08:26 PM

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Is that focus the same as oz spec?

Sort of. It's the 2015 model which gets a new front end, new tail lights and a few changes to the dash. It goes on sale here later this year.

**Luke Plaizier** · 13-01-2015, 07:59 PM

Only 2 out of that 5 sold here at the moment. One day we might get to 3. But since that image seems to be of the GT 350R, we can pretty much be sure we'll never get more than 2.

Given how much of a slap in the face that fact is to Australia, I think it's actually time to abandon Ford based on that image.....

XBGTFGGTP · 14-01-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke Plaizier

Only 2 out of that 5 sold here at the moment. One day we might get to 3. But since that image seems to be of the GT 350R, we can pretty much be sure we'll never get more than 2.

Given how much of a slap in the face that fact is to Australia, I think it's actually time to abandon Ford based on that image.....

You might as well go back to riding a horse

munners · 15-01-2015, 06:08 PM

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Given how much of a slap in the face that fact is to Australia, I think it's actually time to abandon Ford based on that image.....

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If that GT isn't quicker than or as quick as a Nissan GT-R, its nothing but a poser vehicle and better off as a piece of garage furniture..

Seriously? How do you get through the day with an outlook like that? The international press is heaping praise on Ford for its performance across a range of vehicles and you only see negatives

I love my FG XR6 but as far as technology, style, and performance go I know these vehicles are in a different league. And its not just about 0-100 times. Its getting 600hp out of a 3.5 litre V6, it's the 1.0 Ecoboost winning egine of the year twice, its voice recognition, active cruise control, park assist in a standard car, etc etc etc

I've never been as proud to own a Ford as I am now. Seriously, i dont think there is a bad car in the entire range.

The cup is half full!

malazn mafia · 14-01-2015, 01:51 AM

If that GT isn't quicker than or as quick as a Nissan GT-R, its nothing but a poser vehicle and better off as a piece of garage furniture..

1TUFFUTE · 14-01-2015, 02:12 AM

That is an AMAZING picture

And some of you guys should be ashamed of the negative rubbish you spew. We live on a lightly populated island on the other side of the world.....get over wanting everything all the time!!!!

CoupeKing · 14-01-2015, 06:11 AM

Right click, save image as...

XR Martin · 14-01-2015, 06:25 AM

Someone put a Kinetic XR8 in there

responsef6 · 14-01-2015, 07:39 AM

Sad that ford never allowed falcon to be exported or to make it their global rwd sedan, they clearly have a gap in their performance range that falcon filled so perfectly...the world would have loved our gt f6 etc given half a chance

SensationFG8 · 14-01-2015, 07:49 AM

Yep it does seem like there is a big gap in that picture, although not sure how the rest of the world feel about 4 door v8's. Chrysler are only doing it for aus, ss didn't sell in the us or UK.

Focused · 14-01-2015, 10:57 AM

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Yep it does seem like there is a big gap in that picture, although not sure how the rest of the world feel about 4 door v8's. Chrysler are only doing it for aus, ss didn't sell in the us or UK.

Exactly. I'd love to see the Falcon sold in NA but the fact of the matter is that large RWD cars don't sell in NA (unless they've got a BMW badge).

uniacidz · 14-01-2015, 11:49 AM

^^^^^^ Looks Fiesta on the left