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Just quickly reviewed the article in the latest MOTOR mag.
I haven't got all the details, but what caught my immediate attention was the performance figures for these two cars.: Focus XR5 0-100 5.6 sec and 0-400m in 13.5 sec !! RRP $35k HSV Astra 0-100 5.4 sec and 0-400m in 13.4 sec !! RRP $43k Both those cars are QUICK!! The mag gave the nod to the HSV (not surprising really when considering the price difference).
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Yeah those times aren't actually for the XR5 or HSV. They are for the Z4 M Roadster and AMG SLK55.
But to me, the XR5's real comparison is against the Astra Turbo, not the HSV VXR. Firstly, the and FPV version would be a more likely opponent. Secondly, Astra's numbers are closer to the XR5's, and $$ wise, the Astra Turbo and XR5 are very close? Thats just my opinion though.....
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Yes but the car show is a crap show, that "comparo" (if you cant even call it that) that they did was the worst ever. Id trust wheels over them. But like ive stated before, id still go for the xr5t cos of the $$$.
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comparing the VRX to the XR5 is like comparing the Clubsport R8 to the XR8. From what i read, it seemed there was a bees dick in it between the two, so i imagine the FPV fettled XR5 will absolutely munch the VRX... if it ever happens
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