'Mini Mondeo' The 'LU' Focus...

Martyvan · 13-09-2007, 10:29 AM

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Looks very much like a mini mondeo from the front.... Due in the UK in march, wonder when it will arrive here??

Cheers
Marty...

(Dont think this is an old story, it appears to be yesterdays date, and i dont think i have seen these pix before!)

Teki04 · 13-09-2007, 11:17 AM

More info here (plus pics of the actual car at the Show);

http://www.carpoint.com.au/car-review/2802552.aspx

#Russ#Es# · 13-09-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Teki04

More info here (plus pics of the actual car at the Show);

http://www.carpoint.com.au/car-review/2802552.aspx

Can't wait to see the sedan! Have always thought the LS/LT hatch was a little on the conservative side...

Hey btw Teki

Stugots · 13-09-2007, 02:36 PM

Still nothing on the radical LS

The LU doesn't really knock my socks off. Don't like the front end and the 3 spoke wheel. Alloys are nice, don't like the weird bump/crease on the tailgate at all.

jweb · 13-09-2007, 03:29 PM

looks bloody brilliant,interior is looking good too.Havent ever really been a fan of the interior of the focus's but they are improving.looks very good,front looks the best.

Matt RS2000 · 13-09-2007, 03:48 PM

I like it. Not sure on the front grill though. Needs a sportier look and different wheels IMO

Martyvan · 13-09-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Stugots

don't like the weird bump/crease on the tailgate at all.

Thats the Spoiler for people that drive the base model

Samboh · 13-09-2007, 05:53 PM

is there any information on when this would arrive in Australia?, also what the pricings would be?

FOCUSonTHIS · 13-09-2007, 06:06 PM

I reckon still too early to know when it would arrive in Australia and the pricings

Martyvan · 13-09-2007, 06:27 PM

Pricing wouldnt deviate too much from what the current ones are, but who knows what the situation would be like. If its March in the UK/Europe, can count on about 6 months later before the South African factory comes online. So 12 months from now.

zetec · 13-09-2007, 08:04 PM

DSG!!! Yummy!!!! Finally a DSG gearbox. Very nice.

I reckon it looks hot, really really gives it some style and I love the interior upgrades.

Martyvan · 13-09-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zetec

DSG!!! Yummy!!!! Finally a DSG gearbox. Very nice.

Is that the gearbox we are getting the Mondeo Auto Diesel? I wonder....

MethodX · 13-09-2007, 08:44 PM

Looks the goods.

Except the wheels.

Pity we never got the 3 door in Aus.

Samboh · 13-09-2007, 09:38 PM

yeh I reakon it looks hot lol wuld u reakon bout $25000 for basic model?

The Stylist · 13-09-2007, 09:51 PM

Has anyone picked up on the rear number plate surround, plaque, and Ford badge in the hatch? - it looks exactly the same as on the original Mk1 Focus.

photn · 13-09-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stylist

Has anyone picked up on the rear number plate surround, plaque, and Ford badge in the hatch? - it looks exactly the same as on the original Mk1 Focus.

good styling ques never die!

apolloxbgt · 14-09-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Samboh

yeh I reakon it looks hot lol wuld u reakon bout $25000 for basic model?

If they come in at 25k the won't sell any,pricing will be very similar to the current ones.

TROYAS · 14-09-2007, 11:29 AM

Will it be coming here? i didnt think it would, as we just got the LT focus facelift, while Europe will be getting this. From what I've heard, we wont get any updates until the Focus is made here.

Martyvan · 14-09-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TROYAS

Will it be coming here? i didnt think it would, as we just got the LT focus facelift, while Europe will be getting this. From what I've heard, we wont get any updates until the Focus is made here.

If that was the case then the river will run dry on small cars in Aus. The Ls was only 18 months to 2 years old... Mitsubishi have had 3 series on their 380 in 3 years... There will be another update next year sometime just in time for Christmas.

Samboh · 15-09-2007, 04:04 PM

isn't the 2008 focus a turbocharged diesel?, which would make the price above $20000?

zetec · 15-09-2007, 07:34 PM

I'm leaving that one alone... sombody else care to flame him?

Martyvan · 15-09-2007, 07:41 PM

Some people, really just dont have a clue....

csv8 · 18-09-2007, 07:30 PM

I like the EPICA better !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

MAGPIE · 18-09-2007, 07:40 PM

Finally a car that makes the AU Falcon look handsome.

Been looking for a replacement for a SP20, I can now cross the Focus off the list

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photn · 18-09-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Finally a car that makes the AU Falcon look handsome.

Been looking for a replacement for a SP20, I can now cross the Focus off the list

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The AU was ab@stard child. it will never look handsome unlsee it was compared to.... wait a minute.. it will never be handsome PERIOD.

sorry to burst your bubble.

MAGPIE · 18-09-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by photn

The AU was ab@stard child. it will never look handsome unlsee it was compared to.... wait a minute.. it will never be handsome PERIOD.

True... but that Focus is soooooooo UGLY I had to compare it to the ugliest thing I could think of. The designer should be shot.

photn · 18-09-2007, 08:12 PM

After looking at that focus it reminds me alot of the New Subie.

FocusLSHE · 22-09-2007, 01:00 PM

Looks ok,

Seems all you need to do is change bonnet, front bar and rear bar and my car got 3 years newer! as for the Golf dash with nav? hmm. id think twice. hopefully by now theyre not so tight and have finally put a rear seat light in the back seat! what a pain in the *** that is.