Dropping a comment in as an owner of the mk3 focus rs since it was delivered in 2016. It's now 2023 and the car has been a dream to drive, it's the only car that can put your back out of place and back in again within a 10 mile journey and smiling while it does it! Only 26k miles in that time and has never missed a beat. Though theres a ton of mods out there i've never really felt the need go faster so it's basically standard (with exeption to the gear stick and lower engine mount bushings feeling wobbly) I'm still keeping an eye out for the next RS model, as of now theres no news but likely it we be electric or hybrid.
First the internet launch live feed broke then the sound disappears on this vid after showing a glimpse of the documentary at 37:00. Not a great introduction to the new #FocusRS Ford.
sue them then lol. Putting together that portfolio of old RS' and then introducing that documentary? Better than most reveals even with the glitches...
I'm so excited Ford is producing this new Focus RS for the US markets. This car will hopefully guide the industry towards following the rally trend and strive to make better and more aggressive hot hatches/ rally inspired vehicles. Thank you Ford! (Thumbs up if you agree)! Ford Europe *****
Are the dampers passive or adjustable? I had a previous generation RS in 2009 and although I loved it, could only keep it a year though as the ride quality was appalling. Spoilt it for me. Love that this car is 4WD and five door. Very tempting......
Love this car! My 02 Focus has been a fun driver, and I've enjoyed modifying and driving the car over the years but an RS like this would be an amazing upgrade. Great job Ford! Thank You!
Ford couldnt have picked a better man to do the commentary....Chris Barrie is a great actor, and a real motor head! He was especially good iin Red Dwarf :-)
Great presentation or Global reveal for the new Ford Focus RS. Heritage is important in cars, I would say Ford has a bigger presence as well as success in motorsports within Europe over the U.S.A. Most of the cars presented in this video didn't make it to the states, right? That new AWD Focus RS is something special
This will be right around $36k. You guys keep dreamin'... thinkin' that it'll only be $29-30k. The top focus ST goes for $30k. I got my new 2014 Focus ST for 4k off retail for 22k. The RS, will be selling at sticker, for sure...:-( I'll save 14k and keep my ST, thank you...:-) Not knocking the RS , but 14k is a lot of cash.
The motor features a new *low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger with a larger compressor* than the one in the Mustang EcoBoost, and the Focus' engine is accompanied by a much larger intercooler system. Along with a less restrictive intake design and large-bore exhaust system with a noise-controlling butterfly valve, the engine essentially flows a lot more air than the motor in the Mustang, boosting horsepower over the Mustang's unit.
Yes! Ford is finally giving us what we have wanted for years!!!!!!!!!!!! Simply Amazing to see they will finally offer the RS in the states and in AWD which is what we have all wanted here in the states for a long time :-)
I wonder if there is any great look at that RS prototype without any camouflage on it. Because a production RS is based on mk3.5 Focus. But that prototype is clearly a mk3.
Had a couple questions that weren't answered that I thought would be answered. 1. How much? 2. Because it's manufactured overseas does that mean maintenance costs will be higher?( kind of like owning a BMW, VW, Mercedes Benz). And when is it going to be released to the US? late 2015 or early to mid 2016?
BB2009LZ You read wrong. Focus ST is no where near that high. The Golf R comes out this summer, same set up, AWD manual transmission and starts at $36K. This will be around that same price I am sure. The harped on affordable too much. They will try and undercut the competition.
It could be the next best thing, but i almost guarantee it will be an underpowered damp squib! It always is with ford the true fans will love it because it is 4wd and has rs on it! Think i will hang on for the next edition once they iron all the faults out
Finally, a RS for US market. Decisions will be hard next couple of years, I'm a fan of RS, but have two kids now and 2016/17 Ford Raptor maybe next choice
I love Ford's performance cars. I have a f=Fusion Sport and it is a wicked fast car. It looks like Granny's Fusion, until it blows by you and you see the four tailpipes and hear them roar
Really enjoyed the look back at the RS, but damn. I wished I still had my MK1 Escort RS 2000. Right now I'd heading off to Kielder Forest for some good old sideways action!
Bottom line and when can I buy one? Was planning on a Mk VII Golf R when they hit showrooms this year(or an Evo MR if I don't like it), but I'd have a Ford over a high maintenance VW if the timing and price are right.
well done Ford, 4wd was the correct decision - so is manual shift :D I had a 5 door 2.5ltr Focus ST and I'm sure this car will be a good step on from that i'll be watching keenly for the launch details and UK pricing
En algún momento llegará a Argentina? Apenas tenemos el TITANIUM y eso que es producción nacional, veo remota la idea de poder tenerlo. Como muchos dicen la esperanza tiene que ser lo último en caer. it will come to Argentina ? We Just have the TITANIUM and that is national production, I no see the idea of having it. As many say hope has to be the last to fall .
I can't wait to get one of these bad boys in the states. My dad has owned his ford for 10 years now, I seriously can't wait to get some blue in my blood.
I hope this car will destroy that ugly Golf R sales .... But I would have loved too see a 5 cylinder engine again that sound from the old one simply was magic.
Finally Ford gets serious, mustang with rear independent suspension and now awd focus rs. It is not only about power, but how to deliver and control it... All that comes noticeable when you leave the straight line and hit some curves...
RS200 lap and Ken Block's shenanigans in the prototype really saved this showing. Seriously, this is what I've been waiting for! About time FORD!! And thank you! Hurry up and declare the MSRP so I can give it to you! =D
Oh, and folks, turbo charging does NOT improve has mileage. It actually reduces mpg's, especially if your into the boost even mildly. Sad times these are indeed. And we continue to penalize CA for pollution that 85% comes from China, yes China.
Try getting similar power from a naturally aspirated engine of the same displacement. Turbocharging lets you get more power from a smaller engine, and as long as you're not aggressive on the throttle and constantly at higher rpm's the mileage benefits of driving smartly are greater than in a naturally aspirated car making similar power. The benefit is the fact that you can downsize the engine but get similar power so that it's there when you want it but uses less gas for regular driving. This idea has been around forever and is not unique to Ford by any means, EcoBoost is just a fancy marketing scheme. And let me add by saying that yes, if you take two otherwise identical engines and turbocharge one of them, the turbo car efficiency will suffer.
Yes you are so true as an apprentice, Technology is advancing super quick soon we will be looking at hydrogen engines as your everyday road car. New cars even if there new are already outdated because someone somewhere will have gone what if we can make that better and make that better and there you go next generation forms.
9598rambo I am not an apprentice and I am not convinced that cars are that much better than there were 10+ years ago... They're getting bigger, heavier and are full of interferring gadgets that you can't switch off. Road noise and ride quality seem to suffer just so a car can be sold on 19" wheels.
Lewis72 Actually you see you're wrong, because engines are now made much more efficiently with less drive and power being wasted which means we have room for including luxury heated seats and steering wheels etc etc and big cars now days do higher mpg than old little cars because of stricter emissions rules.
9598rambo Roads & car parks aren't getting any bigger. Have you tried to park a new (L405) Range Rover in a UK multi story car park recently? Ride quality HAS taken a nose-dive since the fashion-conscious decided that 19" wheels look cooler than 16" wheels and then there's the bizarre fixation with quoting Nurnbergring times. I'm guessing that you don't know much about hydrogen engines to think that they'll be arriving soon.
Lewis72 You know there is a lot of money in petrol/diesel so any ideas of hydrogen engines will practically cut a lot of business from oil companies so they are paying companies to hold back just Google hydrogen internal combustion engines they know how to make them have done for many years so why have we not made them well now you know why, all the world revolves around is money and big wheels have plenty of advantages and disadvantages like everything...and have you driven a range rover or any SUV with big alloy wheels they drive smooth as a nut ride comfort really is not affected also to say all manufactures focus on Nurbergring times is false I think you're watching to much top gear if i am honest and im guessing you are one of those people who looks at someone with a big 4x4 and gets really angry look at that big car its polluting the world actually no old cars which are less efficient don't recycle waste gasses from the engine don't recycle unused fuel don't have EFI don't have a high programmed ECU they are the polluters. Enough said, face it I know more than you so stick to your day job I shan't be answering your reply good day.
Had to come back to this now that he's passed. RIP legend, you'll be missed.
The Queen Of The Ring passed around the same time.Two Outstanding Legends that are no longer with us.x
when you realise this is the last RS they'll ever produce
Dropping a comment in as an owner of the mk3 focus rs since it was delivered in 2016.
It's now 2023 and the car has been a dream to drive, it's the only car that can put your back out of place and back in again within a 10 mile journey and smiling while it does it!
Only 26k miles in that time and has never missed a beat.
Though theres a ton of mods out there i've never really felt the need go faster so it's basically standard (with exeption to the gear stick and lower engine mount bushings feeling wobbly)
I'm still keeping an eye out for the next RS model, as of now theres no news but likely it we be electric or hybrid.
It's about time the RS makes it here in the states..I need an upgrade from my 02 SVT Focus..
Better unveiling than the NSX
What a sweet machine. I'm so happy with the final product!
Perfect and impressive presentation of the new Ford Focus RS 2015. ;))
This was a good history lesson on the RS. Sooooo can't wait for it.
I want this now! Great show by the way. Loved all the older iconic RS cars, and Ken Block killed it!
Don't know why I'm watching this when this one is already on the road for 3 years.
Don’t know why I’m watching this when this one is already on the roads for 6 years.
Don't know why I'm watching this when it's been on the road for 7 years and now I own one
looks great car will it be avalible in april 2016 when I change my ford ka then for new focus rs
First the internet launch live feed broke then the sound disappears on this vid after showing a glimpse of the documentary at 37:00. Not a great introduction to the new #FocusRS Ford.
sue them then lol. Putting together that portfolio of old RS' and then introducing that documentary? Better than most reveals even with the glitches...
Nice shots in Colorado doing some high-altitude testing!
I'm so excited Ford is producing this new Focus RS for the US markets. This car will hopefully guide the industry towards following the rally trend and strive to make better and more aggressive hot hatches/ rally inspired vehicles. Thank you Ford! (Thumbs up if you agree)! Ford Europe *****
Are the dampers passive or adjustable? I had a previous generation RS in 2009 and although I loved it, could only keep it a year though as the ride quality was appalling. Spoilt it for me. Love that this car is 4WD and five door. Very tempting......
I always liked the Focus RS. Can't wait to see one in Canada soon!
Love this car! My 02 Focus has been a fun driver, and I've enjoyed modifying and driving the car over the years but an RS like this would be an amazing upgrade. Great job Ford! Thank You!
Great stuff Ford. Finally a 4WD RS again. Can't wait to own it.
Did they say *Industry First Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD*?
Ford couldnt have picked a better man to do the commentary....Chris Barrie is a great actor, and a real motor head! He was especially good iin Red Dwarf :-)
That is the sexiest ford focus rs ever
LMAO
Wow looks nice except the grill of the focus
Great presentation or Global reveal for the new Ford Focus RS. Heritage is important in cars, I would say Ford has a bigger presence as well as success in motorsports within Europe over the U.S.A. Most of the cars presented in this video didn't make it to the states, right? That new AWD Focus RS is something special
Does this Focus RS will be available in Brazil?
Sooooo since it's imported to USA from Europe, is it going to be taxed as an import or will it be considered domestic?
How much of it is built in Dagenham UK?
What about the fiesta rs and the mk5 escort rs2000?????? Both fantastic machines
This will be right around $36k. You guys keep dreamin'... thinkin' that it'll only be $29-30k. The top focus ST goes for $30k.
I got my new 2014 Focus ST for 4k off retail for 22k. The RS, will be selling at sticker, for sure...:-( I'll save 14k and
keep my ST, thank you...:-) Not knocking the RS , but 14k is a lot of cash.
what on earth no soubd from 36:56 come on ford of europe of cologne and saarloius deutschland please, sort it out.
How many seats will the car have? 4 or 5?
It's about time this came to the U.S.
14 downvoters made the mistake of buying a Golf R
The motor features a new *low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger with a larger compressor* than the one in the Mustang EcoBoost, and the Focus' engine is accompanied by a much larger intercooler system. Along with a less restrictive intake design and large-bore exhaust system with a noise-controlling butterfly valve, the engine essentially flows a lot more air than the motor in the Mustang, boosting horsepower over the Mustang's unit.
Yes! Ford is finally giving us what we have wanted for years!!!!!!!!!!!! Simply Amazing to see they will finally offer the RS in the states and in AWD which is what we have all wanted here in the states for a long time :-)
Awesome! Going to trade in my ST for this bad baby. Watch out Evo and STi I'm gunning for you.
Nobody could represent a Ford RS less than Chris Barrie, not even a good Clown!
What is the title of the song when the Escort RS go into the "parking"? It's also a jingle of WRC '98 :)
Hello, is it possible to have the same polo with the RS logo?
Mick
WANT ONE NOW!!!!!
I wonder if there is any great look at that RS prototype without any camouflage on it. Because a production RS is based on mk3.5 Focus. But that prototype is clearly a mk3.
why does the intro with the guy walking in and the music and lights remind of of a game show opening?
Had a couple questions that weren't answered that I thought would be answered. 1. How much? 2. Because it's manufactured overseas does that mean maintenance costs will be higher?( kind of like owning a BMW, VW, Mercedes Benz). And when is it going to be released to the US? late 2015 or early to mid 2016?
I'm thinking $40k usd with high maintenance cost do to the awd
I think you're right that's what I was thinking too. Hopefully it's a little cheaper than 40k. Am hoping it to be around 35k
*****
I'm guessing more than that. I was looking on Cars.com and an ST can run $38K (MSRP). I fear the RS will be well in the mid to high $40Ks...
BB2009LZ 2015 Focus ST fully loaded is only 30k but most are 28k. The RS will start around 37k
BB2009LZ You read wrong. Focus ST is no where near that high. The Golf R comes out this summer, same set up, AWD manual transmission and starts at $36K. This will be around that same price I am sure. The harped on affordable too much. They will try and undercut the competition.
hey guys does anyone know where can i find those sweaters?
Luv it, luv it, luv it!!!! When are you dropping it off?
This is surreal... it's like watching TV in a different reality.
Sooo when can I buy it?
It could be the next best thing, but i almost guarantee it will be an underpowered damp squib!
It always is with ford the true fans will love it because it is 4wd and has rs on it! Think i will hang on for the next edition once they iron all the faults out
Its been a year after ken passing
The road will never be the same....
Anyone know when/where we can see that documentary they showed at the end?
Sierras and escorts rs please
YESSSS
Just put money down on this car about 2 weeks ago. Very very excited for them to call me next year to pick my options. Gonna own my dream car.
Finally, a RS for US market. Decisions will be hard next couple of years, I'm a fan of RS, but have two kids now and 2016/17 Ford Raptor maybe next choice
Yo, Ford of North America when can I place my order early 2019?
I love Ford's performance cars. I have a f=Fusion Sport and it is a wicked fast car. It looks like Granny's Fusion, until it blows by you and you see the four tailpipes and hear them roar
no 2 doors? i love the fuel cap. 26:25 goes well with the lines of the body. not the usual round blob thing.
No recaro shell seats for the USA ?!
Muy buena el vídeo de las Ranger en el lejano oeste
Really enjoyed the look back at the RS, but damn. I wished I still had my MK1 Escort RS 2000. Right now I'd heading off to Kielder Forest for some good old sideways action!
Bottom line and when can I buy one? Was planning on a Mk VII Golf R when they hit showrooms this year(or an Evo MR if I don't like it), but I'd have a Ford over a high maintenance VW if the timing and price are right.
Looks like model year 2017. So I'm guessing fall 2016?
Hmm. Might just trade in my 2014 stage 2 STI for this... Depending on how well the engine accept modification.
lost audio at around 37m 30!
are these 12 fast cars still coming...??? seems like it all went down hill after the latest RS came out....
Will this model come to Canada or we we see a weak watered down version?
well done Ford, 4wd was the correct decision - so is manual shift :D
I had a 5 door 2.5ltr Focus ST and I'm sure this car will be a good step on from that
i'll be watching keenly for the launch details and UK pricing
I was in the market for a BMW 4 series or a Cadillac ATS. I am quickly rethinking that position. Sweet Maria.
En algún momento llegará a Argentina? Apenas tenemos el TITANIUM y eso que es producción nacional, veo remota la idea de poder tenerlo.
Como muchos dicen la esperanza tiene que ser lo último en caer.
it will come to Argentina ? We Just have the TITANIUM and that is national production, I no see the idea of having it.
As many say hope has to be the last to fall .
This vs civic type r?
Nice looking car. Can't wait for the performance specs.
I can't wait to get one of these bad boys in the states. My dad has owned his ford for 10 years now, I seriously can't wait to get some blue in my blood.
Ford Europe When we will be able to see RS development documentary? :)
I hope this car will destroy that ugly Golf R sales ....
But I would have loved too see a 5 cylinder engine again that sound from the old one simply was magic.
Finally Ford gets serious, mustang with rear independent suspension and now awd focus rs. It is not only about power, but how to deliver and control it... All that comes noticeable when you leave the straight line and hit some curves...
Lovely looking car. Not to sure about the rims. Always find myself coming back to Fords
i don't know why anyone would get the new type r over this.
never mind ricer hyped
I love the Capri, Escort mk1 mk2s.Sierra Sapphire RS 4x4 Cosworth.Focus RS, Focus ST.
I love your car especially the new ford GT and I,m a fan of the focus rs so this car means a lot to me
is it an estate car?
Cool move by Ford. It'll make the mk1 and mk2 focus even more desirable, especially the mk1. RS and world car = wrong bet
Fiesta RS please
Only in 4 door?
Character from Red Dwarf isn't it?!
Guy on left. 😁👍💜
This was 6 years ago!?
How is FWD better than RWD or AWD for a performance car?
it isn't
My grandad had an RS1600!
As an ST driver, all I can say is.... damn.
lol i like how they edit out when the car straightens out after a skid...
RS200 lap and Ken Block's shenanigans in the prototype really saved this showing. Seriously, this is what I've been waiting for! About time FORD!! And thank you! Hurry up and declare the MSRP so I can give it to you! =D
You forgot the Mercury Capri RS TURBO.
Oh, and folks, turbo charging does NOT improve has mileage. It actually reduces mpg's, especially if your into the boost even mildly. Sad times these are indeed. And we continue to penalize CA for pollution that 85% comes from China, yes China.
Try getting similar power from a naturally aspirated engine of the same displacement. Turbocharging lets you get more power from a smaller engine, and as long as you're not aggressive on the throttle and constantly at higher rpm's the mileage benefits of driving smartly are greater than in a naturally aspirated car making similar power. The benefit is the fact that you can downsize the engine but get similar power so that it's there when you want it but uses less gas for regular driving. This idea has been around forever and is not unique to Ford by any means, EcoBoost is just a fancy marketing scheme.
And let me add by saying that yes, if you take two otherwise identical engines and turbocharge one of them, the turbo car efficiency will suffer.
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PLS MK3 WRC RS
The RS Focus is a fantastic sports car ever. 💓💗💘😆🤗
5 drs ?
I wish they kept the front grill like this.
2.3L.. love it nice looks, great techmology and fun. Hopefully it has the character of my Suby, but I'm sure it will be great to drive.
2016 Focus RS AWD now this year in north america.
RIP Ken Block 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Hope one day they team up with Cosworth to make the ultimate version of this.
I wish I saw this live. Awesome nonetheless. I'm in line. Waiting........
It IS indeed, a fascinating time to be working in the automobile industry... especially Jaguar Landrover !!
Yes you are so true as an apprentice, Technology is advancing super quick soon we will be looking at hydrogen engines as your everyday road car. New cars even if there new are already outdated because someone somewhere will have gone what if we can make that better and make that better and there you go next generation forms.
9598rambo
I am not an apprentice and I am not convinced that cars are that much better than there were 10+ years ago...
They're getting bigger, heavier and are full of interferring gadgets that you can't switch off. Road noise and ride quality seem to suffer just so a car can be sold on 19" wheels.
Lewis72 Actually you see you're wrong, because engines are now made much more efficiently with less drive and power being wasted which means we have room for including luxury heated seats and steering wheels etc etc and big cars now days do higher mpg than old little cars because of stricter emissions rules.
9598rambo
Roads & car parks aren't getting any bigger. Have you tried to park a new (L405) Range Rover in a UK multi story car park recently?
Ride quality HAS taken a nose-dive since the fashion-conscious decided that 19" wheels look cooler than 16" wheels and then there's the bizarre fixation with quoting Nurnbergring times.
I'm guessing that you don't know much about hydrogen engines to think that they'll be arriving soon.
Lewis72 You know there is a lot of money in petrol/diesel so any ideas of hydrogen engines will practically cut a lot of business from oil companies so they are paying companies to hold back just Google hydrogen internal combustion engines they know how to make them have done for many years so why have we not made them well now you know why, all the world revolves around is money and big wheels have plenty of advantages and disadvantages like everything...and have you driven a range rover or any SUV with big alloy wheels they drive smooth as a nut ride comfort really is not affected also to say all manufactures focus on Nurbergring times is false I think you're watching to much top gear if i am honest and im guessing you are one of those people who looks at someone with a big 4x4 and gets really angry look at that big car its polluting the world actually no old cars which are less efficient don't recycle waste gasses from the engine don't recycle unused fuel don't have EFI don't have a high programmed ECU they are the polluters.
Enough said, face it I know more than you so stick to your day job I shan't be answering your reply good day.
Can't wait for the first review of the all new Focus RS !!! :D
An YES! Thist time Ford made it with AWD !!! :D
Superrrr! :)
OMFG, it's Arnold smegging Rimmer presenting the new Ford!!! Red Dwarf foreverrrrrrr.