The Volkswagen Golf GTI is currently $48,990 drive-away, while the Renault Megane RS and Hyundai i30N were priced from about $45,990 drive-away as this article was published.Īmong its direct rivals, only the Honda Civic Type R, at about $57,500 drive-away, is dearer. This equates to a price rise of about $8000 compared to the previous model – and parks the new Ford Focus ST near the top end of its likely rivals. If you average these prices, the Ford Focus ST works out to be about $48,900 drive-away in round numbers.
The only options are a sunroof ($2500) and metallic paint ($650).Ī quick search of the Ford website shows drive-away prices range from $48,790 to $49,950 drive-away, depending on the different stamp duties in each state.
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The RRP is identical for both models: $44,690 plus on-road costs. The Ford Focus ST has returned to Australian showrooms after an 18-month absence. The new-generation model is powered by a detuned version of the 2.3-litre turbo from all-wheel-drive Ford Focus RS, but sends power only to the front wheels. In addition to the six-speed manual, it has the option of a seven-speed automatic for the first time. While Ford may not immediately come to mind in the hot hatch class, it was one of the pioneers of the segment back in the day – and this could be its most compelling proposition yet. While small cars have been overtaken by SUVs, pint-size vehicles with plenty of performance have increased in popularity. The figures sound small – growing from 1.6 per cent to two per cent of the market over the past five years – but it’s all relative.Īustralia is one of the biggest markets globally for the Renault Megane RS, the Volkswagen Golf R now outsells the Golf GTI six-to-one, and demand for the Hyundai i30N has exceeded expectations. We have among the highest per-capita sales of AMG Mercedes, M Power BMWs, and RS and GT Porsches in the world.
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