Fiesta XR4 - Page 5

Pieoter · 22-10-2006, 11:42 PM

I didn't use cut and paste tard and show me where all that is on UKFN. Coz it most certainly isn't.

How about you contribute something to the forums not just go around trying to be a smart ****.

mitch_lx · 23-10-2006, 09:08 AM

do a search on ukfn.com

cut n paste

fordel · 23-10-2006, 01:46 PM

Settle down now chaps, else I shall lock the thread.

Chris

Sonia · 23-10-2006, 06:56 PM

Come on guys, lets gather around in a circle and sing Kumbaya.

Ives · 23-10-2006, 09:19 PM

^^^ Mrsfantz, can you play the guitar?

MISTA FIESTA · 24-10-2006, 03:26 PM

Just read on another forum saying the XR4 has been confirmed for Australia possibly as soon as first quarter 2007. Is that possible to get em that quick in oz?? or highly doubtfull that early if it isnt BS?

partsguy · 24-10-2006, 03:42 PM

Not BS, has been confirmed by my sources. No official notice yet, just by word of mouth to dealer principals. Not so sure on the time frame though.

MISTA FIESTA · 24-10-2006, 04:04 PM

Can you possibly tell us your sources??

Danny · 24-10-2006, 04:42 PM

Yyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

MISTA FIESTA · 24-10-2006, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

Yyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

A simple yeah would do it. :dr_Evil:

So Danny........ GTI or XR4??

Anyways going from the above comment "Not BS, has been confirmed by my sources" im gonna get my sexy but into gear. 1) Save monies 2) Learn Manual

I bags White with blue stripes.

murcod · 24-10-2006, 06:54 PM

OK, assuming it will be here next year, the most important thing is WHAT WILL THE PRICE BE?

There are a lot of hot hatches out here now and pricing it too high (ie. up against the Polo GTi) would be a serious mistake....

Teki04 · 24-10-2006, 08:11 PM

GUYS GUYS GUYS.

How about lets all wait another 2 days for OFFICIAL confirmation? The Motor Show opens Thursday...

Till then, the Clio Sport rules all

(LOL!)

Pieoter · 24-10-2006, 09:54 PM

Im waiting for official confirmation

lets not get ahead of ourselves

simonr · 24-10-2006, 10:15 PM

http://ss.carsguide.news.com.au/aims...008438,00.html

Thursday* at 8am.. there will be a webcast of the unveilings of the motor show cars!!

The volvo c30 is gonna be there.. another cool hatch for australia!

Ives · 24-10-2006, 11:13 PM

Is anyone going to the Motor show? if so which day? I'm planning to go there this Saturday morning.

photn · 25-10-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperKid

Is anyone going to the Motor show? if so which day? I'm planning to go there this Saturday morning.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=68746

Ives · 25-10-2006, 11:18 AM

^^^ ah, sorry. :P I knew there were a thread about it but couldnt remember where at.

Teki04 · 26-10-2006, 01:45 PM

Seems you were wrong guys.

No Fiesta ST (from what I've read) at the Syd Motor Show.

All Ford released in small cars was the Focus CC (2 Door Coupe/Convertible)

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Mi...8&MiniSiteID=1

Shame

MISTA FIESTA · 26-10-2006, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teki04

Seems you were wrong guys.

No Fiesta ST (from what I've read) at the Syd Motor Show.

All Ford released in small cars was the Focus CC (2 Door Coupe/Convertible)

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Mi...8&MiniSiteID=1

Shame

Comment erased.......

MISTA FIESTA · 26-10-2006, 04:26 PM

Taken from = http://yp.goauto.com.au/mellor/mello...25720B000ECF1D

Ford’s new Mondeo mid-sizer and the Fiesta ST hot-hatch are on Australia's agenda

By NEIL McDONALD 18 October 2006

FORD Australia president Tom Gorman has confirmed that the new-generation mid-size Mondeo unveiled at the recent Paris motor show is on the agenda for Australia.

Ever watchful of its Falcon volumes in the large-car segment being eroded by medium-sized cars from Japan, Ford is keen to wrest this influence back in its favour.

"The answer to that (Mondeo) question is different now than it was two years ago," Mr Gorman told GoAuto. "I think the thing with Mondeo was that when we had it here it wasn’t a great car. It was underpowered and the design was stodgy."

The Mondeo was introduced here in 1997 and withdrawn in 2000, barely 12 months after it was revamped and a sports-oriented ST24 variant was added.

But in today’s market climate, Ford is less worried about Mondeo cannibalising Falcon volumes as newer models become increasingly segmented, according to Mr Gorman.

"Our Falcon line has been cannibalised by others in the four-cylinder segment ... whether it be the Mazda6, Accord, Camry, Liberty – they’re in there having our lunch," he said. "I think we have to think more seriously about having an offering there.

"With Mondeo not only do you get a great four-cylinder but a great diesel and a hatch offering. There are a lot of things they it bring to the party that would be worth considering."

Ford often invokes the mantra "never say never" when reviewing possible additions to its line-up.

"We are constantly studying things," Mr Gorman said. "You can’t be running around in circles all the time."

Another car likely to arrive within 18 months is a hot 2.0-litre ST version of the Fiesta hatch.

GoAuto has learnt that last month Ford registered the XR4 name and the XR4 trademark, which points to the hot hatch being added into the ever-increasing XR stable.

Mr Gorman said the company was "definitely in the phase of seriously considering it in order to get the economics to make sense".

Ford Australia displayed the 110kW 2.0-litre Fiesta ST at the 2004 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney and received a favourable reaction to the car.

"But at that point in time the segment wasn’t that big," Mr Gorman said. "We were doing 400 a month. Now we’re doing 600-650 a month so you think it might be a little halo play for us.

"The economics change and all of a sudden it looks like it makes sense. None of them (ST and Mondeo) are going to really change the course of Ford Australia but they do round out the portfolio well."

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So it looks like just over the past month or so, little hints and tid bits have been revealed about it. So at the moment im definite it will be here.

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Ives · 26-10-2006, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teki04

Seems you were wrong guys.

No Fiesta ST (from what I've read) at the Syd Motor Show.

All Ford released in small cars was the Focus CC (2 Door Coupe/Convertible)

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Mi...8&MiniSiteID=1

Shame

Hmm, not bad. They should develop XR5T Coupe Convertible.

:eclipsee_

Teki04 · 26-10-2006, 11:14 PM

Yea we've known that for a while Damo.

I'm just worried that if and when Ford decide to release it, all the other hot hatches will be more modern/new and more powerful.

This car should have been here when the WQ was released...

photn · 27-10-2006, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teki04

Yea we've known that for a while Damo.

I'm just worried that if and when Ford decide to release it, all the other hot hatches will be more modern/new and more powerful.

This car should have been here when the WQ was released...

i agree. it should of been here already and the fact that it isnt makes me think that it will be in the next MK.

MISTA FIESTA · 27-10-2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by photn

i agree. it should of been here already and the fact that it isnt makes me think that it will be in the next MK.

I doubt that highly. The Mk7 is to be released well in to 2008. I can see it be in MK6.5 disguise. Still it will be a hot little thing.

Teki04 · 27-10-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MISTA FIESTA

I doubt that highly. The Mk7 is to be released well in to 2008. I can see it be in MK6.5 disguise. Still it will be a hot little thing.

Isn't the Mk6.5 a WQ?

Um, yea... so if they release the Fiesta ST next year (2007), they will be here for a year before Europe release pictures of the 2008 Mk7 Fiesta... so, who would purchase old stock when they know the new one is coming?

This car should have realistically been here early mid last year (2005). Had it been, I'd be in one now (maybe)... and WQ sales would more then likely be much higher.

Pieoter · 27-10-2006, 12:47 PM

Remember that with the ST they are released AFTER the new base models cars are made. So if mk7 comes out in early 2008 there will be a delay for the mk7 ST.

Teki04 · 27-10-2006, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pieoter

Remember that with the ST they are released AFTER the new base models cars are made. So if mk7 comes out in early 2008 there will be a delay for the mk7 ST.

Again, something which they should get on top of! Most of the times, when the new model is released, pictures of the Sport model are also shown (although only coming out in the future)

The Polo GTI was released in conjunction with the facelift... the Clio Sport was released in Australia in 2001 BEFORE the Clio was shown in 2002 (and the updated Sport followed in 2002). And the Fiat Punto Sport (although a diesel) was also released together with the base models.

I think the Golf GTI was also released only a few months after the base model.

Pieoter · 27-10-2006, 12:59 PM

Team RS (who build the ST and RS) get the cars after they are released, build a prototype and then if its good get the go ahead to put it into production. Slow system and should be changed.

Lets look at the Clio. The 2nd gen clio was released in 1998 but the clio sport 172 was released in 1999. There was also a delay between the facelift and the Sport 182. How about you do some research

MISTA FIESTA · 27-10-2006, 04:39 PM

Anyways back to the real world....

Just got some rather suprising news tho not 100% confirmed.

Fiesta XR4 will be at Melbourne Motor Show which is march???
Will be available for sale late 2007
Possible price range is $24-$27k (i think excluding ORC & options)

Teki04 · 27-10-2006, 04:52 PM

Who was the news from?

Lets all play the waiting game... again!

When will Ford tell us fans what is going on?