Comments on: 2009 Ford Focus XR5 Turbo specs

By: MattP

MattP — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:36:53 +0000

Picking up my silver XR5 on Monday, my research is struggling to find any faults or issues with this car. On test drive the Volvo T5 engine was sweet, great sound and torque. Slick gearbox. I got one of the last in stock. My first Ford but looks like a keeper.

By: Deby

Deby — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:56:13 +0000

Just bought a 2010 Model XR5 Turbo … snazzy car … didn’t opt for the stripes … took it for a drive and it drives great … I am trading in my Ford Falcon Ute XR6 Turbo .. But very happy with my buy

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:04:13 +0000

I am the proud owner of a Black LV (08) Model XR5 and i love it to bits. It my first sports/performance car and i have done a few mods including: Intercool upgrade, CAI and dreamscience stratagem Ultra tune device with a 3″ Stainless TBE in the mail.Once the exhaust is installed i plan on changing the tune as im only running a basic one from the unit at the moment. Anyone still looking at buying one better be quik as what is in australia is all ford have. And if you want mods, do a search and buy direct from europe and save your money.

By: Conan

Conan — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:33:52 +0000

Never have I heard so Manu people whinge, if you don’t like it don’t buy it could it be any more simple???

By: Qikturbo

Qikturbo — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:08:45 +0000

Malachi

Join the FordXR5Turbo site.You will have heaps of info.You may decide to have a re-flash done either with Bluefin or Dreamscience.
For example a stage one Bluefin re-flash(without any physical mods) will give you over 400nm and about 190kw.
The re-flash is very easy to do,basically “plug in and play.”

By: malachi

malachi — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 06:25:21 +0000

I have just purchased one, and have not driven it yet… my feet are itching to stamp the go loud bits, but i’m wondering if anyone in australia who actually OWNS one can show me a descent site to purchase parts? BOV, timer, etc…
have any of the ppl on this thread even driven 1?

By: Peter Keultjes

Peter Keultjes — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:11:40 +0000

We currently own a 2008 model XR5 turbo blue. I drive landcruisers 100 series at work and when i get home i love to get in the XR5 and have some fun.To ford well done what a car.I have owned a HSV Clubsport as well as 3 falcons with 351 V8′s standard and worked and the power in standard form form the XR5 is incredible.If i had spare money would get some gear from england for it.Had a young guy in a VESSV6 tried to drag me, did he get a shock 120kph in third at 6500rpm when i backed off and he was a good car length behind me.Bet he won’t be bragging to his mates about that.To anyone thinking of buying one do it absolutely awsome car to drive and comfortable. I’m 188cm or 6’2″ in height and have no problems.Will also if driven around city get around 9 – 9.8 litres per 100k’s.To Ford great car thanks.

By: Mel Neave

Mel Neave — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:35:11 +0000

I have an 06 xr5 but its a little quiet. I want to put an exhaust on it! does any1 have any suggestions on how I can do this without loosing to much pressure and possibly increasing performance??

By: Seany

Seany — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:08:47 +0000

Anyone know this still doesn’t have left-foot rest like its predecessor?

By: ROSCO

ROSCO — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:05:52 +0000

READ A WRITE UP ON THIS CAR WHEN IT WAS FIRST RELEASED. IT WAS UP AGAINST THE XR6 AND A WRX.WASN’T THE MOST POWERFULL OF THE THREE, BUT BEST PACKAGE OVERALL.THE NEW MODEL LOOKS EVEN BETTER. FOR ANYONE TO SAY THIS CAR LOOKS CHEAP AND NASTY IS BEYOND BELIEF. BOTH HOLDEN AND FORD MAKE SOME GREAT LOOKING CARS.ITS JUST HARD FOR SOME PEOPLE TO ADMIT IT.