2016 Focus RS - latest on power, price or launch date?

[rb5er]

Excellent. Thanks for the info.

[richtea78]

David87 said:

In case any of you are unaware, the SYNC2 system is being junked in favour of SYNC3 for any Focus (including RS) models built once the factory reopens in September. This has been confirmed by Ford.

It said late September in the release though

[rb5er]

Now I'm confused. I'd rather not the old system in a new car.

[David87]

richtea78 said:

It said late September in the release though

It did, but I was under the impression the factory opens in late September? Would be odd to reopen the factory, only to make changes a week or two later?

[richtea78]

Here's the email

" Dear Mr XXXXXX

Many thanks for your email to Andy Barratt.

I am pleased to advise you that SYNC3 will be introduced to the Focus and C-MAX ranges, including the Focus RS. SYNC3 is planned to enter production on these vehicle lines towards the end of September this year. This is part of a phased rollout of our newest communications and entertainment system, which began with S-MAX, Mondeo and Galaxy in May.

I hope this answers your query.

Kind regards"

So it's not clear as far as I can see

[Dal3D]

rb5er said:

Now I'm confused. I'd rather not the old system in a new car.

I'm glad I saved over £2000 and have Sync 2 - it's a perfectly good system.

PS: There's probably a General Price Increase coming with Ford UK so get your order in quick...

[Tuvra]

Dal3D said:

I'm glad I saved over £2000 and have Sync 2 - it's a perfectly good system.

PS: There's probably a General Price Increase coming with Ford UK so get your order in quick...

How did you save £2k?

[Dal3D]

I bought mine for £28,940 base OTR price in the first wave. (Deposit down last June, ordered in September)
If you want a Sync3 car you'll be paying at least £31,000 which is the base OTR price now. (Possibly more soon)

I wouldn't be surprised if they put the price up for when Sync3 arrives too.

[Tuvra]

Dal3D said:

I bought mine for £28,940 base OTR price in the first wave. (Deposit down last June, ordered in September)
If you want a Sync3 car you'll be paying at least £31,000 which is the base OTR price now. (Possibly more soon)

I wouldn't be surprised if they put the price up for when Sync3 arrives too.

Now I get you.

It looks like I got lucky as I will be getting a Sync 3 for £29k , I put the order in on March 3rd 2016 (the price went up about 10 days later), final spec to be confirmed in November / December for delivery in March 2017

It looks like I ordered at exactly the right time in terms of price / spec

[Dal3D]

Tuvra said:

Now I get you.

It looks like I got lucky as I will be getting a Sync 3 for £29k , I put the order in on March 3rd 2016 (the price went up about 10 days later), final spec to be confirmed in November / December for delivery in March 2017

It looks like I ordered at exactly the right time in terms of price / spec

Sounds like a result!

Although I'd recheck your invoice figures...

28940 > up to 6th December 2015
29995 > 7th December - 31st March 2016
30000 > 1st April - 31st April 2016
31000 > 1st May - Present

Edited by Dal3D on Tuesday 2nd August 10:46

[Tuvra]

Dal3D said:

Sounds like a result!

Although I'd recheck your invoice figures...

28940 > up to 6th December 2015
29995 > 7th December - 31st March 2016
30000 > 1st April - 31st April 2016
31000 > 1st May - Present

Edited by Dal3D on Tuesday 2nd August 10:46

Your kind of right, it was £29,620

Alarmingly, on checking I have agreed £465.00 for the SYNC 2, surely they have to stick to that price i.e. not charge me more for SYNC 3?

[Dal3D]

Tuvra said:

Your kind of right, it was £29,620

Alarmingly, on checking I have agreed £465.00 for the SYNC 2, surely they have to stick to that price i.e. not charge me more for SYNC 3?

£29,620 is the price - £29,995 is the on the road price - from the blurb:

"'On the road' price includes one years road fund licence, DVLA first registration fee and an estimated £25 for number plates. Road fund licence charge is derived using Ford Test CO2 performance data."

If your car is getting manufactured after September 2016 then I doubt they can charge you more. It'll be a free upgrade.

Unless they force you to re-contract then you'll have to wait even longer.

[Tuvra]

Dal3D said:

£29,620 is the price - £29,995 is the on the road price - from the blurb:

"'On the road' price includes one years road fund licence, DVLA first registration fee and an estimated £25 for number plates. Road fund licence charge is derived using Ford Test CO2 performance data."

If your car is getting manufactured after September 2016 then I doubt they can charge you more. It'll be a free upgrade.

Unless they force you to re-contract then you'll have to wait even longer.

I'll stand my ground over that. As I technically wanted Sync 2 I can't see how they can possibly charge me more

Any rumours / news on the 500?

[Dal3D]

Ford have been testing a "modified" RS at the Nurburgring, but whether that'll make it into production as a special edition is anybodys guess. They'll have to decide soon though as Focus Mk4 production is due to start in September 2017.

Might just be a test mule for the Mk4 Focus ST / RS for all we know.

[rb5er]

Does anyone have anything official from Ford regarding this sync3 stuff?

I have spomen to the salesman I ordered with andhe has tried to do some digging but Ford are telling him the new system will be in 2017 Mustangs first.

Also you lot did well at 29k, mine was 34k albeit with all the options ticked.

[richtea78]

The quote I posted is from the product manager at Ford. Someone emailed the CEO and that was the reply. That's fairly official

[rb5er]

I'd like to be able to throw something concrete at him.

[Dal3D]

Mountune upgrade announced.

http://www.blog.mountune.com/index.php/component/k...

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Today, mountune and Ford Performance announce their official power-boosting engine power upgrade kit for the mk3 Focus RS.

Ford Focus RS customers in the EU can now further enhance the award-winning performance of the acclaimed high-performance hatchback with the official Ford Performance by mountune power upgrade package.

The FPM kit includes a high-flow induction kit, uprated re-circulating valve, performance calibration and FPM badge, with a retail price of £899 inc. VAT.

Co-developed by mountune and Ford Performance, the approved upgrade boosts peak power from the specially engineered Ford 2.3‑litre EcoBoost engine by 25 PS to 375 PS and peak torque by 40 Nm to 510 Nm using overboost. The Ford Focus RS achieves improved 0-62mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration in 4.5 seconds with the top speed remaining at 165mph (266 km/h).
“Ford has a proud history of working with Mountune to unleash even more power from our hot hatchbacks for dedicated performance enthusiasts,” said Tyrone Johnson, vehicle engineering manager, Ford Performance. “Boosting power to 375 PS launches the already class-leading Focus RS even further ahead of the field.”

Any Mountune-appointed Ford dealer will be able to fit the upgrade in 1.5 hours and it is fully compatible with the Ford warranty, meaning Ford Performance by Mountune Focus RS vehicles will continue to be covered against mechanical failure.

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[Johnnytheboy]

25bhp? Is that it?

[Far Cough]

At peak power yes but a fair bit more through the rev range I imagine , just like many of the other maps available. We`ll have to wait for the dyno graph to be sure.