FORD has confirmed that it will be bringing a limited edition of its Focus RS hot hatch to Australia.

A batch of 500 Focus RS Limited Edition models will arrive here in November wearing a $56,990 price tag; $6000 more than the Focus RS.

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The extra bucks bring:

  • Quaife limited-slip front differential
  • Performance Wheel Pack including 19-inch forged alloy wheels with 253/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres (valued at $3500).
  • Active City Stop (Autonomous Emergency Braking)
  • Recaro shell seats with exclusive Nitrous Blue leather application
  • Nitrous prestige paint
  • Rear hatch-mounted spoiler, mirror caps, and roof finished in Absolute Black
  • Privacy glass

“Improving on the thrilling driving dynamics of the Focus RS is no small task,” said Ford Performance Chief Engineer, Jamal Hameedi.

The Focus RS Limited Edition is a last hurrah for the current model and its arrival coincides with all-new highly anticipated hot-hatch offerings in the form of the Hyundai i30N, Honda Civic Type-R, Renault Megane RS, and the updated Volkswagen Golf GTI and R models.