Ford Fiesta ST review | There is no better new hot hatch for the money!

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I'll never tire of driving hot hatches. Of all the things I think we'll miss when petrol cars cease forever, they will be one of the cars that us car fans will miss the most.

The ST is is powered by Ford’s all-new 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine – the first three-cylinder
engine ever to power a Ford Performance model – delivering 200 PS and 290 Nm of torque for 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph).

The third-generation Fiesta ST is the first to be offered with an optional Quaife LSD, helping to optimise front-end traction for enhanced cornering ability – in particular delivering more grip on the exit of corners and in my opinion, this coupled with the other bits you get on the performance pack makes it well worth the extra cost - it still turns out as a relatively cheap way to buy new car thrills.

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[hoop]

JESUS....WERE THE ADVERTS AN OPTIONAL EXTRA? UNWATCHABLE...ADVERTS EVERY FU*KEN GEAR CHANGE!

[assortedpov]

Got mine mid-August. I'm a biker and not really excited by cars but sometimes wanna be able to take my pedal bike places further than I can be bothered to cycle, or go walking in the countryside without having to be burdened by motorcycle gear and worrying whether the bike will still be where I left it when I get back. Or go on holiday elsewhere in the UK with clothes/shoes for unpredictable British weather and a pedal bike and perhaps inflatable kayak. Chose the ST because I didn't want to be bored numb and sure enough, now I genuinely enjoy driving. It'll never touch riding a bike, but it's undeniably fun.

[nthingnthing]

Been driving mine for 2 years overhere in Belgium and I still have the same smile every time I start it. Nice video BTW 👌

[nigelbryant]

Loved the review, I sold the previous ST a few months ago and I'm definitely going to buy one of these and I'm 57 😂. You have to drive it hard. Fantastic scenery 👍

[thecommentator]

Great review, great car! Got myself a 2 year old one on Saturday, and in just 6 days I've done over 1000 miles... Suffice to say, I'm loving every second of it! It's my first 'proper' car and it's a completely new driving experience. Truly amazing how much you get for the money, especially when it's second hand. Mine has five doors, Ford Performance Blue paintwork, B&O sound system, full LED headlights (sunroof too!) and everything else, all for under £20k! Yes an Audi or Golf is nice, but you'll never beat this car on value :)

[beefcake]

Bought one a month ago. Get excited every time I have to drive somewhere. Brilliant car.

[Chewygsxr]

I have a 2014 ST USA I got it when they first came out, it has 86, 000+ miles on it and I’m on my 5th set of tires, that how hard I drive it, it a Cobb stage two tune, short shift kit, beefier motor mounts and many Visual modifications, I would have bought the new one but Ford pulled the plug on all car sales in the US with the exception of the Mustang. I’m 72 years young and have had many Cars & Motorcycles in my life, and by far this the most fun I’ve ever had driving, it’s a keeper, this will be my last Car. The Fiesta Flash 🤙🏼🍺🍺

[GarryParker]

I'm very glad this car exists. It will give me something to buy when my mk7 ST gets too long in the tooth! If you need the practicality, which I do, there is nothing to touch it for the money.

[petefraser]

Great review. I’m gonna give it a year and definitely buy this car. There are really good deals on 2019 model in the UK. Really looking forward to hearing the B&O sound system.

[chirpywiggins]

Nice review! I took my ST2 out with my boy yesterday for some back road fun up here in Scotland! It was his first ride out in it and he thought it was EPIC. I’ve owned several hot hatches in past and this one trumps them all for handling and fun !👊

[claudelacasse]

Wish we had this model available in Canada, I have found memories of my Mk1 Fiesta

[OldschoolMolins]

My favourite colour for the Fiesta ST and with 5 doors. My favorite colour with my favorite bodywork

[RugbyLeagueisbest]

I have had one for over a year after having the previous ST. Absolutely stunning car with full performance pack. Great fun to drive and damned quick off the mark. The launch control well I can't see when or where I would need it, having seen demo's and the cost of
Fun car, fun drive just brilliant and I'm NOT a boy racer

[patrickbaker]

I’m probably going to get slated for this comment .fiesta ST brilliant car.But I have a2020 fiesta st line X with 140 BHP engine.Over ten grand cheaper, looks better than standard fiesta, very classy interior.Cheap insurance and running costs, but still makes me smile every time I’m late for work.If I get caught speeding I can now quote a British government excuse, I’m only breaking the law in a very specific and limited way.People only notice it’s not an ST if you slow down enough for em to get a good look.Anyone on a budget test drive further down the range you won’t be disappointed

[keithronson]

Top review! Top bloke! Yes the blue oval is looked over in favour of VW, .Audi and the like. But bang for your buck cannot be beaten! Thank you.

[gryfandjane]

Excellent review! I’ve owned my 2015 Fiesta ST since new, here in the USA where Ford has dropped the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion (Mondeo), etc. in favor of trucks and SUVs. And yes, the Mustang is still around. So I’m envious of you getting to drive the new generation, because we’ll never see them here, alas. I’ll be keeping mine for the long haul.

[wolvoman]

A Spare wheel, is a bit more appropriate than a spare tyre !!! Anyhow enough taking the piss, another brilliant video as usual

[donachryan]

Great review Mark. Car looks like a hoot to drive. I bought a MK7 ST new in 2016 and kept it for nearly 3 years. Best fun I ever had in a car. In the end the 3 door body shape just wasn't practical so I traded it for a diesel Golf (albeit a GTD) as I was getting married and needed something a bit more "grown up" and practical. I kept that for just a year and then traded up for a Golf R which I have and will have for a long time. I had inquired with my local dealer about the MK8 ST in 2018 a few times and they just didn't seem interested, pity as I could have bought and lived with the 5 door shape much more easily. I think anyone that buys one won't be disappointed.

[matrobroberts]

I've liked fiestas from when I had one for my first car over thirty years ago great cars still

[camerondaniels]

Id really love to have one of these in the US. The CEO of Ford just tweeted that he wants the Puma ST to make it stateside but I hope the Fiesta ST will return. I think they'd be successful in bringing it over if they just gave us the ST models. That's what Volkswagen is doing. They're only giving us the GTI and the Golf R.