Ford Fiesta ST Line Review

The Ford Fiesta is no longer the UK's best-selling car. In fact, it's not even Ford's best-selling car in the UK.

Until fairly recently, the Ford Fiesta was the UK's best-selling car, and had been for as long as anyone could remember. However, the well-documented worldwide microchip shortage, combined with buyers' current preference for SUVs leading Ford into the decision to concentrate its production efforts on the Puma, allowed the Vauxhall Corsa to steal in and nick the Fiesta's number one spot.

However, Ford isn't going to have that for long, and with this new facelifted version of the Fiesta, which features a new look, new technology and revised trim levels, Ford will be hoping to reclaim its crown from the Corsa.

In this CarGurus UK video review, Rebecca Jackson takes a detailed look at the refreshed Fiesta, evaluating its quality, technology, practicality, what it's like to drive and what kind of value for money it gives you.

Pros
Fun to drive
Affordable running costs
Impressive Ecoboost engines

Cons
Very patchy reliability record
Not as roomy inside as some rivals
ST-Line models have a stiffer ride than the rest of the range

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00:00 – Introduction
02:25 – Boot space
02:40 – Rear seats
03:01 – Front seats and infotainment
03:57 – Driving impressions
05:20 – Verdict
05:56 – Let us know what you think

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[MillsyLM]

Picked up my 72 plate Trend at the beginning of this month, love it, it does everything I need from a car. Wouldn't change it for anything.

[rey_pracoustycmusic]

Iam from South East Asia, And i love to see your review, i dont know why but i love the style of UK and Europe car, Nice Review

[MichaelDavenport-fw]

Just purchased the Fiesta ST Line Hybrid. The car gives an amazingly perky drive and corners as though it's on rails. This is my first fiesta and deffenetly no regrets, amazing car.

[amnril]

I have the face lifted 22 plate Fiesta ST Line Vignale except mine does have the 155PS MHev engine and six speed manual and in sport mode it is a real firecracker. Day to day I get over 50mpg too which is great. It’s fully loaded although I’d love the glass roof, that would have been perfect.

[Bloodrayne]

I have a 19 plate St-line and I went from a 62 plate fiesta 1.4 tdci and the difference is massive. My st-line is so much fun to drive

[jamesking]

I love my mk3 fiesta, think I'll stick with that. Although these new fiestas are an amazing drive. Just the pricing is mental don't understand why new cars are soo much money.

[PHANTOM]

Just bought new Fiesta Titanuim X, had to buy sooner than expected due to Ford announcement they were stopping production.Called my local dealer who couldn't guarantee I would get what model with extras I wanted if I ordered one.luckily they had had a cancelled customer order which was right colour & engine size with most of what I wanted on it 2 weeks later it was mine.Loving all the gadgets drive & performance is great getting 48mpg so pretty good.The only thing I'm dissapointed about is the car no longer has self folding heated wing mirrors a backwards step in my view.I think Ford are making a big mistake discontinuing the Fiesta.

[aselene]

I saw a nice ST-3 with only 5000 on the clock at 20k, might as well get that one, save yourself the best part of 10k.
Edit - 1.5 turbo at 200bhp very nice

[neilburns]

As popular as Ford Fiestas have undoubtedly been in the past I have saw very few of the new style going around this year.

[paulcolmer]

Yes I would like a Fiesta but Ford announced its demise today. Limited range and expensive options may lead me to a Puma or brand that isn't abandoning this market segment.

[mikeowen]

Sorry I don't think chip shortage or cross over sales are the only reason you forgot to mention the introduction of the Corsa which knocked it off top spot just thought I would help you out we know how car gurus love fords

[terryboy]

Great review kid but with prices not far off £30K for a Ford Fiesta they are having a giraffe!

[garydavis]

Always best in class especially so for drivers decent enough to actually appreciate it’s always far superior dynamics in all its versions.

[versionha]

29k for a Fiesta with options. Bit much

[maxaudi]

I’ll never ever buy this car but just listening to her I can be persuaded just because she said so.

[Leonfr_]

Hold on hold on, telling me thats nearly £30k!!! My Titanium X from 2014 was £17k I know things have moved on but blimey.

[colinrenfrew]

Ford have kept the car up to date, and looking fresh. But the prices? Not a chance.

[jrs]

Love to see and hear Rebecca. however, it is only a matter of time before Kia, Hyundai, Toyota chase Ford out of car sales, just like they did here in the states. Only model selling here is mustang.

[davidpalin]

I used to love my fiesta 1600 freestyle, I haven't liked fiestas for years 😔

[stephandolby]

Practically everybody was/is affected by the chip shortage, so I'm confused as to how this was particularly detrimental to the Fiesta. Maybe the alternatives are just more tempting.