AMAZING Ford Focus ST; Full Review & Road Test of the STUNNING Ford Focus ST

The NEW Ford Focus St is an extremely agile hot hatch that combines performance with practicality. A hot hatchback based on a regular Ford Focus, this Ford Focus ST fourth-generation version (Mk4), which has just been overhauled with a midlife facelift, is a fast but friendly car, though with a starting price of almost £36k it’s far from cheap and there are plenty of outstanding rivals to consider.

Updates to the looks for the Focus ST facelift include a larger front grille, which now incorporates the Ford badge, which was previously on the bonnet and Matrix LED headlights are now fitted as standard. There is a new Mean Green paint option, and some changes to the alloy wheel designs.
On the inside you get the latest Ford Sync 4 infotainment system and some comfortable Ford Performance seats.

The Focus ST is only available as a five-door hatchback or as a larger estate car. Engine wise you get a 280bhp, four cylinder, 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine with the diesel now discontinued.
The Focus ST's handling and gorgeous short throw manual gearbox make it a joy to drive, while the suspension is soft enough for everyday use, providing you stay away from the stiffer settings. There's plenty of rear seat space and stacks of standard equipment so my verdict is get down to your Ford showroom and give one a test drive, you gonna love it....

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[frenchquarteralan]

Just came across your review. The production quality of your piece is superb and puts the other motoring channels I’ve been watching to shame. Very well done.

[mattm]

That intro is a bit too long if you'd ask me, but good review. It is a bit too expensive considering how many things you have to pay extra for. But at least it's still a good chassis!

[mxcostadelsol]

Your vidéos are amazing, you deserve a lot more viewers!

[amandarussack]

I like the way how you explain the things...

[lynx]

Great review . I am going to get one of the finest Focus ST soon . Hope to watch further videos . Thank you

[diamus]

Just come across this one. Very good and fair review. I am approaching three years ownership of the mk4 ST in orange fury (pre-facelift) so can say the ST is a very very good car. Few points, I don't know if it still an option, but I also have the pan roof, along with the BLISS (blind spot) mine has cross traffic alerts front and rear, the HUD is a must. A channel here at YT took the Mk4 to 164mph on the autobahn so I don't think it is limited to 155mph.
Lastly, there are some great aftermarket tunes available from Mountune and Dreamscience. From a straightforward map through to exhausts and induction kits for the more powerful maps. I have run the M330 map from Mountune problem free and that just adds a final sparkle. Mine is mapped to 330PS and 515NM. Once again, good review.

[andrewmaple]

Great video what did you like best this or the fiesta ?

[paulprescott]

Not sure where the mpg comes from. I've got a 2023 car, which has done just over 10k miles. i'm not getting over 27 mpg how ever it is driven??

[kayakp]

Would the new ford focus st x automatic still pop n bang??

[mineSTAR]

Plan on ordering one of these in the new year. I though the rear camera was standard, shame. But glad you told us about it otherwise I wouldn't have specced the parking assist pack. Great detailed review. :)

[JonathanMcCormack]

Great review, ours arrives in 5 weeks.

Ordered it at the start of the year but the chip shortage meant it was only built last week.

[snotwurfit]

I'm a Ford nut and currently drive a remapped ST-3 Mk3, but I think when I finally move on from it I will go for the Mk3 RS. Same engine as the car you've featured but has AWD.

If I were to change to a newer car I think I'd go for the Hyundai i30n though.

Any chance of you getting hold of a i30n and reviewing it?

[simonclark]

How light is the steering? I really like small nimble cars that are easy to drive when im city driving

[Diamus]

The only competition is the type R and that is what eight grand more? Order one of these and then get the Mountune M365 fitted.

[francescomisuraca]

Hi it looks great but does it come as a three door.

[barrycinderby]

Is the sign regulation? Stranded in the st

[sevenpointfive]

I love focus cars, but ST range is fast. Yes i can see the cost might be high

[amandarussack]

I want to buy this car in race red colour.. I hope I not gonna regret...

[performanceworld]

I’ve just bought this car hope you didn’t rag it 😂

[keithhedley]

I've had my st for 1 Year now my mpg is 28