How Tunable is the New Fiesta ST Mk8? (Stage 1 MaxD Remap Review)

As much as I hate to, I do quite like the Ford Fiesta ST, even the new downsized 3-pot. But, in the quest for improved economy, have Ford reduced the car's tuning potential?

Apparently, no.

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[greathey]

James reminds me of Jason of series 1 of top gear. Extremely knowledgeable guy with real passion for cars.

[alexuk]

I do love my modified mk7 I use for track stuff, but I can't help but be a bit jealous about the racket that 3 pot exhaust makes!

[beaulunawolf]

I've owned the previous gen Fiesta ST and now I have an 18 Focus ST. Both are extremely fun cars to drive. If you happen to see a Ford rep over in the UK tell them they really are stupid for denying the new versions of these cars to their US enthusiasts.

[brianiswrong]

At 1:38 Jay shows the exhausts tips playing hide and seek✌️

[parkylol]

as a former s2000 owner, that makes me sad to hear that it would be that much faster, haha.
Although as good as that exhaust sounds, not quite as good as 9000rpm though ( in my opinion )

[atomickoala]

Who else would like to see a properly bonkers fiesta RS? AWD, a. 2.3L? That would be something else

[boggy]

Keep telling my Son Luis-Stewart to upgrade from a ST Line to one of these 👍

Fabulous little car

[jameslove]

Fwiw the ST3 doesn’t come with the performance pack, it’s also an option like on the ST2.

[EENUFFF]

Excellent interesting stuff indeed.I've had my 2018 ST3 (with performance pack and all the options I think) for nearly 3 weeks only but am really enjoying it so far..Living on the west coast of Norway I have absolutely no gripes about the heated windscreen (or steering wheel). Regarding the much touted huge increases in torque available from remapping I am sure it is very grin inducing out on the road but I would wonder about the long term survivability of the drivetrain ..a serious question on my part would be 'are people just gleeful to get those figures up or do they also do research into the design limitations of the components which have to get all of that onto the road?' Or indeed the same question for the engine itself? I suppose my advanced years and and some negative experiences with tuned engines without considering this stuff in my younger years force me to look a little farther than big figures. Anyhow I will reassess the situation only when my warranty is finished.

[ciaranburke]

What a fabulous all rounder, that little 3 cylinder makes a fantastic noise, sounds like a v6, nice looking also 👌

[archiebarber]

Just found your channel, great review
Very articulate

[Leeh]

I prefer my MK8 Fiesta ST than the focus, Mine also has been re mapped, Cracking little car 😋

[tobywalton]

You make some good points James, but I believe you're missing something of you think these appear mainly to young petrolheads. I'm knocking on for 40 and but the mk7 ST I've had for 3 years still ticks all my boxes as an everyday driver. Sure, the fast Ford image isn't for everyone, but a "petrolhead" who overlooks the ST purely based on that needs a credibility check.

[Holdeenio]

Hey James,
How did you find the seat? I haven't driven one of these as when I sat in it in the showroom I couldn't get comfortable in the seat. I'm not a big guy but my shoulders wouldn't fit in properly between the upper bolsters. I was pretty disappointed as I was really hoping this would be a contender for my wife and my occasional enjoyment.

[koulisole]

20 years old from greece here. i have mine mapped in revo and putted an airflter as well.i believe that i cant be more happier with my car !!

[dylanh]

This fiesta still looks like a big MPV from the back, it's so off putting.

[KannX]

I wonder what power output will be with remap, bigger intercooler and custom exhaust. About 280hp?

[cassis]

Yaris GR might pull well at stage 1. Yes ? Sorry, but as far as pulling goes, it is the Toyota. Hope for long straights...

[takenbystorm]

To anyone this may help; If you are looking to understand why/how a 3 cylinder is so successful, i'd start my reading on the 5 cylinder.

[kickbuttowskii]

Man I still don't understand why you're not in some big motoring YouTube media.