New Ford Fiesta ST 2020 review - see why it's NOT quite the perfect hot hatch

This is the all-new Ford Fiesta ST. It certainly packs a punch when it comes to performance, but do you think Ford is offering the complete package with the latest edition of the ST? Watch my latest review to find out how it drives, what I make of the updating styling, along with any other bits that you need to know!

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5:20: The latest carwow test feature – the engine headbutt test!*


*Don't try this at home, Mat is a trained professional...

[bebertease]

Nice engine, nice handling and chassis, nice look, manual gearbox, not too expensive...everything you expect from a small Gti. Ford rules !

[dannylindsley]

I have the mark 7 ST . And Everytime I drive it, it puts a big smile on my face it handles very well . Yes the ride is quite hard round town . But when you've got a open road it loves to be driven . I love it .

[Scooter-dmqo]

Best bang for the buck performance car EVER, my 2019 ST was 19580 USD out the door. Ride on the standard 205R40-17 tire and rims was poor, which is why those are now in the loft of my garage. Now my ST rides on 205R50-16 tires and rims. Cost me about 1000 USD but the improvement in ride was tremendous and it will pay for itself within 3 hard pothole strikes because what will bust a 40 series wheel won't harm a 50 series. BTW, live in the metro Detroit area and suspect that roads in England are glass in comparison to what is called "paving" in Michigan.

[benjaminbrown]

I have a one of these and its absolutely brilliant as an everyday drive love it so comfy brilliant car cant quite understand what hes going on about the steering but each to their own brilliant car test drove the polo and its my own opinion the fiesta is far more fun and way better value for the money

[ehvlullo]

I've been in these a couple of times already. I really like the recaro seats and thick steering wheel though. I think the steering wheel is the same as any regular fiesta st-line. When you put the seat all the way down, forward and pull the steering wheel towards you, you pretty much feel like a pro racer instantly.

[ahmarchitecture]

Am i the only who thinks it looks good?

[TheDavisDennisShow]

The front of the vehicle looks nice, but the rear is a bit MPV like. The best looking fiesta is still the previous gen, pre facelift Zetec version

[WheatenKarma]

This is the first car review I've seen where the steering has been called "hormonal"...

[marwood]

Looks great (from the front) and sounds amazing (from the back)

[hereigoagain]

Glue two of those 1.5 liter 3 cylinders together in a line, mount them longitudinally, and give it rear wheel drive. Fiesta M!

[EdGeyy]

For cars like this, the kind where a community literally waits on edge for months and months to hear what you think of the long awaited ST, I'd really love a longer review. 10:11 is extremely short, it doesn't give you or us enough time.

[altraigovender]

Yeah 🤔 not impressed at all with the design of the back of the car it looks like a mini van from the back 😂still prefer the old fiesta ST

[iot]

I love it. Who doesn't love small hatchbacks with manuals? Just Americans. 😂

[signalorangersk]

I've just ordered a new one. I had 2 of the previous 1.6l versions. These are the most fun you can have for the money.

[stephenhitchen]

Steering at 8.41, owned an st for 14months never had a problem, the steering is amazing, chuck it into a corner and it pulls around great.

[freshklinki]

This 3 cylinder sounds surprisingly good!

[cynvs]

Damn I love the steering wheel! Got the mk3 focus st which basically has the same (only with different buttons) and it feels and looks great imo.

[raybloodypurchase]

Have Ford relocated their entire design division to the US or something? Recently they have neglected any attempt to style a car for the European market.

[nathant]

I dont care what anyone else says - I think this is a great looking car, though perhaps not as good as the old one. But still great in my opinion.