Ford Fiesta ST

The Ford Fiesta ST is the most powerful model of the Fiesta range. It has a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine and 182 horsepower linked to a manual gearbox six speeds. No, never will be, the ability to mount an automatic. The drive is through the front wheels.

Like other similar cars, such as the Peugeot 208 GTI, the Renault Clio RS and the Volkswagen Polo GTI-striking looks and an engine that makes it a fast car. About the Peugeot and Volkswagen contributes, from my point of view, an extra sensations. The Fiesta ST is fast in straight and curved, the engine will hear much inside accelerating, and their reactions and feel let you enjoy more of a sporty drive with these two models indicated. The closest model to Fiesta ST by approach and sporting sensations is the Renault Clio RS, in this case, from the point of view of what they convey, is more difficult to choose between one or the other.

Another advantage is its price and is available from 20 750 euros (price and technical equipment). It is less than it costs the Abarth Punto SuperSport, the MINI Cooper S, the Opel Corsa OPC, the 208 GTI, Clio RS and the Polo GTI. The only thing that is more affordable is the Skoda Fabia RS (Comparative list of alternatives ordered by price). In Europe, the Fiesta ST is sold only with the three-door body. The United States is also available with five.

The maximum speed of the Fiesta ST is 220 km / h lower than the Opel Corsa OPC, Škoda Fabia RS and Volkswagen Polo GTI. It can accelerate from standstill to 100 km / h in 6.9 seconds, like the Corsa OPC and better than the Fabia RS and the Polo GTI (comparative tab). The Renault Clio Renault Sport is more powerful, reaches a top speed in less time and accelerates from 0-100 km / h (comparative tab). These are public benefits: ours commented on the driving impressions page. Regardless of the numbers, the Fiesta ST engine I found very good. Turn smoothly and responds strongly to almost any system.

 

The average consumption is 5.9 liters per hundred kilometers, one of the lowest values ​​among its alternatives (Comparative list ordered by consumption). But it is hard to match a figure in normal use (I would say impossible unless one tries to consegirlo). You have Stop & Start system to stop the engine when the car is stopped, for example at traffic lights.

In Driving Impressions section we give more details of the sensations and data on their performance and consumption.

The shape of the bumpers, spoiler, exhaust outputs and tire design are unique Fiesta ST. Ford does not give you the ability to mount on a standard party an aesthetic that makes it appear a Fiesta ST. The interior has slight changes with respect to any other Party (gallery inside). The most striking is that the front seats are Recaro manufacturer. The sidewalk and the back of these have very sharp edges, which hold great body and prevent it from moving laterally on curves. The very stout will not comfortable in them.

The equipment of the Fiesta ST is abundant and it includes, among others, the following elements: leather-trimmed seats (front Recaro manufacturer and heated), aluminum pedals, opening command 'hands free' and tinted glass (listed with all their equipment).
Some drivers will miss indicators of pressure and oil temperature and turbo boost pressure.

There is a device called "MyKey", which allows owners to limit performance and ensure activation of the security when less experienced drivers make use of the vehicle. In this blog article Andrés Arturo more information on "MyKey".

There are five colors available for the body. Three of them-called "Molten Orange", "Red Race" and "Blue Racing-are optional and exclusive Fiesta ST.

Not cheap to insure against all risks (no excess) if the driver is a young man -20 years, living in Madrid, that runs up to 15 000 km per year, you park your car in a garage and is the first time that insures a car in your name. In this case, the only insurer in the comparator gives price is Qualitas auto insurance and ask € 1908. However, if the driver has more experience -35 years-and has already had another car insured above, the policy is much cheaper: 499 euros. And there are more companies that secure it directly from the comparison: MMT (601 €), Pelayo (€ 932) and Pelayonex (€ 1,061).

Ford showed the look and some features of this model in the prototype Fiesta ST Concept.