2015 Ford Focus ST Review And Test Drive - ST3 Recaro Package

Had so much fun driving this 2015 Ford Focus ST! It's fully equipped with the ST3 package. The Recaro seats hug you good.. (maybe to much) See for yourself ! / autovlog
I previously did a review on the 2015 Ford Focus ST back in February. That was the ST1 package without the Recaro's and My Ford Touch.
The ST3 package adds the following features:
- Navigation
- Ambient lighting
- Heated Steering Wheel
- 8 Way power seat and more..
• 2015 Ford Focus ST Rev...

[@BrayZap]

This is an extremely well done review. Literally every single nook and cranny (i love that phrase) of the car is shown to you and explained. These guys need to be a lot bigger than they are. Better reviews by a mile than the channels with a million subs. Going to check out a brand new ST3 tomorrow!!!

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Braden Rikli (BrayZap) Thanks man, glad you liked it :)

[@martinpratley4632]

just got a 2013 st3 absolutely fantastic car and ive had two impreza one was the p1 and the st is just so much fun

[@gonedeep43]

This is exactly my car. It's been so nice.

[@Krazorr]

Best ford focus st 2015 i have seen good job keep up the good work, Getting the ford focus st3 cant wait!

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Krazorr Thank you! You will have a lot of fun !

[@MyRagdoll101]

looking to buy one this year. great review. subscribed.

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+David Reyes Thank you !

[@angelamaya1493]

AJ Z. The focus st is amazing bro im planning on getting that particular car myself but then there bringing the focus rs next year and its amazing you should check that one out also 👍👌

[@grimcity]

I have a 2014 ST3, and I love the seats... having said, I'm only about 5'8" (180 lbs, see avatar). My back is always pretty wrecked from skateboarding, but my car seats are way more comfortable than any chair I have in my house. heh Anyway, super good review man... popped on to see what was different with the '15. I've never had a backup cam in a car before, but I can see it being pretty helpful since every car has enormous A pillars these days (Focus hatch included), seems visibility has been sacrificed a lot for the sake of structural integrity in case the car lands on its roof. Cheers, great work and thanks for being so thorough.

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+grimcity Thanks for your input and thanks for watching :)

[@Azorean77]

I just got mine in black,I love it!!

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+RICKY1726 Nice !

[@alistairjohnson177]

I got a UK spec ST3 with everything other than the heated steering wheel and sunroof. The UK st3 comes with 19'' wheels not 18'' which makes a marked difference in look and handling with more rubber. Also the UK or EU version the sub woofer is ontop of the spare wheel which slightly shallows the rear boot space its not on the right hand side of the boot like the US version.

[@itsamemario333]

I have a 2013 ST3 and I like the front of my car WAAAY better than the squished, angular second attempt. But I do like the rear end better on the 2015s.

[@Alexis_Wajdenbaum]

Nice review ! I bought an ST3 in Oxford White, whith Grey Metallic 18" rims, and, of course the Recaro seats. I love the car and I love the seats. I have back problems and those seats are comfortable and hold my back so I never feel pain. I just noticed a few differences with mine. I have to say that I live in Belgium and maybe from one contry to another there are some differences. I don't have the armrest on the back seats, I don't have the subwoofer and I can't change the ambience lightning... but I can live without ;-) I just love this car.

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Alexis Wajdenbaum Thank you ! What year is your ST3 ?

[@Alexis_Wajdenbaum]

+Auto Vlog Hello, it's a 2015. I received it in July.

[@truthdrums]

Awesome review!!!

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+truthdrums Thanks !

[@buzzluxx1042]

This is a really nice car, love the color and all the features. If I can get this car for around 25k I'm sold.

[@gerry3RS]

The seats kind of adjust to your body or you just get used to them. When I first test drove mine I was like whoa that's way too tight, but over the months they just feel perfect. I love my ST2 the only thing I'd say I'm missing is the ambient lighting but ehh that's no big deal. Best car I've ever had its the complete package. Great room and practicality of a 4 door but just as fast and sporty as most 2 door cars in the same class. On top of that you got the hatchback trunk which is great. So glad I got this car instead of a civic si or a VW.

[@KeepRolling1000]

Damn man you look like Hitman...

[@mercury64]

+KeepRolling1000 I see Mr. Clean

[@ALLTHINGSCINEMA24]

+KeepRolling1000 exactly what i was about to post

[@fordmustanggen5]

Literally why I scrolled down to the comments and then I see this. lol

[@ArnelZapataJr]

Hey man, new subscriber here. Initially, I wasn't really feeling the front of the ST after watching a couple of videos, but it's growing on me. Do you mind reviewing the 2015 VW Golf GTI? I've been researching hatchbacks for my next car in a couple of years and these 2 are on the top of my list!

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+AJ Z. I will do one of the GTI as soon as I can :)

[@dailylife6935]

you can't go wrong with a hatch bro. It can hold a mountain bike inside the hatch. I have a 06 RSX Type S and it has more available space for stuff than my wife's 14 ford escape.......

[@DrillnKill]

Awesome vid!

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+DrillnKill Thanks !

[@BigZman95]

Great video!

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+BigZman95 Thanks !

[@danielwright5104]

The European interior is much nicer than the US version. Nice review.

[@tombrown3072]

Can you please do a comparison between the stereo in the ST1 and the Sony? I'm a college grad and I want the ST1 for it's value, but not sure if it's worth being stuck with the stock audio...

[@505enthusiast4]

Autovlog I know you were a ford salesman. Can you please tell me the markup on a new focus st. I want a point of reference for negotiating

[@DiskoKing]

We have an ST2 fully loaded and with colour coded seats. The twist is, it's a diesel!!! 185bhp ESTATE!! and it's an animal with uprated appearance pack and 19" 5 spoke alloys. Great, great car! :)

[@DiskoKing]

+DiskoKing Mine is also a September 2015 model

[@flibbertigibbet6200]

I'm looking into getting one of these but the harsh ride is putting me off a bit. Is it bad?

[@NovemberJoseph]

How is the visibility? Can you do a video at night with an interior and exterior shot? Thank You for the video.

[@dreamsdontworkunlessyoudo6279]

OMG Max from Eastenders !

[@jhe1967]

im thinkin abut a used one n i like wat im seeing.. an there cheap!

[@benoliver2826]

i dunno why but my car looks way lower in person than that one seems to be in the video... I have a 2016 ST in that same Metallic

[@HAMIYA10AMG]

St2 package please !!?

[@NMTW6]

Excellent intro.

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+NMTW6 Thanks !

[@Ichibuns]

As much as I want the Focus RS I think I'll choose this one. RS is most likely not a good commuter car. I'm thinking its going to have and Extremely harsh ride, but that comes with a car like that

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Gregory Kanniard It's still an excellent choice !

[@Nakke144]

The difference with the Focus ST and the Mustang Ecoboost is that the Focus was designed by Ford of Europe, the Mustang by Ford USA.

[@yellow5n]

that was a blue film on the logo on the engine cover fyi

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+yellow5n Yup, brand new car :)

[@scottharvey825]

is this a good everyday car as the older ones very very heavy on fuel

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Scott Harvey This car works great for daily commute, it gets over 30 MPG on the highway. The summer only tires can wear out quick though ;)

[@corygunz13]

Mr.clean said forget mopping floors

[@NilesHughes]

The seats break in

[@fenwayphil]

Is the torque steer really bad that you feel unstable driving this car? My Mazda 6s is really bad with it but im used to it. I'm gonna get this car soon but I'm so worried about how bad the torque steer is on this car

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

It's not that bad, I like it !

[@TheSamuelus16]

my Mazdaspeed 3 kicks this car's ass and the torque is higher, ST wants you to feel comfortable more than like a nascar driver.

[@Knowles96]

Average MPG?

[@mark-1rc502]

It's the clutch position that pisses me off , I'm 6.2 ft I can't find a good driving position , too close or too far , or too high , it's making me feel to sell it I can't stand the angle of the clutch my foot is always hovering over it . I have to lift my left leg all the time I can't rest my heel on the floor and press the clutch down .

[@mark-1rc502]

***** Shame it don't that In any of the reviews 😏 . If your tall Buy a Mondeo . I had many pleasurable years in A ST220 but they don't make a hot Mondeo with manual .

[@geniusme2010]

12mpg on the cluster man that st must have been ragged the fuk out of on delivery 🤪

[@poker_18rs92]

If only Ford offered the ST with the titanium pkg. seats & dash, along with a DCT trans...…..

[@MichaelScott-hi4qg]

PokerRun388 just buy the focus titanium

[@vidademikey9790]

Lol the titanium is garbage.

[@omarherrera7117]

hey everyone, I'm considering trading my 2016 honda accord exl with 600 miles for a new 2015 Ford focus st2. it's an even trade by the way

[@ivanlechuga8437]

how much does the st 2 cost?

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Ivan Lechuga Around $27K I think

[@thomasorchard3702]

If im driving a 2.0 litre Turbo, why on earth do I want eco boost? mk2 2.5T 6 cylinder much better imo

[@Xavipie91]

true!

[@vidademikey9790]

Cool story. Go blog it.

[@jeffchandler8785]

The mk2 focus st wasn’t a six cylinder it’s a Volvo 5 pot !!!

[@damnedidwedo6543]

Dude, it looks incredibly slow from the side

[@sourwords1808]

the great sound you're hearing is all fabricated from the speakers. Its all acoustic. They aren't that loud or nice sounding from the outside.

[@vidademikey9790]

Lol ok

[@xfeeeeeezy]

your review is terrible, i know that sounds bad but your voice is annoying and you really had no approach to the video that was informational and the info you had was pretty much common sense. good try but maybe watch some saabkyle videos.. not hating just some constructive advice, dont let this comment obstruct you but as far as presentation goes there is always something to improve

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Justin Franco I am not Saabkyle.. he does great stuff but we have different styles. Trust me, your comment does not obstruct me what so ever.

[@vidademikey9790]

Dont like his reviews simply dont watch his channel.

[@deanpedley]

Eco boost ha ha no where near as good as the 2.5 Volvo motor the old model has Never liked the look of the new focus st the front looks nice but the back looks awful

[@IcedTiger]

Horrible review

[@danielwright5104]

The European interior is much nicer than the US version. Nice review.

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Daniel Wright Thanks !