2023 Ford Fiesta ST Facelift Walkaround

[@CarObsession]

Good Evening, welcome back to Car Obsession, and welcome to another walkaround! This time it's all about the new Ford Fiesta ST.

[@batmanarkhamsteath-mh3jc]

Iv always wanted this car, I have a 2020 Ford fiesta st-3 in blue, and I’m going to trade it in for this perfect car.

[@YegoYTP]

They did offer the 3 door for the first couple months of the Facelift, those will be really rare and desirable I predict

[@CarObsession]

Yes, I have actually seen just 2 three door versions in the wild. Thanks for watching.

[@nickpeacock9300]

There are a couple of very minor changes to the rear of the Mk. 8.5 ST compared to the Mk. 8. The Mk. 8.5 has slash cut style exhaust tips and tinted rear light clusters.

[@CarObsession]

Good to know Nick, thank you for watching.

[@MRZERONObOdY]

And cost 35k in Belgium.

[@Sbjweyk]

The panoramic roof was sadly discontinued in the summer of 2022. I think the reason was problems in the supply chain. I got lucky with mine because I ordered early enough but it was a close call.

[@user-vk6vd2xz7p]

I got one of the last 3 doors of 2022 so pleased a 5 door ST just doesn't feel right.

[@user-vk6vd2xz7p]

I'm on ST no 7 best car fun to drive and looks great.

[@Chema7657]

I love the Fiesta ST

[@nickpeacock9300]

Interesting and informative video. I run a Mk. 8.5 ST-2 3 door, now sadly extinct which doesn’t feature all the bells and whistles of the featured ST-3 (although I did specify the performance pack which I believe was the only important option, also the mean green paint which was pure indulgence). I haven’t had the privilege of driving an i20N, but from everything I’ve watched/ read it is the more focused of the two cars, although I suspect (purely subjective on my part) that the Fiesta is probably more fun and possibly has more character.

[@googlemad123]

I have a 3 door ST2

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

The Fiesta ST MK8.5 is offered in Romania, but sadly not the i20N like I said before. If the i20N were to come to Romania, the Fiesta ST would likely be the closest rival in their market.

[@steviamac2999]

You can adjust the seat for height but it took me a while to figure out the two paddles do different things

[@CarObsession]

I did that pal, but it was still a bit too high for my liking. Thanks for watching.

[@balintk.9373]

I want this car so badly. The new mean green color is absolutely stunning. There are only a few 3 door mean green versions on the used market and since Ford gonna stop making these pocket rockets this year I am sure it wouldn't be a bad investment to purchase it. The one that I was looking at was 36k euros. Ridiculous.

[@CarObsession]

36K euros? Blimey!

[@balintk.9373]

@@CarObsession Yep. Bonkers.

[@GUE891]

34.700 €uro in italy

[@jizzman72]

IMO The front end and the seats are a down grade on the mark 8 for sure. The 3d vs 5d argument has raged on for years so not getting into that. The wheels are a big improvement though

[@RichJWAdams]

I feel like your camera settings give off the wrong shade of green. More importantly, does the exhaust pop and bang

[@CarObsession]

I'd say it looks pretty true to me, perhaps a bit more vibrant. Thanks for watching.

[@KAZUYADOG]

That side bolster on the front seats will get shreded over time with many ins and outs.

[@Verknechter]

Don’t just rub over the bolsters when getting out. Grab the roof with your hand and lift you up a little bit when getting out. Takes pressure of the bolsters. Did this with my Recaro Sportster Seats in my old Clio 200. Bolsters looked like new after 50000km when others claiming warranty after 20000km.

[@KAZUYADOG]

@@Verknechter Any ideas for folk with a fat arse ?

[@Verknechter]

@@KAZUYADOG yeah go to gym or live with it. Or buy VW Multivan instead of low sitting sports car.

[@MauriBrix]

I like this bomb

[@CarObsession]

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[@klaud764]

Hey, I do have a 3 door mk8.5 if you want to review that! it also has a stage 1 revo tune along with some other bits and bobs

[@CarObsession]

Whereabouts are you based mate?

[@klaud764]

@@CarObsession im based in west midlands/ staffordshire

[@CarObsession]

@@klaud764 Ah OK, that's a bit far for me, I'm near Brighton.

[@MRZERONObOdY]

I payed 35k but ultimate ST3 and I'm from Belgium! 3th ford fiesta in a row! I have a pretty sick car!! 😎