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Ford Fiesta ST Facelift Review: Killed By The i20N?
Quite some time, I drove the Mk8 Ford Fiesta ST, and I saw it was good. A lot has changed in the world since then, and although the STs competition has dwindled, one part of the world didn’t get the memo - South Korea. The i20N is the stiffest competition the little Fast Ford has seen for quite some time, so can the Ford Fiesta ST Facelift keep itself in the game?
To help keep the i20N at bay, the new Fiesta ST is packing more torque from its 1.5-litre turbocharged three-pot. The old car offered 290Nm, whereas the new version betters that with 320Nm. For those of you wondering, the 0-62 is the same 6.5 seconds as it was before. The idea is that the mid-range torque is improved, instead offering a stronger pull right off the line.
Another key change for the facelift - apart from the exterior looks which I will get on to later - is the introduction of the new seats. The Recaros of old are gone, and in their place - much like the new Focus ST - there are seats made in-house by the Ford Performance team.
They are brilliant to sit in and perhaps a bit more accommodating for a broader frame than the Recaro but not perfect. It could just be poor muscle memory, but I’m sure these sit higher than the Recaros in the pre-facelift. Having said that, it doesn’t detract from the driving experience.
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