Ford Fiesta ST 2020 | Has it been worth the wait?

[@BL0HARD]

This is a car for people that have figured out it’s way more fun to drive a slow car fast then drive a fast car slow.

[@mulryj]

spot on, couldn't agree more !!

[@Rally4Life1982]

Amen to that

[@rohbrown]

I have an FGX XR8 and a 2010 fiesta Zetec. Love both, but the Fiesta makes your grin just driving home from work.

[@Andy-2022]

What about driving a fast car fast?

[@Mr.Marbles]

@@Andy-2022 you cant. at least not on public roads.

[@LL2500]

Love this hot hatch. Thanks Ford Australia for bringing this small beast to Australia with a really good price. Also, thanks Australia automotive market for offering so many fun cars

[@buckleyjteams]

I had one since 2018 and love it Only difference is the tyres when I bought it it had michalin pilot super sports on

[@MyMintus]

Much more fun than mk7.5 and that engine note.

[@jwa2088]

So excited for this car

[@fordyford]

At $36,500 drive away (as per Fords Website to build your vehicle) I won't be "upgrading" from my sub $30K ($27.5K drive away paid in Nov 2016) Mk7 Fiesta ST. It is not worth a $9K jump.

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@evanleung3569]

Where is the road???

[@jjrosaria]

I also had a mk7 fiesta st and I took one of these for a test drive. Was definitely a great improvement from the last one. The LSD was definitely great to have and it certainly more powerful and composed than the last one. Plus more comfortable too! Ultimately I didn’t end up buying the new one as I traded my mk7 for an ND Mazda mx5 and it’s just more preferable dynamics for me. But if I ever need a 4 door again. This is first on the list

[@mills3375]

Justin Rosaria Should definitely consider one. My Xr4 is a blast to drive and it’s 13 years old and while I haven’t driven a mk8 yet they seem pretty fun to drive. How was your Mk7 like to drive and live with? I’m really considering but want to know if I should save some cash and get a mk7

[@jjrosaria]

Millen Rogers My mk7 was definitely a fun car to drive! Definitely still worth a consideration even now if you can find it for a good price. You can always mountune it if you want a little more poke from it to get in level with the mk8’s power. In some ways I preferred the mk7s response - it seemed to have less turbo lag and a touch more linear than the mk8 which felt a little more boosty. Which is not necessarily a bad thing. I did think that the 3 pot suits the character of the new car better. I also felt the mk7s gear shift is better. Mk8 was a little plastic feeling for me if that makes sense. Smoother. But more plastic. The only real things that annoyed me with the mk7 is the seating position. The recaros can’t be adjusted for angle and they point too high up. I’m 5’6 and was never able to get comfortable with the seat. But maybe less of a problem for you. The mk8s ergonomics is better. Ultimately the new car is better. But you just have to ask yourself if it’s worth it. It’s more polished, rides and handles better, it’s faster and ultimately more fun. The LSD makes the biggest difference for me as although I never really feel inside wheel spinning up in the dry on the mk7. It’s in the wet where it matters. But even then, you can definitely feel the LSD on the mk8 pulls you out better of corners (plus the amazing torque it’s got) So my response is. If you want to keep it for a while. I’d say get a mk8. If you just want a fun, cheap pocket rocket of a thing. Just get a mk7. It still won’t disappoint you.

[@robsouthoz]

Love the thrum of a 3 cylinder. Pity they only do a fully loaded version forcing the price up. The mechanical LSD though is appealing.

[@dragbag1616]

Aye, they pumped the price up here defaulting a lot of options in Europe too, bought mine as cheap as possible with just the mechnical LSD (cloth seats, 17" wheels, etc.), and I love it, really didnt need anything more comfort wise (heated steering wheel? lolno), for still at a reasonable price.

[@jeromeqsullivan]

Good video 👌🏼 How does it compare with the St200?

[@mills3375]

Great video. Always loved the Fiesta St they are just so much fun. Might consider upgrading to this from my Xr4

[@lawrencepll76]

Can you do a comparison of the Fiesta ST against the BRZ/ GR86? Both affordable by proper fun cars, with very different approaches! I’m interested to see your thought because I’d love to buy the new Fiesta ST, but am currently weighting up against the GR86!

[@Theprofessor1212]

That road looks great! Where is it ?

[@club1fan552]

Looks like the Snowy Mountains...

[@Chemak2]

I love the Fiesta ST

[@letsseeif]

A widow colleague has taken delivery of a Fiesta ST and in blue.

[@samdurling6053]

So a fully specced st is the equivalent of £18,000. Why do you guys get it so cheap?!

[@Drivecomau]

Given the AUS$ is not in great shape - we have no idea!

[@geelongvideoguy5840]

its actually closer to £20,000 ($100 AUD = £54.29) is that still a good price?

[@r.davis0239]

Are you getting the the st3?

[@Drivecomau]

We only get one spec in Aus - it has everything except sunroof as standard.

[@brightenupcc]

Or does one go a 2 yr old Golf GTi?

[@wheresmycheese8511]

YH or first gen I30N

[@mikeschafer2474]

"Could be number 3" I love your comment!

[@lukemorrison2876]

When can it actually be bought ? Ford told me not available yet?

[@ScottZ370]

Believe the factories that build it are in lock down atm

[@danielleroux6490]

Anyone in USA or Canada, PLEASE call or write Ford Customer Service. Tell them we want the new generation Fiesta ST and/or Focus ST hatchbacks with Manual Transmission in the U.S./Canadian market. If all their customers are telling them, they'll listen and bring us BACK these hot hatches by popular demand. Thank you for your support in this petition effort!

[@Drivecomau]

Good luck!

[@danielleroux6490]

@@Drivecomau Thank you! I hope they see the customer interest in the new Fiesta ST and Focus ST and bring these models back as Ford Performance cars. I know they will sell enough to make it worth it, there are so many buyers here that love these cars from the previous generation, but these new generations are better still!

[@sebastianbark9563]

What is the best price everyone has got from a dealer so far?!

[@Drivecomau]

Great question! We'll see if we can get some feedback!

[@cristiancorciolani8798]

Bought mine for 25k € (Italy) trading in a 2012 Alfa Mito, full price was 32,5k. Anything but sunroof equipped.

[@Juhoo87]

32k euro in Finland for mine 😂

[@williamlambert352]

Big fan of Ford at 3 year old

[@Juhoo87]

Long way for your license.

[@club1fan552]

Why did Australia have to wait so long for this car? The back looks very much like an old Pulsar. Getting a bit expensive for it's target audience (i.e young men). But then again, cars a far cheaper than they were 30 years ago. Great to see a manual which is one reason that I never would have bought a Clio; unless I wanted a 900cc...

[@danI43541]

Really love this car! It’s a huge seller in Germany. The fiesta is a great package for a very good price. Shame Australia had to wait so long for it. And funnily enough, it’s build in Germany but cheaper in Australia than it it’s „home country“... why :D And the Australian version doesn’t have the upgraded LED lights..., very weird since it’s fully loaded anyways

[@bestiaonthedrums]

Italy here, mine hasn't got led either

[@robcorrente6065]

A manual car in car advise!!!!!!! Enjoy

[@alexeyl22]

Can they make it look and sound like normal Fiesta, but drive like ST? I’d love it.

[@jry.....why.1605]

WHY the hell,I don't have car like THIS?,...I felt sorry for my self.😔😒

[@person.X.]

I wish car companies would use some more interesting colours. All these dull shades are depressing.

[@leoesposito8762]

Yeah nice.

[@EastWood2004]

Omg. 34K for a 3cyl Ford fiesta?? No thanks

[@Don-pk2uy]

Insanely expensive

[@williamlambert352]

I like car

[@Koch8]

GTI

[@vkdlvkdl]

Far too expensive.

[@samdurling6053]

Chepaer than ehat we get in the UK

[@notstarboard]

I assume these prices are AUD? If so it's not bad imo. 32k AUD is a bit over 20k USD, which to me feels about like what I'd expect for this car. Not sure what's normal for the Australian market, though.

[@pjb9010]

So to answer the question, No!

[@peterpark8486]

looks like a fake version of Kia made in China. Shame.

[@williamlambert352]

Not drive manual very bad back yes drive auto

[@Mexxx65]

........................No Why, overweight, 1.5L not enough torque, 3 Cylinder sounds breathless, 6.9sec 0-100 too slow for class, 5drs too tight, ride is way to busy jiggly and firm Larger wheels make this only worse.

[@sjb2471]

“0-100 times are only one small part of this car’s performance”... Seems that so far every Australian (and German) reviewer disagrees with you. Emphatically.

[@Mexxx65]

@@sjb2471 True, though every other Hot Hatch is getting more power and reducing their 0-100 time, whereas the Fiesta ST is getting slower. Am I aware I disagree with many of the youtube reviews I have read about this car all over the world, Emphatically yes! I am not paid to promote a new Ford motor car.....

[@Rally4Life1982]

Power only helps shit drivers. The car should not make the driver. The driver should make the car.

[@danielleroux6490]

@@Mexxx65 A great car is not defined solely by the 0-100 time. It's how it makes you feel. That's why this Fiesta ST is the best-in-class, best value sports hatch on the market.

[@694069406940]

is that thing a fiesta or meant to be. the shape of it 🤢👎 it looks like a focus the front end of it all fords look the same on the front end dam why

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@lawrencepll76]

Can you do a comparison of the Fiesta ST against the BRZ/ GR86? Both affordable by proper fun cars, with very different approaches! I’m interested to see your thought because I’d love to buy the new Fiesta ST, but am currently weighting up against the GR86!