Ford Fiesta ST Performance: All the ingredients for a Great Hot Hatch | CarGurus UK

[@sparkplug964]

Love the Fiesta ST, it's under rated by most hot hatch due to it power, or lack of it, but what it lacks in power it make up for in handling, one of the best driver hot hatches out there.

[@acbent11]

197 hp is nothing to sneeze at in such a light car. I'm making just about the same (~170 - 180 whp) in my 2ZR-swapped and turbo Yaris. It would actually be an interesting drag race between yours and mine. I have about a 400lb advantage, but you have manual, much more performance-oriented gearing and an LSD. Yeah...You'd definitely smoke me. LOL. I see the ST can do 6.3s 0 - 60. I was under 8s last year but only at 5.5 psi (boost leaks). Now I'm at around 8 psi, but I don't think that would get me out of the sevens. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3mVeXaZg715aJo kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJatiXiqmL5jiLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHfZqKGjmJVsh8U

[@chirpywiggins5796]

I think it’s got the perfect amount of power for British roads, I don’t feel the need to risk the engine and warranty by remapping like so many do, it’s good enough in Stock! Best handling hot hatch I’ve driven as well.

[@resnonverba137]

Nice to watch a car upload that's not smothered by advertisements. Hot-hatch points well covered.

[@gryfandjane]

Interesting, thanks! I love my 2015 Fiesta ST. Such a shame we won’t see any new ones here in the States. ;-(

[@Maca0716]

That was an amazing video. Get my ST this month I absolutely cannot wait time jump into it. My first ST so will be a nice moment 😊

[@madpabs]

I got mine yesterday! Best decision i ever made ! Happy motoring 🚗💨

[@thamilawrence8468]

Great car, so sad we also not getting one in South Africa and we are such a big fan. I have a 2015 model and it is one of the best hothatches I have ever owned.

[@chrisball3337]

Drove my friends ST a year ago. Still thinking about. Ford phenomenon

[@ecjaye]

Ford, please bring this car back to the USA!

[@acbent11]

YES! Please do. I really want one. Can't even find any used relatively late model ones (2016 - 2017 etc) here in Eastern Canada.

[@danielleroux6490]

I agree! Call or write to FORD USA customer service and tell them we NEED this hot hatch in USA/North American market. Please don't let them neglect their home market. If all of their customers are telling them the same thing, they'll listen to us and bring it back!

[@andrewmaple9863]

Great video should I buy one or i20n ??

[@slaWterCH]

The best hot hatch no doubt.

[@aidanwilson6035]

The ST really is a fantastic all-round hot hatch , but over 26k ( limited edition usually means no discount ) for this version is too much when you can get a bigger fast hatchback after haggling for similar money !.

[@JMB1891]

Aidan Wilson it’s basically just an ST-3 painted in orange and then fitted with Ford Performance parts, it’s really not that special. But Ford thinks it’s justifies the premium price.

[@danielleroux6490]

Contact FORD USA customer service and tell them we NEED this hot hatch in USA/North American market. Please don't let them neglect their home market. If all of their customers are telling them the same thing, they'll listen to us and bring it back!

[@thamilawrence8468]

Ford is dying a slow death. No Focus RS , no Focus in South Africa and Fiesta ST. What madness is this?

[@bristolbullterrier.1434]

Got a mk7 running at 240 bhp stage 2, wouldn't change it for a 3 cylinder.

[@suspensiondude]

I waited patiently here in Australia....and ended up buying the Hyundai i30N Performance! Only complaint,shit audio system!

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

As long as the car performs well and is fun to drive, it should help you to not give a toss on the audio system, but you got a sick car mate👌👍

[@Antara755]

Who needs a top audio system if you hear it roar and bang above 5000 rpm with your window down 😊

[@slincoln2k7]

After watching this still want to keep my st200

[@T.Shaw95]

Current owner of this PE if your interested in a reunion at any point 👍

[@GamingCornerYT]

ST’s focus and fiesta have always been unpowered compared to example vxrs, even now 2019 not even making 200hp, good build quality but low on power, fiesta ST should be nearer the 220-240bhp mark

[@philhill7973]

Ethan W remapped and easily 220 -240 bhp !

[@Chappers.Gaming]

Does the 5 Door one look okay?

[@stboost7160]

Chappers Gaming I have a 5 door st I personally think they look better than the 3 door

[@Chappers.Gaming]

@@stboost7160 the new mk8 ones?

[@stboost7160]

Yes mate

[@Chappers.Gaming]

@@stboost7160 ohhh niceeeee I'm after one I like the 3 door looks but I wanted practical car and the 5 door it would be but wanted it to look nice :)... I think it looks slightly better due to seeing the focus with 5 doors and that

[@leeg131313]

@@stboost7160 youre blind pal

[@bjornguntherson2324]

I want one!!!!!!

[@ScottZ370]

Not sure worth the extra money over the ST-3 this

[@JMB1891]

S Miller unless you’re bothered about the orange paint, you can get the suspension and wheels fitted on an ST-3 and save over £3k. Given that it’s only available in 3dr and is not even badged in number as a special edition, I think it’s poor value.

[@philbaillie7665]

Spec an ST3 up the same and then add the wheels and suspension fitted and you’ll be looking at 27-28k. Without the extra bits the same spec ST3 comes in over 25k, makes it look not so bad value. Once you’ve added discount you’ll be paying 23.5k roughly for a PE car. Fair price I think comparing it to anything else that drives as well.

[@SiyathWidyaratne]

Absolutely love these things, but they seem to be a big magnet for thieves 😢

[@MrFistxx]

Why?

[@MrFistxx]

@Chris where do you come from?

[@MrFistxx]

@Chris ok. This is sad 😒... i come from Munich. My Gti is coming in February but i'm not worried here. Sry for my bad english ✌🏻. Greetings

[@MrFistxx]

@Chris i bought an Polo Gti for 35k. My best friend is working for VW, so i paid 26k. Complete black with all extras 😃👍🏻

[@cheukinator]

I owned an m140i for 30 days and thieves broke into my house after my keys. Didn't get it but not a nice experience especially with my kids upstairs asleep.

[@fikes73]

Jealous here in the US

[@kinocchio]

I feel the same about many US only cars we don’t get.

[@danielleroux6490]

Me too! Call or write to FORD USA customer service and tell them we NEED this hot hatch in USA/North American market. Please don't let them neglect their home market. If all of their customers are telling them the same thing, they'll listen to us and bring it back!

[@tyler.greene]

Well he is definately better looking than @matwatson on @Carwow :)

[@alexhiggins7307]

Loved my 15 plate, race red, ST.... On 3 wheels around most round abouts! Buy fuck me, hit a pebble and it used to give you sciatica!!

[@Firemarioflower]

Where's Rebecca??

[@deniseconneely5143]

26k and no sunroof.

[@bls007]

Have a MK7 stage 3 Peron Fiesta ST, love it but deffo wouldnt get mk8. For similar money could get a Fastnack i30N which is a lot more car for the money especially compared to this edition in the video. Not knocking the MK8 it's a great car.

[@michel355]

everlaST😊

[@carllatham1558]

26k!!!!! Nah I'd rather buy the MK7 ST2 or 3 with the mountune kit and save a pocket full of money for a nice holiday etc. I think ford have ballsed up with their pricing on this on.

[@JMB1891]

Carl latham yeah agree, it’s not even that special as you can buy the suspension and wheels from their Ford Performance accessories and have them fitted.

[@pigeonpoo1823]

JB, do you mean the coilovers on their website? Cos if so, Frick me wow

[@JMB1891]

Andrew Newton yes the coil overs and wheels are the ones fitted from their website, so you’re just paying a premium for the orange paint.

[@bigmoney4685]

@@JMB1891 the orange paint isnt that nice at all

[@JMB1891]

No thanks, I’ll keep my Yaris GRMN. Why anyone would pay over £26k for one of these, not so special apart from the orange paint over a standard ST-3 is baffling. Ford couldn’t even be bothered to do anything with the interior, only 600 but no individual badging, still only a three year limited warranty... Ford are having a laugh. Better value hot hatches out there if you want something a bit special and unique imo.

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

Dude your lucky to have one of those 😱

[@adrianhurley5861]

Yaris GRMN. Get out.

[@philbaillie7665]

What about the wheels and the performance shocks? Once you spec and ST3 up it looks good value. And no one pays list 10% plus off is easily achievable.

[@JMB1891]

adrian hurley what? 😂

[@philbaillie7665]

Please explain I can’t wait!

[@pauljames6721]

Christian Eriksen meets Chris Martin

[@flashman3962]

Comedy Christmas jumper already?

[@LL2500]

Let's see if Yaris GR 4 can beat this Fiesta ST

[@user-lh8ql5zr5e]

It will depend on the price. GR 4 will have more power and 4 wheel drive. So it will not be cheap. I assume it won't sell as much as the fiesta ST. It's price will be in the borders of cars like GOLF GTI, FORD ST. Audi didn't go that well, when it did the same with its S1.

[@shaunwalton8058]

Too expensive, you can get a two year old focus rs for the same money. 145 bhp more, 4 wheel drive, more room. Better in bad weather. No brainer.

[@user-ir6vo8ud2u]

The 🍊 fastest

[@stanleyowen3289]

There recall magnets

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

Don’t mention what it will cost to insure the damm thing. £270.00 is a lot of money per month for a lot of families.

[@Mace-1191]

Insurance costs are all different depending on your license history and situation so what they say it costs means nothing

[@JMB1891]

That monthly price is also based on a standard ST, not the Performance Edition.

[@resnonverba137]

270.00 per month?!

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

@@resnonverba137 that is "£200" per month more than I currently pay. Wow.....

[@resnonverba137]

@@nickyfoulkes8476 But where did the figure of 270.00 come from? Even at your 70.00 pounds per month I hope you drive something special.

[@teggsy2165]

£26'000 having a laugh?

[@pb5x5]

This is just an advert for Ford.