Ford Fiesta ST Team Test | Fifth Gear

The Team Review the Ford Fiesta ST. Taken from Series 27 of Fifth Gear, first broadcast 18th October 2018.
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[@Derively]

Jason: "I loved it!" 8/10... What is 10/10 for him?

[@FlorinC1984]

Proably a Bugatti Chiron. With all the Ferrarris, Lamborghinis and Astons inbetween. Massive praise for the little Fiesta.

[@rabidsminions2079]

Leaving the car room for an RS model which would get a 9 or a 10

[@creativecat2763]

probably a very fast car overall, econominal, great to drive, spacious and cheap

[@alexblag18]

@@rabidsminions2079 It'll never happen, unfortunately

[@marcusprinds746]

@@rabidsminions2079 There is no fiesta RS, RS is only for the focus variant

[@adammanesh5401]

“Race track use only” everyone: oooooooo

[@sergsrt8]

Lmaoooooo

[@mmarocker]

3:28 "I just re-swallowed some Jaffa Cake" 🤣

[@balajikarthi9040]

After the hiatus of fifth gear I thought the recent car reviewers are going to be the one we left to watch(after old TG), but this is a great comeback for them

[@beeswax888]

3:21 “What was that, hey, shut ya face” 💀💀🤣🤣 🤢 How very sympathetic of you Jason!!

[@bones0184]

Bees Wax and well deserved.

[@fraggit]

I'm about to pick up a 3 year old 9000 mile ST2 with the performance pack, of course, tomorrow. I live on the Isle of Man and it'll be perfect for these roads, I can't wait. * *rubbing hands together* *

[@johnpardo4695]

I have had my ST-3 for a month now and i can't stop smiling

[@wrathchild68]

I've had mine, a 17 model, for 3 years now and it's brilliant. I'm just waiting for the salesman to call me back and get it changed for the latest model.

[@ybd1el]

I got an MK 8.5 ST last year and i can confirm that i haven't stopped smilling either

[@jameswallace7091]

Still pissed that they got rid of tiff

[@siavashsk2042]

What season is this can i watch/download full episods somewhere?

[@treadautomotive4372]

Don't know why everyone is this video looks so funky but loving that !

[@marcakko2010]

Fun to watch, and informative , thank you . Be nice if you could explain why on the results though for instance if you loved it and only give it 8 out of 10 explain why for instance like a little more power, or not keen on looks ? Then viewers and manufacturers can understand it

[@veefource]

Agreed. Fifth Gear has never been good at describing what cars are really like to drive despite a good portion of their audience watching for that very reason.

[@chaoszombie9995]

I think three cylinders are a great way to make people think you got a V6

[@simonh870]

Nice little car and it is on my list for consideration as my next car but two things bother me. The Infotainment screen looks like a tacky add-on and I would worry about rust long term given Ford's less than great reputation in that department.

[@P51]

wish we got the two-door in the states 🇺🇸 looks GREAT

[@neovenom9833]

You guys aren't even getting the new Fiesta at all. In Europe, the normal MK8 as well as the ST version is available as a 3 and 5 door. (the hatch is technically a door)

[@jonpeach5851]

The car I’m looking at ford fiesta st-2 2018. has engine performance level high launch control does that mean it has the performance pack and the quaife diff?. Unsure about the amber ST light that came up next to the 1k rev as of yet thanks people

[@silklord03]

Where I can see the latest episodes ? Full episodes I mean

[@HAYDNBBH]

On demand tv

[@screamqad]

Whats wrong with fifth gear presenters beards?

[@carfuture2272]

Come to Thailand, discounted specification

[@Braselton21]

If you crash & roll or end up in some deep water, how do the people at the back get out😐

[@dashcam2417]

When a car manufacturer hits the sweet spot !!

[@lavrentievv]

...Then It puts a 20k price tag.

[@dashcam2417]

Put it on a p.c.p and chop it in at the end .

[@lavrentievv]

@Tobias Belz I'd have get the 1.5 turbo Octavia fully kitted out for that price tbh

[@coopsnz1]

@Tobias Belz there isn't 2000 pounds profit in a 20000 pound new car

[@coopsnz1]

@Tobias Belz sold at - profit to you

[@pennehoesje]

Why do they grey out the diagonal front bumper bits? It looks worse :(

[@mememachine5244]

It looks miles better, adds contrast.

[@TheSVision]

They are so old, when I remember older generation fiesta tested 15+ years ago

[@dongypooh]

Damn the US market.

[@underballbutter]

I want to move to Europe, get the 4 door ST and I'll be happy

[@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!

[@giupy86]

What have you ended up with? I personally bought both, 2023 Fiesta ST and GR86, two totally different cars...

[@alexecristian937]

​@@giupy86I know the GR86 is a better sports car, but how close does the Fiesta ST come to it?

[@giupy86]

@@alexecristian937 In this regard both of them are impressively fun cars to drive, one has the advantage of the high torque and "punch" of the turbo and one has the advantage of the higher available rpms due to its naturally aspirated engine... For daily use I prefer the ST as this is more practical than the GR86, even though the latter can be used as a daily without major issues. But of course, if I had to only choose one, I would personally go with the GR86 as it is just a nicer and special place to be sitting in, and the rear wheel drive capabilities is something that retains the concept of a true sports car... I have the fortune to own both and I enjoy every single moment in them, but for a daily driving perspective, the ST is a bit more practical, you can carry 3 more people, and thanks to its turbo you can easily overtake without the need to downshift thanks to its impressive torque... Regarding the ride quality in italian roads, the ST is just too stiff to have a comfortable ride in, you feel every little bump. Regarding noise, the ST is more comfortable at highway speeds. The opposite is true for the GR86, ride quality is a little better due to the slightly softer setup, but the road noise at highway speeds is almost unbearable...Just my point of view.

[@jainalabeee296]

Ford new drl's are 😍

[@TheDoctor46vr]

But do you think it's better than the previous one? I'd love to see a head to head comparison on the track, would be great to know exactly what the difference is

[@alexm6340]

Obviously I'm not a motor journalist but I do enjoy my cars. Having daily driven both for 2+ years, I would say that as only fun goes they are pretty even with the new one just edging it BUT as cars overall like the interior, creature comforts like auto headlights, android auto/carplay, riding comfort when just driving from A to B, the new one is a LOT better.

[@TheDoctor46vr]

@@alexm6340 interesting, I have had the ST180 for a year now, I had the ST150 before that. I've heard the opposite, car journalists have generally said the ST180 has the edge in the driving experience, still. Being a bit more mad, stating the MK8 has been watered down, but only slightly. Now my love for Ford has turned to hate since they are bending at the knees over this green propaganda bullshit. But atleast Hyundai came out of nowhere with the BMW engineer that completely revitalised the company with epic performance cars. This BMW engineer is still fighting to keep internal combustion performance cars alive so they'll have my money next if he wins the good fight. ps. Too be honest I'll get an 86 but if I was going to get a hot hatch...

[@donderbassie]

Shouldve gotten the ST-3 version with improved diff

[@sergsrt8]

Really wish this car came to the states smh

[@keithw4920]

If this was TG they would have rigged a race against an F40 where the Fiesta won, or have some cabin trim fall out when Clarkson pulled on it, or have it drive thru a wall or something.

[@underballbutter]

Win against an F40 yes but only smash a wall or tear off trim if it was the base model.

[@AndorRadnai]

I see Tiff, I like. #bringTiffback

[@asiandanny300]

Testing with a full car I feel slows it down

[@Logsi27]

Question is, did it have the Performance Pack with the Limited Slip Differential?

[@alexblag18]

Logsi its a press car, so more than likely. Though the PP isn’t worth the money imo unless you’re taking it on a track

[@ilpatongi]

@@alexblag18 You couldn't be more wrong. Not having the differential changes this car completely and makes it almost not worth it

[@alexblag18]

@@ilpatongi Ford wouldn’t build a car half baked if it required a £900 option to make it the best it could be. Before I bought mine, I tested them back to back and decided it wasn’t worth the cash. Not in a 197hp Fiesta anyway

[@ilpatongi]

@@alexblag18 Well, I don't want to be offensive or rude, but evidently you can't drive if you feel it wasn't worth it, it changes the car. Also, you skimped on a vital part and improved driving dynamics for not even a 1000 pounds? Kind of strange, power means nothing when talking about diffs.

[@alexblag18]

@@ilpatongi I can drive perfectly well thanks. I didn’t think the £900+ was worth for my needs. Simple as. I think the driving dynamics are sweet without this diff, again for my needs. Never regretted not opting for it.

[@urmomfarturdaddied]

Shame on you Ford for not bringing this over to the US. I would've traded in my 2018 Civic Hatch for this.

[@UltiMogr]

because 1.5 litre and 6 speed manual. that's why

[@neovenom9833]

@Sideshow 44 you mean trade a shopping cart for an actual fun car, with an actual exhaust sound. Granted the Type R is really good, but it just has too many fake vents and ricer plastics bolted on. pretty sure Honda missed the mark on occasion on their engines as well, as does any manufacturer.

[@mugenmark]

Blame your fellow patriots as well for not buying enough of the outgoing model to make it a sales success over there. Ford are a business at the end of the day

[@broken_biscuit6716]

Wonder how'd this compare in a drag race against the new Focus ST?

[@leonmason77]

Daniel Edwards My Mk8 ST has been remapped and it’s kicking out 267bhp, it’s lighter than the Focus and my Dragy has clocked it at 5.5 0-60 😎

[@pharaongaming8617]

@@leonmason77 well obviously it's gonna win if it's tuned

[@leonmason77]

pharaon gaming well it wouldn’t win stock would it when it’s down by 80bhp 🤷‍♂️

[@mememachine5244]

​@@leonmason77 5.5? lmao are you 500lbs? Stock it gets 4.5.

[@neovenom9833]

@@mememachine5244 It does not, the official time fors the MK8 Fiesta ST is 6.5sec. the MK3 Focus RS does it in 4.7 on launch control. the new MK4 Focus ST will have a 2.3L and 280bhp clocking at 5.7 sec on 0-60. though 267bhp on that 3 cyl. better be having supporting mods. Best mod to for a 0-60 time on a manual gearbox is a short shifter.

[@BobbyJay1]

I would buy this if I had the money

[@TG-pd3ft]

Plato only gives himself 10 out of 10... But it was fun to watch him make the others shut up and/or throw up

[@alanpercival6428]

Never liked the mk 7/8 stupid little tv screen stuck. Mid air doesn't fold away, tri to make it look like an aston martin

[@branimirteodorovic2297]

Next generation Fiesta will have 2 cylinders, and on low throttle it will run on only one cylinder

[@BMan100]

...and we won't get it here in Canada.....

[@andrewkennan8812]

WRONG, it has more power than the 4 cylinder model, 4 cylinder has 186hp I'm sure, the newer model has 200hp

[@chirpywiggins5796]

I’ve come from a mountuned Mp215 mk7 to a Mk8 and the new model is as quick in stock as the MP215, has more low down torque and sounds fantastic when revved hard !

[@OriginalOrigins]

I know these cars are not about str8 line speed buy they could've had a better 0-60 time

[@mememachine5244]

Yes, it could have, 3rd maxes out at around 55, so requires another gear change. It is as if they did it on purpose to make the new focus ST not seem to drool. And to improve mid speed performance for B roads.

[@prontoklasik]

Str8? I wonder what did you do with all the time you saved writing this way

[@OriginalOrigins]

@@prontoklasik probably the same amount you save when u use cnt instead of cannot

[@ilpatongi]

You clearly have no idea of how little time 6.5 seconds is for such a car.

[@joecarter1676]

What's the difference between the ST-1 ST-2 and ST-3

[@MrDanNS]

Trim levels basically

[@joecarter1676]

@@MrDanNS ok. They still have the same engine and power though?

[@MrDanNS]

@@joecarter1676 yes mate

[@joecarter1676]

@@MrDanNS👌🏻👍

[@arigato7788]

Wait... they've implemented cylinder deactivation on a fricking 3-cylinder engine..? Is Ford's goal to make the fastest wearing engine or what?

[@eurosonly]

Tiff has just reviewed a car that he was barely in to begin with.

[@aoganlynch]

1.23 ish. Did Plato say "fuckin' right!"??? 😁 😁

[@lewjamben]

I think he said "Yeah, rock 'n' roll."

[@ilyanleeoster3296]

Sure, Ford removes the Fiesta ST from the States---and then comes out with this?!

[@thomashudson4733]

Everything gets removed from the states. Take the hint you're too fat

[@deanzaZZR]

Jerks! I'd be on my way for a test drive if they brought it over here.

[@thomashudson4733]

@@deanzaZZR yes you would and break it in half

[@neovenom9833]

blame your fellow American consumers for wanting nothing but SUV's and trucks to prance around the malls.

[@ilyanleeoster3296]

Neo VeNoM sad, but true

[@ghostdog4330]

Why would anyone go for one without the fancy diff?

[@stam4569]

Does it have the LSD on ?

[@neovenom9833]

only on the performance pack. which also get's you launch control.

[@truthseeker8483]

Chuckable car that makes you chuck.......hehe

[@leonpalmer2429]

Original performance is a bit meh and power tails of about 5k revs if u get this get the revo map transforms the car

[@leonmason77]

Leon Palmer yeah love mine after the Revo map! It destroys far bigger cars now 😎

[@Hankblue]

Also destroys the car's reliability

[@harvardford8752]

I don’t trust anyone’s judgement except Tiff’s. If he says it’s a 9, a race car driver? Fuck yeah it’s damn 9.

[@QuitMC]

If it has Opel/Vauxhall badge, it would have scored 6...

[@tommunt-davies3927]

Nothing beats a fast Ford

[@FlorinC1984]

Opels are so-so. 6/10. Vauxhalls are absolute garbage. 2/10.

[@QuitMC]

Tobias Belz First of all, Adam has 6-speed transmission and 150hp. It can be tuned to 200hp if you want more power. Shitty Corsa... 🤦🏻‍♂️ Please, tell me why.

[@richboy900]

@@FlorinC1984 aren't they really the same thing? I'm not a vauxhall/opel fan, but the vxr is one of the cheapest hot hatches that offers (well back in the day) serious horsepower for the money. I would take a ford or a Volkswagen every time though even if they are more expensive

[@everydaysalvage]

Sponsored by Peugeot” Noice!

[@TekkenBones]

That fucking beard on that guy is completely unacceptable.

[@Angel-rl7hx]

My next car definitely. Fuck my Peugeot RCZ 🖓🖓🖓🖓

[@albertwolf8808]

ATE Continental Freins à disque avants ATE Continental qui équipent la Fiesta nouvelle neuve actuelle:voyez ,où plutôt écouter ce qui se passe lorsqu'on freine,en terminaison de freinage,c'est assourdissant,à croire qu'il n'y a pas de garniture et que cela frotte plaquette sans garniture contre disque sonore(c'est tout le temps de l'année,depuis le premier jour d'achat). Après +20 000kms maintenant,les crissements de tôle en terminaison de freinage sont toujours làl .Mais ceci n'est pas sans conséquence pour Ford,car à cause de ces ATE Continental,autour de moi,plus personne ne veut prendre une Ford neuve.Qui voudrait avoir,à vie,une voiture qui fait un tel bruit.

[@lozzamanuk]

Yeah f*****g right at 1m20s ish? 🤣

[@johnathonshadduck6610]

That's what I heard, threw me off

[@tonyparkin3379]

After 6 months its dashboard will light up for no reason. My transits doing it too. " Service, brakes , traction control"

[@paulillingworth1242]

All ok when new but....that ‘dinky’ 3 pot turbo ecoboom engine that goes pop at 17k and scrapped by 40k, rather have a larger torque filled engine that won’t go bang!

[@paulillingworth1242]

Stanley Flooring it. 🔥🤣

[@geoffhallam9352]

Engines failing is more down to poor maintenance and using the wrong oil!!

[@Hankblue]

Source?

[@paulillingworth1242]

@@Hankblue experience and many others with same engine all gone bang in a short amount of miles!

[@Hankblue]

@@paulillingworth1242 Think you'll have a hard time finding stock ST engines that have blown. The only ones I've read about having engine troubles are people who overtune and mod the car for days and then take it to the track. If there was some crazy epidemic of blown fiesta ST engines at 50k miles the used value would have plummeted by now.

[@evilelf5967]

got guy at work bought one of these,says it's better than my z4 3.0 si..........er ok......not.

[@basharalkassar7638]

1 view 1 like

[@Leoo594]

This car looks horrible, The old ST was WAY better

[@ilpatongi]

Nope

[@ricardini9560]

Disagree

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

So they still do this? Meh...

[@FAT8893]

Why not? I'm fine with it.

[@W42PZ]

Chav mobile.

[@davidkennedy1077]

That is definitely THE most boring looking hot hatch I've ever seen. It looks like a bottom of the range 1 litre. Ford Focus STs and RSs have looked great for years now, but the Fiesta hasnt looked good since the XR2i days. Even the last gen ST looked better than this, and that was hardly good looking.

[@mantaspin]

I can sort of agree with you, but when carmakers do something extravagant (take the Honda Civic Type R for example) everybody calls it ugly. Cars are in a design crisis now, and we have two options; either take a look at the past (XR2i) or come up with a new style trend.

[@davidkennedy1077]

@@mantaspin yeah the new Type R is a little too much for my tastes. But the Golf GTI is classily understated but still looks mean, the Corsa looks great (even the base models look hot) Astra looks nice, the Clio always looks sweet etc. It just seems like Ford hasnt cared about the Fiestas looks for a decade or more, they handle great are decent cars, but styling wise are naff.

[@mihneaburada5864]

@@davidkennedy1077 What are you on about? maybe this Fiesta is a little sensible looking, but the last one's design was hailed by absolutely everyone for being great looking. This car isn't for people who remember the XR2i; those people don't even buy fast Fords any more

[@stephenhitchen8753]

I think personally Ford have gone from look at ME to an it's just another fiesta behind me, as an owner of the mk8 jeez when you take it on a twisty bit of road does it come alive, awesome.

[@mainman2999]

@@mihneaburada5864 steady on pal !! not ALL of us old farts have lost the ability or desire to buy and drive Fast Fords!! Ive got a 1971 Escort RS1600BDA owned since 1983 and have a brand new Focus RS (well it was when I bought it 2 years ago!) oh, and I was SELLING brand new Fiesta XR2s ( the cvh carb one ) back in 1986-8 !!! cheers !!

[@aviatorzthebest2452]

The car is just rubbish...!!!

[@ilpatongi]

No it's not

[@jackskedge4520]

Clearly never driven it.. One of the best hot hatches on the market, great fun to drive.