Why are they killing the perfect hot hatch? | Ford Fiesta ST Review

Why are they killing the perfect hot hatch? | Ford Fiesta ST Review | 4k

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Жыл бұрын

The reign of the Ford Fiesta ST as king of the hot hatches is coming to an end. Ford has decided to move in a different direction with the Puma leading the line in the EV sales game. Whether this proves to be a good decision or not, only time will tell. All we know is that we're going to miss the Fiesta ST.
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@GoodwoodRR Жыл бұрын

Is this actually the best hot hatch ever?

@VitL-fg3sk Жыл бұрын

Agree

@tonypuertollano9375 Жыл бұрын

One of the best but there is not best of the best as cars from 1970s and 80s 90s and 2000 s of hothatch

@dazspurs9899 Жыл бұрын

polo gti is much better all round, better engine options, choice of an auto,and better interior

@lg.studio Жыл бұрын

Yes, As an owner, of one, I am now 100% sure I will never sell in unless I have to for some reason. Also I am happy that in Central Europe it is a rare car. So being unique on the roads also ads a bit to the already ultimate high fun factor.

@mikaelbihl-matias9462 Жыл бұрын

Clio RS 182 or civic type R ep3

@boomingsponge Жыл бұрын

Ending production of a supercar like the Aventador is sad, but ending this car is even more sad

@davyboy888 Жыл бұрын

As an ex Ford of Europe employee, all I can say is that the company has completely lost its head. The self-destruct button was pressed some time ago and it's now full throttle into oblivion. The European business will be sold in the next couple of years and the brand itself will be added to one of the Chinese behemoths by the close of this decade.

@jacobrzeszewski6527 Жыл бұрын

It’s horrible here in the US. Arguably worse. The only fun car in ford’s lineup anymore is the Mustang, and maybe the Bronco if your into off-roading. Everything else is just boring with bad fuel economy. We’ve entered the second malaise era. And it’s just depressing to watch.

@lewis72 Жыл бұрын

"all I can say is that the company has completely lost its head" - That would seem to be the case. Everyone knew where they were with the Fiesta, Focus & Mondeo. One of those cars would be all the car you'd ever need. How have Ford managed to decimate their product line up when BMW now have SUV versions of every saloon car, a coupe version of ever saloon car and a 4-door coupe version of every saloon car. as well as numerous estates, an mpv-thing and a MINI off-shoot.

@greensocks4507 Жыл бұрын

Glad I ordered my new ST back in March last year. Evidently it's arrived here in NZ last week. Pick it up soon. Nothing else Ford has on offer is remotely interesting to me. I wonder how they survive . Guess the Ranger keeps them going, not sure you can survive on a one hit wonder though.

@toddc6682 Жыл бұрын

Faaarrrrk sakes 😢

@miregoji2959 Жыл бұрын

covid was a distraction for an invasion we all know this

@ivoniamanyaka4036 Жыл бұрын

Electric cars can never replace this,will be missed🌏

@carlosoruna7174 Жыл бұрын

Range, charging times, cost of replacing batteries. Cost of recharging. All major issues.

@toyotaprius79 Жыл бұрын

It's not electro cars that's replacing the Fiesta. It's crossovers! Profiteering is a race to the bottom.

@Charlie-B-Barkin Жыл бұрын

@@toyotaprius79 its all a big con electric cars

@dennis_nl7587 Жыл бұрын

@@carlosoruna7174 and that's only a couple things

@toyotaprius79 Жыл бұрын

@@Charlie-B-Barkin how so? A brand new technology foreign to automakers that their executives spent decades pushing back dismissing that hybrids and electrics don't work in the real world. And when crunch time came, they all invested in said new technology too late into the game, competing for 3rd party suppliers and still have the cheek to prioritise dividends and bonuses at the same time. The whole having your cake and eating it. That's the con my friend.

@MrMcFunkaDunk1 Жыл бұрын

So glad I've managed to experience 4 different generations of Fiestas over the years from my first car a Mk 5 to Mk6 a few cars later and then a Mk 7 ST and now with a pre face lift Mk 8 ST back to back. I'm so glad that I still have my Mk 8, it put's to much of a smile on my face every time I drive it to ever think of selling it. Really sad to see the Fiesta coming to an end. Sad times especially for those that haven't experienced an ST version before.

@rallycrosscraig Жыл бұрын

Massive mistake by Ford, don’t believe the SUV/crossover hype - people will always by small hatchbacks - and the Fiesta St was one of the best ever small hot hatch. The new mpv style Puma can never replace the fun factor of a hot hatch - it’s too high and too heavy .

@kresimirsimunovic5333 Жыл бұрын

Ford Puma is a crossover, not MPV.

@bobbbbby32 Жыл бұрын

In the early years when the word crossover was not invented in the car industry there was MPV! Or UAV...urban activity vehicle. The new trend came up with the crossover title.

@baronvonjo1929 Жыл бұрын

The sales were pretty bad for the Focus and Fiesta. People might want small cars. But they aren't going to Ford.

@kresimirsimunovic5333 Жыл бұрын

@@baronvonjo1929, sales of Focus and Fiesta in Europe is not the problem, it is Ford overall sales the problem. Ford Puma sales alone in Europe wont solve the Ford problems in Europe.

@baronvonjo1929 Жыл бұрын

@Kresimir Simunovic So basically nobody want a Ford and therefore nobody really cares if they died off?

@andrewb325 Жыл бұрын

I owned two Focus STs. I will always miss that car. People who have never driven the fast Fords will never understand. We were lucky get them in the US for a few years, and then they were gone. I now own a new Civic Si and it’s a great car, but something is missing.

@philtucker1224 Жыл бұрын

Yes and the Mk2s still look just as fabulous now. Great cars, I’m a total Ford performance fan 🥰

@James-hh1lq Жыл бұрын

I’m a proud owner of a mk2 focus RS absolutely stunning visually the sound and to drive

@philtucker1224 Жыл бұрын

@@James-hh1lq There’s nothing nicer in my opinion 👍

@MWRaceRally Жыл бұрын

I've owned both a Mk7 and Mk8 Fiesta ST over the years and they were fantastic cars! Really sad to see it killed off.

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

Did you manage to try out other hot hatches, by any chance? I'm interested in getting one, but everyone keeps mentioning the very harsh ride and there are some rough rounds in my country. Is it really that much stiffer than the other hot hatches? (I currently drive a Golf GTI)

@MWRaceRally 8 ай бұрын

@@Mamsaturatdevoi I've driven/been in an i30N, AMG A35, Clio Renault Sport and currently own a Focus ST. I wouldn't say the Fiesta was much harder than any of these tbh, the MK8 in particular was quite a pleasant ride at times.

@noneyabizz8337 Жыл бұрын

They axed it in the states, and now over there? What's infuriating, we have SUVs wearing the ST badge

@bezimiennykronikarz Жыл бұрын

I have one, MK6 to be exact, and it's an honour to say, that this is my first car. I adore it. It's practical, extremely fun to drive, and when you want to scare your friends who never were in a fast car it's more than enough. The fact that it's been killed, along with the Focus ST, which was another dream car for me as a child is a bit of personal.

@flofischer1896 Жыл бұрын

It‘s so sad that Ford makes the decision to cancel the Fiesta and Focus inclusive the ST Version 😢 Next month i get finally my Focus ST, the last of one of the greatest Car Series that ever made!

@andrewb325 Жыл бұрын

I miss my Mk3 Focus ST so much. Hold on to yours.

@stuee_mk1stuee_mk169 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a mk2 2.5 st running 280bhp amazing cars

@chicagoui9299 Жыл бұрын

Automakers want us in junk cars that are all the same with out any personality. Fun cars don't fit in to the WEF 15min city plan. Cmon. Don't let them take everything from us

@DanielFrost79 Жыл бұрын

So frustrating that every single corporation want us to buy their crap. (Mainly Vehicles and Electronic hardware) As you said, 'stuff' without any personality. And what's worse is, they don't want us to ask any questions.

@charliefrharper Жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better. It's a sad time for every real car enthusiast. And not only is the future of cars sad in every way but they will eventually take away our beloved cars we currently own.

@elliottharley1386 Жыл бұрын

It's the government legislation that's killing internal combustion engines not the manufacturers

@charliefrharper Жыл бұрын

@@elliottharley1386 true, but if all oems and supplieres would stand united, they could be a counterweight. People will soon realize what they have done. I work in the automotive Industrie and we already see massiv job cuts...

@elliottharley1386 Жыл бұрын

@@charliefrharper let's hope their combined voices are enough

@iantownsend500 Жыл бұрын

Had mine 3 years & I still completely love it

@baronxsa Жыл бұрын

Same here, despite a few minor issues I don't see what I can replace it with, except perhaps I30N but it's not on sale where I live

@alexbrodie6149 Жыл бұрын

I've had mk8 a year now and smile the same way I did when I test drove it every single time I get in it, what a fantastic little car

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

Did you manage to try out other hot hatches, as well? I'm interested in getting an ST, but everyone keeps mentioning the very harsh ride and there are some rough rounds in my country. Is it really that much stiffer than the other hot hatches? (I currently drive a Golf GTI)

@GB-gi9by 5 ай бұрын

@@Mamsaturatdevoihad my MK8 3 months, roads in the U.K. are a shambles this winter and I haven’t found it that bad and just try to dodge the pot holes. Best car I’ve owned, took it out into the countryside last week for the first time and it’s such a brilliant thing to thrash around. I plan to keep it as long as possible!

@cukbell 4 ай бұрын

@GB-gi9by Had my MK8 just over a year.. 3rd ST I owned and the best! Drove the A54 the other day and it was a nightmare!! Used to flow.. quick smooth undulating roads but now !?!? It's like driving through a minefield. Just don't enjoy driving my perfect little motor whilst the roads are like they are :(

@FrankieBordo Жыл бұрын

"sounds like half a 911" is what i going to answer everytime someone asks me how my 3 cyl sounds like

@honourisdrumming Жыл бұрын

I bought one of the last production STs in September 2022 before I knew it was being discontinued. What a car!

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@honourisdrumming 8 ай бұрын

Yes, I drive on the rural roads of west Wales so it doesn’t get much worse than that. It’s firmer than the GTI for sure but will also out handle it-it’s a bit more hardcore. I’m on my second ST and it’s a great daily driver despite being a tad firm. Closest thing to it is the i20N!

@jamrah8713 5 ай бұрын

@@MamsaturatdevoiI can’t comment since the fiesta st is the only hot batch I’ve driven, closes to one is a golf gt but I wouldn’t say that’s a hot hatch The ride is a lot firmer i agree but man is it NIMBLE and such a joy to drive

@Jake-Watch Жыл бұрын

They’ll regret this years down the line

@flaw3dgenius222 Жыл бұрын

Best driving car ive ever owned. Only problem was everyone wants to race you constantly and im way too old for that haha

@ben6993 Жыл бұрын

That’s the only issue with the car, it’s reputation

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@Ianrobinson981 2 ай бұрын

Not at all a harsh ride just ask my wife 😂.

@sebnemnisanci 26 күн бұрын

I recently bought the 2023 75HP version of Fiesta. And I'm absolutely in love with it. Small engine, only 3 cylinders, I don't care. It's a great car. And I love it's face too. Mine is bright red, and with that big face it looks fun to me, almost like Lightning McQueen. Like a toy car. It's lovely.

@onwardalone1182 Жыл бұрын

And there I was thinking we might get an RS fiesta with 4 wheel drive to rival the GR Yaris as a last hurrah. Happy owner of a 2019 performance edition and very happy now I see what the resale value is.

@feedingfrenzy123 Жыл бұрын

Great film 👍 I've had my mk7 ST for 5 years now and I don't think I can ever get rid. It's just too special and I've become really attached with all the journeys I've made, maintenance done etc. A very sad day we're losing the fiesta

@philtucker1224 Жыл бұрын

Yes true but the very lucky owners of the final year of production will have an ever lasting appreciating asset! 🙏👌

@Sp-zr9lx Жыл бұрын

The mk7 is the best all round… managed to get one of the last lot in 17 plate… also have a celica t sport another awesome drivers car

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@philtucker1224 Жыл бұрын

I can imagine that some forward thinking car building companies (like maybe Prodrive, Retropower, Lotus etc) will buy as many shells of the final Fiestas and Focuses to mothball and build them bespoke to customer order for the next few years..(expect a plus 100k price tag though!)😁😊

@jameshartley95 Жыл бұрын

the ending of this video ended as brutal as the fiesta life. I NEED MORE!! fantastic video

@CHUNKYLOZZA Жыл бұрын

Love my Fords, a huge shame to see the fiesta ST cancelled. I now have 2 Puma ST's and they make me smile so much.

@bustestlucloc4630 10 ай бұрын

I bought one of the 8.5s and I love it to bits. It's all that I'd hoped for and more. A modern day version of my old 205GTI almost. It's our runaround and used most days. I have no idea what I'll replace it with but I have no intention of crossing that bridge for a long time.

@ryanmcdougall6800 Жыл бұрын

So glad I managed to get one of the last ever Fiesta's and in Mean Green aswell. Its such a fun car to drive and makes me smile all the time. Going to try and keep hold of it for as long as i can

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@cukbell 4 ай бұрын

@@Mamsaturatdevoi They are a firm ride but not uncomfortable. Last car I had was a Leon Cupra R and the Fiesta imo is a much better ride!

@Mamsaturatdevoi 4 ай бұрын

@@cukbell Thank you :)

@wrathchild68 Жыл бұрын

I had a MK7 and now a MK8 with performance pack. Great fun to drive and very comfy on long journeys down the motorway.

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

Did you manage to try out other hot hatches, by any chance? I'm interested in getting an ST, but everyone keeps mentioning the very harsh ride and there are some rough rounds in my country. Is it really that much stiffer than the other hot hatches? (I currently drive a Golf GTI)

@kyle-rj3vy Жыл бұрын

Currently I've got a mk6 zetec blue with a 1.4. It's not quick but I love it.

@nasimahm3d 2 ай бұрын

i've driven a base-model mk7 for almost 6 years now and originally bought it for £2,000. everyone doubted me and said it'll break down on me but it still hasn't needed a single major repair yet, just odd jobs less than £100 each. my friends have moved onto bigger better cars while i'm still with this fiesta because i love it. if i do ever change cars, it will definitely be a fiesta st.

@dougmaverick3287 7 ай бұрын

I love my 2019 MX-5 RF. Small, sporty, fun to drive. Had a 2020 Veloster N, but it had too much understeer at the limit.

@muttleybn8007 Жыл бұрын

I've ordered what the dealer said was 1 of the last available new ST3's in mean green. Should be ready to collect in a week or so.

@Chewygsxr Жыл бұрын

Believe me Mate, I was going to buy the MK 8 here in the US, but Ford pulled the plug on all car sales with the exception of the Mustang. I bought a new MK 7 here in the US in 2014, I've had 14 cars and 9 motorcycles in my 74 year life time and buy far this is the most fun I've ever had driving, my ST has 104,000 miles on it, it has a Cobb stage two Tune at 22 pounds of Boost, and it is fast, combined with sticking Mitchell plot sport tires it's a street legal go kart, I'm on my 6th set of tires, I love driving on three wheels. The Fiesta Flash.🤙

@alfredharrison8190 Жыл бұрын

74 here also; first car was a 53 MGTD. All other vehicles were “work oriented”. My 2016 Fiesta ST is the perfect end of life crisis car especially in molten orange 😂LOL.

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@claudiomarangone614 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your review very much however, could listen all day

@chapel976 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I was able to work with the Ford US launch team for the Fiesta ST. The only Fiesta ST the US ever got. I was sad when they killed off all the cars entirely right after in the states.

@mikadebruijn9890 Жыл бұрын

Well spoken. Could not have done it better. Sad to see it go, but glad i own a MK8 ST : )

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@RealMenCry757 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered a brand new one cant wait for it to come, just before they go out of production never driven one before.

@ckearney9932 5 ай бұрын

Pick mine up in 3 days so looking forward to it cannot wait to get ma hands on the wheel

@daviddarcy-ewing6185 10 ай бұрын

I’m 72 years old, and took delivery of a new ST3 3 door in mean green last year. I have owned many supercars and exotica, but every journey in my ST is an occasion. I cannot understand Ford axing these cars. Hyundai have introduced their version, the 120N, so they obviously believe there is a future in making a compact hot hatchback.

@shogun2215 Жыл бұрын

They're axing it because it isn't making them enough money. They're going all in on SUVs and Crossovers, because the British PublicTM love to be seen in big, tall cars.

@michaelede6309 Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s a very sad day for the car world! I owned a mk1 and mk2 Xr2 and they are still well loved, but this last Fiesta looks great! Now that I live in New Zealand there are only a very few St Fiesta and I have never seen the latest version on the road, if only we could turn back time to have cars that sound like cars and look so great!

@cracer1231 Жыл бұрын

The blue oval is in my blood we have always been a ford family and with the death of the fiesta and focus they’re forcing me to look elsewhere for my next car 😢. Long love the Fiesta

@SuperGeronimo999 Жыл бұрын

I grew up for 20 years loving Ford... no matter if Escort, Mondeo, Fiesta, Focus or Mustang. And now there is almost nothing left to desire... of course these old cars are still fine but killing them off doesn't motivate me buying one. Highly doubt my next car will be a Ford.

@jacobrzeszewski6527 Жыл бұрын

Well, there is one more blue oval you can consider… I’m ordering an Impreza Sport. Had Ford still been making them, I would have gotten a Focus. But since I’m American, I never had a chance of getting one.

@SuperGeronimo999 Жыл бұрын

@@jacobrzeszewski6527 And Subaru in Europe is pretty much non existing.

@justinbunting3027 Жыл бұрын

I've got the mk 8 and I love it. I will get a 23 plate in year 27 .although it will be 4 years old you can still pick up low mileage models .

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@sparkyplug28 Жыл бұрын

Can’t agree more fabulous car my wife is now on her 6th a 2023 ST delivered last week it’s pretty unlikely we will ever sell it after all you can’t buy another one 🤷‍♂️🤯

@michaelrogers897 Жыл бұрын

They'll make an electric version of it in 2033 when people get tired of cross overs and theyell bring back the fiesta badge for nostalgia

@tonybaker55 Жыл бұрын

I learnt to drive way before the Fiesta was even dreamt about. I have, however owned an ST, but the big brother Focus (5 cyl jobby). Great car, but so expensive to run and maintain. Owned it for 5 years and they were probably my most enjoyable driving years of my life.

@wightangel Жыл бұрын

I still think the MK1 XR2 was the best one available. The MK5/6 was nearly a return to the original classic. I have to admit I know what fans of the Fiesta will be going through, cos I was going through the same issues when they stopped selling the Capri. Guess they are going to concentrate on the plug-in cars from now on.

@l4n3y Жыл бұрын

Got my fingers crossed they do a limited run final edition

@steveb3944 5 ай бұрын

I’ve got a MK8 pre face lift coming tomorrow. I can’t wait! 😎

@floobadoo Жыл бұрын

The Fiesta has been the best hot hatch for year. Fact.

@jamesfox7721 Жыл бұрын

Don't know where your coming from with the looks,I have one and love it,it's a better looking car than the i20n.

@paultighe1298 Жыл бұрын

Very happy I own my mark 4 Focus ST, so sad the Fiesta and Focus are no longer :(.

@SeventhDistrict40 Жыл бұрын

We loved our 2017 Focus ST, but when we started a family we wanted a bit more room. A Focus ST estate would have been perfect, sadly it was never offered here in the States. I hate the idea of ever owning a crossover. So now we drive a VW Golf Sportwagen (MT6).

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@boijorzee Жыл бұрын

I bought a mk8 two years ago. I always wanted a real hot hatch and I kinda knew that this was the time to do it. I went for a low mileage three door one without the performace pack. It is an absolute joyous little car. If you want to track it you may well want to go for the performance pack but from my experience you won't really miss it on the road. The 200hp is just enough to make you giggle but unless you drive like an idiot it wont get you into too much trouble. The fast steering and the gearing make it so perfect for twisty backroads. I find myself fiending for those opportunities to have fun with it, seeking out those sretches of road and scouting them for that perfect opportunity. It's a real shame these kinds of cars are on their way out but it makes me appreciate the time I have left with mine even more. I won't be selling it.

@BDogs10 Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking to get on & buy an ST. How’s the ride bro?

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@keeefb1805 Жыл бұрын

There is always time for one more drive 😎

@markherd3116 Жыл бұрын

I've got a mrk6 St150, and ill keep it till one of dies. Absolute perfection, a 2lt mondeo engine in a firm suspension fiesta.

@simonpcroot Жыл бұрын

Got my son one on order yesterday last few now knocking about so so sad but we got one

@paulb4uk Жыл бұрын

Time to buy them and store them they will go up in value in years to come like all fast fords,

@JohnnyBlaze6954 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE my Fiesta ST!!!! my favorite car ive owned as of yet!!!

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@martingriggs6362 7 ай бұрын

I have had the privilege of owning 2 Ford Fiesta ST's, a 2016 and 2019. I had to sell my last one because it was so much fun I was taking chances that a 60 year old shouldn't take. I miss it every day. It was the most fun thing I ever bought with money. If you want to know where the next great hot hatch is coming from, go drive a GR Corolla. It is essentially a Fiesta ST with 300hp, and AWD.

@eyeballbilly Жыл бұрын

in the flesh the car looks great, the handling is everything you want in a car

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@eyeballbilly 8 ай бұрын

@@Mamsaturatdevoi I've only driven the ST not other hot hatches but do have an everyday hatch as well. I would say overall the ST has a very well balanced ride, firm not harsh, quite forgiving but on back roads with lots of bumps and undulations it can be very hard to manage at speed, so you need to back off the throttle. That's the price you pay for a sports car and I would add that the car is set up for the track more than it is for everyday roads. With that in mind I would say 95+% of the time the car is extremely well behaved on everyday roads, it's not going to feel like your average comfortable riding car, but you want that extra road feedback in order to drive it like it has been set up to drive.

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@@eyeballbilly Thank you!

@LogicalQ Жыл бұрын

It’s been dead hear in the US for a few years now. Writing was on the walls…

@antfarmer2227 Жыл бұрын

That and the focus…

@noneyabizz8337 Жыл бұрын

Well, the world often gets cool cars the states don't. I didn't think they'd kill it there.

@NismoLP Жыл бұрын

Ford has 3 different markets in the US and Europe, that be USA, UK and rest of Europe. Fiesta was really strong in Euope, but I think that the rebuild the plants for electric vehicles (that happens in Cologne afaik. This is kjilling the platforms, not the share with the US market

@white-dragon4424 Жыл бұрын

What I couldn't get over was that Ford gave the Mk8 a grin, rather than a scowl that the Mk7 had.

@RosskoPeeko Жыл бұрын

Learned to drive in one Passed my test in one Owned 4 Currently own 1 Modded 1 Killed 1 Yeah. Safe to say the fiesta has a special place in my heart and it will be sad to know it’s gone. Is it though? Maybe ford have killed it just now but maybe there will be a revived EV version. Who knows.

@wewantourdarbyback Жыл бұрын

They're fully killing the Fiesta, only Puma becoming an EV.

@RosskoPeeko Жыл бұрын

@@wewantourdarbyback shame that. A full EV fiesta would have sold better than the puma

@dirtlyf6540 4 ай бұрын

They killed the Fiesta ST for us in 2019 mk7. So I bought one new. Great little car. Awesome on the track and the dirt with snow tires/wheels.

@urbanjentry222 Жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed the escort name returns like they’ve promised for years like the Capri and puma

@tonypuertollano9375 Жыл бұрын

puma is a different car now. escort name went to focus as had bad name from boy racers and insurance. fiesta name droped due to being no 1 most nicked car in uk. capri was killed of by ford usa and probe and couger cars from usa did not have sales at all in uk. capri is a 70s 80s car best loved and not touched as any new car will not have soul of original

@Splitscreen83 4 ай бұрын

Fast Fords are, for the money, incomparable ❤

@Steve-uf8pk Жыл бұрын

The mk8.5 facelift was launched and released with much equipment that was standard on the previous mk8, due according to Ford to semiconductor shortages, funny how the Puma SUV was not affected by the chip shortages whatsoever..........

@thomasb1889 Жыл бұрын

Take a look at the US Ford site and the only car is the Mustang, everything else is either an SUV/CUV or a truck which is sad.

@motorbikez Жыл бұрын

I'm getting mine mid March,it's a real shame this mad drive for EVs is killing off a fantastic car, I'll be keeping mine for as long as possible.

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@motorbikez 8 ай бұрын

@Mamsaturatdevoi No I didn't try any others. I was also concerned by comments re harsh suspension & had a drive in a friend's ST.I found the ride firmish but definitely not harsh & the seats are a dream compared to the recarros of the previous version.

@ImJzsh 7 күн бұрын

What is the difference between the ST2 and ST3 models for the MK8.5 2022 models? Can’t find any info anywhere on it.

@andy00grant Жыл бұрын

I'm seriously contemplating getting one of these instead of my M140i as a second car. I fancy something small, fun and manual just for the occasional run to the nursery with the wee man or the occasional B road blast.

@johndickinson5422 Жыл бұрын

I have had 2 m140i s and still got one of them great cars ....but iv had a fiasta st mk8 which I had for year and thourely enjoyed it equally a great car the 140i is more grand tourer traffic light blaster the st was great in the twistys ....

@mattj9197 Жыл бұрын

@@johndickinson5422 I agree with that assessment, I've never beat a German car away from the lights or on a straight but on a twisty B road, see ya

@mainman2999 Жыл бұрын

I got my new 23 plate ST3 last week. its superb, in love with it already, I also picked up A GR yaris and the Ford is a better all rounder...

@andy00grant Жыл бұрын

@mainman2999 I went for an ST and came home with a megane R26 because what's more reliable than a 17 year old French hot hatch 😄

@mainman2999 Жыл бұрын

@@andy00grant hmm, maybe a 40 year old Uno Turbo or strada 130tc Abarth ??

@AndyS2K76 Жыл бұрын

Oredered one new mk 8.5 just in time.....Delivering in May! This and my GT86 and I'm happy for the next ten years....no electric cars for me now

@verynaughtyguy Жыл бұрын

So sad the end of the fiesta! I own both a 33 year old red mint condition mk3 xr2i an mk7 blue st180 both fabulous cars

@dennis_nl7587 Жыл бұрын

Are we forgetting about the Focus ST? I own one, and it's the most fun I've ever had with a car. And like the Fiesta, the mk4 is also the last Focus.

@oliverpearson1577 6 ай бұрын

All thrown on the bonfire of Net Zero lunacy. Everything fun in this life is being extinguished.

@keithhedley1392 Жыл бұрын

I bet there's a limited edition one coming soon like the focus rs heritage

@Batisda 6 ай бұрын

Have a MK7, was so ready to order an STX, but was too late 😫

@markthibault8579 Жыл бұрын

At least you got to have the last Fiesta ST. Ford abandoned hot hatch enthusiasts in Canada and the US years ago.

@baronvonjo1929 Жыл бұрын

I blame Cafe regulations that vet stricter every year. Also at least the Fiesta had pretty dismal sales. Around 60k units a year. I assume it's hard to justify it with such small profit margins.

@andrewmaple9863 Жыл бұрын

I've had mk6 mk7.5 and a mk8 really missing my mk 8 such a shame fird have given up on it and not even fitting all the parts ti the last ones I might have to buy a second hand one back again

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@Avigazed Жыл бұрын

I'd be interested to see which manufactur is going to try and fill the gap left by the Fiesta. Hyundai i20, another Clio maybe? VW Polo? Has a Polo ever been that exciting? The Yaris GR is too pricey surely. I bet Honda's smiling.

@poosh6529 Жыл бұрын

The last fiesta's headlamps just slightly resemble a mk6 ♥️

@simonh870 10 ай бұрын

I don't like what they have done by sticking the Ford badge in the middle of the grille. It reminds me of a Ford Transit. The earlier model was much nicer.

@miskomarkovic3446 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@fergus247 Жыл бұрын

legitimately underrated car the ford fiesta performance line

@Hogan-sw1py Жыл бұрын

First one (ST150) is the best 👌

@andybrooks7908 Жыл бұрын

Missed out loads of fast fiesta's at the beginning of the video

@jasonnewton5996 Жыл бұрын

What about the practicality, the economy, cost of ownership etc?

@Run_Fast 8 ай бұрын

Fiesta ST one of my favourite cars

@michaelkenny4124 Жыл бұрын

Unpopular opinion. The Fiesta is the best selling car because either no one has any imagination, or no interest in cars. That being said the ST version is awesome.

@adamfleming5206 Жыл бұрын

Had the mk3 focus st and the mk7 fiesta st. Both stage 1 loved them. The theives took the fiesta and it was never found. wouldn't feel confident in getting another.

@magma84 Жыл бұрын

I am still keeping my 2013 Fiesta Trend, I aint selling it, the best fun car in my life.

@pigeonpoo1823 Жыл бұрын

And the good news is, if you can't afford this a base ST-Line is still brilliant fun. Also, it's being killed off cos of euro7 emissions turning a 20k car into a 30k car

@no-damn-alias Жыл бұрын

I'm sad that I didn't buy a MK7 ST on the turn from 2016 to 2017

@marklambert2750 11 ай бұрын

I own an i20N, although I almost bought an electric e208. So pleased that I didn’t because of the depreciation on second hand market. Small hatches like the ST and i20N are increasing or holding in value, so why 🤔Ford are you ending an era?

@hermitageboy Жыл бұрын

Such a shame and end of an era definitely. I'll hang onto my mark 8 ST for a while longer than usual that's for sure!

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@chicagoui9299 Жыл бұрын

Does the UK get the Elantra N? Or Veloster N?

@robbanks50 Жыл бұрын

No we didn't get either of those, the veloster N looks pretty sick

@jacobdinsmore8237 Жыл бұрын

My fiesta hasn't been given the news yet. I don't want her to get depressed. Lmao. On a serious note, i love these cars and am thankful Ford let us Americans get a go at them

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@jacobdinsmore8237 8 ай бұрын

@@Mamsaturatdevoi the only other hot hatch I've been in was a mini Cooper unfortunately, but the suspension on the fiesta is very stiff. Pot hole patches will give a little bump, bridges on the freeway can be a bit hard, and anytime I hit any real pot hot it feels like the car is gonna break. I don't mind it since I don't commute or anything so it's mostly for fun and track but if the ride comfort is a concern it may not be the best option I'd say. If you can maybe do a test drive and see what it feels like on the bumps in the area you do the test drive and judge from there is my best advice to give

@Mamsaturatdevoi 8 ай бұрын

@@jacobdinsmore8237 Thank you! How would you say the ride compares to that of the Cooper? (and was it the S?)

@jacobdinsmore8237 8 ай бұрын

@@Mamsaturatdevoi I've been in a few minis including an S, and they're a softer ride than the fiesta. The thing is Ford went real tight in the rear especially, which helps with some of the fwd understeer, but it does make the ride more harsh than most on public roads

@lthudgins Жыл бұрын

Mk7 FiST for life!!!

@StefanP742 2 ай бұрын

I never understand the SUV thing... my friend had a puma st and inside it wasn't any bigger than my fiesta st the only thing it had an advantage on was the boot, but the puma being bigger means it wasn't as nimble as the fiesta and I just don't get the logic of people going for the crossover over the little hot hatch as it really makes no difference for practicality