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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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 2 жыл бұрын

Is this actually the best hot hatch ever?

@VitL-fg3sk 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@tonypuertollano9375 2 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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lg.studio 2 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 2 жыл бұрын

Clio RS 182 or civic type R ep3

@boomingsponge 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MrMcFunkaDunk1 2 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.

@davyboy888 2 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

@andrewb325 2 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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@James-hh1lq 2 жыл бұрын

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

@philtucker1224 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ivoniamanyaka4036 2 жыл бұрын

Electric cars can never replace this,will be missed🌏

@carlosoruna7174 2 жыл бұрын

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

@toyotaprius79 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Dannydumal 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

@@Dannydumal 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.

@bezimiennykronikarz 2 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.

@rallycrosscraig 2 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?

@phillipshepherd1465 5 ай бұрын

It was an great honour to have owned a Mk7 Fister. I can say that M3 and Porches can't keep up in mountain passes. I always reached my limits and could not reach the car's limits. For 9 years it was my best drive ever. Cars I drove extensively: '82 XR3, '89 GTi golf MK2 N/aspirated 137kw. Opel Superboss. Opel ts. GT golf 2.0l 16v 130kw. Opel Monza CD. M3 BMW '94, tuned, with AC Snitcher suspension. S3 Audi 372kw. Mk7 Fiesta ST (Fister.) 166Kw. I'll pick my Fister over all of them. Our roads just don't allow it anymore.RSA.

@MWRaceRally 2 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 Жыл 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 Жыл 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.

@chicagoui9299 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@charliefrharper 2 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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@honourisdrumming 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Mamsaturatdevoi Жыл 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)

@honourisdrumming Жыл 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 11 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

@noneyabizz8337 2 жыл бұрын

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

@iantownsend500 2 жыл бұрын

Had mine 3 years & I still completely love it

@baronxsa 2 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 2 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 Жыл бұрын

@GB-gi9by Жыл 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 11 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 :(

@flofischer1896 2 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 2 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

@dcpunk30 20 күн бұрын

This aged well. Lol

@Jake-Watch 2 жыл бұрын

They’ll regret this years down the line

@FrankieBordo 2 жыл бұрын

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

@CHUNKYLOZZA 2 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.

@flaw3dgenius222 2 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 Жыл бұрын

@Ianrobinson981 8 ай бұрын

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

@nasimahm3d 8 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.

@Chewygsxr 2 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 Жыл бұрын

@sebnemnisanci 7 ай 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.

@feedingfrenzy123 2 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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Sp-zr9lx 2 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 Жыл бұрын

@davomccranko 2 ай бұрын

Great video. An homage to the ST. My last Fiesta was a 2008 diesel and even they was a great handling, fun little car with loads of practicality and even a nice engine and exhaust note. In second and third it was a blast and handled twisties like a maddened boar.

@zanteboy Жыл бұрын

Got mine in October, at 60 years old I’m enjoying every mile in it, it’s a superb little car! Certainly won’t be selling it anytime soon!

@mainman2999 Жыл бұрын

me too, got mine March 1st, aged 59.8 and love it too !!

@Mamsaturatdevoi Жыл бұрын

@zanteboy Жыл бұрын

@@Mamsaturatdevoi I have to say it is a bumpy ride but only on country lanes, once you hit the highway you wouldn’t notice the difference.

@ryanmcdougall6800 2 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 Жыл бұрын

@cukbell 11 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 11 ай бұрын

@@cukbell Thank you :)

@bustestlucloc4630 Жыл 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.

@Splitscreen83 10 ай бұрын

Fast Fords are, for the money, incomparable ❤

@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 Жыл 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)

@jameshartley95 Жыл бұрын

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

@philtucker1224 2 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!)😁😊

@dougmaverick3287 Жыл 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.

@chapel976 2 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.

@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.

@daviddarcy-ewing6185 Жыл 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 2 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.

@muttleybn8007 2 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.

@kyle-rj3vy 2 жыл бұрын

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

@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 🤷‍♂️🤯

@cracer1231 2 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.

@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 Жыл бұрын

@michaelrogers897 2 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

@floobadoo 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jamesfox7721 2 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.

@martingriggs6362 Жыл 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.

@justincork3838 5 ай бұрын

I’m a bit of a fiesta fan boy. My first car was a fiesta 950cc mk1, then I had a 1300 supersport, then a mk1 xr2. Then 5 mk2 xr2s, a mk3 rs1800, a mk5 zetec s and I’ve owned my mk7 st from new. I’ll be keeping it.

@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.

@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 Жыл бұрын

@eyeballbilly Жыл бұрын

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

@Mamsaturatdevoi Жыл бұрын

@eyeballbilly Жыл 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 Жыл бұрын

@@eyeballbilly Thank you!

@mikadebruijn9890 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Mamsaturatdevoi Жыл бұрын

@oliverpearson1577 Жыл бұрын

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

@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.

@paulb4uk 2 жыл бұрын

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

@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 Жыл бұрын

@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.

@RosskoPeeko 2 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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@RosskoPeeko 2 жыл бұрын

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

@paultighe1298 2 жыл бұрын

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

@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!

@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.

@LogicalQ 2 жыл бұрын

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

@antfarmer2227 2 жыл бұрын

That and the focus…

@noneyabizz8337 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NismoLP 2 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

@JohnnyBlaze6954 Жыл бұрын

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

@Mamsaturatdevoi Жыл бұрын

@ckearney9932 11 ай бұрын

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

@urbanjentry222 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tonypuertollano9375 2 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

@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 Жыл бұрын

@motorbikez Жыл 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.

@bentullett6068 Жыл бұрын

Goodbye Fiesta and Fiesta ST, you're numb SUV electric replacements will not gain the same love as you did.

@ImJzsh 6 ай 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.

@steveb3944 11 ай бұрын

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

@markthibault8579 2 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.

@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.

@magma84 Жыл бұрын

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

@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 Жыл бұрын

@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

@l4n3y 2 жыл бұрын

Got my fingers crossed they do a limited run final edition

@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 Жыл бұрын

@jacobdinsmore8237 Жыл 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 Жыл бұрын

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

@jacobdinsmore8237 Жыл 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

@fergus247 Жыл бұрын

legitimately underrated car the ford fiesta performance line

@thomasb1889 2 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.

@lthudgins 2 жыл бұрын

Mk7 FiST for life!!!

@dirtlyf6540 11 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.

@andy00grant 2 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 2 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 2 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 ??

@jasonnewton5996 Жыл бұрын

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

@simonpcroot Жыл бұрын

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

@Batisda Жыл бұрын

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

@justplanenuts5541 Жыл бұрын

I haven't owned a Fiesta ST (my dream car) but I do currently own a mk7 and I absolutely love it. Was never a fan of the before but now I get it.

@Mamsaturatdevoi Жыл бұрын

@Steve-uf8pk 2 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..........

@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.

@claudiomarangone614 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Hogan-sw1py 2 жыл бұрын

First one (ST150) is the best 👌

@keeefb1805 2 жыл бұрын

There is always time for one more drive 😎

@dashcam2417 2 жыл бұрын

Not to worry, you can buy an overpriced, oversized SUV . which is what the buying trends say, people want. Well, according to Ford PR.

@Pixelkris-g8i 2 ай бұрын

They get it rite and then end production! Total madness!

@theoschofield1495 3 ай бұрын

6:01 nah the facelift is gorgeous

@StefanP742 8 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

@buijs1967 2 жыл бұрын

It is a strange world. Everybody in a environmental "correct" 2000-2500kg suv, crossover (Chinese) EV thats our future. 😭

@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.

@andybrooks7908 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Run_Fast Жыл бұрын

Fiesta ST one of my favourite cars

@simonh870 Жыл 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.

@marklambert2750 Жыл 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?

@pigeonpoo1823 2 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

@r.a.8618 Ай бұрын

As a Focus ST owner, I'm sad to see both the Focus and the Fiesta being killed off. It's a decision Ford will regret too because their EVs aren't better nor cheaper than its competitors, meaning that their bet on EVs is going to fail.