Aug 01, 2017 its 197 horsepower adds a fiestasized drizzle of accelerative thrills without overwhelming the frontdrive sts drivability the way the larger focus sts 252hp engine does. With informational support for the focus st, fiesta st and focus str, ford st is the onestop online resource for all of fords st vehicles. While not as athletic or powerful as the allwheeldrive focus rs, it provides enthusiasts with a welcome balance of utility, performance, and sporty good looks at a reasonable price. Sep 01, 2014 the 2015 ford fiesta st picks up where its big brother, the focus st, left off. Due to fuel economy and passenger comfort, the focus st would likely be a better choice as a daily driver. A focus st with st3 package will lose more value in 3 years than i spent on the mazdaspeed, and the ms3 will be around for a long time free in comparison. The ford focus st is fun even when you have a mclaren in. But on a curvy road fancy electronics cannot entirely substitute for a truly balanced weight distribution and rearwheeldrive. The only piece of focus st hardware or shall we say software lacking in the fiesta st is the larger models torquesteer compensation with the stability and torquevectoring system talking to. Both the focus st and the fiesta st share the same sea creature looking front end. At the end of the day though, it might be that im a bit more juvenile and my friend is the more mature driver and not just a size queen. Itll be my daily driver and be clocking about 25k a year. Available as one trim, buyers can add various packages to their st s to increase the. I have a 2015 ford focus st thats stage 2 and i daily drive it.
There are very few cars today that so reward the active, engaged driver. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard for the focus st. Is the 2015 ecoboost mustang more fun than a fiesta or a. At its core its a focus, not a mustang, but although its not a pure sports car its sporty enough for my daily commute and bombing back roads. Has ford replicated the brilliance of the fiesta st in its new focus st hot hatch. While not as athletic or powerful as the allwheeldrive focus rs, it provides enthusiasts with a welcome balance of utility, performance, and sporty good looks at a reasonable price the focus st remains mostly. P, but to me, because of the focuss natural talents it means theres less of an event going on. Ford drag races the edge st, focus st and fiesta st against. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2015 ford fiesta st. That the fiesta is engaging to drive is relatively unsurprising given the focus sts dynamic strengths. The fiesta st isnt as badass as the diehard ford focus rs, but that makes it all the more lovable, er, fun. The biggest mechanical difference between the focus st and the wrx is which wheels motivate the cars. And can it match the classleading honda civic type r as a daily driver. We take a 20 ford focus st and a 2014 ford fiesta st, both worked on by fswerks and see which of these hot hatches is better.
The ford focus st is fun even when you have a mclaren in your. At the same time, many taller drivers prefer the fist, possibly due to the superior driver seat visibility. A ford focus st diesel wagon existed, and we drove it. This next part is very subjective so dont take it too seriously. We take the rs, vw golf r, subaru sti, and mitsubishi evo x to one of our favorite roads to find the best. The 2014 ford focus st is a turbo hatchback with bold looks and a lot of power to back up that image.
The focus st was designed to be, first and foremost, a sporty and fun daily driver, not a track monster. Is a fiesta st the better choice if the extra sizeroom is not needed. Dont really like the young, boy racer fiesta image but i. Its only transmission is a 6speed manual, which is a pro for enthusiasts but a con for more casual drivers who cant drive stick and just want a fun daily driver.
Oct 30, 2012 with the 20 ford focus st, it becomes a joy. I got the chance to test drive a focus rs this morning, they didnt have an st in so i couldnt compare directly. The fiesta st is about as much fun as possibleheres why. Ford drag races the edge st, focus st and fiesta st.
Focus st170 andor fiesta st page 1 ford pistonheads. Im hesitant to make it stage 3 because ive heard many horror stories about blown engines and how its decreases the reliability of the car. I was looking for a versatile daily driver hot hatch with a true manual tranny, and repeatedly test drove everything in its class over a period of 6. The focus and fiesta are great cars, but with my savings i was able to fund roth iras for my family for 3 years. The current fiesta st is too good a car to be killed off quietly or to see its life cycle extended long enough to become old, and this test of. Sep 28, 2018 unlike the subaru, the focus st doesnt have an automatic option. Not saying the fiesta st isnt, just the focus offers that bit more.
All this gives the new focus st a wider bandwidth of ability. April 15th, 2017 focus rs vs all the ford focus rs is the latest entry into the muchloved world of awd, rally inspired performance cars. I was looking for a frontwheeldrive car for the winters up in michigan where we live that also had a manual transmission. That its still a practical daily driver with an enthusiast bent, sure is somewhat more. Im glad i have the frs in the mountains, but would much prefer a focus st for a daily driver. Observations on the fiesta st vs focus st ford fiesta st. All the things no one told me about the ford focus rs. Gorilla lug nut kit small diameter fiesta st 20142019 focus st 202018 focus rs 20162018. Its big enough to carry things yet nimble and sporty to make for the perfectly practical fun daily driver.
At the same time, the focus st would be practical as a daily driver. Mar 10, 2020 has ford replicated the brilliance of the fiesta st in its new focus st hot hatch. Oct 28, 20 that the fiesta is engaging to drive is relatively unsurprising given the focus st s dynamic strengths. Focus rs vs st as a fun daily driver so im going to be trading my car in sometime soon, probably around september, and i need some help deciding which of the two to get. Photos and details of the highperformance fiesta st. Its the cheapest to buy, the least expensive to keep running, and honestly, its the most fun of the trio to drive. Jun 24, 2016 the focus and fiesta st are both great cars, but do not offer motorsport feel. On the other hand, the focus st has become the hot hatchback enthusiasts top choice, a 252horsepower, frontwheeldrive buzz bomb built for. Overall, the focus st boasts more interior volume, close to double that of the fiesta st 24 vs. So when i was sent the new ford fiesta st to test it seemed like the ideal time to venture north a selfdeclared drivers car on some of the most acclaimed roads in the country. Save money on used 2015 ford fiesta st models near you. It lined the focus st and fiesta st against it to see which one is fastest. Apr 21, 2016 the fiesta st is all the performance car you need quick, lively, and practical, the fiesta st is simply addictive. The 2017 ford focus st is one of two performanceoriented hot hatch variants of the focus hatchback.
Oct 18, 2012 the focus is far more daytoday livable. Ford decided to have a drag race for st supremacy now that its edge st is preparing for launch. But for daily use, and even for a small family, either model makes perfect sense. The fiesta st is all the performance car you need quick, lively, and practical, the fiesta st is simply addictive. Dont really like the young, boy racer fiesta image but i suppose i. Discounts are piling up on the ford focus st and rs and.
I fully appreciate that if you cant be bothered at certain times and just want to cruise, this focus is the better car to do it in. Nov 27, 2019 has ford replicated the brilliance of the fiesta st in its new focus st hot hatch. Available as one trim, buyers can add various packages to their sts to increase the. Aug 18, 2015 we take a 20 ford focus st and a 2014 ford fiesta st, both worked on by fswerks and see which of these hot hatches is better. The biggest disappointment is the long lead times between ordering and eta a car there is another thread here that explores to that topic. The 2015 ford fiesta st picks up where its big brother, the focus st, left off. May 19, 2017 learn more about fords secondhottest focus. Aug 18, 2015 on the other hand, the focus st has become the hot hatchback enthusiasts top choice, a 252horsepower, frontwheeldrive buzz bomb built for bringing out the 17yearold in everyone. This is a combination i could live with as a daily driver with. Its kind of what mazda does with the speed3, but the big smiley face on the front end is flipped upside down.
May 30, 2017 the 2017 ford fiesta st is the topoftheline fiesta trim. Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates, and more. The fiesta st and focus rs later followed its lead. The ford focus st looks to be the better daily driver, offering lots of fun when asked, and all the traditional car stuff when you need it. And can it match the classleading honda civic type r as a. It is a performanceoriented hothatch variant, like the ford focus st, but smaller. Unlike the subaru, the focus st doesnt have an automatic option. The mitsubishi evo and subaru sti are great performance cars, but neither offers motorsport feel. Jun 01, 2016 currently, the vehicle that i drive most on a daily basis is a 2014 focus st, with a wide variety of mustangs being rotated through for development purposes.
Mar 30, 20 the only piece of focus st hardware or shall we say software lacking in the fiesta st is the larger models torquesteer compensation with the stability and torquevectoring system talking to. The traction benefits are clear, the focus st hitting 062 mph in 5. Its manualonly gearbox is approachable, its suspension is lively but not. Both the focus and fiesta st were designed to be comfortable and fairly efficient daily driven vehicles that are also very comfortable on a race track so to show owners how great these cars are. The 2017 ford fiesta st is the topoftheline fiesta trim. Focus st vs ecoboost mustang engine comparison whats old is new again. The focus and fiesta st are both great cars, but do not offer motorsport feel. And my porsches still tucked away in the garage are starting to get jealous.
It may be worth a look if youre seeking an inexpensive and stylish hatchback that features smartphone integration and delivers sporty driving dynamics. In addition to the new body style and other exterior changes, the genesis of the ford mustangs sixth generation marked the return of the fourcylinder motor to the pony cars engine lineup for the first time in nearly 30 years. Ford st has many discussion boards and hosts informational discussions for all groups of drivers, from the dailydriver fan to the most extreme performance enthusiast. Currently, the vehicle that i drive most on a daily basis is a 2014 focus st, with a wide variety of mustangs being rotated through for development purposes. Ford has built a formidable reputation for the st badge thanks to cars like the fantastic little fiesta st. Not to take anything away from that and because i didnt need a daily driver, i decided that the fiesta st was my best choice.
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