Final epa figures are now in and the news is good for ford s latest offering. Finally the 20 ford focus st is available in north america. Aug 14, 2016 because fords loan of this focus st as a last minute arrangement when a car from the new york city press fleet suddenly made a visit to boston, i was unable to take it to the track, a rally, or even an autocross most of which in my area happen here, on the runways of the former fort devens. This information is covered in its entirety in the warranty information. Okay, you can already tell this blue ovalbadged performance machine doesnt. The 2012 explorer is exceptionally well mannered, has a beautifully designed interior and is an iihs top safety pick. Our hardware is designed to help your vehicle continue to work at its optimum performance level. So big that the country quickly became and stayed the models most important market anywhere in europe. Fords st performance subbrand is as popular as ever in the uk. Check out our favorite books from 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011. Ford focus st 060 mph, 0100 kph, quarter mile 14 mile and 48 other acceleration times. The ford focus st is a hot hatchback developed in europe as a drivers car.
At the heart of the appeal of the nextgeneration focus st is a highoutput 250 ps derivative of the. The focus st s best features remain, but some of its worst have been changed for the better. Ford focus estate 2011 2014 ask honest john buying selling owning driving technical matters classic cars vans insurance products general feedback mobility good garages recommendation mot results. The muscle car era is being left behind by turbocharged hot hatches.
The firm is looking to consolidate the hot hatch success and market share gain won by the fiesta st, by introducing a. This book club recommendations list contains books that have wide appeal. Some people find the exterior of the focus overdone, but when shod with large fivespoke alloys its the most attractive car in the segment. Ten years ago, maya was the lone juror who wanted to acquit. Nprs book concierge is your guide to 2017s best reads. The st comes equipped with a range of voice command features, a 5inch colour screen display which is integrated with a ninespeaker audio system and a sync connectivity system which enhances bluetooth and. How ford expects anyone to pay more for an st with its disappointing interior, in terms of both space and quality when they could have a golf gti for the same money or a skoda octavia rs for. In many ways it is a vw gti beater from 41,595 but the st is relatively expensive.
Jun 25, 2012 the 20 ford focus st is reasonably sporty, relatively frugal, and priced within reach of the average car buyer. A honda civic type r, to pick our favourite hot hatch as an example, starts at. Because fords loan of this focus st as a last minute arrangement when a car from the new york city press fleet suddenly made a visit to boston, i was unable to take it to the track, a rally, or. May 19, 2017 learn more about fords secondhottest focus. Other highperformance cues include a trio of auxiliary gauges in a dash top. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 726 focus st models nationwide. The 2015 ford focus st makes its global debut today at goodwood festival of speed in the united kingdom the ideal venue for showcasing the enhanced driving dynamics of fords global. Ford focus st sound symposer delete explained, is an easy diy. These features include interior, exterior, and driving performance items that are hard to find and. The 2017 ford focus st is one of two performanceoriented hot hatch variants of the focus hatchback. The 2015 model brings some worthwhile improvements while retaining the sts previous strengths. Oct 18, 2012 a 252horsepower ford focus st has joined the line. As always, the latest ford focus st faces strong competition in a hot hatch.
Ford focus estate 2011 2014 ask honest john buying selling owning driving technical matters classic cars vans insurance products general feedback mobility good garages recommendation. From launch, the focus was available in edge, zetec, titanium and topspec. After a 20 debut, the car enters its second year of production with the same 252 hp and 270 lbft of torque from the same turbocharged 2. Well, if i remember correctly, ford changing the engine for the focus st was kind of a big deal way back in 2012. Ford focus used price guide and free car valuation new. Jun 21, 20 finally the 20 ford focus st is available in north america. Unfortunately for its many fans, emissions laws and rising fuel prices put an end to the st as we knew it, but with this model its back, albeit significantly changed. Okay, you can already tell this blue ovalbadged performance machine doesnt have. Some less roomy alternatives are a little quicker, however.
The new focus st isnt the most powerful or the cheapest on the market, but its still a. More performance and more economy from ford ecoboost power. The firm is looking to consolidate the hot hatch success and market share gain won by the fiesta st, by introducing a heavily revised version of its larger sibling. Volkswagen golf gti and ford focus st head to head photo.
Not quite a class leader, and surprisingly expensive, but the latest focus st can be great fun on the right. Jun 23, 2017 the ford focus st is a hot hatchback developed in europe as a drivers car. Focus apart from the directdrive electric, and color choices are rearranged. The focus st carries the same warranty as other ford focus models. Each is built with the understanding that can only come from being the original. The epa estimates the focus st will achieve 23 mpg city32 mpg highway and 26 mpg combined, placing it near the top of the hothatch. In his second story collection, daniel alarcon delivers 10 enthralling tales. Aug 15, 2017 read owner ratings to find out what ford focus st 2012 2.
In late 2012, the range was joined by the focus st, with a turbocharged 2. Read owner ratings to find out what ford focus st 2012 2. To add insult to injury, the sts 10best slot was seized last year by an even more. The ford focus was the bestselling car in the world for 2012. Ford claims the ford focus st will reach 60 mph in 6. The 2015 model brings some worthwhile improvements while retaining the st s previous strengths. The ford focus st has a new fourpot motor and a diesel added to the range, but does it have what it takes to gun for the volkswagen golf gti and golf gtd. The ford parts online purchasing website this website or is brought to you by ford motor company ford together with the ford or lincoln mercury dealership that you select as your preferred dealer dealer. Great pick if youre looking for something light, easy, and happy. Some people find the exterior of the focus overdone, but when shod with large fivespoke alloys its the most attractive car in the segment to my eye, with an athletic stance, excellent proportions for a frontdrive hatch, and hardly a line out of place. The exterior is slightly sportier than the regular focus, its the inside that gets more attention thanks to heavily. Read more and see photos of our focus st at car and driver. Since it first launched back in 2012, theres been a bit of a hot hatch renaissance, with hyundai, peugeot and honda names.
More info on ford focus this is the new 2012 ford focus st. Ford focus used cars prices, resale value, trade in value. Search a full range of owner ratings to find out what ford focus st cars are really like to own and live with. For buyers planning to keep their ford vehicles for extended periods of time, the company offers the prepaid ford protect premium maintenance plan which varies in lengths ranging from 5,000, 7500. Choose quality ford bolts, clips, harnesses and springs, all designed for ford and lincoln 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. Ford s st performance subbrand is as popular as ever in the uk. There have also been a couple of highperformance st models, offered with a. Its fords rival for the golf gti, but the blue oval hot hatch undercuts its equivalent key rival from wolfsburg by over. The ford focus st is the quickest hot hatch ford currently sells and its one of the most practical fast family cars around. Here are 10 lesserknown features of the 2012 2018 ford focus sold throughout the world. Used ford focus prices, resale value, trade in value. Yes it is quick, fun to drive and a great allrounder. The cars shown were a 4door sedan and 5door hatchback, also debuting a new 2.
From the relatively humdrum basis of a standard fivedoor focus, ford s european and us performance tuning arms have coauthored a car obviously better than the secondgeneration fivecylinder st badged xr5 here, which in turn was a significant improvement over the original st170. For example, the 400bhp ford focus rs from 2019 can reach a top speed of 165mph. Desperate to regain the high ground vw pulled out all the stops to make its mk v gti 2. The 20 ford focus st is reasonably sporty, relatively frugal, and priced within reach of the average car buyer. Warranty service for the focus st or any st vehicle can be obtained at any ford dealer nationwide. C346 debuted at the 2010 north american international auto show as a 2012 model. Warranty service for the focus st or any st vehicle can be. The ford focus third generation, also known as the focus mk iii, code name. Ford parts steering products provide the performance you expect. From the relatively humdrum basis of a standard fivedoor focus, fords european and us performance tuning arms have coauthored a car obviously better than the secondgeneration five. Ford sold these cars knowing the dual clutch would fail in these cars and it is a costly expense.