Among the new vehicles revealed at the Geneva Motor Show this week was the production version of the Ford Fiesta ST. Following in the footsteps of its big brother the Focus ST, the hot Fiesta aims to add increased performance to what’s already a practical and affordable package. In other words – another take on the classic hot hatch formula.
The Fiesta ST is powered by a turbocharged 1.6 liter four cylinder that will make 180ps. Ford estimates the ST will do 0-100km/h in under seven seconds.
In addition to the turbo motor and upgraded chassis, the ST also gets its own unique interior treatment.
The car is set to go on sale in Europe next year. American enthusiasts should be hopeful as well, as Ford has hinted at a North American release in its press materials.
Just another entry in the increasingly crowded “cool daily driver” category.
-Mike Garrett
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yup, just it is ugly. just don't. thay need new car makers forreally.
i think its typical of Ford (& thats not all negative) as a harden VW/Honda fan.. i must say it looks well, shame about those rims - Thanks
Just to point out, before the Geneva motor show the Ford Fiesta ST was also being displayed in Canada's International Auto Show.
Their simulator is a hell of a ride haha!
Cant wait to see these in the flesh. Will they come with stripes?
Cant wait to see these in the flesh. Will they come with stripes?
Gee...is March or I didnt remember well? NEXT YEAR??? Ya, right.
So stupid FORD!
first!
Honestly, Ford Europe can really do know wrong. Ill unfortunately recerve judgement until this car hits North American shores. Hopefully they dont take the piss out of it like they do on most of the "Hot" models. *sigh( to live in Europe....
This right here is awesome. If only it got the 2.0L that's going to be in the new Focus...
Does anyone else think the grill look aston martin-y?
I like it.
I really hope that Ford brings turbocharged engines to N.A.
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I know many have stated that it is impractical for them [Ford] to release AWD versions here [America], but I just can't help but want one.
Would I be wroung in saying that front end looks very Aston?..
Junk. It needs a 2.0L turbo and AWD.
ford had bought aston martin , now we understand why ......
French splendid road near my house :
http://maps.google.fr/maps?q=route+des+cr%C3%AAtes+la+ciotat&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=43.179582,5.58526&spn=0.042185,0.076218&sll=49.011802,2.009557&sspn=0.607105,1.219482&hnear=Route+des+Cr%C3%AAtes,+La+Ciotat,+Bouches-Du-Rh%C3%B4ne,+Provence-Alpes-C%C3%B4te+d'Azur&t=h&z=14
A local rally pass on this road
A Fit and an Aston crash ... New fiesta st born.
Affordable FF hatches and FR coupes re-entering the market? Between the Veloster Turbo, the Scion FRS, this and others, my head is spinning with possibilities! I can see Speedhunters articles being filled with these cars in five years. Excited!
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Where do I sign?
This thing is hot, hot, HOT!
Aaron,
It looks like an Aston Martin because Ford owns Aston Martin now.
I like it.
But after it gets bashed with American emissions and safety standard's ugly stick, I doubt it'll be as appealing. Plus Ford tends to believe that a manual transmission and a turbo mean a car's retail price should double.
I've spent too much of my life lusting after european fords only to have them neutered and over priced by the time they make it over here. Other then the ST170/SVTF, every European ford has turned into an abortion and fled with it's tail between it's legs after a short production run.
VW golf R reigns supreme
Ugly but looks like a lot of fun - something we need more of!
Paint that thing black and it´ll look like freakin darth vader..
Ugly as fug imo..
This looks a lot like the Fiat Punto, Almost a direct knock off. If you don't know what that car is or looks like just GOOGLE it.
Why ugly? I find it really cool. Cant wait to see the RS version!
How about an rs????
stupid try a nissain 350z
try a 350z
Man this is awesome. I love RS Fords even though I'm a Honda guy. I hope this comes to North America.
@cody.. you clearly dont understand what a "hot hatch" is.
where the stripes at? looks cool tho', not enough for me to want one, but just enough for me to want to fly past one in my ride of choice!
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Like...but until Ford put their 4WD Fiesta to production, nothin much excite me really...
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for those who think its ugly, thats because they aren't used to seeing souped up hatches. in the UK where space is limited, small performance cars like this are perfect.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e7R3y-qwZ0
fast forward to about :50 for a laff.
Hmmm, thought it was an Aston Martin hatch or something at first glance of its front.
If Ford brings this to the U.S., it'll change my opinion of them entirely...
I've owned everything from a blown Z28, to a WRX with good parts, to an '86 N2. Absolutely nothing is as much fun as rallying a fast hatch.
I may actually buy one.
Interesting, If it performs then this is a very cool little car. As a honda "fan boiii" i think the styling has a little taken from the popular civic hatches but other then that ill be happy see these on the road and compare the performance to my SI
Though the hypercars and out-there concepts might get a lot of the attention, the Geneva Motor Show is