Ford Focus ST review
Ford Focus ST review
We review the Ford Focus ST with the 250 hp 2.0 liter EcoBoost engine and the 180 hp 2.0 liter TDCi diesel.
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18.968 -> Is he keeping his sunglasses on?
OK, I'll take them off.
22.94 -> It looks more friendly and I can look you in the
eye to show you I'm honest about this car.
30.111 -> The Focus ST. The Focus got a facelift with
headlights like the Mondeo and Fiesta.
37.676 -> It looks a bit like Aston Martin, which is good.
The interior got an upgrade as well.
43.292 -> There's a new satnav, Ford SYNC, with
touchscreen. It's more quiet.
50.107 -> The Focus used to be a spaceship on the
inside. Nice for those who like that
54.225 -> and haven't grown up yet. Like me,
but I like this better.
60.912 -> It still looks plastic-y, but enough about that.
In the end, this is a hot hatch.
68.56 -> I'd put my sunglasses back on,
because those suit the car.
72.4 -> I'm driving this bright orange
Tangerine Scream Focus ST.
85.138 -> The Focus ST has a fantastic suspension.
The guys did a great job.
92.967 -> First, it gives good feedback. When hooning
on these Spanish mountain roads
101.659 -> and driving too fast, you notice
it likes to wag its tail.
108.125 -> You can tempt it to drift. Which is nice
when entering a corner too fast.
115.279 -> You lift, steer in, and the rear steps out.
This can be too much when it's slippery.
127.695 -> You'll have to countersteer a quarter turn.
It's fun. You can see this.
134.965 -> The tires don't smoke, but look at the
car's line. It throws itself to the inside.
142.902 -> That's really nice. There aren't many
hot hatches that work like that.
148.982 -> Ford does it with the Focus ST.
158.676 -> The performance of the Focus ST gasoline:
247 hp and 266 lb ft torque. That's nice.
166.299 -> It falls right in the middle of its class. The Golf GTI
is the base model, the Seat Leon Cupra has more hp.
173.732 -> It does 0-62 mph in 6.5 seconds. The top speed
is a little under 155 mph so it needs no limiter.
180.023 -> What does it matter? 153 mph.
You can also get it as a diesel and as a wagon.
191.359 -> A diesel wagon ST.
200.022 -> If you get it in this color with these rims,
you'll have a cool car.
206.537 -> No matter what you think about the Focus
and a wagon in this class,
211.306 -> (I don't really care, because it
could be a size bigger)
215.29 -> it is a good looking car. The diesel lives
partly up to the performance.
221.41 -> Partly, because the benchmark in this class
gets 187 hp from a normal 2.0 diesel as well.
230.68 -> The Focus ST diesel TDCI has 182 hp,
which means 0-62 mph in 8.1 seconds.
237.781 -> The top speed is 135 mph.
That's quick enough.
242.751 -> Still, the diesel doesn't disappoint.
Often, sporty diesels in this class
249.255 -> like the Golf GTD are nice, fun and quick,
but not very sporty.
259.261 -> It's no GTI with a diesel engine.
That's what Ford did very well.
264.243 -> The Focus ST TDCI is a Focus ST
with a diesel engine.
269.713 -> It has the same handling and the feisty rear
stepping out. Yes, there are large differences.
278.896 -> You lose 64 hp. It's noticeable, to put it lightly.
283.871 -> The most important difference is the long gears
in the gasoline version, keeping it in 3rd.
291.87 -> With the diesel there's more doubting which
gear to choose. There are less options.
297.107 -> The rpm-range is shorter.
299.723 -> The diesel has 20% additional tax liability.
At home you can say you got a Focus diesel
307.632 -> and show this one.
310.539 -> You may have to explain it was a package
deal with big rims and dark grey paint.
321.106 -> It looks good and it handles great.
326.827 -> The only important thing left is the price.
The gasoline is much cheaper than the diesel.
332.879 -> A little over 37,000 euros;
the diesel a little over 40,000 euros.
337.643 -> If you want a wagon, it'll be 1,000 euros extra.
342.993 -> You'll get more space.
349.955 -> The key question: would you choose
this instead of a Golf GTI?
353.709 -> The Golf remains a strong competitor in this class.
The name has been around for a long time.
359.969 -> The Performance edition with diff lock
makes it a nice cruiser as well.
365.916 -> The Focus ST is more fun.
369.759 -> You'll only want to hit the track.
The Megane RS may seem the best choice.
374.72 -> If you like petting the dashboard
you should pick the Golf.
379.916 -> Wheelspin when I hit the throttle.
383.236 -> If you want the best all-rounder, and I think it
has the best suspension, choose the Focus ST.
396.503 -> Subs - Maru
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