2015 Ford Focus ST Review: Ford’s Speedy Hatch Gets An Update
What’s Hot: Value for money buying, straight-line power, a classier interior.
What’s Not: Traction issues, squeezy seats.
X-FACTOR: Now with an interior update , the Focus ST delivers plenty of kilowatts-per-dollar.
Vehicle Style: Small performance hatch
Price: $38,990 plus on-road costs
Engine/trans: 184kW/360Nm 2.0 litre turbo petrol 4cyl | 6spd man
Fuel consumption listed: 7.3 l/100km | tested: 12.5 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Back in May we gave the updated-for-2015 Focus ST a day-long strap along some tasty Gippslandian roads.
It reminded us then of Ford’s prowess when it comes to making fast front-drivers.
Editor Tim O’Brien described it as “effortlessly quick”, but often performance cars can fall a little flat once you put them on dull, boring roads like, say, those between your home and your office.
Is it effortlessly comfortable? Is it effortlessly driveable? We borrowed the keys for a week to find out.
THE INTERIOR | RATING: 3.5/5
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