Test Drive: Ford Fiesta ST
If you are looking for a compact car with attractive looks and sporty dynamics. then the Ford Fiesta ST is the best option. Of course, such a machine is suitable for those who love speed and appreciate the ease of operation.
The novelty is built on the basis of the seventh-generation classic Fiesta, where it has adopted its appearance and most of the body panels. Speaking of design, the cars are stylish elongated headlights with linzovannaya optics and elegant eyeliner LED daytime running lights. Large embossments with embossed horizontal ribs flaunt on the sides. Ford Fiesta ST has a small spoiler on the trunk lid. The novelty differs from the classic Fiesta: exclusive alloy wheels with diameters of 18 inches, two chrome exhaust pipes, more aggressive bumpers and a plastic radiator grille, consisting of many small six-pointed cells.
In general, we can say that the “Fiesta ST” skillfully disguises itself as the most ordinary car: not everyone will notice new bumpers, sills, a roof spoiler and original wheels.
What's new in the Ford Fiesta ST?
Ford Fiesta ST is a compact five-seater hatchback B class. Machine dimensions: the length of a standard car is 4040 mm, width 1734 mm, height 1495 mm, and the wheelbase is 2493 mm.
As we said above, the brand-new hatchback is built on the basis of the Ford global B-car platform, which means that McPherson struts typical for front-wheel drive cars are installed on the front, and the rear is semi-independent beam.
Disc brakes on each wheel, front-ventilated, rear - conventional. The car has a brake force distribution system, the behavior of which can be changed directly from the car. There are three options to choose from: Normal, Sport and Track. Also changed the steering, engine and stabilization system.
And now a little about the interior. Inside the strand are Recaro sports seats. There are also sports pedals. The steering wheel in the ST is much heavier. And in the manual (literally and figuratively) 6-speed gearbox, the reverse gear is engaged back. And in Fiesta Active - go ahead.
The new Ford Fiesta ST is powered by a 1,5-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine, high-pressure fuel injection system and Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing. As a result, the power unit with 3 cylinders develops a power of 200 hp. at 6000 rpm, and a torque of 290 Nm is available in the range from 1600 to 4000 rpm. Thanks to this, the Fiesta ST accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 6,5 s and has a top speed of 232 km / h.
How does it go?
As soon as you drive the new Ford Fiesta ST you will see that this is the car you should buy. The ride on it is comfortable and smooth. An important role in excellent handling is played by springs curved like bananas in order to improve tire contact with the road. And along with chic shock absorbers, riding becomes a real pleasure.
The car easily enters into turns. It is worth noting that driving the Fiesta ST is an excellent and even difficult road, for example a serpentine, will seem easy and laid back to you.
How does it go?
As soon as you drive the new Ford Fiesta ST you will see that this is the car you should buy. The ride on it is comfortable and smooth. Not the least role in excellent handling is played by springs bent like bananas in order to improve tire contact with the road. And along with chic shock absorbers, riding becomes a real pleasure. The car easily enters into turns. It is worth noting that the ride on the Fiesta ST is an excellent and even difficult road, for example a serpentine, will seem easy and laid back to you.
Features:
- Engine: 5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged
- Power: 200 hp at 6000 rpm / 29 0 Nm at 1600 - 4000 rpm;
- Transmission: 6-speed manual;
- Drive Type: Front;
- Maximum speed: 232 km / h;
- Fuel consumption: 5l / 100 km;
- Number of seats: 5;
- Trunk volume: 1093l;
- Starting price: from 19 euros.
Get ready to enjoy the drive and at the same time the delicacy and friendliness of a compact hatch. Its steering is always refined and progressive, and the front wheels are where you expect.
