The new Ford Fiesta ST is Ford’s fastest and most dynamic small production performance car ever, employing a precision-tuned and driver-focused powertrain and chassis to deliver the ultimate Fiesta driving experience.
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| 2015 Ford Fiesta ST |
Subcompacts tend to prioritize affordability and fuel efficiency above all else, but the Ford Fiesta ST has a slightly different mission in life. With a 197-horsepower turbocharged motor and a sport-tuned suspension, this hatchback is meant to provide driving thrills - although, like a proper small car, it won't break the bank or consume gas at a rapid clip.
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| 2015 Ford Fiesta ST |
To create the ST, Ford started with the hatchback version of the garden-variety Fiesta and swapped in a high-output version of the automaker's turbocharged and directed-injected 1.6-liter "EcoBoost" four-cylinder. The motor produces 197 horsepower and 214 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm, enough to scoot the miniature hot hatch from zero-to-60 mph in less than seven seconds.
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| 2015 Ford Fiesta ST |
The new Fiesta ST features a large trapezoidal grille with a unique honeycomb construction and dramatic rear diffuser element. The refined high-contrast interior is equipped with Recaro seats, and a new Sound Symposer channels the engine note to the cabin to ensure the distinctive engine roar is integral to the driving experience. Ford has also introduced SYNC and MyKey.
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| 2015 Ford Fiesta ST |
A six-speed manual is the only transmission available, and fuel economy is estimated at 34 mpg on the highway.
To ensure engaging handling dynamics, the ST sits on a lowered suspension with stiffened springs and dampers as well as a tautened rear torsion beam. The ratio of the electric power assist steering system is quicker than that of the standard model, and larger, stickier tires have been thrown in for good measure.
The ST also includes a torque vectoring system that can brake the inside rear wheel to cut down on understeer.
The result of the upgrades is a hatchback that's eager to play, but also one that won't beat the driver into submission on the daily commute with an overly harsh ride.
