Ford Fiesta ST (2012-2017) Review and Prices
Hot hatchbacks are meant to be quick, fun to drive and practical – all boxes the Fiesta ST ticks with ease, making it a clear winner against rivals such as the Peugeot 208 GTi, Volkswagen Polo GTI, and the Vauxhall Corsa VXR.
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- £6,500
What's good
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Find out more about the Ford Fiesta ST (2012-2017)
Is the Ford Fiesta ST (2012-2017) a good car?
The standard Fiesta is already more fun to drive than its rivals and the ST goes one step further. It has sports suspension (to reduce how much the car leans in corners), stronger brakes and, of course, a more powerful engine.
That engine is a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol with 178hp, but it feels even quicker than that power output suggests, mostly because it has an over-boost function that swells power to 197hp for brief bursts of acceleration. Buyers can also go for a (Ford-approved) Mountune tuning kit that hikes power to 212hp. Even without this extra power, the Fiesta ST is guaranteed to put a smile on your face thanks to its punchy performance and addictive engine sound.
In 2016, Ford announced the arrival of the new Fiesta ST200. This model gets an uprated turbocharged engine with 197hp allowing it to hit 62mph from rest in 6.7 seconds – 0.2 faster than the current Fiesta ST.
The Fiesta ST reminds me of the hot hatches that I grew up with
Fuel economy of close to 50mpg means the ST is cheap to drive for something so fast, and its interior is as practical as the regular car’s, although it’s only available with three doors.
Smart looks come courtesy of the Fiesta ST’s unique shades of paint, subtle body kit and racy ‘ST’ badging. Also on the standard-kit list is a DAB digital radio, air conditioning and sports seats from Recaro.
How much is the Ford Fiesta ST (2012-2017)?
The Ford Fiesta ST (2012-2017) has a RRP range of £14,850 to £23,285. The price of a used Ford Fiesta ST (2012-2017) on Carwow starts at £6,500.
What's it like to drive?
First, the sole not-so-good point: the ride comfort. Hot hatchbacks are naturally a little firmer than their less-hot counterparts, but the ST could feel a little too stiff for some.
The Ford Fiesta ST is the definition of a four-wheeled riot
What's it like inside?
The Fiesta ST’s interior is a little plain and the optional sat-nav screen is annoyingly small, but the basics are right – there’s a pair of bolstered Recaro seats that keep you in place during fast cornering and a great driving position.
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