Ford Focus ST review

Category: Hot hatch

Section: Introduction

Ford Focus ST front cornering
  • Ford Focus ST front cornering
  • Ford Focus ST rear cornering
  • Ford Focus ST interior dashboard
  • Ford Focus ST interior back seats
  • Ford Focus ST interior infotainment
  • Ford Focus ST right driving
  • Ford Focus ST front cornering
  • Ford Focus ST alloy wheel detail
  • Ford Focus ST headlights detail
  • Ford Focus ST badge detail
  • Ford Focus ST rear lights
  • Ford Focus ST interior front seats
  • Ford Focus ST interior seat detail
  • Ford Focus ST interior driver display
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  • Ford Focus ST interior detail
  • Ford Focus ST boot open
  • Ford Focus ST front cornering
  • Ford Focus ST rear cornering
  • Ford Focus ST interior dashboard
  • Ford Focus ST interior back seats
  • Ford Focus ST interior infotainment
  • Ford Focus ST right driving
  • Ford Focus ST front cornering
  • Ford Focus ST alloy wheel detail
  • Ford Focus ST headlights detail
  • Ford Focus ST badge detail
  • Ford Focus ST rear lights
  • Ford Focus ST interior front seats
  • Ford Focus ST interior seat detail
  • Ford Focus ST interior driver display
  • Ford Focus ST interior detail
  • Ford Focus ST interior detail
  • Ford Focus ST interior detail
  • Ford Focus ST boot open
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Introduction

What Car? says...

In turbulent times, it’s good to know that the Ford Focus ST remains a constant – at least in the hot hatchback sector. You see, Ford has an immense and enviable legacy of building great performance hatchbacks, and there's been a sizzling ST version of all four generations of the Ford Focus.

The Focus ST is available as a hatchback or estate car and you can have a manual or automatic gearbox. The 276bhp petrol engine is a detuned version of the turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder in the Ford Focus RS so it has a dash of pedigree to go with its healthy dollop of performance.

FAQs

  • The Focus ST produces 276bhp.

  • The Ford Focus RS is quicker – although it was discontinued in 2018, the RS would still beat the ST in a 0-62mph sprint.

  • No, it's still available new. For the latest prices, see our New Car Deals pages.

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Save up to £2,330
Target Price from £34,800
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RRP price range £36,950 - £39,950
Number of trims (see all)1
Number of engines (see all)1
Available fuel types (which is best for you?)petrol
MPG range across all versions 35.3 - 35.8
Available doors options 5
Warranty 3 years / 60000 miles
Company car tax at 20% (min/max) £1,502 / £2,875
Company car tax at 40% (min/max) £3,003 / £5,751
Available colours