Still The Small Hot Hatch King? Ford Fiesta ST 2018 Review
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- The Mk7 Fiesta ST was a real firecracker, and it's safe to say it took the hot hatch world by storm. Not was it the best car in its class, but it's arguably one of the best hot hatches of all time. The old ST as we know it dead now, and its successor looks a bit limp to begin with.
It's engine has shrunk, it's not as aggressive looking as before, and it could well be confused with an ST-Line. Oh dear, things aren't looking good. Is the ST able to keep hold of its small hot hatch crown, or is it about to give up its mantle? Watch the Car Obsession review to find out.
The model tested here is the ST-3, meaning you get a lot of kit as standard, but this model has optional goodies such as the Ford Performance Blue paint, B&O Play sound system, and most importantly, the Performance Pack.
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Just a small bit of housekeeping; I may have quoted 179bhp for the old ST when it should have been 180bhp (apologies).
In Australia we get the ST3 with performance pack and sound system as standard.
It's alright for some! Thanks for watching.
I love the Fiesta ST
Mega review! Thanks for popping over to show me the ST in the flesh
Let's hope that 3 cylinder engine stays reliable for years to come, will miss that cracking 1600 4 cylinder from the Mk7 #TunersParadise
No worries buddy, thanks for watching! :D
I don’t like these as much as the older models I think they got it right with the older model. Great review as usual
That's a fair enough opinion, I can see where you're coming from. I recommend you have a drive in the new one if possible. Thanks for watching!
Want to buy one but just not sure about the fuel economy and longevity of the car since i would be using it as a daily driver. Would be my first 'sporty' car, but just looks so fun.
Hi Dennis, thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment.
Brilliant review mate! See improvement every time you upload! Keep them coming man!
Cheers buddy, thanks for watching!
I think you're right about the ST2 being the right option, I have the ST3 and I wish it had the blue stitching and detailing in the cabin that the ST2 does. I think mine looks more like the regular Fiesta inside than the 2.
good review, seems to be an honest and comparative review between the mk7 and mk8. Can you please test a drag and rolling race between a mk7 ST200 and the mk8 ST? id love to see a real world race comparison.
Hey Stefan, thanks for watching. As it happens, a Mk7 v. Mk8 video is coming, so be sure to look out for that. In regards to a drag race, that would be nigh on impossible to me to organise 😂Just getting those two cars in the same place at the same time is one thing, and I wouldn't even know where to begin in regards to finding somewhere long enough (and legal) to even do the drag race!
Apparently the weight of the car is nearly the same its just on this model they add 75kg for the driver and 90% fuel dont know the full story tho might take mine to the weigh bridge to see
Looking forwards to when you get your hands on the new Focus ST...
Yeah I'm looking forward to that as well! Who knows I may be able to drive the new RS as well (if there will be one of course). Thanks for watching Steve.
Great video subbed 👍🏻😀
Hi there, thanks for the great feedback, and thanks for watching/subscribing.
I heard if you change gear when the shift lights flash on, that’s when you can flat shift? I got told that’s what they were for lol
I'm pretty sure you can do that in the Focus ST, not sure about the Fiesta, though. Thanks for watching 👍🏽.
Great review
Thank you very much 😀. Thanks for watching.
Thks for the review
No worries Bruce, thanks for watching.
They well made vid
Thank you very much, thanks for watching.
How much is the road tax?
Hi Andrew, thanks for watching. Road tax for the first year is £210, and then it's £145 for each year after that.
Huge Dilemma.. Fiesta ST vs Polo GTI (now available with manual gearbox from 1.9.2018). I have now BMW 3 F31 auto gearbox, and want to change it to FUN car, but still practical enough to take 2 kids to school and to drive to work with it. Price is about the same, Polo like 10% cheaper, 2.0 tsi capable engine, might keep value longer, great interior with lovely display, on the other hand Fiesta with even cooler sound, maybe more raw and fun.. more unique and rare, with better sound system and true performance car.. havent driven any, no possibility, just can buy one ;-) any ideas ? thanks! ;-)
Hello Martin, sorry for the slow reply - for some reason this comment was marked as spam. I'll be honest, I've not driven a Polo GTi, but I'd be astounded if it's more fun to drive than the ST. I see it more as a grown up car, more an all-rounder, much like the Golf GTi. I'd recommend testing both, but if you want fun, I would direct you towards your nearest Ford dealership. Thanks for watching.
@@CarObsession thank you for your reply. I am from Slovakia and I can test drive polo or fiesta standard version.. they sold in 3yrs 1 fiesta st.. heh so no test car like that .. I decided to order polo gti in manual, just felt in love with the interior and I trust with manual will have more involvement and fun than now and on a bumpy roads here maybe a better comfort..
fiesta all day long ..handles like glue to a crocodiles tail...immense drive
does this car have the LED lights as standard if its the St-3?
Hi Daniel, thanks for replying. No, the LED lights are a £600 option.
"Oreo's are more addictive than cocaine" - Who said that ? And where do they get their Oreo's from :-)
Scientific studies in 2013 found that Oreos are more addictive than cocaine - no, really (www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/oreos-more-addictive-than-cocaine_n_4118194?guccounter=1&guce_referrer_us=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvLnVrLw&guce_referrer_cs=-1EAowLam3o8mixU2RpK8w) . To be honest, I dunno what Oreos they were having as I've never found them that addictive... Thanks for watching pal!
Columbian ones..
😂
Is this your car or just a test?
Hi Sunaj, thanks for watching. This is a test car, not my own,.
Car Obsession what car do you have youself if i May ask"?
@@dragonrevel6953 I have a SEAT Ibiza FR and a mk Mazda MX-5.
The new FR with 1.5 Evo? Mx5 is a great car!
@@dragonrevel6953 No, the 2006 model with the 1.8 turbo petrol.
When was this ever king? 🧐
What would you say that is the small hot hatch king then, if this isn't it? I'd also ask you the same question for the Mk7. Thanks for watching.
@@CarObsession Hmm, probably the 205 GTi. Also there was a Renault hot hatch that was like a lunatic roller skate that the boy racers used to love in the early days of hot hatches...
Oh no of course, it goes without saying that those cars are simply legends, but I talking about the king of the current crop of hot hatches. As good as this car is, I wouldn't say it's king of ALL the small hot hatches that have ever been made.
Car Obsession ...Are you serious? Other (far more premium) brands aside; Where’s the logic in claiming the Fiesta ST is, in any way, a match for the Focus RS?
Because the Focus RS is NOT a small hot hatch... I would never dream about comparing the Fiesta ST and the Focus RS as they aren't in the same class.
The Frenchies are best. Clio 4 trophy 208 gti BPS and ds3 performance
Hey Robin, thanks for watching. I've driven the Clio RS and the 208 GTi, and I'd say the Fiesta ST is definitely better. The Clio RS only comes in an auto, which is disappointing, especially as it's not an overly great gearbox if you ask me. The 208 GTi is a decent car, but it's not as focused or as poised to drive as the Fiesta ST. It's a comfortable car with a pleasant interior, plus it's more comfortable, but it's simply not as thrilling to drive, plus you have that odd driving position, which will be awkward for some.
I've not driven the DS3 Performance (I was hoping to test it in October, but that fell through), but I can't imagine being a better car to drive than the ST. If it was, you'd see more of them about - it's rare that you see a DS3 Performance on the road. In fact, I've only even seen one once, and that was at a car show on a DS3 owner's stand. It also commands a higher asking price, so that's worth bearing in mind.
@@CarObsession I am talking about the 208 gti BPS and not the standard gti. It is lighter, more powerful and better finished than the Ford...
Well I can see where you're coming from, but they both have the same 0-62 time, and the 208 GTi's top speed is only marginally faster. I'll be honest, I've not driven the BPS model, but I'd still rather have the Ford. Also, I may be mistaken, but the BPS doesn't have an LSD does it? I know the one on the ST is optional, but at least you have the choice of having one. The 208 GTi is due to be updated soon (3 door model is being dropped) so it'll be interesting to see what Peugeot do with it.
Oh no wait, I take that back, the GTi BPS does seem to come with an LSD - fair play. I'd still rather have the Fiesta ST though.
How can you still recommend Ford with all the ecoboost failures and safety issues with them? Not to mention the piss poor customer service and lies that Ford tell their customers??
@@CarObsession yeah I understand you have to give an unbiased review, but Ford motor company don't give a damn about there customers. I've had many fords but have been on the receiving end of there lies to avoid a warranty claim. Keep up the good work though I enjoy your reviews 👍
Thanks buddy, appreciate that. Obviously I can't say too much on the matter, but I have come across quite a few disgruntled owners on forums, so I hope Ford can address these issues and improve things moving forward. Ford make some cracking cars, and in doing so, has created a very loyal fanbase, so it would be a shame to tarnish it with continued engine problems.
I don't know where you're from but I've had good experiences with customer service so far, and so has my dad. We live in Romania.
Never had problems with fords over my lifetime. This and the last ST have been excellent and Ford backup and service excellent. I suppose it depends which dealer you use, due to the nature of my travels I have used 3 different dealers to service my ST’s and all have been excellent.
As for the current model.
Wow, a fun drive.
It won't be the king of anything if it still has torsion beam suspension.
Hi there, thanks for watching. The new model has got bespoke front knuckles, plus it has a Ford patented Force Vectoring System. Ford states that this able to make the rear end stiffer to give better cornering without compromising comfort, and from where I was sitting, they are right. It's still firm of course (it's a hot hatch after all), but it's definitely more comfortable than its predecessor.