A few weeks ago, we shared with you the review of the new Ford Fiesta ST from Evo Magazine, who said that ‘the fun and fast Fiesta is still our favourite hot supermini.” Since then, we’ve seen so many incredible reviews of the new hot hatch and we just can’t get enough.
The general consensus seems to be that the ST’s more practical and ‘grown up’ size and shape doesn’t make the new Ford Fiesta ST any less fun than the previous model. In fact, most reviewers said that it had improved in fun, performance, efficiency, comfort, and much more. The new Fiesta ST bridges the gap between a fun and fast car that’ll make you smile as you take the corners on your favourite stretch of road, and a practical car that you can take your kids or parents to the shops in.
Here are some of our favourite excerpts from reviews that we have read.
Top Gear
“The Fiesta ST is, overall, a triumph. And given how much of the old one Ford threw away and started afresh with (engine, suspension, steering), that’s a massive result. […] This is a very clever reinvention of a true Top Gear favourite. Basically, buy one.”
Scotsman
“It’s a joyous thing to thread along the road. Our test route featured everything from wide, sweeping curves to 180-degree switchbacks, tight bunches of S bends to arrow straight but bumpy stretches. And the Fiesta ate them all up, flowing from point to point like the car and road were designed for each other.
“[…] Whatever spec it’s in, the Fiesta ST is a glorious and joyous example of what a hot hatch should be. [You] can do the shopping run in comfort with the kids in the back and then set your pulse racing on your favourite stretch of road. It really is the complete package.”
Drive Tribe
“The new Ford Fiesta ST is the most fun car of 2018. What Ford has done with the new ST is create a car that is everything the old model was, while improving it in nearly every way possible with clever engineering and handling prowess.”
Car Throttle
“It’s rather hard to pick fault with the new Ford Fiesta ST. The powerplant is more interesting than the one in the old ST, the rear axle is endlessly playful, and there’s stacks of grip from the front boots. It’s astonishingly capable, amazingly communicative, and quite frankly, we can’t say enough good things about it.”
Car Magazine
“In terms of character and feel, the new car is brilliantly familiar, while the outer envelope of its abilities has been further stretched with the inclusion of some trick suspension and the option of a limited slip diff. If you loved the old ST, you’ll love the new one even more.”
Auto Express
“Ford has heightened the Fiesta ST’s ability in every area. It’s brilliant to drive and as engaging as ever, yet it’s more refined and more comfortable. Stemming from the standard Fiesta’s increase in size it’s more practical, while clever engine tech gives a boost in efficiency and performance, although its character is now decidedly different with the move to a three-pot motor. Factor in aggressive pricing and with this latest Fiesta ST the traditional fast Ford bloodline is alive and well.”
Honest John
“The new Ford Fiesta ST is a beautifully judged compact hot hatch that’s great fun to drive, easy to live with and good value for money. Consequently, if you’re looking for something that’ll plaster a smile on your face without breaking the bank, look no further.”
Tempted? The brand new Ford Fiesta ST is now available to order from any TC Harrison dealership, so pop down and get yours ordered now. If you want to learn more about the new model, check out our Ford Fiesta ST page.
