2012 Ford Focus ST review - Auto Express
- 5 years ago
We drive the new Ford Focus ST on UK roads, for the first time!
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The old Ford Focus ST built itself a solid reputation as a fast, fun and affordable hot hatch, so you'd think that for the all-new model Ford would stick to the tried and tested formula.
But instead Ford has replaced the characterful 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine of the old car with a four-cylinder turbocharged unit, while the talkative hydraulic steering has been replaced by an electric system and there's more performance-boosting gadgets than ever, too.
Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/284308/ford_focus_st.html
Subscribe to Auto Express magazine and get 6 issues for £1 plus a free gift: http://subscribe.autoexpress.co.uk/yt
The old Ford Focus ST built itself a solid reputation as a fast, fun and affordable hot hatch, so you'd think that for the all-new model Ford would stick to the tried and tested formula.
But instead Ford has replaced the characterful 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine of the old car with a four-cylinder turbocharged unit, while the talkative hydraulic steering has been replaced by an electric system and there's more performance-boosting gadgets than ever, too.