Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2019, 2020, 2021
Ford was one of the pioneers in the hot-hatch segment. The carmaker has been offering the Focus ST and the mighty RS for more than one generation. In 2019 it came with the new generation of the FWD Focus ST hot-hatch, and it has only 5 doors but the same need for speed as its predecessors.
There is a new generation of the 2.3-liter engine, which can also be found on the Mustang mounted longitudinally. Ford even borrowed an ALS (anti-lag system) from the rally world and installed it in the new ST. It takes effect only when the car is in sport or track-drive mode. With all these upgrades, the new engine offers 280 HP and 420 Nm (309 lb-ft). The car may be ordered either with a six-speed manual transmission or with a new seven-speed automatic with shift-paddles behind the steering-wheel.
For the diesel lovers, Ford also offers a 2.0-liter EcoBlue engine, with 190 HP and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. But only the EcoBoost gasoline engine has the intelligent limited-slip differential (eLSD).
Performance numbers are on top of their game, with the gasoline version toping the 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) in 5.7 seconds and the EcoBlue version in 7.6 seconds.
Both variants comes with a new infotainment system, which is ready to pair with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L EcoBoost 6MT (280 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Power: | 205.9 KW @ 5500 RPM 280 HP @ 5500 RPM 276 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 310 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM 420 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharge Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L EcoBlue 6MT (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Power: | 139.7 KW @ 3500 RPM 190 HP @ 3500 RPM 187 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 2000-3000 RPM 400 Nm @ 2000-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 124 g/km |