2018 Fiesta ST

Fab · 25-02-2017, 01:28 AM

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/fi...ed-with-197bhp

Wretched · 25-02-2017, 10:11 AM

Very nice, interior is certainly a step up from the current one (except the tacked on screen).
good work again Ford.

CyberWasp · 25-02-2017, 10:55 AM

and when will Thailand be on-board with this update?

**Ratmick** · 25-02-2017, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberWasp

and when will Thailand be on-board with this update?

Fiesta and Focus ST and the Focus RS are made in Germany...

Franco Cozzo · 25-02-2017, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Fab

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/fi...ed-with-197bhp

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That looks terrible vs the current ST.

I'm not a new fan of the new generation Fiesta, its too soft vs the old one.

Its a step backwards.

MAGPIE · 25-02-2017, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

That looks terrible vs the current ST.

I'm not a new fan of the new generation Fiesta, its too soft vs the old one.

Its a step backwards.

In what way

Franco Cozzo · 26-02-2017, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

In what way

It looks too soft, its like what they did with the WP Fiesta.

**Ratmick** · 25-02-2017, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

That looks terrible vs the current ST.

I'm not a new fan of the new generation Fiesta, its too soft vs the old one.

Its a step backwards.

I don't mind although I hope that screen retracts...

roddy1960 · 24-05-2017, 06:03 PM

Focus maybe some day but Fiesta..NUP...a nothing car in this country..
C'mon Ford. You can do better than this.

LeadFoot81 · 24-05-2017, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by roddy1960

Focus maybe some day but Fiesta..NUP...a nothing car in this country..
C'mon Ford. You can do better than this.

What do you define as doing better than this?

xr6turboford · 24-05-2017, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by roddy1960

Focus maybe some day but Fiesta..NUP...a nothing car in this country..
C'mon Ford. You can do better than this.

I wouldn't call it a nothing car, I have the ego sports and it's a great little car and cheap to run. Have no problem cruising at 110km on the freeway. It's perfect for a second car or little run around, even drove it from Adelaide to the Gold Coast through flood waters and never missed a beat. Just a shame some people think all cars should be a show stopper V8 that can run rings around a F1 car..
Not having a go at you just sticking up for my little car lol.

NX74205 · 25-05-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by xr6turboford

Just a shame some people think all cars should be a show stopper V8 that can run rings around a F1 car

This. The Fiesta is a ripper of a car, and I'd get one over a Kia Stinger any day of the week. There's more to what makes a good car than the wheels that do the driving and the number of cylinders it has.

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What a beat up story, making out that Ford Australia is so far behind in announcing the new Fiesta that it won't even be released here.

Its just started production in Europe.

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/05/new...uction-in.html

I'm confident that the Fiesta will be here, but the question is 'when'.

roddy1960 · 26-05-2017, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by xr6turboford

I wouldn't call it a nothing car, I have the ego sports and it's a great little car and cheap to run. Have no problem cruising at 110km on the freeway. It's perfect for a second car or little run around, even drove it from Adelaide to the Gold Coast through flood waters and never missed a beat. Just a shame some people think all cars should be a show stopper V8 that can run rings around a F1 car..
Not having a go at you just sticking up for my little car lol.

G'day , Fair enough.I'll take your word for it seeing you have one.
I'll rephrase it. It's a car I'd never even consider. Sorry..
Maybe 'nothing' car is a bit harsh though.. Genuinely pleased you enjoy yours.
Cheers Rod.

**Fordman1** · 25-02-2017, 02:34 PM

I like it

Brazen · 25-02-2017, 03:31 PM

I don't know what it is about Ford styling nowadays. All the attributes are there for it to be good looking - but taken as a whole I just get the feeling of 'meh'. It's not just this car, the whole Ford passenger range just doesn't do it for me. I'm hoping Ford will move away from this design language sooner rather than later.

MAGPIE · 25-02-2017, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazen

I don't know what it is about Ford styling nowadays. All the attributes are there for it to be good looking - but taken as a whole I just get the feeling of 'meh'. It's not just this car, the whole Ford passenger range just doesn't do it for me. I'm hoping Ford will move away from this design language sooner rather than later.

Really

I think it's the best it's been in a long while...

Mustang better than previous model and most other 2 doors.

Mondeo way better than previous model and most direct rivals.

Focus way better than previous model.

Fiesta way better than previous model.

Escape better than the feminine looking Kuga and doesn't have a stupid name.

**DJM83** · 25-02-2017, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Really

I think it's the best it's been in a long while...

Mustang better than previous model and most other 2 doors.

Mondeo way better than previous model and most direct rivals.

Focus way better than previous model.

Fiesta way better than previous model.

Escape better than the feminine looking Kuga and doesn't have a stupid name.

Looks are always subjective though.
I love the look of the new Focus ST front, rear is terrible.
New Fiesta is a little soft compared to the old one IMO but for a 3 cylinder turbo it sounds bloody good i reckon, slight hint of RS note in there and it looks pretty good too imo.
If i wasnt looking at something more suited to lifestyle a new Fiesta ST would be on the list for sure.

**FairmontGS** · 25-02-2017, 06:27 PM

Another cracker Ford!

Sabantien · 25-02-2017, 06:28 PM

I like the big wheels! I think I'd prefer the 5 door. The girl's car is a 3 door hatch, and I think we'd both prefer some back doors.

The interior looks like a vast improvement over the current Fiesta, and a Ford with a decent sound system? That would be lovely.

NX74205 · 25-02-2017, 08:29 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iERJB3GU0Ho

Promotional clip. A good one, I might add.

Part of the reason why the ads are crap here compared to other places is the nanny state we live in. People complain over the tiniest of things and they get banned. This clip would never make it on TV here.

Nikked · 26-02-2017, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabantien

The girl's car is a 3 door hatch.

3 door hatch is a girls car?

Tell that to any Seirra RS owner!

MAGPIE · 26-02-2017, 11:26 AM

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3 door hatch is a girls car?

Tell that to any Seirra RS owner!

Settle petal, I think he means "his girls car" and he/they would prefer 5 doors

I could be wrong but that is how I read it.

Craig@AUDI · 26-02-2017, 11:40 AM

That'd make for a nice weekend demo when I don't need to drop the kids off to childcare...hmmm!

.:4:. · 26-02-2017, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig@Rockdale

That'd make for a nice weekend demo when I don't need to drop the kids off to childcare...hmmm!

Typically childcare centres aren't open on the weekends anyways, so what's the issue? Oh I forgot. Weekends are the times you have the family on board so extra doors are nice.

Sabantien · 26-02-2017, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Settle petal, I think he means "his girls car" and he/they would prefer 5 doors

I could be wrong but that is how I read it.

Correct.

Chopped · 24-05-2017, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

3 door hatch is a girls car?

Tell that to any Seirra RS owner!

Attention all Sierra Cosworth RS owners

" You are driving a girly 3 door hatch "

Said the R32 GTR Skyline owners

**Rallye Sport** · 24-05-2017, 08:50 PM

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Attention all Sierra Cosworth RS owners

" You are driving a girly 3 door hatch "

Said the R32 GTR Skyline owners

Said the R32 GTR Skyline owners, from the back of their tow truck...
Lol don't mind me, I'm still bitter about Bathurst "92

WindsorXR · 25-02-2017, 09:01 PM

It looks pretty good. I'm not a fan of the wheel and the back looks a little too VW for me.

Windsor220 · 26-02-2017, 11:51 AM

Could do with a bonnet vent or similar

UKXR8 · 26-02-2017, 09:52 PM

I am surprised that Ford has gone with the 3 cylinder engine on this.. Could be interesting.