Fiesta ST 5-Door revealed

[LeadFoot81]

Originally Posted by egmCarTech

At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, FoMoCo unveiled the 3-door Ford Fiesta ST Concept. With the LA Auto Show on the way later this month, Ford will be holding the North American debut for the Fiesta ST Concept – however, this time, instead of 3-doors, there are 5-doors.

“The Ford Fiesta ST Concept signals the next step in Ford Motor Company’s global performance vehicle strategy and hints at how a future Fiesta ST model might look when it joins the Focus ST in the global small car portfolio,” Ford said in a statement.

Of course, that statement leads us to believe that there will indeed be a production model coming very soon.

http://www.egmcartech.com/2011/11/03...or-la-preview/

While I love the styling and driving experience of the WS Zetec I think this 5-door ST looks sensational (I actually prefer it over the 3-door concept), and with a 1.6 ecoboost/6 speed manual/tricked out suspension it should be an awesome drive (and easy to live with). I can't wait to see one in the flesh and take it for a test drive.

What does everyone think?

Im guessing with some luck we'll see the Fez ST here in Oz by 2013?

I wonder which factories aorund the world will build the STs and in what body styles?

Would Ford Oz prefer the 5 over the 3-door (as 3-door Zetecs weren't selling in sufficient numbers to be kept on the Aussie roster) OR would they go the 3-door as a point of differentiation? OR would they not have a choice in the matter?

And here's a Ford Germany advert for the 3 door ST:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxHmA...eature=related

The final shot of the Fez (27 seconds onwards) says it all...

[kocho]

Yeah, I'm liking the four door over the 3 too. I think the front end treatment is very tasteful indeed.

Ford have done a good job with the Fiesta I reckon.

[ellwa]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79Xki...eature=related

[LeadFoot81]

Originally Posted by ellwa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79Xki...eature=related

While the interior of the Focus ST looks like a nice place to be, the exterior doesn't sit as well with me as the Fiesta, and I dare say the Fez will be a fair bit cheaper as well.

[Headovrheelz]

I think I agree, the interior looks really good, not so sure about that front grille though. Kinda looks ok with a number plate on it but it would seem our current zetec's have a better more interesting grille then just a mesh insert. I really like the back end looks heaps more muscley I reckon.

[Caydus]

Eeek! 180hp, that's getting close to Golf GTI range.

Wonder how much extra boost a 1.6 Ecoboost can handle...


The front grille from an aesthetic point of view is done rather tastefully, however, i still think the current Zetec grille looks better.

Should be much better from an intake point of view and has the potential to mount a HUMUNGOUS front mount intercooler for a tiny little car.

[vhcbm]

Will be interesting to see how much torque steer and understeer it will have, normally Ford has been quite good with correcting this issue though.

Will also be interesting to see what people tune them up to.

[AG3]

Originally Posted by vhcbm

Will be interesting to see how much torque steer and understeer it will have

In terms of Power and Torque, this is definitely no Focus RS or XR5, it will most likely have less torque steer.

Fiesta ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power: 180 PS (130 kW)
Torque: 240 Nm

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by AG3

In terms of Power and Torque, this is definitely no Focus RS or XR5, it will most likely have less torque steer.

Fiesta ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power: 180 PS (130 kW)
Torque: 240 Nm

They don't they put an LSD in it and reduce it even further from torque steering.

[GoesLikeAZetec]

If it comes with 5 doors, ill put my order in now.

[DJM83]

Love it.

[tsgwon]

Linky

[DJM83]

Is this the ST?

[Fast Eddie]

Sorry for going off-topic. Check out the Elevation where that photo is taken!
3650m. I got vertigo just looking at it.

[Fiesta_Man69]

Considering the 1 litre EB has been tuned to a reliable 204hp for the Formula Ford..... the 1.6 could easily see 250 plus: but traction and torque steer will become a problem (fun) then...

[ANGEL#3]

I want there job........ but i like the new look.

[Twinpiston]

All I can say is if it doesn't come with the duel clutch, I won't be ordering.

[LeadFoot81]

Originally Posted by Twinpiston

All I can say is if it doesn't come with the duel clutch, I won't be ordering.

Sweet, I'll take the one you won't get then

[Franco Cozzo]

Bah its a hot hatch, change your own gears.

[greenfoam]

Not if I don't get it first. Note to Ford Australia, unless it's the 5 door you can keep it and also you better leave the ST badges on. None of this dodgy XR rubbish

Thanks,

[LeadFoot81]

ST branding has gone global, it won't be re-badged as an XR4. And as much as I like the 3 door shape, the grown up in me is hoping we at least get the option if the 5 door here in Oz.

[fiestaz]

i'll be looking to buy one of these when they arrive next year. if it is 3 door only it will be a big turn off. couldnt go back to a 3 door again.
otherwise, love it. cant wait to drive one!

[mr smith]

3 door looks best and is keeping with a true hot hatch, but 5 door will be easiest to live with.

[Caydus]

Wonder if we can see one in the Sydney motorshow next week...

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Caydus

Wonder if we can see one in the Sydney motorshow next week...

I highly doubt it, but id love to see even a prototype there.

[robjh80]

How much is this car going to be ? ... anyone know ?

[GoesLikeAZetec]

Has to be 5 door... Ford Oz take note

[Smoke Pursuit]

My guess high 20's... close to 30!

[robjh80]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

My guess high 20's... close to 30!

That's what I thought it would be too

The MY13 Polo GTi 5 Door is $28,990 plus on roads which is probably the Fiesta ST's main competitor ... the Fiesta would have to be around the same money I reckon or slightly better.

I'm struggling to think of what other cars would even be in the same warm/hot hatch class ? .. you could possibly throw the Suzuki Swift Sport in there at $23,990 plus on roads, but other than that, what else is there ?

[fiestaz]

i reckon atleast mid 20's. would be surprised if it went any higher than $27k being the top of the line model is only 20K.