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Ford Focus ST (2005 - 2011)
reviewed by AP1 on 22 August 2013
ST-3 2.5 3dr Hatchback
reviewed by Andy 94 on 6 July 2013
4
Overall rating
5
How it drives
2
Fuel economy
3
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
3
Cost of maintenance and repairs
4
Experience at the dealership
4
How practical it is
4
How you rate the manufacturer
4
Overall reliability
Brilliant hot hatch, if you can stomach the fuel costs.
Been a great car so far, with effortless pace, great equipment and deeply impressive ride quality for a performance car. No problems so far in terms of build quality and electrics but fuel consumption below par. Thundering it will see easily below 25 mpg, although improves to 29/30 on long run. Average so far is 28.7 mpg. Apart from the fuel drinking problem, been a super hot hatch which outguns an Astra VXR for driver appeal and Megane R26 for quality. No wonder they are such a popular hot hatch favourite, complete with a stunning soundtrack from the 225 bhp 5 pot lump :)
reviewed by maddog999 on 14 February 2011
reviewed by Dave_yorkshire on 14 February 2011