Spy Shots: 2012 Ford Fiesta ST ready to back up its big brother
09-20-10, 10:10 PM
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Spy Shots: 2012 Ford Fiesta ST ready to back up its big brother
Spy Shots: 2012 Ford Fiesta ST ready to back up its big brother
We can't find much fault with the 2011 Ford Fiesta, but if there's one major gripe, it's a lack of power (well, and paddle shifters for the dual-clutch gearbox). However, it looks like that lone complaint may be addressed with the introduction of the Fiesta ST, the smaller sibling to the recently revealed Focus ST.
Similar to the mule caught in Detroit earlier this year, the three-door Fiesta is back with a massive front-mount intercooler, revised body work, new wheels and a high-performance exhaust, along with some racy Recaros that probably won't make the trek from prototype to production.
While it's doubtful Ford would port over the Focus ST's 247 horsepower 2.0-liter EcoBoost mill, the 180-hp turbo'd 1.6-liter or rumored EcoBoost 1.4 are definitely in the cards. With the Focus ST finally having a shot in the States, the globally-certified Fiesta ST might come along for the ride. And maybe a set of paddle shifters will be included in the package.
Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-s...ta-st/#3383345
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/20/s...s-big-brother/
09-21-10, 09:23 PM
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Check and test-drive one thoroughly before you buy one. I reviewed one a little while back, and I found the interior trim rather unimpressive and the low-speed/start-up drivability from the engine/transmission unrefined. This, of course, from the standard, N/A model. However, it's hard to complain about the gas mileage (up to 40 MPG), but that appears to have been done by compromising the drivetrain a bit....even with the 6 speed twin-clutch automated-manual. However, to be honest, there was one CL member, who had some time in rented Fiestas, that disagreed with me.
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