Beijing Motor Show

By Sam Hardy

22nd April 2008

The Fiesta has made its Chinese debut – and at the same time, Ford has given us the best look yet at the hot ST version!

Badged the Fiesta S, this racy five-door model drew plenty of crowds at the Beijing Motor Show, with a host of visual extras to mark it out from the regular version. But more importantly, it previews the forthcoming ST.

At the front, the S gets redesigned headlights, spotlights integrated into the gaping grille and a lower splitter. Lowered side skirts, a roof spoiler and sporty alloys complete the look.

Inside, the Fiesta S isn't quite as exciting with a regular cabin, focused on luxury. Although Ford is remaining tight-lipped about the possibility of an ST model, it'll certainly look very similar to the S – except in three-door form.

Power is likely to come from a turbocharged 1.6-litre powerplant with around 175bhp, while the suspension set-up will be lowered and stiffened. Expect to see the ST in 2009.

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