Ford Fiesta ST-3 Mountune - pictures
This is the Ford Fiesta ST, the performance version of the popular supermini.
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It sets the benchmark for driving fun in the hot hatch sector.
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The Fiesta ST is an extremely agile, well-built car; with tweaked steering, increased roll stiffness and bespoke damping.
The exterior styling and look of the Fiesta ST stands out compared to the standard Fiesta thanks to big alloys, bigger side skirts, rear spoiler and deeper grille at the front.
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The Fiesta ST comes with a powerful 1.6-litre petrol engine churning out 180bhp, but there is an option of increasing it to 212bhp for £600.
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An optional ST Style Pack is available for £275 and adds 17-inch dark grey alloys to give the car a sportier look.
The interior of the Fiesta ST isn't much different from the regular Fiesta, with just minor visual tweaks to make it look and feel a bit more sporty.
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Overall, the Fiesta ST is a fun hatchback to drive at high speeds, however at lower speeds the suspension feels a bit hard.
Recaro seats come fitted in the Fiesta ST as standard and adds to the fantastic driving experience.
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<span style="font-size: 0.8125em;">Even with a more powerful engine and decent performance, the Ford Fiesta ST emits just 138g/km of CO2. </span>
Sturdier suspension means great handling and body control on twisty roads.
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The rear seats in the Fiesta ST do offer enough space for adults to sit comfortably, however getting in and out is a bit difficult.
The Fiesta ST has a boot capacity of 290 litres, and with the rear seats folded down the capacity increases to 974 litres.
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