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Not one of the Ford’s strengths – there’s simply not enough to suggest you are driving anything particularly special. However, the cabin is well put together, while the logical layout proves very easy to use

Our single criticism of the ST’s otherwise excellent Recaro sports seats is that they can’t be adjusted low enough. While the handle on the side is easy to use and the chairs themselves are thickly padded, the driver’

The five-cylinder is neither clean nor economical, but its rumbling sound and effortless torque make it great to use in all circumstances. Yet the long-term car we tested here wasn’t as fast as other STs we’ve driven

You’ll be surprised how high the boot floor is. This is part of the WRC car’s homologation; it needs different exhaust packaging. The ST has room underneath for a space saver and compressor kit