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Ford Focus ST 2.0 (M) Review
Supah Thundah*
18 Nov 2012
The manual-only Focus ST returns with a vengeance, with so much abilities hidden under those sheetmetal - question is, can it attract local Golf GTI and Megane RS fans?
Introduction, Exterior
The center of attention here obviously goes to the Aventador-inspired exhaust pipe...
Hot-hatchbacks. Always the sort of car you wish you could buy and drive for a lifetime. The problem is, they’re always deemed ‘immature’, impractical and inappropriate. Worst still, they’re not cheap to insure. So it’s no surprise then that locally, every hot-hatchback models change hands pretty often.
But what if you can still get power, practicality, fun and coolness all in one package?
Ford, then, is your saviour. Meet the Focus ST, currently the daddy of front-wheel drive hot-hatchback money can buy.
Let’s start firstly by noticing how it doesn’t have a staid exterior – the Focus ST is now more exciting, invigorating but not over the top. Ok, so this shade of yellow might not win fans or will even get you arrested for disturbing the peace (egad, “Tangerine Scream”?), but take a close look at that kit – the front bumper, with those Aston Martin-like gaping honeycomb grill seem to look like a teenager gritting his teeth and grinning at the same time.
Don’t get me wrong, it looks brilliant. Psychotic even. Imagine seeing this in your rear-view mirror – you’ll definitely give way without any second thought…
Viewed from the side, it might look like Volvo’s V60. But once you check out those lines and creases, pronounced wheel arches and just that little bit of side skirt, you start to realise how no other hot-hatch available in the market looks like it. Nothing.
18-inch alloys, wrapped in 235/40 R-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 rubbers come standard – the same pattern since the mark one Focus ST.
At the rear, the mark three Focus ST gets a highly detailed bumper also housing a pair of vents. Sporty? Yeap, sure is. The center of attention here obviously goes to the Aventador-inspired exhaust pipe; might come across as gimmicky, though. A nice touch is that properly sized roof mounted spoiler – not too small, and not too big.
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Santhosh Haridass - 2 days ago
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Lim Leong Boon - 2 days ago
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Kok Wen Yen - 1 week ago
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Ricky - 1 week ago
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Nitin Pande - 1 week ago
Friendly customer service (Ms Renai), fair pricing, easy liaise, easy transaction and easy transfer.
Abdul Rahman Bin Kamis - 2 weeks ago
My experience with SwiftQuote for selling my car was one the best. I got a very good quote, reliable and good purchaser and the was mediated such that gave me peace of mind.
Muhammad Raza Zaidi - 2 weeks ago
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Ms Yap - 2 weeks ago
Prompt service and experienced agent. Will recommend my friends and relatives .
Suruji Rawi - 2 weeks ago
Very prompt quote received over the weekend and great support from Angie to liaise and follow up with the car dealer leading up to handover/sale of car. The car dealer is patient to explain the required procedures and followed thru by the book. Overall very satisfied with the experience.
Koh Li Sian - 3 weeks ago
Engine |
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| Engine Capacity | 1999cc Turbocharged |
| Engine Type | Inline 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Bore x Stroke | (87.4 x 83.1)mm |
| Power | 250bhp @ 6500rpm |
| Torque | 345Nm @ 4450rpm |
| Power to Weight | 187 bhp per ton |
Performance |
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| Acceleration | 6.5s (0-100 km/h) |
| Top Speed | 248 km/h |
| Fuel Consumption (combined) | 13.2 km/L |
Misc Technical Data |
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| Transmission | 6 -speed Manual |
| Drive Type | FF |
| Steering | Hydraulic |
Measurements |
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| Body Type | 3 Door Hatch |
| Dimension (L x W x H) |
(4362 x 2010 x 1451) mm |
| Wheelbase | 2648 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1337 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L |
Brakes |
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| Brakes (Front) | Ventilated Discs |
| Brakes (Rear) | Discs |