Hot hatch fans will be delighted to learn that the replacement of the much-loved Ford Fiesta ST will be unveiled on February 24, ahead of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The Blue Oval has released a new teaser video in anticipation of the reveal, showing a development mule racing a bicycle through the Cologne plant.
From the looks of things, the car shown doesn’t look all that different from the ST Line version of the standard Fiesta, with the exception of multi-spoke alloy wheels and twin exhaust pipes. However, the exterior styling of the production version will likely become more aggressive, much like the current ST.
The video also shows a five-door model, which means that a more-door version will almost certainly be offered from launch, alongside the usual three-door. This contrasts with the current car, which was sold in most of the world in three-door form only (the United States received a five-door model exclusively) for much of its lifecycle, with the five-door only added in Europe last year.
Reports suggest that the new ST could ditch the 1.6 litre EcoBoost turbo four-cylinder engine for a 1.0 litre three-pot version from the Fiesta EcoBoost. Whatever the engine ends up being, expect outputs to better the current car’s 182 PS and 240 Nm – Ford has already pushed it to 200 PS and 290 Nm with the ST200. As before, drive should be sent to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.
It’ll have a mountain of expectations to climb, this car. The current ST was probably the most lauded car in the world when it was unveiled in 2013, and although it did not win our hot hatch shootout outright two years ago, it was roundly praised for being the best to drive – all but one of us at the time put the ST on our Top Five list that year.
SPYSHOTS: 2017 Ford Fiesta ST
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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Ford, like Citroen Malaysia. And Peugeot. And Volvo. And Alfa romeo. And Chevrolet. And Volkswagen. Must learn something in the automotive business. Keep stock for fast moving parts and safety related items and minor collision body parts. Like bumper front and rear. Or door mirrors. Headlamps.
Don’t let customer waiting. Not even for 1 week. That shows you got the wrong man managing your parts operations. Sack him.
Eh, maybe someone is good enough 2 explain 2 me what is the connection between the man riding a bike got 2 do with the Fiesta in the video !?? Oh, I see, Its a new teaser video.
The reason why Fiesta st is awarded best hot hatch is because it’s good performance and price. But when it arrived in malaysia. Not only the specifications are the old generation and the price is awfully Overpriced compared to 208 gti
Here it is as rare as James bond’s original Aston Martin
It will be overpriced in Bolehland.
same old. expensive and parts availability issues.
The current fiesta st isn’t a sale success. So.. the more important question is will the new fiesta st will even arrive in Malaysia?