2020 Fiesta ST Best Hot Hatch for under £25k ???

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Another video from my archived hard drive footage, this was yet more un-used content from last years Goodwood media drive day, Marc (@shmarc150) and I decided to leave the sports and supercars behind, and take out something very affordable, turns out the little Ford Fiesta ST was a mega piece of kit, one of the best Hot hatch's on sale today.
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@JoeAchilles1 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you're all well! Another video made from some in used footage during 2019, we only had the car for 20 mins and originally figured the video wasn't good enough, times are hard at the moment so here you go 🎬 Stay safe and see you for another Live stream soon ✌️

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@MauriBrix Жыл бұрын

And Price Is not 25 but 30!!!!

@SidNorth 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it mate. Every time I hop out of the big expensive super fast staff! I jump in the Mk8 Fiesta and it’s brilliant. Good video mate!

@JoshCamM 4 жыл бұрын

Nice quick overview of the car, I've had mine for 8 months and loved every minute. It even has cylinder deactivation and flat shift!!

@ThrottleBody 4 жыл бұрын

Really glad that you enjoyed it. I would honestly sagy it's one of the best cars to drive regardless of price point. It really is that great.

@CarObsession 4 жыл бұрын

Such a cracking car, it's the best hot hatch for Britain if you ask me. It's fast, but you can still use the power without getting in to any serious trouble, and its compact size means you can really throw it around on the back roads. I would have one in heartbeat!

@josecorreia9099 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your insight on the Fiesta ST...I always thought very highly of the little Fiesta

@Catnapper1000 4 жыл бұрын

I took one of these out for a test drive and was really impressed. Although I couldn’t have as much fun as you did as the Salesman was sitting next to me!

@JPettsProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had two ST’s now. The MK7.5 and now this generation. It’s so much more refined, the interior is game changing (compared to MK7) and the fun of the pop and bangs (although rather artificial) just makes it so much fun on the road especially when you feel that LSD kicking in and you can use all it has to offer!

@markahomer 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. In 2014 I bought a new ST-2 Fiesta and Mountuned it. Unbelievable car. I now have an M2 and bet I'd have 'fun' keeping up with this version on twisty, narrow country lanes.

@maxwatson3232 4 жыл бұрын

I am 18 and have an ST myself. So much car for the money and the insurance isn't anywhere near the likes of a golf R. Honestly believe it is one of the most underrated cars about for the price point.

@jjensen7789 Жыл бұрын

love your videos, joe, so thanks for this one. i am surprised to see you outside a beemer, but very happy you rate the st

@CzechEngine 4 жыл бұрын

Great little car, I had an XR2i when i was 20 and these always make me grin when driving them now.

@RickTheSpud 4 жыл бұрын

Great little vid Joe, a review with some banter and some chatter, easy watch. And just up the road, should've popped in for a brew! 😉

@andrewmaple9863 3 жыл бұрын

Great video nice to see a video with people who know cars. I had a 48 hour test drive about a year ago and feel in love I'm getting a st2 with performance pack very soon can't wait

@JoeAchilles1 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, absolutely brilliant car 🔥

@carl9184 4 жыл бұрын

Seen some many good reviews about these cars..like many have said they are more than enough power and fun for the UK roads 👍👏

@johnpardo4695 4 жыл бұрын

I bought mine in February and i love it, it's a defo keeper

@EdwardV20 4 жыл бұрын

Fiesta ST is such a fun, light and zippy car. 200 bhp out of a tiny 3-pot. The sound is really nice for a turbo car even. I've driven a few and in the wet the fronts do like to light up at times.

@davidkay3443 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. I have the performance edition in heritage orange. Never fails put smile on my face. Fast. Economical. A hoot to drive.. sounds good.. couldn't ask for more .

@mcs76 4 жыл бұрын

Great review Joe. I have the performance edition and if you liked the standard one you will love the PE

@chirpywiggins5796 3 жыл бұрын

Epic car and sublime handling with the performance pack Diff 👊

@DeltaDubai03 4 жыл бұрын

It might be a second choice video that did not make the cut in 2019, it is still very decent. In these "times of scarcity", I am happy to feed on one of them. Bring them on! By any chance, you wouldn't have the test drive video of the Merc seen at the start of the video? That would be a treat...

@thatfocusguy 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, I did consider the Fiesta but got the Focus ST instead. I’m really enjoying it so far.

@MM-zc9uq 4 жыл бұрын

Video planets good enough, Joe. A pleasant surprise.

@davidmclean8423 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Try one with Bluefin tuning & away you go! My missus has one & it’s cracking.

@PeakPerformanceReviews 4 жыл бұрын

For the price nothing rivals it imo so much fun too 👌👍 glad you enjoyed and liked.

@popey1610 4 жыл бұрын

I agree the engine feels bigger than it is. I had a clio 182 then a fiesta st (generation before this) and the st felt 'meatier'. Guess it's the torque. Nice video as always

@STEVEBHPDEVON 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant car cheers steve 😀👍

@liamblackett4863 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you enjoying this car. Confirmed to me I would enjoy one. Will be giving up the m2 early next year when the warranty runs out and “downgrading” to one of these. I’m already excited haha

@JoeAchilles1 4 жыл бұрын

Well you're in for some similar fun, this car proves it's not all about bhp and figures on paper 👌

@popey1610 4 жыл бұрын

@@JoeAchilles1 I'd argue the performance is more suited to uk roads I.e. you can use all the available performance, have fun and not get in too much trouble

@rich4896 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, I have a new MK8 ST and its insane for the money!

@JoeAchilles1 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it ❤️

@dominiclucas1272 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Joe. I've got the Mountune version of the ST3 with a flatter torque curve. It's a great daily drive but needs an expensive steering lock as EU law stipulates an EBD port within easy access of the steering wheel. Otherwise it's an easy target for thieves.

@dungareesareforfools 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see I’m not the only one who loves these cars! I had a tough decision between an M135i (the “proper” one, 6-cylinder) and the ST. I went for the 135, but there are times when I regret it; the Fiesta, despite what’s on paper, is much more of a driver’s car.

@steeldevil98 4 жыл бұрын

Until it breaks down or needs warranty work doing and Ford try lying to you to get out of it. You had a lucky escape mate

@CaravanningwiththeCoxs 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant one Joe. Maybe you could try and get your hands on a new Focus ST...

@jamescampbell9561 4 жыл бұрын

Just got a cheeky deal on the new Fiesta ST Performance Edition... It's sitting at the dealership and I can't wait to collect it after lock down.

@JoeAchilles1 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh awesome, sure you will absolutely love it when it finally arrives 👌

@alexfraser2042 4 жыл бұрын

I am in the same position with my M340i can not wait to get behind the wheel. The Fiesta ST is a great little car, enjoy!

@TT-jr2zw 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you got a very good deal as there’s hundreds of these STs with left over heritage paint sitting at dealerships up and down the country. They should have given you at least 5-8k off the price

@jamescampbell9561 4 жыл бұрын

@@TT-jr2zw Haha 8k are you having a laugh?

@TT-jr2zw 4 жыл бұрын

James Campbell they should have given you that much a discount. Local main dealer to me has 5 in stock and they can’t sell them.

@rtr1901 4 жыл бұрын

Great little car probably the best hot hatch for the money! If i ever have to downgrade from my M2 comp then this is maybe the car to have ;-)

@andrei23 4 жыл бұрын

This is so good I had to watch it twice. Sorry Joe)

@Pmjs 3 жыл бұрын

I love Fast Ford's from Escort RS2000 mk1&2 to Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4. I driven Focus 1.5T ST line.

@Singh-qy4ps Жыл бұрын

Had a 1.0L Ecoboost as my first car, really do want one of these next. 1.5l nice upgrade

@paddydowney6269 4 жыл бұрын

The ST is probably the most car that 3/4 of people require, and is the best value as well.

@Chappers.Gaming 2 жыл бұрын

What about the I20n

@iantownsend500 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous car can’t recommend one enough

@Steve-uf8pk 2 жыл бұрын

Great descriptive video. Will you be reviewing the new 2022 facelift model, 10% more torque, new Ford seats & body style ?

@r3dp3anut41 3 жыл бұрын

🤣 love that bit, here are the bucket seats whilst we go up this 30mph hill 😉🤣

@TomPeacock 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video!!! Making me very tempted to try one out! I'm glad to hear you fit inside! Love it Joe 👍👍👍👍👍

@comeonman7423 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely review Joe, torn between this and an early M135i auto, what would you prefer?

@jackwebster9526 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video mate!

@JoeAchilles1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, just some old footage I wasn't planning to use 🎬

@shaheenevans 4 жыл бұрын

Love the fun review - what are your thoughts for a p plater or first car for my son After I had it for a few years JA?

@simonrobinson444 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love my MK8 Fiesta ST. It reminds me of a grown up, more refined version of the Citroen Saxo VTS from the early 2000s.

@mrlionrocks 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant 👍🏻

@tiagocarvalho5740 4 жыл бұрын

I Joe! How you compare the fiesta and m140i in terms of confort and daily commute. Thank you i love your videos

@nathanmoss8652 4 жыл бұрын

if i wasn't 18 i'd have this but my st line will have to do. similar to this compared to the sound though as a 1.0l can't really do much other than the ecoboost giving me a bit of speed

@Shmarc150 4 жыл бұрын

The ST is a blast to drive... Maybe even better if my fat ass would not have been in the passenger seat... We did this wrong Joe. Next time I let you go alone on video... hahaha :D

@JonnyyNI 4 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. I owned a previous gen Fiesta ST and loved it. Did you ever drive one? And if so, how does this compare?

@JoeAchilles1 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I loved the previous version too, I had a good drive of Sideway Sid's, but this new one has far more guts and really goes 🤟

@PMIinsightuk 4 жыл бұрын

Nice smashed up one outside of Billericay, shame as it looked pretty good so some poor sod has messed it up

@xnx304 3 жыл бұрын

real good!

@scottfromengland2303 4 жыл бұрын

It has to be a great 1st car for a younger driver, good starting point & a decent price, even a second hand 1 😎 (Had to edit) *Dan* It's only 30mph up the hill (as Joe's doing 80mph lol) *Joe* Oh 😁

@lifeisastruggle5517 3 жыл бұрын

the Fiesta ST gives you Smiles per Miles

@bshah4831 4 жыл бұрын

We had to cancel our Fiesta ST because we needed a larger family car so went for the Mk3 Focus ST. Shame but it was a difficult decision.

@stevesloan6775 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love too see you drive a proper tuned Mk1 Escort for comparison..😂😂😂

@jakenickels7931 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the chance of getting one of these for £250 a month as I’m really interested in one

@Jim-jw8gb 4 жыл бұрын

I remember the days you could get a brand new focus RS for 20 grand! I must be getting old!

@SBKPete 4 жыл бұрын

I remember buying my new Escort RS Turbo custom in 85, for just over £10k 😉

@uscscjohnson 4 жыл бұрын

So frustrating that this car is not available in the U.S.

@jacovan-der-walt8593 4 жыл бұрын

Hi joe, awesome review. Funny to see you in a fiesta st. The car looks good but i do think it is a bit overpriced at £23k

@AdeReeves 4 жыл бұрын

changed my opinion of them...thought they where just a young lads car that could afford to buy a Focus...still think ill stick to the Audi a little while longer though... 😉

@jwmc9263 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Mr Achilles! I drove one last year ( a lot of fun) but had mixed feelings about the powertrain- felt heavily boosted/ on off switch (hardly surprising given the capacity and the bhp). Also weird 'vacuum sensation' when lifting off the throttle after accelerating hard in 1st/2nd year, revs dropping immediately. Got back into my 330Ci and surprisingly did not miss the ST that much- perhaps I need another drive with the sport mode electric throttle response turned off. Have driven a M140i previously and ofc that was awesome so would take a 1 year old one over a new ST for ~same money. Any ideas if petrol head tours are planning on doing a few more UK tours this year given the likely COVID travel restrictions this summer? Cheers

@asmith9040 4 жыл бұрын

Is this basically the same engine that’s in the focus st line x and the focus vignale? Same twist beam suspension too?

@asmith9040 4 жыл бұрын

I think the vignale may have multi link 🤔

@grantorino9049 3 жыл бұрын

In 2020 yes. Now the crown belongs to i20N if u ask me 🤗

@easykarter18 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh Joe....making me regret my life decisions. Had one of these on order pre lockdown and cancelled it in favour of a used 440i GC which is sitting at the dealership right now.

@TeacherToolkitDemo 4 жыл бұрын

440i complete different type of car. Get it remapped. 400bhp. 0-124mph in around 14s. Plus it looks great. Supremely comfortable. One of the best all around cars you can buy.

@easykarter18 4 жыл бұрын

TeacherToolkitDemo 450 easily achieved stage 1, but for now i think i’m going to have an MPPSK fitted.

@TeacherToolkitDemo 4 жыл бұрын

@@easykarter18 fuck that remap and exhaust 440bhp. Even the new 330i with stage 1 tune gets like 320bhp 😂. I watched a video and the thing looked mental. BMW make amazing engines.

@TeacherToolkitDemo 4 жыл бұрын

@@tracktimevideos5164 So you would choose an ST over a 440i 😂😂😂. Silly prick why do people on the internet talk complete bollocks. Yea I'd choose the ST over a mclaren 720s as well mate. Idiot.

@easykarter18 4 жыл бұрын

Track Time Videos obviously.....if the sole purpose is fun then you wouldn’t buy a 440i clearly. It’s a solid all rounder.

@alextubeno1 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting fact, a horse has about 15hp...

@davidhayes4814 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, over short periods, a heavy/draught horse can produce 12 - 15 PS and a truly colossal amount of torque.

@phillipchandler8862 4 жыл бұрын

Get a bargain Mountune done on it and even better.👍

@chirpywiggins5796 3 жыл бұрын

Would only do that when my Ford Warranty expires. Madness to do it before then.

@brucekendall52 4 жыл бұрын

Why Ford S Africa refused to bring this car to us beats me.

@edikenga9593 4 жыл бұрын

Portokalli

@callumforster7498 4 жыл бұрын

How can a 1.5l have that many optional extras!

@henryhealy 4 жыл бұрын

The i8 would like a word.

@callumforster7498 4 жыл бұрын

@@henryhealy well that is true haha

@kylehargy2749 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a mini 6 pot

@kevinmills5293 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like there is an angry dolphin in the car.

@TT-jr2zw 4 жыл бұрын

It is just me that thinks 25k for a 200bhp car is just insane. You might as well buy a mk7 second hand for about 10k and get a great example. Your basically paying 15k extra for an updated interior

@JoeAchilles1 4 жыл бұрын

They're around £22k RRP, you could probably strike a deal at around £16-17k, it's worth every single extra penny over the previous generation. Updated interior 😂

@TT-jr2zw 4 жыл бұрын

Joe Achilles the ST3 is just over 24k standard before options which 90% of people will buy. There is no additional power upgrade over the previous generation (overboost aside) and you lose a cylinder. Only differences which matter are a few driving modes, the interior and the suspension which is still firm. I will admit I do prefer the sound these make standard. Having driven one several times and prob done about 1k miles in them I feel they are numb over 4k and they lack the scrappy attitude and power I would expect from a fast Ford. It’s all a bit refined and detuned. A hot hatch for millennials I guess. It’s a solid but predictable offering from Ford, but I wouldn’t rush out to get one and upgrade from a MK7 if I had one.

@Andy-2022 4 жыл бұрын

You say “it’s a lot of car for the money” I say “its a lot of money for a fiesta” and I own one!

@silvanonay1094 3 жыл бұрын

PS: A horse has between 6 and 9 Horse Power :-)

@daze1945 4 жыл бұрын

I love my MK8 which is better in every aspect the my previous MK7 except for one thing. The B+O sound system is poor in comparison to the MK7s Sony. Every review I have watched bangs on about the B+O system. It's just an overrated badge in my opinion. Great fun car but crap stereo system!

@Andy-2022 4 жыл бұрын

Im glad you said that, I think the standard system sounds descent enough so I feel like I’ve saved money

@calvingraham7511 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video, they've ruined the interior by sticking an etch a sketch on the dash!!

@asmith9040 4 жыл бұрын

Calvin Graham I agree, and I own a focus with the etch a sketch! It’s the only thing I don’t like about it. Wasn’t enough to put me off it. Not just ford that are using this style btw

@simmo99xss30 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know about anyone else but if i'd paid 25k for a fiesta st 1.5 3 cylinder, i'd feel sick, unless it was on finance then i'd feel just stupid, i mean 25k can get you a 2 year old Type R... Good content though as always.

@XNPCinema 4 жыл бұрын

My ST has been awful. Don’t get me wrong it’s fun to drive, but the reliability and customer service is dreadful. My 2019 ST2 has been back to the main dealer 14 times, and now needs to go back again. I have had the car since new (March 2019), Wouldn’t recommend the car. Journalists don’t have the cars long enough to test the reliability.

@alexb2612 4 жыл бұрын

You should have asked for a refund. Pretty sure this is in your consumer rights.

@JS-su4vm 4 жыл бұрын

That's terrible you probably would prefer to sell or exchange it. I have driven an St3 Mk 8 with performance pack since July 2019 It's been enjoyable daily driver with loads of torque whenever you need it.