New Ford Focus ST Track Pack review - has Ford finally nailed its ST?

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The Ford Focus ST is destined to be the last of its traditional hot hatchbacks so it's fitting that this final iteration one of its finest renditions. With the exciting new Track Pack fitted, the Focus ST is more than a match for its rivals, and a fast and furious way to say goodbye to an auspicious lineage of Ford hot hatchbacks.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:04 Changes
01:42 Track Pack
02:10 Those coilovers
02:48 On the road
03:43 The elephant in the room
04:30 Driver modes
06:43 Prices and rivals
07:10 Just go buy one!

Пікірлер: 65

  • @TheRealPetoria
    @TheRealPetoria Жыл бұрын

    I had a FBO 18 Focus ST and loved that car. Nice to see Ford put that 2.3 in the ST. Really a shame we don't get these in the states, I think they would still sell but muh SUV and pickups.

  • @CubanRider
    @CubanRider Жыл бұрын

    This is so backwards, Ford not selling these hatchbacks in the States is like VW not selling the GTI in Germany.

  • @wasdwasdwwasd

    @wasdwasdwwasd

    11 ай бұрын

    The Focus is a Ford of Europe product though.

  • @tristanalexander131

    @tristanalexander131

    3 ай бұрын

    Considering the st hatches we got here were the third gen focus st and rs and i think the gen 2 fiesta st. Most fast fords are european we only really had the mustang

  • @tristanalexander131

    @tristanalexander131

    3 ай бұрын

    Also the seirra cosworths and the escort cossies and the mondeo st200/220 all euro models while the taurus sho and svt contour were similair thay still werent as fast

  • @nightcookienc1767
    @nightcookienc1767 Жыл бұрын

    We need this car in the states, I had the Fiesta St and loved that car. We here in the states need to write Jim Farley and let him know there are still people who want a turbo 4 that’s not a mustang…..

  • @Lagguage
    @Lagguage27 күн бұрын

    It has a double wishbone front suspension - unique in the category

  • @xi_dowzz8998
    @xi_dowzz8998 Жыл бұрын

    i've just ordered one can't wait to get it :)

  • @namewithheld7835

    @namewithheld7835

    Жыл бұрын

    Change the piping to the turbo and exhaust. Get a proper intake and higher coils. It really wakes it up

  • @AverageJane222

    @AverageJane222

    Жыл бұрын

    Congrats!! Many miles to enjoy! I ordered mine also! Mountune M330 kit going straight on it and M365 upgrades over time! 🎉🎉

  • @snbala
    @snbala Жыл бұрын

    Am I missing something but where is Nicola hosting Auto Express videos?

  • @jamiep61

    @jamiep61

    Жыл бұрын

    Nicola left Auto Express at Christmas and now writes reviews for Electrifying 😊

  • @8arcbal

    @8arcbal

    Жыл бұрын

    It would be nice to see Nicola in tight jeans🙏

  • @thadynakat

    @thadynakat

    Жыл бұрын

    I was wondering that too 😂

  • @DarthxLuna
    @DarthxLuna Жыл бұрын

    Why is the presenter rushing when talking? Not very clear

  • @jamiep61
    @jamiep61 Жыл бұрын

    The same Car that you Video Reviewed also featured In this week’s Issue of Auto Express and Tested against the Hyundai i30 N 😊

  • @villaadog

    @villaadog

    Жыл бұрын

    What was the verdict at the end?

  • @AverageJane222

    @AverageJane222

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@villaadogST track pack edged it - better value, actually cheaper to finance and over all a better experience.

  • @-PLAYER0NE-
    @-PLAYER0NE-11 ай бұрын

    I wish we got these in the states! I love my 2016 st but just knowing that it will continue to age and i can never upgrade to a newer model is sad to think about.

  • @muzim8931
    @muzim8931 Жыл бұрын

    Pulling the plug on hatchbacks by Ford is so sad. I reside in Southern Africa and the ST has a huge following here especially in South Africa. The latest Focus ST and focus for that matter are no longer sold here. Therefore Ford guys are jumping ship in favour of VW, Hyundai and those who are growing up are going for BMW and Audi for example.

  • @mie-
    @mie-10 ай бұрын

    is the track pack available for the ST wagons?

  • @PB-zv7zx

    @PB-zv7zx

    9 ай бұрын

    Apparently not!

  • @christopherlaw9184
    @christopherlaw9184 Жыл бұрын

    The front and silhouette looks like a Cupra Leon 😅

  • @KonaSTie
    @KonaSTie Жыл бұрын

    Maaannnnn why i gotta live in the states 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @p5byn
    @p5byn Жыл бұрын

    is anyone else struggling to make out what the presenter is saying? speaking way too fast for me!

  • @jacobstafford1146

    @jacobstafford1146

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah ans lost interest after he said the engine isn't good as its mega

  • @nigel.w
    @nigel.w Жыл бұрын

    Good review.

  • @ENGBriseB
    @ENGBriseB6 ай бұрын

    Every time he mentions wheels and suspension and how better it was he hit a hole or a large bump.

  • @Pkari
    @Pkari Жыл бұрын

    Good points made, feedback - speak a bit slower, clearer, a bit more tonal variation....it takes a bit too much concentration to follow what you are saying (even as a petrol head) as compared to Nicola, Rory Green, etc

  • @Douglas32375
    @Douglas32375 Жыл бұрын

    TOP CAR, D+, 1ST!

  • @Tommy1198S

    @Tommy1198S

    Жыл бұрын

    🍪

  • @hahamasala
    @hahamasala Жыл бұрын

    Of course, we can't get these in the US because almost everybody here has to drive a pickup truck, crossover or SUV to bully others and boost their egos. It's f'in annoying.

  • @TheEryk03

    @TheEryk03

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel sorry for you that you can't buy the best handling fun cars

  • @pokest225

    @pokest225

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't worry. In a short time period, in Europe we won't have them either. Politics said electric cars for all people, or no cars.

  • @TheEryk03

    @TheEryk03

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pokest225 electric cars for now and in few years no cars for us.

  • @PAUL-MH
    @PAUL-MH Жыл бұрын

    Wheres gorgeous nicola gone?. Her reviews are so funny!

  • @Top_Gear_Clips_Central

    @Top_Gear_Clips_Central

    Жыл бұрын

    shes working at electrifying now

  • @danielday1985
    @danielday1985 Жыл бұрын

    Keeps referring to the CTR, but a CTR is an equivalent to an RS?? Also got a 10 to 15k price difference. An ST is the equivalent to a GTi or a Leon Cupra or Skoda VRS. Honda fanboy was the wrong person to review this car

  • @MWR-lg9qp
    @MWR-lg9qp10 ай бұрын

    Americans want the Focus ST back.

  • @brettgosper6003
    @brettgosper6003 Жыл бұрын

    Megane RS 300?

  • @pokest225

    @pokest225

    Жыл бұрын

    Already discontinued according to some journalists. The "Ultime" series is probably sold out now.

  • @lanceproctor4702
    @lanceproctor4702 Жыл бұрын

    I love Ford. In a multi generational Ford family but my god their decision making sucks

  • @user-sl7lj4jl4j
    @user-sl7lj4jl4j Жыл бұрын

    Where's Nicola?

  • @alsayedfakhri4597
    @alsayedfakhri4597 Жыл бұрын

    This wasn't a great review.

  • @dave-ef2fd
    @dave-ef2fd Жыл бұрын

    Really poor review with the bulk rambling on about the track pack, plus its badly edited with the engine noise clearly accelerating, whilst the video shows you changing down to 2nd. How about a review which just says how it drives as a daily, the quality of the paint & interior, rather than the reviewer clearly just trying to look like a good driver?!?!

  • @chrisbouris3699
    @chrisbouris3699 Жыл бұрын

    10% lighter rims, new tires, improved suspension. Nothing a good neighborhood garage can't do. On the other hand, engine, gearbox and steering from a tractor. Well done Ford, you've done it again. 🤡

  • @mdc3227
    @mdc32273 ай бұрын

    Comparisons to the Honda are moot when there's 10k between them brand new, and the Type-R will make you look like a bit of a pleb if you're over the age of 35.

  • @mert2mert
    @mert2mert Жыл бұрын

    A video about how the driver changes gears. In Turkey every “perfect taxi or dolmuş drivers” change gears like that. Might be your worst review ever. Well done! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @nicks4934
    @nicks49347 ай бұрын

    Can you please talk more quickly 😂

  • @martinbrestovansky170

    @martinbrestovansky170

    6 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @glennsmesman2015
    @glennsmesman20152 ай бұрын

    your wrong about the quality off the interior , okay ist not a bmw like quality , but if you compare the ford with the honda and the golf , there just on the same level , golf isnt what it once whas , honda is very good build , but also uses cheap plastic on the inside , ford has decent quality dash, steeringwheel, centerconsole , and some cheaper plastics , but whats cheap with ford is most of the time in a black colour witch looks better than the golf grey styl plastics also the engine and gearbox are amazing , just the same for how the steering feels , the problem is , people need to learn how to drive those cars , you have to learn the feeling , and thats different compared to the golf,cause it comes in auto...gearbox the focus is a drivers car

  • @MrCdt
    @MrCdt Жыл бұрын

    40k omg think what you could get second hand new car prices are a joke, and can't you get a AMG 35 for 43k? New

  • @simonl8082
    @simonl8082 Жыл бұрын

    Where is Nichola, she should have been doing this? I didn't enjoy listening to this guy. The Ford though, well it's Tony the Tiger

  • @bernadettenasfi9644
    @bernadettenasfi96445 ай бұрын

    This guy is talking way too fast!

  • @stephenmills2004
    @stephenmills2004 Жыл бұрын

    bring back the female journalist... please!!

  • @BruceLee-sw4ms
    @BruceLee-sw4ms4 ай бұрын

    Power unchanged. Tuned engine would give 225 kw - 300hp….

  • @tangram652
    @tangram652 Жыл бұрын

    Bring back Nicola. Unsubscribing

  • @troyboy4345
    @troyboy4345 Жыл бұрын

    Yet another ICE dinosaur for the archives, switch it up a few notches will yah and get clean .... More EV reviews needed to educate the knuckle draggers

  • @manuelrusu7052

    @manuelrusu7052

    Жыл бұрын

    Greta, it's you?

  • @troyboy4345

    @troyboy4345

    Жыл бұрын

    @@manuelrusu7052 Hey dragger it's you !

  • @FefyGT

    @FefyGT

    Жыл бұрын

    electric engines are the dinosaurs, it's an older technology, with no future. They are just crap performance wise, why do you think F1 is not electric? EV should be used only for commuting in large cities, people shouldn't be forced to buy a less effective and more expensive technology.

  • @troyboy4345

    @troyboy4345

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FefyGT you are very short sighted

  • @FefyGT

    @FefyGT

    Жыл бұрын

    @@troyboy4345 you can continue getting famoosed by Elon.

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