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Ford Focus ST (2008-) Review

Category: Hot Hatchbacks 4 out of 5

Summary of the Ford Focus ST (2008-)

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Assets

Fast, well-equipped, sounds fantastic.

Drawbacks

Feels nose-heavy, expensive running costs.

Verdict

Full of character and surprisingly grown-up hot hatch limited by its big thirst.

Ford Focus ST Review

Safety and Security5 out of 5

Ford remains proud that the Focus is within Euro NCAP's top 10 safest cars ever tested, achieving the full five stars for occupant protection, with four for child protection (with Ford's approved child seats) and two for pedestrian protection.

As standard, all Focuses come with twin front and side airbags, with curtain airbags and standard ESP and hazard warning lights that illuminate under heavy braking.

Optional active safety features include tyre pressure sensors, voice-recognition for some controls, Bluetooth integration and relatively affordable adaptive headlamps, which swivel when cornering.

All cars come with remote central locking, deadlocks and an alarm system.

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