This 2014 Ford Focus ST is a turbocharged performance-focused compact car that delivers driving excitement with practical everyday usability. With just over 68,000 miles, this silver sedan pairs a responsive EcoBoost 2.0L turbocharged engine with a 6-speed manual transmission for an engaging driving experience.
K.C. Powell , with CARandDRIVER SidHand a 16-year-old the keys to a Ford Focus ST and odds are the kid will be relegated to the bus by the time hes 17. This, the hottest Focus, will turn any driver, especially one with little to no self-control, into a juvenile neighborhood terror. Of course, its the STs best attributes that bring out the worst driver behavior, which makes it our kind of car.
The interior of the Focus ST shows how compact cars now blend utility with an appreciation for fine materials and leading-edge design. This cockpit is attractive and the materials are best in class. And just as you'd expect in a performance car, the driving position is excellent, and the optional Recaro front seats offered in the ST2 and ST3 have large side bolsters that keep you very secure during hard cornering. for you, however, as many drivers find them to be uncomfortable for long drives.
Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels; performance summer tires; performance brakes; an electronically controlled limited-slip front differential; keyless ignition and entry; full power accessories; air-conditioning; cruise control; a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel; a 60/40-split-folding seatback; the Sync voice-activated phone and audio player interface; and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, USB/iPod interface and an auxiliary audio jack.
The ST2 package that this car features, adds Recaro front sport seats, cloth/leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, the MyFord Touch electronics interface with an 8-inch touchscreen display and a 10-speaker Sony sound system with HD radio and satellite radio.