This Is The 2018 Ford Fiesta ST, And It Has A 200 PS 1.5L Turbo

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This Is The 2018 Ford Fiesta ST, And It Has A 200 PS 1.5L Turbo With Cylinder Deactivation

With just a little over a week to go until the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, Ford have officially unveiled the new generation Fiesta ST.

Building upon the regular versions, the hot hatch uses a newly-developed 1.5-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine that pushes out 200 PS (197 HP) and 290 Nm (214 lb-ft) of torque, allowing it to go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.7 seconds, or 0.2sec faster than before.

Users can shift between three different driving modes: Normal, Sport and Track, which enable engine, steering and stability controls to be configured from motorway to track day condition.

Additionally, the new Fiesta ST also features what Ford claims to be an industry-first cylinder deactivation system for a 3-banger, which reduces fuel consumption in conditions where full capacity is not needed, and drops the CO2 emissions to an anticipated 114 g/km. This technology can disengage or re-engage one cylinder in 14 milliseconds, or 20 times faster than the blink of an eye.

Using a Ford Performance-tuned chassis, the brand's answer to the Renault Clio RS, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa OPC/VXR and Volkswagen Polo GTI problems has a 3-mode ESC, which allows drivers to select between full system intervention, wide-slip mode with limited intervention, and full system deactivation.

Available in both 3- and 5-door body styles, the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST comes with a distinctive exterior styling that helps it stand out over the regular models, and has a unique mesh grille, special bumpers on both ends, a roof-mounted spoiler and 18-inch alloy wheels, with a different pattern.

Inside, the new B-segment hot hatch is offered with Recaro seats and a flat-bottomed steering wheel, but buyers will get to select between more personalization items than before, including a range of trim elements for the steering wheel, gear lever, door pulls, and decorative dashboard spear.

Taking center stage in the middle of the dashboard is the SYNC 3 infotainment system, which uses a floating-style up to 8-inch in size display, and comes with punch and swipe gestures, voice commands, navigation system and smartphone connectivity through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The car can also be had with a premium B&O Play Sound System.

Ford says that the new generation Fiesta ST will become available for launch in early 2018. Prices will likely be announced close to that date.

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[weederr33]

I really like the way the new FiST looks, but I don't understand why they dropped a cylinder?

[serialk11r]

Originally Posted by weederr33

I really like the way the new FiST looks, but I don't understand why they dropped a cylinder?

Save money right? Basically every Ford has a turbo now, so that's a sunk cost, but they can still chop cylinders off to cut costs.

[FR-S.13]

Ford doesn't currently offer anything I'm interested in, but I have to give them credit for giving actual car enthusiasts some options at an attainable price. And then they have the GT at the other end, so they've got most incomes covered.

[bfrank1972]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

Save money right? Basically every Ford has a turbo now, so that's a sunk cost, but they can still chop cylinders off to cut costs.

Yup that plus fuel economy & emissions will probably be a little better (even if an I4 also had cylinder deactivation). The thing will probably get insane fuel economy.

[guybo]

fuel economy, weight, space. I wonder how it sounds in 2 banger mode?

[dowroa]

Originally Posted by weederr33

I really like the way the new FiST looks, but I don't understand why they dropped a cylinder?

I would assume brand standardization. I am not as up-to-date with Fords, but I think this was the engine in UK/Europe/Other markets. If that is the case, that is why you would be seeing it here now.

I think in other markets, engine displacement has to do with insurance. Therefore, if you can get the same/better performance from the same engine globally... why not.

[krayzie]

I'm glad they finally cleaned up the center stack on the dash.

That headlight switch looks kinda odd.

[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by krayzie

I'm glad they finally cleaned up the center stack on the dash.

That headlight switch looks kinda odd.

Its the same headlight knob they've been using for years. What's odd about it?

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Its the same headlight knob they've been using for years. What's odd about it?

I've never had a Ford. I'm just too used to a stove top knob instead of a dial.

[DAEMANO]

"allowing it to go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.7 seconds "

I know 0-60 doesn't mean THAT much, but I'd expect a 0-60 time right about 5.9 - 6.2 for a car with...

"200 PS (197 HP) and 290 Nm (214 lb-ft) of torque"

...did it gain a bunch of weight, or just end up with sub optimal gears (for off-the-line performance?)

[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by krayzie

I've never had a Ford. I'm just too used to a stove top knob instead of a dial.

I've never owned a Ford either, but it seems pretty normal to me. Also preferable to a steering column stalk headlight switch.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

I've never owned a Ford either, but it seems pretty normal to me. Also preferable to a steering column stalk headlight switch.

Because in terms of ergonomics if the selector has an infinite range (e.g. HVAC temp adjustment) then a dial would make sense, whereas for a few defined click selections a stove top knob like your Porsche headlight switch would be much easier to use.

Also cruise control stalk over buttons. Just me tho.

[LOLS2K]

The shift knob looks like Iron Man's helmet...