2013 Ford Focus ST Long-Term Road Test

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2013 Ford Focus ST Long-Term Road Test

Edmunds long-term update of the 2013 Ford Focus ST includes discussion of the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST ? the Focus ST's little brother.

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agentorange

Fiesta ST with 4-doors = fail for me.

fordson1

Because if it's got 4 doors, then it's just a FWD hatchback. If it's got 2 doors, it's a SPORTS COUPE. Not just a 2-door FWD hatchback.

agentorange

You can have two door hatchbacks, or does the US insurance system or the EPA throw an error light if you say this.

gloss

You can have a two-door hatchback, but the premiums do tend to be a little higher. Although this may be due to the target market of a two-door vs. a four-door and the difference in risk on the part of the insurer.

duck87

Would most people buy this car over the Focus, or would they pony up the few thousand more to get into the Focus?

bankerdanny

The Beetle and Golf are both 2 door hatchbacks. I suspect that Ford thought the 4-door would be the most popular and just didn't see the point of spending money for the different tooling required to have a 2 door version.

gloss

@duck87 I'm certainly looking at it over the Focus. Less power, but considerably less weight. Looks to be more fun to throw around.

@bankerdanny Probably. The North American plant isn't tooled at all for the two-door body style. Would take a considerable

sharpend

4 doors for 4 seats. Why is it so difficult for some people to understand that? Sheesh, hatchbacks are supposed to be PRACTICAL first, otherwise just go buy a sport coupe.