Ford Focus ST (06-10) - Review Review by Ben Wall on 01 November 2005 Last Updated: 24 July 2008 If you want a hot hatch with character then there are few cars to rival the Focus ST. Ford has a great heritage in making affordable, fun to drive and fast small cars and it shows. Turn the key and the 2.5-litre turbocharged engine rumbles into life with a deep growl - while a quick blip of the throttle is accompanied by a satisfying burble from the twin exhausts. Acceleration is effortless and feels never-ending but there's more to the Focus ST than just the excellent engine. It has superbly weighted and responsive steering, a perfectly balanced chassis and strong brakes which makes it enjoyable and rewarding to drive on twisting roads. It's comfortable too with a compliant ride, while around the town the ST is as easy to drive as any other Focus. A mid-life facelift in May 2008 gave the Ford a sharper nose and improved interior quality but one thing remains unchanged - it's still great value, especially when compared to rival hot hatches. 4.5 out of 5 Other Ford reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £17,995 - £21,095 Used price range: £5,252 - £17,753 View all used prices Get a Ford Focus ST (06-10) information pack Next steps Ford Focus ST cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 159 models like this for sale, starting at £5,495. Find used Ford Focus STs for sale Superb handling, powerful and characterful engine, hugely enjoyable to drive, well priced Thirsty engine, poor turning circle If you want a hot hatch with character then there are few cars to rival the Focus ST. Ford has a great heritage in making affordable, fun to drive and fast small cars and it shows. Turn the key and the 2.5-litre turbocharged engine rumbles into life with a deep growl - while a quick blip of the throttle is accompanied by a satisfying burble from the twin exhausts. Acceleration is effortless and feels never-ending but there's more to the Focus ST than just the excellent engine. It has superbly weighted and responsive steering, a perfectly balanced chassis and strong brakes which makes it enjoyable and rewarding to drive on twisting roads. It's comfortable too with a compliant ride, while around the town the ST is as easy to drive as any other Focus. A mid-life facelift in May 2008 gave the Ford a sharper nose and improved interior quality but one thing remains unchanged - it's still great value, especially when compared to rival hot hatches. Driving & Performance Performance 5 out of 5"The Focus ST is powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine that is also used in several Volvo..." Handling 5 out of 5"The standard Focus is renowned for having excellent handling and good steering and the ST builds on..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"The Focus is a roomy mid-sized family car and the ST retains this virtue so it will happily swallow..." Practicality 4 out of 5"Available in three and five-door configurations, the ST offers comparable standards of practicality..." Equipment 4 out of 5"There are three trim levels offered, all mechanically identical. The ST1 features 18-inch alloy..." Behind the wheel 4.5 out of 5"A sporty feel is created through the use of black headlining and coloured sections of seat fabric..." Costs Running costs 3.5 out of 5"It'll be the most expensive Focus to run, but costs won't be too bad when you consider the..." Green credentials 2 out of 5"The ST scores fairly badly on the eco front - no surprise considering it's a hot hatch. But..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"The Focus scored the maximum five stars in Euro NCAP crash tests, and all STs come with six airbags." Reliability 4 out of 5"The 2.5-litre engine has proved reliable in Volvo cars and this has been the case with the ST. We..." Buying & Selling Buying new 4 out of 5"The May 2008 facelift saw prices rise slightly and the ST1 now costs more than £18k - but does get..." Buying used 2.5 out of 5"Ford dealers will have the best stock - but will also be asking top prices. There's plenty about on..." Selling 4 out of 5"The ST is a popular car so there shouldn't be any problem selling it. It is available in several..." Owners' reviews Used Ford Focus ST (06-10) 2.5 ST-2 5d (08) 4 out of 5 “ It's 5 door, it's big enough inside and easy to drive. Boot is great. ” Leon Worden Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Ford Focus cars for sale We have 159 models like this for sale. Find Ford Focus cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Ford Focus ST (06-10) 2.5 ST-2 5d (08) 4 out of 5 “ It's 5 door, it's big enough inside and easy to drive. Boot is great. ” Leon Worden