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Ford Fiesta ST

Test Date 25 January 2005  Price When New £13,595

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Verdict

The ST is a competent all-rounder, but without any one area of true greatness to make it an emotive choice — which surely is what hot hatches are all about. Those who want a car that feels special will continue to buy a Mini, while the horsepower-obsessed will always go for the car with the headline figure, assuming they can insure it. And when that car — the Clio — costs just £205 more, it makes their decision all the more easy.
There’s no doubt that the ST is a good hot hatch, but from a firm capable of greatness it’s a little disappointing, and against such strong competition, we’re not sure that good is good enough.

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