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Who is the Ford Focus ST (2015-2018) a good car for?
What is the Ford Focus ST (2015-2018) like to drive?
Tech features in the Ford Focus ST (2015-2018)
Ford Focus ST (2015-2018) price
Similar cars to the Ford Focus ST (2015-2018)
Is the Ford Focus ST (2015-2018) a good car?
The last generation Ford Focus ST is from the model-year facelift 2015-2018, which refined the driving dynamics and technology that Ford offered at the time. Pair that with updated styling both inside and out and you have quite a nice hot hatch. Unfortunately, the Ford Focus range has been pulled from the South African market but there are plenty of good examples floating about on the AutoTrader website.
Who is the Ford Focus ST (2015-2018) a good car for?
The Ford Focus ST is a good car for someone who wants an alternative to the Volkswagen Golf GTI. A hot hatchback with daily usage in mind. Something you can take the kids to school in, and then proceed to take the meandering backroads to the office.
Is the Ford Focus ST (2015-2018) a good first car?
No, the Ford Focus ST will not make a good first car. This is a performance vehicle so that garners a higher maintenance cost and insurance cost and the performance might be too much to handle for inexperienced drivers.
Is the Ford Focus ST (2015-2018) a good family car?
The Ford Focus ST should be fine for a smaller family. Although the vehicle can seat 5 adults, the boot space is on the smaller end at 316 litres of luggage capacity. However, you do get ISOFIX child seat mounts.
Is there a Hybrid Ford Focus ST (2015-2018)?
There was no Ford Focus ST hybrid for sale in South Africa.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
"For those that still want to feel in control, those who want to be an intrinsic part of going fast, the ST is the one to clammer for."
- Chad Luckhoff, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Ford Focus ST (2015-2018) like inside?
Ford's intention with this facelift of the Focus ST was a cockpit-style cabin. They aimed for more of an intuitive layout with a clearer view of key components like the instrument cluster, radio, aircon controls and more while having fewer buttons in the cabin. Naturally, because this is a hot hatchback, you'll find bucket seats and even on the dash, a set of gauges to give you readings on boost pressure, oil temperature and oil pressure too. It taps into the inner boy racer.
Style
Compared to the pre-facelift Focus ST, the facelift ST dials up the sportier aggression factor with a lower yet wider stance and a front fascia with slim headlamps. On top of that, you can have a sports body kit featuring body-coloured side skirts, a diffuser and a redesigned boot spoiler. Wrapping all up is the generation specific hexagonal exhaust tip.
Tech features
- Boost, oil temperature & oil pressure gauges.
- Ford SYNC 2 Connectivity system.
- Adaptive front lighting.
- Keyless Start
- Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing technology
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Ford Focus ST (2015-2018)?
The cheapest Ford Focus ST was the entry trim ST1 - prices usually started from R457 700 at the time of release. Used pricing from AutoTrader ranges from R139 000 - R399 000 depending on mileage and condition.
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How much does it cost?
| Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost ST1 | from R457 700 |
| Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost ST3 | from R500 900 |
*The Ford Focus ST (2015-2018) is no longer sold in South Africa. Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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