If you’re a resident of the US, we can see no compelling reason why you should need to concern yourself with the video above, wherein Carfection reviews the diesel-powered version of the Ford Focus ST.
Nonetheless, we recommend giving it a watch, as it presents an informative take on the petrol vs. diesel dilemma.
While slapping a diesel engine into the sporty Ford Focus ST will surely ruffle the feathers of some – in much the same way as offering an M Sport package on a sparkless BMW might – this car isn’t without its merits. At 8.3 seconds to 100 km/h (62 mph), the Ford Focus ST diesel won’t break any records, but nor is it a slouch, and its turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel produces a mighty 295 lb-ft of torque with 182 horsepower.
With that, one also gets all (or at least, most) of the handling genius of the petrol-powered Ford Focus ST, on top of almost 70 miles to the gallon in mixed driving. While it may lack the peppy character and satisfying sound of the petrol-fuelled ST hot-hatch – the sole offering here in the States – the added fuel economy and mountains of torque ensure that it manages to gratify in its own right.
Be sure to watch Carfection‘s video review above.
The same parts present on models without a spoiler.
It has begun a small pilot program.
It experienced quite a lot of success on the track.
Some big changes may be in store.
They remain rather high, comparatively speaking.
Special lease deals available on the rugged crossover.