The very last Ford Fiesta has already rolled off the assembly line, marking the end of an era after five decades and 22 million units built in total. Now, the Cologne Assembly plant – or the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center, as it’s now known – has already begun producing the all-new Ford Explorer EV, leaving those seeking a Fiesta to turn to the used vehicle market. However, the very last, 2023 model year Ford Fiesta ST will also soon be available to drive virtually, too.
The Ford Fiesta ST is set to be added to Forza Horizon 5 as part of a forthcoming update, and it will join a few other attainable performance models such as the 2022 Focus ST. The update will also add four new Sprint Road Race Routes that are set to join the list as well. Those races are the Cloverleaf Sprint, San Juan Sprint, Valle del Rio Sprint, and Rocosa Sprint, each of which promises an Accolade for gamers posting a clean time.
These new model launches are staggered, with the 2023 Ford Fiesta ST set to become available for gamers who earn 20 points during the week three “Winter” Season on the High-Performance Dailies Festival Playlist starting September 29th, 2024. Those that secure the Fiesta ST in virtual form will be able to enjoy the upgraded suspension and revamped steering present in its real-world counterpart, along with the turbocharged 1.5L I-3 EcoBoost engine that produces 197 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque.
This is just the latest of many Blue Oval products that have joined the Forza Horizon 5 lineup in recent years, however, a list that already includes Colin McRae’s 2001 Ford Focus RS rally car, the Ford F-150 Lightning EV pickup, the Ford Bronco Raptor, and the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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Gone, but not forgotten. The Fiesta and Focus ST’s were truly the only real ST’s. Really fun, tossable little cars with great efficiency. You both will be missed!
Very true Mark. I own a 2023 Fiesta ST and its a fantastic car.
BTW Fiesta production stopped July 2023 not this year as stated in the article…Sloppy journalism