The 2020 Ford Fiesta ST is available only with a six-speed manual transmission and a five-door body style, priced at $31,990 before on-road costs.
Though previous generations of Fiesta were sold here with a wide range of non-performance models, the redesigned Fiesta – launched early this year – will only be sold as an ST.
Engines
The 2020 Ford Fiesta ST is available exclusively with a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine producing 147kW and 290Nm and mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
Fuel Economy
The 2020 Ford Fiesta ST consumes 6.3L/100km on the combined cycle.
It requires 95RON premium unleaded fuel.
Dimensions
The 2020 Ford Fiesta ST measures 4068mm long, 1469mm tall and 1735mm wide.
Total boot space is 311L.
Safety
The 2020 Ford Fiesta ST has yet to be tested by ANCAP.
It comes standard with autonomous emergency braking with forward-collision warning and pedestrian and cyclist detection, as well as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign detection, anti-lock brakes, and front, front-side and curtain airbags.
Standard Equipment
The 2020 Ford Fiesta ST comes standard with the following features:
- Mechanical limited-slip differential
- Launch control
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and satellite navigation
- B&O Play 10-speaker premium sound system
- DAB+ digital radio
- LED headlights, daytime running lights and tail lights
- Selectable drive modes
- Leather and suede upholstery
- Recaro heated front sport seats
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel, handbrake and shifter
- Cruise control
- Ambient lighting
- Single-zone automatic climate control
- Alloy pedals
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Reversing camera with rear parking sensors
The only options are prestige paint ($650) and a panoramic roof ($2500).
Servicing
The 2020 Ford Fiesta ST requires servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
In addition to a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, Ford offers four years of capped-price servicing. The first four services have a maximum price of $299.