8.1
2020 Ford Focus ST automatic review
It's the first time Ford has offered the petrol Focus ST hot hatch with an automatic transmission. That's a good thing, right? We find out!
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2020 Ford Focus TREND vs 2020 Ford Focus ACTIVE Comparison
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
2020 Ford Focus
TREND
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2020 Ford Focus
ACTIVE
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.5.
8.5
8.1
8.1
7.4
Based on the Ford Focus ST
Based on the Ford Focus ST
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
52L
333 km
52L
333 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seriously quick and arguably the most potent hot hatch in the segment
- Limited slip differential copes well with over 200kW of power
- Meaty brakes built for track days
Misses
- Painfully slow downshifts from automatic transmission
- Firm ride with considerable road noise
- No launch control available for automatic
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seriously quick and arguably the most potent hot hatch in the segment
- Limited slip differential copes well with over 200kW of power
- Meaty brakes built for track days
Misses
- Painfully slow downshifts from automatic transmission
- Firm ride with considerable road noise
- No launch control available for automatic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 | 1497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 3 | TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 134kW | 134kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm | 240Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 | 11 | |
