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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Paul Maric
2020 Ford Focus TREND vs 2020 Ford Focus ST-LINE Comparison
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
2020 Ford Focus
TREND
vs
2020 Ford Focus
ST-LINE
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8.1
8.1
8.1
8.1
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
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Driver Assist Pack (+$1,250)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- Driver Assist Pack (+$1,250)
- Design Pack (+$1,250)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$2,000)
Ready To Buy
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 | |
