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2014 Ford Focus ST test drive and video review
2014 Ford Focus ST engine specs, features and video review, What's New for 2014? The 2014 Ford Focus ST is unchanged other than newly optional gray-painted wheels (with red-painted brake calipers) and optional exterior black stripes.PRICE MSRP from $24,115, With 252 horsepower going through the front wheels, the 2014 Ford Focus ST has serious chops in a straight line. And with high-performance tires, a sport-tuned suspension and strong brakes, it can easily handle the twisty roads you'll inevitably throw at it. The comfort level is high, too, with a supple ride quality and an upscale and well-trimmed interior. In short, the 2014 Ford Focus ST is everything you want from a hot hatch and almost nothing you don't. which has 270 pound-feet of torque at its disposal, certainly doesn't lack for power. In almost any gear, the turbocharged four-cylinder is lively and fun, putting smiles on faces and backs against seats.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2014 Ford Focus ST is a performance-oriented version of the Focus four-door hatchback. There is no sedan version. The ST3 package (Equipment Group 202A) includes the ST2's features and adds xenon headlights, heated mirrors, heated front Recaro seats, full leather upholstery, a rear armrest, an overhead interior console, ambient interior lighting and a navigation system.The signature feature of the front-wheel-drive 2014 Ford Focus ST is a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 252 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. It's matched with a six-speed close-ratio manual transmission.
Safety
The 2014 Ford Focus ST comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. The Ford Sync system also includes an emergency crash-notification feature that automatically dials 911 when paired with a compatible cell phone.
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The interior of the Focus ST shows how compact cars now blend utility with an appreciation for fine materials and leading-edge design. This cockpit is attractive and the materials are best in class. And just as you'd expect in a performance car, the driving position is excellent, and the optional Recaro front seats offered in the ST2 and ST3 have large side bolsters that keep you very secure during hard cornering. We recommend sitting in the Recaro seats before deciding if they're for you, however, as many drivers find them to be uncomfortable for long drives.
