2015 Ford Focus ST - review, engine, exterior, interior
In the near future, it is not planned any major auto shows in England. In any case, in the conventional sense of this word, with exposed on a public inspection, motionless vehicles, under the glare of innumerable lightings and in some trendy exhibition center.
Nevertheless, what is happening there now seems much more interesting event for many - the Festival of speed in Goodwood, where visitors can witness the trends of engineering not only in the open air, but also in motion, racing across the lawn of Lord March. It should be noted that in this year the British producers came to the Festival with very attractive new creations.
At the Festival in Goodwood the debut of McLaren 650S GT3 and MSO, Jaguar F-Type Project 7, Range Rover Sport SVR and Ariel Ace will take place. Ford, although is not a British car maker, but also decided to present its new Ford Focus ST in Goodwood.
Ford Focus ST 2015: Review
The modernized hatchback is equipped with the same 2.0-liter turbocharged four, 252 h.p. which is through the six-speed manual transmission fed to the front wheels, so that you should not expect for any significant changes in performance characteristics. However, Ford established for new Focus ST a new front suspension bracket, and also a new steering wheel with the electroamplifier which is urged to improve controllability of the car.
Ford Focus ST 2015: Exterior and Interior
Besides, new 2015 Ford Focus ST is equipped with modified front and rear panels, xenon and LED headlights, 18-inch wheels; the salon is upgraded by redesigning the central console and door panels, installed a new steering wheel with a flat bottom portion and a rearview camera. Buyers will be able to choose between two options of decorative racing strips: silver-black or red. Oh yes, also added a heated steering wheel and 8-position power driver's seat. All this is urged to make one of the most popular hatchbacks even better and, in this case, the best will not be an enemy of the good.
Ford Focus ST 2015: Video from Goodwood