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Pros*
This new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST handles the road well and delivers impressive power without guzzling down too much fuel.

Price

The price for this 2014 series has yet to be revealed in Canada.

Here’s an overview of the technology offered standard or as an option.

Standard: a voice-activated SYNC system which includes USB and Bluetooth connectivity, ambient and exterior lighting as well as an Easy Fuel capless fuel filler.

Option: the SYNC MyFord Touch system with a 6.5-inch touchscreen, rearview camera, 100-watt nominal output Sony audio system, Intelligent Access with push-button start as well as heated exterior mirrors.


Fuel Economy
The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is rated at around 6.9 L/100 km.

New in 2014
Brand-new model

Exterior Styling
This 5-door hatchback sub-compact now features more tapered headlights, a larger grille and a redesigned rear. Now 15 mm closer to the ground than the base model, the Fiesta has a dual exhaust, a pronounced spoiler and 17-inch wheel rims.

Interior
The Recaro partial leather-trimmed seats are embroidered with the ST logo and the leather-wrapped steering wheel adds a touch of luxury to this small, sporty number.

ST Special Features
Here are a few of the Fiesta ST’s nice improvements:
  • A few special components help increase wheel camber and quicken steering.
  • A twist-beam rear axle helps increase rear roll stiffness.
  • A lower centre of gravity helps increase overall stability.
  • The ST’s summer tires, springs and shock absorbers help improve road handling.
  • The electronic differential lock optimizes performance.
Drivetrain
The Fiesta ST features Ford’s most recent technology: a 4-cylinder, 1.6-litre Ecoboost turbo engine that packs 197 hp and 214 lb-ft of torque. The engine is coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Cargo Capacity
This hatchback sub-compact has 286 litres of trunk space.

Safety
The Fiesta is equipped with seven standard airbags, including side-curtain airbags both in the front and in the rear. These airbags use roll-fold technology and are designed to inflate between the window glass and the passenger’s head. Side-curtain airbags will not interfere with a child-safety seat.

As an option, 2014 Ford Fiesta ST also offers a driver’s knee airbag, which inflates between the driver’s knees and the instrument panel, offering extra protection in a collision.

Comparable Models
Chevrolet Sonic RS, MINI Cooper S

2014 Ford Fiesta ST front view
Photo: Ford

*References
www.ford.ca

Marie-Laurence Paquin
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