The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST (European Spec) sedan now comes equipped with more aggressive styling and more decent performance. This compact car also boasts a brand new transmission, greater mileage and a lot of significant interior upgrades.
Interior
Inside the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST (European Spec), you will have the aluminum trim and austere detailing prevails, extra shoulder room for both front and rear, soft and inviting surfaces that give a high-quality look, voice-controlled navigation system along with the 13.1 cubic feet of cargo area. The SH-AWD model provides the contoured front sport seats with contrasting leather stitching. Other standard interior equipments are tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, heated 8-way power front seats, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, 6-CD changer, auxiliary audio jack, satellite radio, 8-speaker sound system, and iPod/USB audio interface.
Exterior
2014 Ford Fiesta ST (European Spec) comes with 17 inches alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlights and sunroof. It is more stylish than 2013 Kia Carens. The Fiesta ST (European Spec) also offers the optional 18 inches alloy wheels and sport-tuned suspension. The Advance package provides the bigger 18 inches wheels and the company has reduced the silver shield grille and included the horizontal crease in the bumper which causes the silver segment look smaller. Also, you will see that the front overhang is now shorter and the company has revised the headlights and turn-signal lights. Different from its predecessor, the latest Ford Fiesta ST (European Spec) doesn’t come with chrome-under-glass look of the tail-lights. Moreover, the position of license plate has also been migrated and the automaker has downsized the silver trim on the trunk lid.
Engine
The Fiesta ST (European Spec) is powered by the 2.5-liter engine mated to the 6-speed automatic transmission that can produce 180 hp and 154 lb-ft. of torque. Fiesta ST can run from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. The standard clutch is the 6-speed automatic and the optional clutch will be the 6-speed manual transmission. The ST model can reach 60 mph in 6.7 seconds using the manual transmission. There will be also the optional active-damping suspension which varies shock-absorber firmness to smooth the ride and control body roll.
Price
The price range of 2014 Ford Fiesta ST (European Spec) may start from $25.905 – $29.455. The key competitor of Ford Fiesta ST (European Spec) will be the Honda Fit, Nissan Micra/March, Mazda3 hatchback, Mini Cooper, Mitsubishi Lancer hatchback model and Toyota Yaris.