Focus ST UK prices

Ford’s new performance-orientated Focus ST is to cost from £21,995 when UK sales begin this September.

That amount will buy the five-door model in ST1 spec, which comes with Recaro seats, Bluetooth, DAB radio, 18” alloy wheels and keyless start as standard.

The ST2 version adds part-leather trim, automatic lights and wipers, dual-zone climate control, a Quickclear windscreen, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and a price tag of £23,495.

Topping off the range is the £25,495 ST3. Its additional equipment includes bi-xenon headlights, full leather upholstery and seat heating.

Whether the lack of a three-door option might hurt sales remains to be seen, but the Focus ST will also be available as an estate, with prices starting from £23,095.

Ford Focus ST Hatchback (2012) Front SideFord Focus ST Hatchback (2012) Rear Side
Ford Focus ST Hatchback (2012) DashboardFord Focus ST Hatchback (2012) Interior
Ford Focus ST Wagon (2012) Rear SideFord Focus ST Wagon (2012) Front Side

Power comes from a four-cylinder, 2.0 litre EcoBoost engine which boasts variable cam timing, high pressure direct fuel injection and a low-inertia turbo. The result is 246 bhp (183 kW / 250 PS) and 360 Nm (265 lb/ft) of peak torque, combined with a combined fuel economy figure of 39.2 mpg (7.2 l/100km) and CO2 emissions of 169 g/km.

Oddly, Ford has still to release any performance figures but, given the competitive pricing and outputs, the Focus ST certainly has the potential to challenge its main rivals:

Manufacturer Ford Volkswagen Mazda Seat
Model Focus ST Golf GTI (5-door) 3 MPS Leon FR+ TSI
Price £21,995 £26,235 £23,995 £21,950
Power 246 bhp (183 kW / 250 PS) 207 bhp (155 kW / 210 PS) 256 bhp (191 kW / 260 PS) 208 bhp (155 kW / 211 PS)
Torque 360 Nm (265 lb/ft) 280 Nm (207 lb/ft) 380 Nm (280 lb/ft) 280 Nm (207 lb/ft)

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