The Fiesta ST is already gone, and the Focus ST will soon follow. But don’t mistake this for Ford abandoning performance altogether. According to top executives, the ST and RS badges ...

Ford will phase out hot hatches with the upcoming demise of the Focus ST later this year. Ford may be retiring its hot hatches, but that doesn’t mean it’s walking away from performance.

rather than outright performance. Ever since the second-generation Focus ST with its 2.5-litre straight-five, Ford has attempted to give its hot hatchbacks a distinctive engine note. That’s ...

An all-electric version named the Focus Electric was offered in limited numbers from 2012-18. Performance-oriented ST and RS versions also were offered, the latter with standard all-wheel drive.

Plus, it's just as practical as the regular Focus, making it perfect for performance-hungry families. ST-Line X builds upon ST-Line, adding 18in wheels, a B&O premium audio system, wireless ...

Doesn’t have the precision or focus of its most talented rivals With a useful shot of torque from the 2.3-litre unit the ST is capable of expectedly strong performance. Get a clean launch ...