![]() Its performance for a front-wheel drive with over 200kW is exceptional and who needs all-wheel drive when it can lap our Norwell Motorplex test track in 64.1 seconds – less than half a second slower than an Audi S3 quattro! ![]() If we look to the small car genre, Australia is also one of the biggest markets globally for the Volkswagen Golf R and Renault Megane RS full stop, and while Ford may have dropped from front of mind when thinking ‘hot hatch’, the Focus ST has definitely entered the ring fighting and can more than match up to the aforementioned heavyweights of the class. Interestingly, adaptive cruise control and speed sign recognition are only available in the auto variant, with the manual having to make do with conventional cruise even though they share the same price tag.Īustralians love their high-performance cars and that’s why you should buy the 2021 Ford Focus ST.Īs a nation we tend to purchase the ‘hot’ variant of whatever vehicle we’re in the market for, and that’s evident by having the highest per capita sales of Porsche GTs, Audi RS variants, Mercedes-AMGs and BMW Ms in the world. ![]() ![]() Recaro supplies the bolstered sports seats which are thankfully set at a tolerable level and the racing feel continues with a flat-bottomed, leather-trimmed steering wheel.Īpple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity feature along with an 8.0-inch touch-screen with inbuilt sat-nav and voice activation.įord hasn’t skimped on the sound system either, with the audio heard through a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen unit. Traction is further aided by the 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport rubber and adaptive dampers which adjust to suit driving style and road conditions. The only options are a sunroof ($2500) and metallic paint ($650).Īt the heart of the Focus ST is a potent 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine – a detuned version of that found in the Focus RS – that delivers a stellar 206kW/420Nm driving through an electronically-controlled limited-slip differential to the front wheels. The 2021 Ford Focus ST is offered in twin transmission variants, and both the six-speed manual and seven-speed auto are identically priced at $44,890 plus on-road costs. With its arrival, maybe Ford can finally get the kudos it deserves for making great hot hatches. The hot hatch market is not exactly sparse so there’s no room to hide for the ST, particularly when it’s up against the best of the best: the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hyundai i30 N, Honda Civic Type R and Renault Megane RS, for example.īut the Focus ST is more than a match – on paper at least – and it now comes with a choice of automatic and manual transmission. But the ST now packs a big punch, and it sure needs to, as the fire-breathing four-wheel drive RS is unlikely to return – making the Focus ST the top dog in the Ford hot hatch hierarchy. Historically, the Ford Focus ST has been largely outshone by the charisma and performance of its Fiesta ST and Focus RS siblings. Owing to this when carrying our bags you basically lift just the weight of stuff you pack.Missing in action for some 18 months prior to its arrival Down Under in 2020, the Ford Focus ST burst onto the scene extensively enhanced and immediately stamped itself as a genuine hot hatch option that can take it to the best Europe and Asia have to offer.īased on the family-friendly five-door, five-seat Ford Focus, the ST enjoys all the room and practicality that appeals in a small hatch but with a feisty 2.3-litre turbocharged powerplant with more-than-zippy performance. The fabric is highly resistant to wearing through - that is another reason why the car bags offered by us are better than majority of traditional bags, which you have probably been using up till now when preparing the journey.ĭedicated car bags have at least one more advantage, which surpass traditional travel bags, or cabin luggage – they are extremely light. That is why the bags carry 3-year guarantee. We offer the best product, for the quality of which we stand surety. Our dedicated car bags are made of polyamide (1680D) with a special polyurethane layer. It is a pity, that all accessories on the market are not as seamless as our travel bags. ![]() When getting dirty, it is enough to dab at spots with a damp cloth so that the material would get back to freshness. It means, that our sets of bags are reliable even in very demanding weather conditions.īags are easy to keep in cleanliness. THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF MAKING AND FABRICS USEDĭue to the applied fabric with the characteristic of Cordura, dedicated bags KJUST are resistant to atmospheric conditions - humidity, low/ high temperatures ( ranging from -50 to +80). ![]()
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