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2017 Ford Fiesta ST200
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R339k
And for that price, I think you do get quite a lot more car when compared to other models.
Only R13k more than the standard model and then you get a faster car, heated seats, better infotainment system with reverse camera.
Standard Polo GTI starts at R376k now without any extras...
Not a fan of Ford but I think this is a good deal.
And for that price, I think you do get quite a lot more car when compared to other models.
Only R13k more than the standard model and then you get a faster car, heated seats, better infotainment system with reverse camera.
Standard Polo GTI starts at R376k now without any extras...
Not a fan of Ford but I think this is a good deal.
FiestaST
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The infotainment system is still Sync 1. What makes it better? But yes the additional R13k is worth it..
Suspect99
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Colour still looks bland. like base paint. Saw one in the showroom yesterday, nect to the RS and mustang
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Ford's Fiesta ST 200 is built for car enthusiasts
With the new Ford Fiesta arriving in South Africa in 2018, Ford SA secured 160 units of its special edition ST 200 for avid fans.
Ford confirmed the next generation ST will use a 1.5-litre three cylinder engine with 147kW. This ST 200 however is a swansong to one of the best hot hatches locally.
Sean Parker delves into what makes it special.
Does it look any different?
Affirmative. It's wrapped in an awesome stealth grey hue that is bespoke to this model. There are 'ST 200' badges festooned on the rear and at the bottom of the centre console.
There are also matt black 17" five-spoke alloy wheels and LED tail lights.
Does it have more power?
Yep, that 200 nomenclature isn't the number of cars produced, it's the PS power figure from its 1.6-litre turbocharged engine which translates into 134kW. Torque is pegged at 290Nm. But the increased power and torque is only available on overboost for 20 seconds.
Ford claims a 0 to 100km/h sprint time of 6.7 seconds, it's been electronically restrained to 230km/h.
What's different on the ST 200?
Ford has upgraded the suspension, which includes a rear twistbeam with 27% more roll stiffness, an increase in diameter from 19mm to 21mm for the front anti-roll bar and new damper specifications for better impact absorption.
Ford says they've improved the Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) to aid cornering feedback and control. To be frank, it didn't feel markedly different to the standard version.
What's it like to drive?
In a word, brilliant. The ST's low centre of gravity, strong engine, slick 'box and small steering wheel add up to produce a brilliant experience that is difficult to match.
The overboost function has a tangible effect that catapults the diminutive hatch forward with decent thrust. The cabin is filled with a delicious throaty noise (via the sound symposer) as the turbo whistles like a confident tweeting Donald Trump.
Even with the ESC turned off the front wheels stick to the asphalt akin to Spiderman's web on a skyscraper.
A stiffer rear twistbeam generates a more planted feel that gave me the confidence after posting a great meme.
The heated Recaro seats grip my large frame although I did feel as if I was sitting on top of the car and a lower seating position would be more ideal.
It definitely has the hallmarks of becoming a future classic. Also did I mention it's manual, oh I love manual gearboxes. Sure they'll eventually die off but this car won't. So purchase one. There are still a few available.
Price: R339 900
Wheels24 team:
Janine Van der Post: When I first saw the ST200, I wasn't particularly impressed, mostly because of it's stealth grey body colour. A sporty little beast like this should be 'boisterous black','candy-apple red' or a brilliant sporty blue. I have somewhat fallen out of love with the shape and styling of the latest generation Fiesta.
However, Ford could do with fine-tuning the seating position but once I hit the start button, all resistance crumbled hearing its growl coming from the exhaust. Driving it is just a bucket of fun. It's an exhilarating drive, with agile handling thanks to its stiff suspension setup.
Rouel van Nelson: Getting into the ST200 instills a feeling of 'a drivers car' before you've even pushed the start button. The steering wheel is close and the bucket seat gave me a sports car atmosphere.
Driving it was even better and exceeded what I expected from it. I was anticipating just a Fiesta with a slight boost of power but the swift, short-shifting from first, second and onto third was thrilling to say the least. In a nutshell, its agility is addictive, its power intoxicating and its quickness absolutely exciting. The power is instantly felt and ready at your finger tips. For the driving enthusiast, it's fantastic.
*Ford South Africa confirmed to Wheels24 that the ST200 is not subject to the recall of certain ST models.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/fords-fiesta-st-200-is-built-for-car-enthusiasts-20170804
With the new Ford Fiesta arriving in South Africa in 2018, Ford SA secured 160 units of its special edition ST 200 for avid fans.
Ford confirmed the next generation ST will use a 1.5-litre three cylinder engine with 147kW. This ST 200 however is a swansong to one of the best hot hatches locally.
Sean Parker delves into what makes it special.
Does it look any different?
Affirmative. It's wrapped in an awesome stealth grey hue that is bespoke to this model. There are 'ST 200' badges festooned on the rear and at the bottom of the centre console.
There are also matt black 17" five-spoke alloy wheels and LED tail lights.
Does it have more power?
Yep, that 200 nomenclature isn't the number of cars produced, it's the PS power figure from its 1.6-litre turbocharged engine which translates into 134kW. Torque is pegged at 290Nm. But the increased power and torque is only available on overboost for 20 seconds.
Ford claims a 0 to 100km/h sprint time of 6.7 seconds, it's been electronically restrained to 230km/h.
What's different on the ST 200?
Ford has upgraded the suspension, which includes a rear twistbeam with 27% more roll stiffness, an increase in diameter from 19mm to 21mm for the front anti-roll bar and new damper specifications for better impact absorption.
Ford says they've improved the Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) to aid cornering feedback and control. To be frank, it didn't feel markedly different to the standard version.
What's it like to drive?
In a word, brilliant. The ST's low centre of gravity, strong engine, slick 'box and small steering wheel add up to produce a brilliant experience that is difficult to match.
The overboost function has a tangible effect that catapults the diminutive hatch forward with decent thrust. The cabin is filled with a delicious throaty noise (via the sound symposer) as the turbo whistles like a confident tweeting Donald Trump.
Even with the ESC turned off the front wheels stick to the asphalt akin to Spiderman's web on a skyscraper.
A stiffer rear twistbeam generates a more planted feel that gave me the confidence after posting a great meme.
The heated Recaro seats grip my large frame although I did feel as if I was sitting on top of the car and a lower seating position would be more ideal.
It definitely has the hallmarks of becoming a future classic. Also did I mention it's manual, oh I love manual gearboxes. Sure they'll eventually die off but this car won't. So purchase one. There are still a few available.
Price: R339 900
Wheels24 team:
Janine Van der Post: When I first saw the ST200, I wasn't particularly impressed, mostly because of it's stealth grey body colour. A sporty little beast like this should be 'boisterous black','candy-apple red' or a brilliant sporty blue. I have somewhat fallen out of love with the shape and styling of the latest generation Fiesta.
However, Ford could do with fine-tuning the seating position but once I hit the start button, all resistance crumbled hearing its growl coming from the exhaust. Driving it is just a bucket of fun. It's an exhilarating drive, with agile handling thanks to its stiff suspension setup.
Rouel van Nelson: Getting into the ST200 instills a feeling of 'a drivers car' before you've even pushed the start button. The steering wheel is close and the bucket seat gave me a sports car atmosphere.
Driving it was even better and exceeded what I expected from it. I was anticipating just a Fiesta with a slight boost of power but the swift, short-shifting from first, second and onto third was thrilling to say the least. In a nutshell, its agility is addictive, its power intoxicating and its quickness absolutely exciting. The power is instantly felt and ready at your finger tips. For the driving enthusiast, it's fantastic.
*Ford South Africa confirmed to Wheels24 that the ST200 is not subject to the recall of certain ST models.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/fords-fiesta-st-200-is-built-for-car-enthusiasts-20170804
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Track Comparison: Ford Fiesta ST200 vs Renault Clio RS200 Lux
Is it about the time?
Probably not. Bragging rights belong to the Renault for sure, it is the faster car after all. For us, the more pertinent issue is whether the extra speed adds more driver involvement. It doesn’t. There’s more to the Ford ST200 than just a hot hatch label. It allows the driver to feel the limit better through its steering, the suspension is set up to tip the car into corners from the rear. The Renault falls short of the Ford’s fun factor, something that the previous generation (Clio 3) had in spades. This Clio 4 is quicker than before but somewhere in the development stage when the RS team were trying to make it faster, they forgot that not all driving is done on track or with a lap timer. The Fiesta is the more playful car, the one that puts a bigger smile on your face and the one that won’t leave you wondering if you’ve made the right decision. Despite losing out in the stopwatch race, the Fiesta ST200 is the car we’d spend R20 000 less money on to own.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news...fiesta-st200-vs-renault-clio-rs200-lux/43740/
Is it about the time?
Probably not. Bragging rights belong to the Renault for sure, it is the faster car after all. For us, the more pertinent issue is whether the extra speed adds more driver involvement. It doesn’t. There’s more to the Ford ST200 than just a hot hatch label. It allows the driver to feel the limit better through its steering, the suspension is set up to tip the car into corners from the rear. The Renault falls short of the Ford’s fun factor, something that the previous generation (Clio 3) had in spades. This Clio 4 is quicker than before but somewhere in the development stage when the RS team were trying to make it faster, they forgot that not all driving is done on track or with a lap timer. The Fiesta is the more playful car, the one that puts a bigger smile on your face and the one that won’t leave you wondering if you’ve made the right decision. Despite losing out in the stopwatch race, the Fiesta ST200 is the car we’d spend R20 000 less money on to own.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news...fiesta-st200-vs-renault-clio-rs200-lux/43740/
chopsky
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A pretty gross cabin for a +R300k car.
That is not the point of this car...
Drifter
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Saw one in the flesh on the M1 S yesterday afternoon. The pictures just dont do the colour justice. It's seem more blue-greyish in photographs, but in the real life it is actually very stunning. And it shunts. Really hauls with that close ratio gearbox. Really wouldnt mind one at all.
I've seen that one a few times, really a awesome looking car.
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Still want one. Tried ordering one last week, sold out. The ones not delivered yet have been accounted for.
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How Fast Is It? - Curb Culture
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