PREMIER Automobiles Sdn Bhd (PASB) had officially launched the new Ford Focus ST a week ago, we had a closer look and tested the car along road of Brunei.
I heard people talking about why the new ST lost a cylinder and replaced by a 2.0 litre four cylinder powered with a turbo called Ecoboost . Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
When we drove the car on the highway, first thing that we noticed was the immerse power. With an upgrade of 30 horsepower more from the previous model was thrilling.
As the engine reached 2500rpm, the torque felt on the steering and pull easily to 120km/h.
As we drove the ST, it reminds you and reminded me how car was fun, the ST only available with manual 6 speed transmission and we miss those moments shifting the gears with a stick. Nowadays most cars are influence by F1 technology most of it now installed with pedal shift
The new Ford ST reminded me the old days of Subaru WRX and that was not enough with the new exhaust system, the exhaust note total up the package of a racing breed.
| Engine Type : |
2.0 EcoBoost GTDI ( Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection ) |
| Turbocharger : |
S |
| Displacement cc : |
1999 |
Maximum Power
(PS (kW)/rpm) : |
250 @5500 |
Maximum Torque
(kg.m(/rpm) : |
340kg.m @1750rpm |
| Fule Tank Capacity : |
55 litres |
| Acceleration : |
(0 to 100kph) 6.5s |
| Transmission Type : |
MMT6 6 speed Manual |
The exhaust just growls with the new central dual pipe design, it looked more muscular and rugged.
The side view - Its muscular extended rocker panels emphasize a lowered chassis while striking new 18-inch alloys fill the flared wheel arches with purpose.
The unique sport suspension offers enhancements you can feel at every turn – not to mention enhanced Torque Vectoring Control laying rails around every corner.
The 18-inch alloy wheels with unique Y-spoke design complete the bold design of the wheel arches.
The ST is equipped with HID headlights and LED daytime running lamps
Easy and fast bluetooth connect to the Ford sound system
Rear Side view
Front Side view
Easy Fuel Entry, no fuel cap
VERDICT
This car was built for fun and excitement, the car felt dangerous but stable with the torque steer gave you are WHOA! and one of the best exhaust note ( Halfway mustang and Boxter tone )
