Overall rating
Ford Focus ST-2 review
Enhanced exterior styling helps to boost its kerb appeal
Nov 2005
Likes:
- Exterior changes enhance the car's sporting appeal
- Powerful engine is incredibly flexible and sounds great
- Handling is predictable yet capable of being fully exploited by a keen driver
- Offering both three and five-door variants helps to broaden the car's appeal
Gripes:
- It's a shame that changes to the interior are of the modest variety
- High seating position can feel uncomfortable when pushing the car hard
- Gearshift is a little rubbery and doesn't like to be rushed
- Access to the rear of the three-door variant is a little awkward