2018 Fiesta ST review. Is it better than the old one?!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- With thanks to TC Harrison Ford, Peterborough, I was able to get my hands on the all new 2018 Fiesta ST. But, is it better than it’s older brother - let’s find out!
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didn't know a 3 cylinder could sound so good. these cars look great on the road
BEST SPORT CAR IN CLASS FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS!!
WELL DONE, FORD ( AS ALWAYS)
I was a MK7 owner and had it for about 5 years - never failed to put a smile on my face. The MK8 performance and feature wise is obviously superior, but I just cannot get with the styling - no matter how much I look at it. The MK7 exterior is much better. Also, Fords are becoming ridiculously expensive - over 20k for an ST-2, 25k for an ST-3? That’s just insane and it’s very telling that you don’t see many of them on the road.
True.. focus too… Focus st STARTS at £36,000
Car prices are going insane, it’s not just because of more technology, it’s being hiked and taken advantage of, Remember when we could get a full blown focus RS brand new for 34-36k?
… only a few years ago prices have spiked exponentially.
Had mine on order since July. Cannot wait!
Good stuff. Your channel is becoming the ‘Go to’ place for Fast Ford content! 👍
New cars interior with the old cars exterior 🤙🏾 would have been a perfect car
Anything is sexy when u put your mind to it
@@Whiponized thats how i view my wife
@@Whiponized she also took the kids
Agreed, I prefer the exterior of the Mk7 by miles, new Mk8 just looks pathetic imo
Great review and please don't change your format. It was really engaging and fresh.
Another brilliant review Gary, nice work! 👍🏻👍🏻
Very nicely done as always mate. Really interesting to hear your thoughts. Good job by Ford for improving on a brilliant car
Loved my old one, your reviews of it made me go test drive one! Moved on to a Focus ST wagon now.
Been waiting for this review for a long time. Great stuff! Please share with us its consumption figures.
Exterior wise... The old one is better, from any side compare to the new one. The fact that Ford doesn't change much on the look, it proof that they know, Fiesta model is good looking. I bet they tried so hard to design this new one.
Interior wise.... Well... Old Fiesta is crap. LOL.
i think the exterior of the new one is much better. It is more male, does not scream cheap chinese kei car.
I think the rear of the old one looked way better, but i prefer the front of the new one.
@@dom3827 kei car is japanese.
On pictures i would say the same but the new fiesta is one of those cars that looks better in real life than in videos or pictures.
Love the review, mate. Usual high quality, no-nonsense review. If I could afford it, I’d definitely buy one alongside my mk3 RS. It just seems to be a small version of the RS. Pretty much has all you need, including the drive modes. Cheers.
Watching this video again love the sound of it when you first pulled away from the gates not just the exhaust but the turbo sound was so nice think it sounds like a rallycross car such a cool car
Dear God you got this edited quick! Well done, the best video yet! (ps, your new cinematographer deserves a payrise.... :-) )
I originally liked the newer one but after seeing a few of them I’d have to say the old one is better and I think it’ll age better in the long run.
Thanks for this excellent video. Your videos are great, I particularly like your well balanced views and your understanding for the intended end users. Cheers very helpful.
Out of interest can you recall what the build quality of the mk8 was like from a creates and rates point of view, I'm trying to ask as many people as possible this before i take the plunge as this is a big deal for me.
Bloody hell Gary. What's with the professional production quality videos now? You're raising the bar too high! Great video mate, so informative and great that it's from an ex owner. I toyed with getting one to join the RS and was going to leave it ...now you've got me thinking about it again!! Anyway, keep up the excellent vids, really enjoyed watching this
this is the one I have been waiting for.
I know there's some fakery to the exhaust with its pops and crackles but it does sound epic for a stock system. Excellent review dude 👏
Great review mate 👍
Top top video again Gary really informative... be interesting to see what the new Focus st will be like ? ..... look forward to your review off that when it comes out .... I have been told mid 2019 .... do you have any info on that ? ..... keep up the great work 👍🏼
A proper review
..nice & informative.
I’m a little late but this review still relevant. Loved the Vid bro
Thank you 😁
Enjoyed the review ! New sub. I'm warming to the tail lights finally, look better in the chunky sport versions
I bought a 2020 model in the same performance blue and I love the car.
The blue looks amazing in the sunlight.
A brilliant car to drive.
Great review, I want to see it on a road like this, bravo
Great review mate, keep it up :)
I prefer the look of the MK7, but the MK8 exhaust is a big improvement. I’m actually looking at getting an ST so this video is very usefull
Awesome review mate!
I’m still madly in love with my 2016 mk7 ST.
Sadly here in South Africa we don’t have unleaded 98 octane which is the minimum requirement for this car, so we won’t be getting it anytime soon.
Its in quite a competitive market, but i think its holding its own very well. Its not the fastest hot hatch, but its got a great sound and a great feel and (as long as you don't get too carried away with the optional extras) quite a lot of car for your money. Good review!
One of your best videos to date! Great work. Would have been good to see you drive the old Mk7 as well. I love the look of those cloth seats, I'd prefer to have those in my RS than the standard seats.
Good review 👍 love the channel mate, I’ve owned a mk6 and a mk7 ST, loved both and I saw the progression with the models. Problem with this is it’s going to touch the latest Focus RS money soon when they come down. I also think you can stretch the older engine further if you wanted to modify it. Just an opinion though 👍
Great video Gary filming has definitely got better. I have had my mk8 st a week now and i don't miss my mk7 at all it just feels the next level up from it. I think exterior of the mk7 has aged well and still looks good along side the mk8 but every other way the mk8 is better. I agree with you about the engine it doesn't feel like a 3pot feels like a much bigger engine. Looking forward to many miles ahead with my st
Top review man 👌🏼
Got to say I prefer the old one which I have, gadgets and that don't bother me cuz I just enjoy the raw driving experience, the new one looks like a proper granny car imo, good video though very informative, 👍🏻
I might just have to do that mate 😋 keep up the good work with the videos, you've gained another subscriber 👍🏻
Its really subjective to what you want out of the car. The mk7.5 is an amazing platform for modifications. The mk8 is not at least at this moment in time.
Great videos I like it so much. I will expect another video like this when the new RS will come out next year. What do you think?
good job enjoyed the review
Thank you for this video. I am in the exact situation you described. I have to sell my RS which love. I had the old mk7 Fiesta ST prior to that. I am now looking to get the mk8 Fiesta ST as a cheaper but still fun car that will already feel familiar to me. This video has definitely helped me feel better about the change.
@@CarFocused I think you're right! My plan is to eventually get the next RS which I hear is rumoured to be a 400hp hybrid!
Great review 👌
Good review. Well done
Both brilliant can't go wrong with either
great video mate!
Great vid really enjoyed it things have moved on and people will love this car more and more it really is a mini focus rs
Brilliant video Gary the new St is brilliant and great review cheers steve 👍😀
Great review thanks.
Brilliant review! I’ve gone from the mk6 to this. What a difference... I’ve had mine for just under a week and I’m already mad for it! Great fun
Mk6 st was nice car, but the 2.0 Nasp when stock was awful, not guts lowdown, and strangled top end. Decent with mods though.
Car Focused absolutely amazing! The way this puts the power down compared to my mk6 is just incredible. The smooth deliverance of power, the sharp handling, the comfy interior, the sound of the exhaust... I can’t praise it enough
Tom New agreed! I spent about £1,600 on upgrading mine... it was never a comfy drive though. The new one will be a pleasure to cruise down the motorway in, with 6 gears and cruise control haha
Good review.
My st3 estate may be getting changed soon :)
Really nice review, and cool car indeed! Keep these up they're nice to watch. Any chances you can make a new Focus ST review? Cheers!
Car Focused Oh it's not out in the UK yet? I've got into a blue one earlier today at my local Ford dealership here in Italy, agressive look really. Almost fell in love with it.
Personally I love the firsts styling top to bottom it really is a shame we won’t be getting them here in Canada and the US. I’m not sure I’d go from my 18 plate Focus RS to the Fiesta but it would love to have em both. If I could find one thing I would’ve liked to see would be a dual outlet exhaust I do love the aggressive tone the new car makes but I’d love to see an outlet on either side of the bumper. Great video keep em coming.
I loved and still do love the look of the mk7 and didn’t like the look of the mk8 at first but it’s growing on me and looks less boy racer than the mk7
Ontario Canada here , loved the review quite awesome! anything different in the Canadian version of this car? im guessing not ?
Currently debating whether to upgrade from my revo atage 2 st to the mk8. Was really impressed with it during a test drive last week. Has to be ST3 with the performance pack. The car feels so urgent and nice and sporty. Hand,ing is great and suspension isnt as harsh as the mk7
Car Focused i have another meeting at my local ford dealer tomorrow. Going to be sad to say goodbye to my mk7 as its been a cracking little car
Quality video......Love the new fiesta st.
Great video!
The new one has all the mod cons but I prefer the old shape mate.Just installed my RS black gloss honey comb grill today.Put a video of it tomorrow.The exhaust sounds awesome on the new one but I am guessing that’s been mapped to the car which can be done to the old one.Great video.I choose a car on Performance,handing and comfort.Don’t really pick a car on technology IE sat navs and computer screens.Seems to handle well but it should do being small. 🏁🍻
Hi Gary, I can't believe it has taken me so long to get around to watching this video! Fantastic work mate, no wonder it's been such a popular video. Well presented and lots of information on offer. In regards to the steering wheel, I much prefer its chunkiness to the older car, but that is personal taste of course. Also, just a pedantic one, launch control can be done in any mode ;) Apart from that, I pretty much echo your thoughts on the new car compared to the old car.
Yeah, possibly. I must admit, when I tested the car, I thought it was just Sport and Race mode that made launch control available but I was driving in normal mode and it still prompted me so I was like 'Ok, fair enough'. This car is a bad influence 😂 It's like that friend you had that always wanted to take risks even though you didn't think it was a good idea haha.
LOL!!! Somehow, I don't think that would wash. I tell you what mate, you try it and if you lose your license, I can look after your RS for you. I mean, it's the least I could do.
Good to hear 😂
Thanks for the vid. Question: How are the brakes, really? Will they do a track day with no mods?
The new Fiesta doesn't look particularly exciting. I understand that the performance is a major factor - and it sounds great to drive - but otherwise it lacks character.
The back of the new mk8 is a massive let down... looks very standard compared to the mk7
@@CarFocused
People keeping saying the back looks horrible, they had to change it at some point and it does look better in person
I think the new one is better.
@@SA77888 same
The rear on the new model looks like an old ladies car with no power. The older model looks much more sporty.
Great video. Due to not using it very much I have ended up switching my mk3 Focus RS for one of these.
Took for one for a test drive yesterday and was sold on it. No matter what anyone says Ford do a hot hatch well.
Nice Video ! Learned a few new features actually compared to others and a real world comparison between its predecessor was on point for me :-)Keep it going and you should have more views for this really ! CarWow is on nearly 400k views for a drag race between these two...…….although that's a fun video this is more useful if you are actually looking to buy the car.
Great review, I own a Mark 7 and so sad we not getting a Mark8 in South Africa.
Fair points but I just can't see how it could look better from the rear than the MK7
Car Focused Fair enough, I also think the colour is underwhelming compared to the spirit blue so maybe all the Improvements will pop with a more eye-catching colour
@@CarFocused totally agree! I love the rear end of the mk8, to me it is simply way better than the mk7 - which in my opinion looks too high and ungainly. I prefer the mk8 in every way, the front looks better, the interior is better, I even prefer the colour - I never gave Fiestas a 2nd look til the mk8 came out, it's a beautiful looking car!
The rear looks much better now
Hello. Glad I watched this review. I wasn't sure whether to keep saving for the plainer looking mkVIII ST or go with my gut & find the best mkVII ST on the market (UK). Very happy that I stuck by me guns & went with me gut. I found a black mkVII ST3 with less than 22,000 miles on the clock for just shy of £14,000. I'm part exchanging my beloved Fiesta S Mountune mod (145bhp) for the ST. I pick up my new baby ST3 this week. It's the car of my dreams! No comparison when it comes to styling IMO. The mkVII wins hands down inside but most notably outside. Thanks again for this no nonsense review.
Hey, you’re welcome! Glad you found it useful and more importantly that it assisted with your search for the new car! Enjoy it 😃
@@CarFocused I can't wait mate. Car of my dreams since I was a wee one, being the mkI & mkII XR2s. Taken me to the ripe age of 44 to take the plunge & go for it. Finger's X'd it all goes smoothly! Many thanks....😁
So if you have a good MK7, wait for someone to bin the MK8 & take the exhaust, engine & interior, then you have the perfect hot hatch IMO.
Not necessarily the engine, 1.6 Mk7 engine is more versatile
@@KieranOD94 not really lol
After doing a 1000 mile in mine I just love it, it’s everything a drivers car should be, the new steering is my favourite how fast it is the rack is much nicer and overall the car is much better and the inside is leaps and bounds nicer
I’ve got a focus st at the moment but really considering getting one of these. They seem a blast
No I’m in South Wales
Great review, really seems like a mini RS.
Great review. I would love to know how the new Suzuki Swift Sport feels in comparison to the ST, on the fun aspect, obviously the ST is more powerful.
Good review.
when you did the sound comparison i wasn't sure wich one was wich. Would help if you pointed out wich one was the the one currently reving. love the video tho
I have a mk8 ST2 and the handling is the nearest I've driven to my 2002 Elise. I live on the Isle of Man, so I've put it through it's paces ;). Get one, you will not be disappointed, the ST or Elise :)
Very nice. I still love my modified Mk 6 with the Mountune MR200, brakes, suspension, short shift etc, the Mk 7 was never enough to get me to change. I might take a test drive... as this one can at last have another sunroof👍
Ouch! I hope no one was hurt.
good vid nice detail first vid ive seen on your channel.but u need to sort your exposure out on your camera. got a thumbs up from me!
Good video, iv subbed.
I’ve had my 2015 Fiesta ST2 since May this year and I absolutely love it. Personally I think the interior is much nicer in the Mk7 than the new one. Similarly I prefer the look of my car to the new one. I won’t deny the new one does sound a lot better when revving at a standstill, but I like the symposer growl from my car at full throttle
The new Fiesta is miles better inside than the old one. Actually sit in one and then have a more informed opinion.
Are you blind
@@tracktimevideos5164 worse exterior nicer interior imo
@@astradala1845 perhaps, but the interior in the mk8 is leagues ahead.
Also… just install any decent quality cat back or turbo back exhaust to the mk7 and it sounds great.
Haven't had both I think the mk 7 will be the one I miss the most in years to come
I miss the flared wheel arches of the old one, I wish they'd been carried over to the new one. And I wish my mk8 hadn't been delayed three weeks!
The exhaust sounds soo much better. The interior is nice also. I don’t like the rear end, it looks like a VW Golf. Doesn’t matter because I can’t have one in the US anyway.
I have the old ST, but this is the one I wanted. I bought it when I realized we weren't getting it in the US.
It looks good (hard to say better or worse), has a nicer interior, sounds fantastic, and performs better. If the last one could win me over with its charm versus some more expensive models, I can't imagine how much happier I would have been with this.
Sounds wicked and it has an L.S.D as standard
Are you not gonna comment the styling of the fenders? The new one don't have the characteristic "flare" style, which been on both the Focus and Fiesta for a long time. I'm not a Ford fan, but that was one of the first thing I noticed.
Any problems with the longevity of the Mark 8's engine and its wet belt that drives the oil pump? I know the cams are driven by a chain in this engine (unlike the Ford 1.0 Eco-boost - neighbour's has just blown-up!), but there's still some load on the toothed wet belt of the oil pump.
Gary, are you just reviewing new cars? Your reviews are very good and it would be good to see you review more hot hatches etc including some second hand stuff. I love my mk3 RS but on track my R26 is much more sensible and cheaper on consumable whilst still being great fun as per my vids.
Well if you ever fancy a bit of time in a fast road spec 260bhp R26 on Michelin Cup2s as per my track vids or a 320bhp Volvo S60R let me know.
I've owned a Mark VII Fiesta ST for over 5 years and 125,000 kilometres. The only thing I have never got used to, is looking at the back end. I didn't like it when I bought it, and it has not grown on me. Thankfully though the Fiesta ST Mark VII with the Mountune MP215 is a blast to drive, and it still brings smiles to my dial.
Can you tell me... will the new one also bring that same level of smiles...?
So if you had both, your RS and the Fiesta ST and was told you could only keep one which one would you keep?
At present I drive a Peugeot 208 GTi which for the comfort and interior trim I love.. but in the future I am seriously considering buying a Ford but can't decide between the RS 2 door Focus or the Fiesta ST.
Btw absolutely love your channel.. great content and love the honest reviews.. Stay safe buddy.
@@CarFocused Thank you for your reply..
I am 99% Sure my next car will be a 3 door Focus RS.
I have the 2014 US model and I love it, it has 68,000 miles on it and still runs strong, but I would have definitely bought the new one just for upgrades alone, I like the 5 door better, it’s more practical, to bad Ford pulled the plug on it in the US.
Fast Hot hatches aren't really that popular in the state's so the few that love them really miss out. Here in the uk also Europe, everybody loves them. Mostly dominated by German 4wd models but for pure out n out fun fast fords have been well respected over here for a good 30 years since the rs cosworth days started in the late 80s. You guys in the state's also missed out on the mk 2 focus st and rs. 5cyl Volvo engine. What a noise 😎🔥
Old one looks better all round.
Is the new Mk VIII quicker than an MP215 MK VII ...?
Is there a Mountune upgrade available for the MK VIII to get it's power north of 215...?
Nice balanced review.
Having seen a new ST2 at my local dealer, I think it looks more grown up from the rear than the previous model and I’m sure it will grow on people.
B Max
I have a second Fiesta. Ford is the best, not when it did not fail!
Like the look of the new one but they could have been more creative with the tail lights. Like a honey comb effect or something.
Great review - in terms of spring rates and firmness, how does the new ST compare to the st - line models. I thought the standard non st line zetec was a bit bouncy and sloppy on the uptake - (grandad suspension as it were), so very curious as to the comparison with st-line and ST. And just out of curiosity how close does the handling get to your RS. Cheers. :)
Interesting - thank you. I don't think we will see a Fiesta RS but perhaps an ST 220 or similar special edition, which may have a few extra features. I'd like to see a 250/280 bhp RS though, with AWD but it may need to go to 4 pot if they were to do that. 1.8 with 280 bhp and race suspension.... just a thought :)
@johns - maybe 1.6 , so it's not too heavy and thirsty, so you can still have it as a daily.. or 1.8 with the Seat technology where it shuts off 2 cylinders..?
I've had the last model and I'm now running the new one. The new one runs out of steam a bit too early for my liking and I'm really disappointed to see so far the new mountune upgrade isn't covered by the Ford warranty. Also found the 18" alloys to be really soft, I've several small marks on them yet I've not actually kerbed any of them, no wonder the wheels on the performance edition are saying the alloys are more durable, they need to be. Overall I agree the new one is the better car, but not by that much.
Hopefully my next car (the MK8)
I'm not convinced with the 3 cylinder engine I think overall it will be down on mpg overall I think we will have to see this time next year after any problems raise the heads. Great looking car
The 3 cyl is typically around 4mpg better for combined driving... probably due to it going down to 2 cylinders when off the throttle.
Tuning for power doesn't seem to offer quite the same possibilities and longevity remains to be seen though.. if its anything like the 1.0 ecoboost in design it likely won't last as long as the 4 cyl. I guess that will become more clear over time though.
Opinions
Front: mk8
Rear: mk7.5
Interior: mk8
Engine: mk7.5(only because you can Chip and do some modifications)
Sound: mk8
Practicality: mk8
Why chip ahaha chips are shit, plus both cars actually have remaps available and the new one is producing good power from a stage 1 map.
@@scotthastings8845 You should try chip your car. Do it once and then you'l never do it not on any car anymore
@@scotthastings8845 yes your right but do you think this mk8 3 cyl will hold up ok when boosted up??? Im not so sure it makes you wonder when ford wont even cover mountune remap on the warranty anymore 🤔
Kyle Atherton only time will tell. Hopefully it’s not the next corsa blowing pistons 😭😂
@@scotthastings8845 ive got the mk 7 in spirit blue obvs the mk8 is all modern inside but as you say only time will tell. Id be surprised if these 3 cyl can be tuned to the numbers thats been reached in the mk7. P.s. i hate vauxhalls 😂. Although theyve pulled a blinder with the new shape insignia that is a belter of a car 👍