The brilliant Fiesta ST is the hottest of small hatches and a fantastic used buy. Here's what to look out for -
. The former is priced at a similar level to the ST-3 and packs loads of equipment and a brilliant driving experience into its small package, while the GR might be more expensive but is a worthwhile upgrade if you can afford its £30k-plus price tag.The previous generation of ST used a four-cylinder engine that was much loved, and prior to the first drives of the new ST there were some mutterings that the new 1.5 triple wouldn’t be able to deliver the thrills of the older unit.
The only transmission choice is a six-speed manual and this can be supplemented by a Quaife LSD to assist the front tyres in their quest for traction.The latest generation of the frenetic Fiesta may have opted for just three cylinders but there’s not all that much wrong with its vital stats, the ST knocking off the 0-62mph sprint in 6.5sec on its way to a maximum of 144mph. Performance Pack models have a launch control function so this should be achievable by most owners, too.