When the Focus ST launched back in 2006, it served up something genuinely different in the hot-hatch segment. Yes, there’s that unique 2.5-litre, five-cylinder turbocharged engine, endowing the ...

Along with posting a 6.1-second 0-to-60 in initial testing, the ST turned a 14.7-second quarter-mile run at 96 mph, braked from 70 mph in 165 feet, and held onto the 300-foot skidpad at 0.94 g.

Lining both cars up at the dragstrip would leave the stock ST a few car lengths behind, with the tuner ST ripping off a 14.6-second pass at 96.4 mph to the stock car's 14.8 seconds at 94.3 mph.

A very rewarding car to drive, the 2013 Ford Focus ST will satisfy enthusiasts on weekend runs and the daily commute, but the cabin tech is a mixed bag, with the excellence of Sync offset by the ...

The Ford Focus ST Line wagon costs $30,990. Fuel consumption is a claimed 6.4 litres per 100km and it’s covered by Ford’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months ...

The goodies you get for the money with Ford's family favourite really make it a winner. Here, we tell you all about the spec, performance and price of the Focus ST-Line X 1.5 TDCI EcoBlue Auto.