Ford Fiesta ST official for US, 197 HP 1.6 ecoboost

Stew · 11-28-2012, 11:54 AM

http://wot.motortrend.com/official-1...#axzz2DXaEl6HF

Maybe Chevy will step it up with the Sonic RS.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-28-2012, 11:56 AM

You're looking for a Sonic SS then, not RS.

ShnOmac · 11-28-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

You're looking for a Sonic SS then, not RS.

That would be interesting....

KMPrenger · 11-28-2012, 12:45 PM

Great looking little car...I like it.

I like how Ford say they would be bring "sexy" colors to this car.

Stew · 11-28-2012, 12:53 PM

I don't know, SS on a Sonic would seem wierd, then again they did put SS on an HHR so...... RS has the suspension and updates except for power.. Another problem is the 21000 (including destination) starting price for the RS, i doubt the ST will be much more than this (Focus ST starts at 24495, incl destination). So, if they come out with a competitive SS, they would have to pretty well kill off the RS altogether and replace it with a more powerful SS for just slightly more $$$$ or just add more power and a slight price bump to the existing RS. Either would be fine with me though, don't care what they call it, just hope they do make it.

Silverlsinva · 11-28-2012, 11:22 PM

Interesting. But i still like the sonic looks overall better than the fiesta. I think ford should have a center exhaust outlet on it as well. Also what motor does Gm have to put in a Sonic SS?

Fiveg56 · 11-29-2012, 12:10 AM

cool!

fielderLS3 · 11-29-2012, 12:18 AM

I don't understand the selling point of a "souped up" 197 horse Fiesta. With current incentives, a 305 horsepower Mustang, a proper RWD car with at least as much, maybe more interior room, can be had for about the same money.

TaylorRyanSS · 11-29-2012, 04:41 AM

This would be a fun DD!

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Originally Posted by fielderLS3

I don't understand the selling point of a "souped up" 197 horse Fiesta. With current incentives, a 305 horsepower Mustang, a proper RWD car with at least as much, maybe more interior room, can be had for about the same money.

I had a V6 Mustang, I won't buy a V6 "muscle" car again. I'd like to get a Focus ST as a DD.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-29-2012, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

Interesting. But i still like the sonic looks overall better than the fiesta. I think ford should have a center exhaust outlet on it as well. Also what motor does Gm have to put in a Sonic SS?

GM has a 1.6T as well.

Fiveg56 · 11-29-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fielderLS3

I don't understand the selling point of a "souped up" 197 horse Fiesta. With current incentives, a 305 horsepower Mustang, a proper RWD car with at least as much, maybe more interior room, can be had for about the same money.

trewyn15 · 11-29-2012, 11:16 AM

Not gonna lie, this looks badass..

Darkstar November · 11-29-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fielderLS3

I don't understand the selling point of a "souped up" 197 horse Fiesta. With current incentives, a 305 horsepower Mustang, a proper RWD car with at least as much, maybe more interior room, can be had for about the same money.

a small hatch has tons of useful room in it, honestly, we used my ex's fiesta more than my mustang to moove stuff around bc the weird sized stuff we could fit easily in it

the base fiesta was a blast to drive with springs and sway bars, i did a few autox events in it, with 2x the power it should be awesome

and the fact it will prob get close to 37mpg hwy while being fun to drive cant hurt

Darkstar November · 11-29-2012, 11:34 AM

i want one as a daily, let the 5.0 sleep during the week

11-28-2012, 11:54 AM	#1
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Ford Fiesta ST official for US, 197 HP 1.6 ecoboost http://wot.motortrend.com/official-1...#axzz2DXaEl6HF Maybe Chevy will step it up with the Sonic RS.

11-28-2012, 11:56 AM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	You're looking for a Sonic SS then, not RS. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

11-28-2012, 12:45 PM	#4
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,969	Great looking little car...I like it. I like how Ford say they would be bring "sexy" colors to this car. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

11-29-2012, 12:18 AM	#8
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	I don't understand the selling point of a "souped up" 197 horse Fiesta. With current incentives, a 305 horsepower Mustang, a proper RWD car with at least as much, maybe more interior room, can be had for about the same money. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

11-29-2012, 11:16 AM	#12
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11-28-2012, 12:53 PM	#5
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	I don't know, SS on a Sonic would seem wierd, then again they did put SS on an HHR so...... RS has the suspension and updates except for power.. Another problem is the 21000 (including destination) starting price for the RS, i doubt the ST will be much more than this (Focus ST starts at 24495, incl destination). So, if they come out with a competitive SS, they would have to pretty well kill off the RS altogether and replace it with a more powerful SS for just slightly more $$$$ or just add more power and a slight price bump to the existing RS. Either would be fine with me though, don't care what they call it, just hope they do make it.

11-28-2012, 11:22 PM	#6
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Interesting. But i still like the sonic looks overall better than the fiesta. I think ford should have a center exhaust outlet on it as well. Also what motor does Gm have to put in a Sonic SS?

11-29-2012, 12:10 AM	#7
Fiveg56 Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1,654 View My Garage	cool!

11-29-2012, 11:34 AM	#14
Darkstar November Drives: 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: south florida Posts: 262	i want one as a daily, let the 5.0 sleep during the week