Used 2013 Ford Focus ST Base Hatchback Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2013 Ford Focus ST Base Hatchback.
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Very Nice Hot-hatch
nepaforte, Fort Mill, SC, 11/20/2012
2013 Ford Focus ST 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
I bought a Base Focus ST without any additional options. My main concern was to have bluetooth connectivity as an option which the car comes standard with.
As far as the interior is concerned, it's slightly cramped compared to rivals and does not have as much "cubby" space as other cars. This can be averted though through getting the ST2 package trim. The materials are all soft touch … and feel like they are from higher quality car.
The ride and road noise are fantastic for this car. Any outside noise (including tire noise) is very muted and the ride while firm and somewhat busy, abosrbs manholes and bridge joints beautifully.
The engine is powerful and handling spot on as well!
LOVE THIS CAR
aeryn7, Oakland, CA, 02/16/2013
2013 Ford Focus ST 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Did a lot of research on hatchbacks, read all these rave reviews about this little hot hatch. They are totally spot on. BMW quality interior, smooth shifter, no turbo lag at all, I don't have any issues with torque steer, I laugh out loud when I'm taking a curve. It's a fast car, but I find it also a perfectly well behaved commuter car. You can take it easy or drive it hard. After owning … M3s, S4s, and a 911 I can say this is a very respectable performer and dollar for dollar an amazing value. Can't believe what Ford has done with this car, bravo to the engineers.
Focus ST
vooch, Baton Rouge, LA, 12/09/2012
2013 Ford Focus ST 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
I'd say the Focus ST is a split between the GTI and what I've heard of the MPS 3.
I've owned a GTI but I have not owned a MPS 3.
I use the GTI as a baseline against the Focus.
The GTI is definitely more refined.
The best thing about the car is the powertrain for sure.
Everything else is secondary.
The reason I got it was because hatches are way more utilitarian than trunks, for the … size of the car.
Americans don't seem to understand that.
Also the gas mileage is better than what I'm coming from (Genesis Coupe v6), and I already owned a GTI.
my new Focus ST
craig367, Staten Island, NY, 01/26/2013
2013 Ford Focus ST 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Really nice car, well built and fun to drive.
Shifter is smooth with excellent position and clutch has a good feel.
I kept the price down with a base model and sun roof the only extra.
This avoids the Ford My Touch complications and the base seats are fine.
Of course the Recaros have more sex appeal, but I needed to save a little.
I drive it in the Northeast so I added all season tires … as it's a daily driver.
If you want a hatch with a manual tranny; this is the car.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Ford Focus ST Base Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Powerful turbocharged engine
- Pro:precise six-speed manual gearbox
- Pro:sharp handling
- Pro:poised ride
- Pro:stylish interior with many high-tech options.
- Con:Infotainment controls are finicky to learn and use
- Con:no automatic transmission offered
- Con:backseat is a little short on legroom.
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