If you're considering your next hatchback, you have a lot to consider. But, if you want one that can outperform the others, you may want to consider the 2017 Ford Focus ST. This stylish hatchback offers a great deal of power, style, and features to its drivers. So, our team at Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown is going to take a closer look to help drivers like you in Doylestown, Philadelphia, and Warminster figure out if this hatchback is a good fit for you.
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In this review, we'll explore various features and components of the 2017 Ford Focus ST. We'll take a look at the engine power and performance, interior style and space, and entertainment and technology features. By reading this review, you'll be able to tell if the vehicle is right for you.
2017 Ford Focus ST: Engine Power & Performance
The 2017 Ford Focus ST is equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost® 4-cylinder engine that's paired with a unique 6-speed manual transmission. This engine allows the Ford Focus ST to outperform the other trims because it can reach a remarkable 252 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle also features Torque Vectoring Control. This feature varies the amount of torque applied to each wheel to provide you with better handling when cornering.
Interior Style & Space
The 2017 Ford Focus ST comes with cloth front bucket seats, but drivers have the option of two seating upgrades to help personalize the vehicle. Drivers can choose RECARO® partial-leather or full-leather front bucket seats with the ST logo. The full-leather seating option also increases the seating adjustments to the driver's seat by including an 8-way power adjuster.
As far as space is concerned, the vehicle opens with 90 cubic feet for its passengers. Front passengers get 38.3 inches of headroom and 43.1 inches of legroom. The rear features 38 inches of headroom and 33.2 inches of legroom. In terms of cargo space, there's 23.8 cubic feet behind the second row, which can boost to 43.9 cubic feet when the row is folded down.
Entertainment & Technology
This hatchback is outfitted with a 6-speaker sound system that features speed-sensitive volume control, a feature that automatically raises the audio levels to compensate for loud engine performance. As for the entertainment, you can utilize the enhanced voice recognition, available with the SYNC® system, to access the radio or the MP3-capable CD player.
Drivers also have the option of upgrading their entertainment suite to feature a 10-speaker Sony®-branded audio system and the SYNC® 3 system, which features a larger touchscreen. This upgrade also includes HD Radio™ and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. This service, which provides more than 150 different stations, is available as a 6-month trial subscription.
 Learn More About the 2017 Ford Focus ST
As you've read, the Ford Focus ST is loaded with impressive features and abilities. Our team at Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown was excited to get a closer look. But if you feel like you need more information to go by before making a decision, why not give the 2017 Ford Focus ST a spin?
Schedule your test drive with us at Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown, the dealership that proudly serves drivers in the Doylestown, Philadelphia, and Warminster areas.