8.3
2023 Ford Fiesta ST review
The facelifted Ford Fiesta ST hot hatch might be going, going, gone from Australia, but it won't be soon forgotten.
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Scott Collie
2022 Ford Fiesta vs 2024 Suzuki Swift Comparison
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki Swift
2022 Ford
Fiesta
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2024 Suzuki
Swift
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
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8.3
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Based on the Ford Fiesta ST
Based on the Suzuki Swift GL PLUS (QLD)
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
45L
284 km
37L
170 to 226 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,290
$22,490 - $33,490
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lively chassis
- Characterful engine
- Slick manual transmission
Misses
- More expensive than before...
- ...while missing safety equipment
- It's going away, and not coming back
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving dynamics, ride
- Solid build quality, affordable servicing costs
- Reasonable infotainment, active safety features
Misses
- Not as modern as some competitors
- Lacks USB-C port, wireless CarPlay
- CVT not as refined as could be
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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Colours Available
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.4L, 1.2L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 147kW | 66kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 290Nm - 320Nm | 120Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 2500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 | 9.9 - 12.5 | |
