One thing ford have always done well is producing a fast top of the range car for each model line from the older Escort Cosworth and Focus RS to the up to date Focus ST.
The Focus ST features a 2.5 turbocharged engine; this engine is very reliable as it was used in the Volvo T5 range that the British police use as traffic cars.

The Focus ST-2 will sit comfortably all day pottering around down or on motorway journeys, but if you put your foot down, the turbocharger spools up instantly propelling you along although this performance comes at a price of around 20MPG if you use the Focus ST-2, to its full potential so it is definitely a thirsty car.
The ST-2 is the best of the 3 line ST range only missing out on the full leather interior, but is in general really spacey and has a big boot which is ideal for the shopping. Expect the Focus ST to be as reliable as your normal everyday ford focus.

Been a well priced model the ST-2 under cuts over rivals of the same performance but you do get some draw backs from getting a lower price like the lower than average MPG and the poor turning circle. If you’re looking for a similar car the then VW Golf GTi might be worth a look although it is slightly smaller.

Optional extras are very well priced from Ford like the rear parking aid at £170 or the privacy glass at only £85. Coming standard with things like door ajar warning and a heated front windscreen the Focus ST-2 is packed fully of useable features and only charging you for the extras you might need.

Ford Focus ST-2