Ford has released the first images of the all-new
Focus ST wagon, the second body style available for the sporty compact car
following the five-door hatchback. As previously announced, the more
practical Focus ST model offers the same engine choices as the hatch: a 280 PS 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline unit and a 190 PS 2.0-liter EcoBlue turbo diesel.
Both four-cylinder engines are hooked as standard to
six-speed manual transmissions but the EcoBoost also comes with an available
seven-speed automatic transmission. The wagon benefits from all the
performance tech fitted to the Focus ST hatch, including the electronic
limited-slip differential, rev-matching for the manual transmission, and
selectable Drive Modes. We expect the unique suspension setup and uprated
brakes to carry over as well.
Ford hasn’t released any performance specs yet but
we imagine the wagon will be a tad slower from 0 to 100 km/h than its
shorter, lighter hatchback sibling. By the way, the Focus ST hatch covers the
benchmark sprint in under 6 seconds when fitted with the gasoline engine.
Styling-wise, the 2019 Focus ST Wagon doesn’t look
that much sportier than the regular Focus Wagon in ST-Line trim. Still, it does
get unique features such as the honeycomb grilles, black mirror caps, dedicated
alloys, and round exhaust pipes mounted on each side of the rear bumper.
The interior photos released by Ford focus on the
big cargo space, especially when the rear seats are folded down. The front part
of the cabin should remain unchanged and include Recaro front seats, a sports
steering wheel, aluminum trim, and ST badging.
In the UK, the Ford Focus ST Wagon starts from
£ 30,595 for the 2.0-liter EcoBlue diesel variant, and from
£33,095 for the 2.3-liter EcoBoost petrol. That makes the wagon
£ 1,100 more expensive than the hatchback. As with the hatch, the Focus ST Wagon
won’t be available in the United States.
