Ford facelifts Fiesta ST with more power, better tech

Ford has revealed its 2022 Fiesta lineup, with the only applicable model for us being the zesty Fiesta ST hatchback.

The new Fiesta gets a larger grille that’s less frowny than before, along with different corner intakes and freshened matrixLED headlights that can detect oncoming traffic and create a light pattern that prevents blinding the other driver.

Interior changes include a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which is configurable depending on drive modes. An updated 8-inch infotainment screen gets a refreshed version of Sync 3, including full mobile connectivity.

Finally, the ST gets new Performance Seats that supposedly offer more comfort as well as an integrated head restraint.

Under the bonnet is the same 1.5-litre turbo triple as before, making the same 147kW of power.

Torque has been bumped by 30Nm to 320Nm, and the manual transmission will be retained.

It’s unclear if the 2022 Fiesta ST will be faster to 100kmh than the outgoing version, but the extra torque puts the Fiesta ST on the same output footing as its rival, the VW Polo GTI.

Ford New Zealand is still working on pricing for the updated Fiesta ST, but it did confirm that the new Mean Green colour will definitely be coming here.