2016 Ford Focus ST: What's New

Vehicle Overview

The Focus ST is the midlevel performance version of the Focus hatchback; it slots below the new-for-2016 Focus RS, which is covered separately in the Research section. Ford’s new Sync 3 multimedia system is available for the 2016 Focus ST, which is still powered by a 252-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. A six-speed manual is the only transmission offered.

What’s Special

• 18-inch alloy wheels with summer tires (all-season tires available)
• Honeycomb grille
• Reworked suspension with updated shocks and springs
• Available Recaro sport seats
• Flat-bottom steering wheel
• Gauges for turbocharger boost pressure, oil temperature and oil pressure

Here’s info on the regular Focus:

The 2016 Ford Focus serves as Ford’s entry in the compact class, and it’s available as either a sedan or four-door hatchback.

New for 2016
The 2016 Ford Focus is now available with Ford’s updated Sync 3 multimedia system. An automatic transmission is now available with the 1.0-liter engine, and there are new paint and wheel combinations.

Significant Standard Features

• 160-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
• Five-speed manual transmission
• Front-wheel drive
• 15-inch wheels
• Air conditioning
• Remote keyless entry
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
• Split-folding rear seat
• Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

• 123-hp, 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Six-speed automatic transmission
• Sync 3 multimedia system
• Automatic air conditioning
• Heated side mirrors
• Power moonroof
• Cruise control
• Navigation system
• Heated steering wheel
• Leather upholstery
• Heated front seats
• Power driver’s seat