Ford Focus ST seven-speed auto launched at £34,710
Pricing for the new seven-speed automatic gearbox option for Ford's hot hatch has been revealed, carrying a £1450 premium over the standard fit six-speed manual.
The 2020 Ford Focus ST gains a seven-speed automatic transmission, available on EcoBoost petrol variants of the hatchback and estate, when deliveries start in July.
The rotary gear selector is installed in place of the conventional gearstick, while steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters can select gears manually. The Sport button and Drive Mode selector function are carried over from the manual car.
Ford claims that the Adaptive Shift Scheduling functionality of the new gearbox optimises performance, although it adds 0.3sec to the 0-62mph time. Fuel consumption is unaffected, with both cars claiming an unchanged 34.4mpg.
The 2.3-litre petrol engine in the Focus ST delivers 280PS at 5500rpm and 420Nm of torque from 3000rpm to 4000rpm.
Prices for the Focus ST start at £30,575 for the five-door hatch EcoBlue diesel model and £31,975 for the estate, while EcoBoost petrol prices start at £33,260 for the hatch and £34,660 for the estate.
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