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Ford recently
started introducing a new trim level into some of its vehicle lineups, and it's
called the ST-Line. It was first introduced a couple of years ago in European
markets, and it proved so successful it has now been introduced here in America
with models like the 2019 Ford
Fiesta ST-Line.
Having ST in
the name inevitably conjures thoughts of additional performance, but an ST-Line
isn't an ST, although the trim is inspired by the full-fat ST trim level Ford
cars. The ST-Line concept is to offer buyers a more affordable, smaller engine
model than an ST. There are some suspension tweaks, but the real emphasis is
more on the styling than extra performance. So, let's take a closer look at the
Ford Fiesta ST-Line to make things a little clearer.
Exterior styling
Ford seems to
have got the balance just right with the exterior styling of the Fiesta
ST-Line. It has just enough sporty styling cues to tell you it's not a
run-of-the-mill model, but it doesn't go far enough to infringe on the
full-blown ST model's territory. Compared to an S or SE model, the ST-Line
features deeper bumpers at the front and back, a modest but sporty body kit, a
honeycomb front grille, and some very fetching 10-Spoke Ebony Black-painted 16-inch
alloy wheels. It also has Halogen fog lamps with Carbon Black surrounds, dual
chrome exhaust tips and a rear diffuser. The Fiesta is already an attractive
little car, but the exterior styling of the ST-Line really does take the car to
another level, but without the expense of going for an ST if you don’t want or
need a bigger, more powerful engine.
Powertrain
Speaking of
engines, it would probably be a good idea to cover what is under the hood of
the ST-Line, as well as what isn't. The St-Line gets the same engine as the S
and SE trims, which is a 1.6-liter inline-four that puts out 120 horsepower and
112 lb.-ft. of torque. The power is sent to the front wheels through a standard
five-speed manual transmission, although most ST-Line models you'll come across
are likely to have been specified with the optional six-speed automatic.
The difference
between the ST-Line and the Fiesta ST is that the ST ups the ante considerably
in the performance stakes, with a 1.6-liter turbo-four that has 197 horsepower
and 202 lb.-ft. of torque at its disposal.
Interior
On the inside,
all Fiesta ST-Line models have Charcoal Black sport cloth with red stitching.
The same upholstery is also an available option with the SE, but then the
stitching is silver instead of red, and it's a cost-option and not standard as
it is in the ST-Line. The ST-Line also features unique front door-sill scuff
plates with ST-Line logo, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with red accent
stitching, aluminum sport pedal covers, ambient lighting, and a leather-wrapped
shift knob with a metallic insert, if you've gone for the automatic.
For more
details about this great value, sporty ST-Line trim level for the Fiesta, and to
try one out for yourself on a test drive, get in touch with us today here at Southern California Ford Dealers,
the premier choice Ford dealers for all your automotive needs.
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