A big engine, uprated brakes, sportier suspension and revised steering enable the ST to accelerate quicker, brake harder, corner faster and be more fun to drive than any other Fiesta. However, it ranks as a warm hatch compared to rivals like the MINI Cooper S, Renault Clio 197 and Vauxhall Corsa VXR which are more powerful and a little faster, as well as significantly more expensive. While there may be more powerful alternatives, the ST still feels like it has more than enough go and is very exciting to drive. With it's optional racing-stripe tattoos it looks like a bit of a hooligan and can behave like one too.