A quick glance at the Ford ... If the ST is the full-fat hot hatch then the ST-Line and tested ST-Line X are the semi-skimmed version. They get ST-inspired body trim, wheels and interior touches ...

Like the rest of the Focus range, the Focus ST is based on Ford’s new C2 platform, which has allowed the wheelbase to be extended by 53mm over the previous model and created more interior space.

Upper trims including Titanium X, ST-Line or ST-Line X get alloy wheels up to 19in, a better speaker system, matrix LED lights, wireless charging and a significantly larger, 12.3in digital ...

As a result, the 2019 Ford Focus ST came with a sports-oriented interior, a rich package ... out the trims that surrounded the window line. Then, finally, at the back, the raked forward tailgate ...

The Ford hot hatch has been one of the reassuring ... It's barely different from a regular 1.0-litre Focus ST-Line. The 19in wheels do help, and the lowered suspension too. But really the new ...