Ford's first global high performance model, the 2012 Focus ST, boasts a highly attractive sporty exterior, offering major stability and aerodynamic benefits that have distinguished the ST derivative amongst other models in the Ford Focus family. The new advances and design tweaks have made such a ruckus with fans and engineering buffs alike. Thanks to an internal program that has been pushing global design, innovative engineering, and vast product planning the Ford Focus ST may very well be the Ford Motor Vehicle Company’s first entry into the realm of global high performance cars. All things considered, it looks like its going to be an exciting year for Ford, The Ford Focus ST, and an eager world market.

While the Ford Focus ST shares many traits in common with its companion models, but it represents a movement forward for Focus into the high performance realm. With unprecedented new levels of “smart” technologies utilized in the Ford Focus ST incorporates new designs of advanced new driver assistance, power train, chassis and active safety features. Safety features like the new Torque Vectoring Control system, a modified electronic stability program (ESP), a torque steer compensation system (TSC), the electric power assisted steering (EPAS) which aids drivers in negotiating sharp turns and in inclement weather.

The Ford Focus ST boasts a re-designed intake, retooled exhaust systems and an engine calibration that delivers a surprising amount of power and performance. The Ford 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost in line four-cylinder rated at 250 hp. The Ford Focus ST makes a bold move forward in efficient combustion and lower emissions, as well as evoking a sporty and dynamic image. Ford seems bound and determined to pack as many new features and bells and whistles as it can into its new creation.

All the new features and advances are not just under the hood.The Ford Focus ST brings more than just technological additions to the table. The Ford Focus ST hits the scene with a new color: Tangerine Scream is the new flavor of the ST. Following in the fruity footsteps of its relative Electric Orange. Although the orange colored theme might not be for everyone, the Focus team clearly must have decided that an exciting new model deserved a vibrant energetic color and cool lowered chassis.

While the screams of color abound on the exterior, we cannot forget the interior features. Charcoal black leather adorns the cockpit, befitting a speedy bad boy that threatens to changes the game.  Despite all the growl and roar, the Ford Focus ST still manages to pamper its driver with, automatic headlights, a handy auto-dimming rear mirror, efficient automatic wipers, dual-zone automatic climate control (no more fighting for the thermostat), and the ever welcome on a frozen winter’s morning: heated seats. With a one piece hexagonal mesh grille which is a distinctive look demands attention without lowering functionality, the Ford Focus ST even looks ready to burn rubber at a moments notice, and eat speed traps for breakfast.