Okay, so it's rather early at the moment to judge what kind of car this is going to be, but as a fan of the current ST, I must say I'm very excited at the prospect of the new Fiesta sport. The descriptions of the styling and quality of manufacture sound excellent and should certainly put Vauxhall in its place when it comes out.
What with the twin exhausts and the 1.6 turbo engine (which will knock out more power than the current 2.0 litre ST) count me in!

Who else is thinking of buying one of these beauties?

I'm not a big fan of the new ford design. Yes the current fiesta shape has been around for a while now but i prefer the older focus to the new one aswell.
I'm not going to be placing an order but then again i know what my next fast ford is going to be.

me neither I wont going to buy the new ST the only ford I'm considering buying in the future is the escort cosworth don't think I buy any other ford than this one but never say never

As is nature, when something new comes along, things start to look dated. Personally, I think the current Fiesta ST still looks like a stunning car. I still can't take my eyes off it and I've had it nearly a year now. I love it.

The only thing that disappoints me about the car is the interior. The seats are very nice, but that, in my opinion, is where it ends. The dash looks like it was designed by Noddy (what the hell is up with that stupid shelf above the glove compartment), I dislike the layout of the centre console and the CD player, and why Ford didn't design the hand-brake with a nice leather gaiter I will never know (I've put a leather gaiter on the gear stick).

The new ST appeals to me for three very good reasons: The look, the power, and the quality of manufacture. I can't wait*

*I realise that we still only have an idea of how this car is going to be, so my opinion at the moment is just based upon what industry insiders have stated.

don,t know to be honest the new design may grow on me but i am happy with my fez at the moment it ticks all the boxes,saying that i don,t keep my fords for long(2 years max)so as for my next car maybee a focus st.

I wont be palcing an oder im very happy with my ST at the moment

When i first saw the new fiesta i hated it but that pic is really growing on me, would still like to see it in the flesh though.

i wont be buying it.
i dont like the shape very much.
it only works in the "full" spec. the lower specs are going to look very gappy.

i don't like it much, totally prefer the one i own for looks! as for ordering one, no chance. i wont be changing it for a while, well until my points are gone! 2 more years! then i will be thinking of trading in for a WRX, EVO or M3.

oh dear !!! i defo wont be buying this , i hate the new desigen its ugly lookin , bit all over the place looking , the only thing i like about it are the wheels . i really have a strong dislike for the new styling ,
im in love with my current st , and next car will be some kind of jap car , poss a scooby or skyline .
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I personally think it looks quite good, and although it's only sketchy rumours at the minute as to what it will be like - in terms of overall looks and particularly with specification - then, although I personally won't be getting one, I'm confident that anyone that does will love it.

That's not to say I'm running down the current one, far from it, I think it's an excellent car.

One thing to remember is that back in 2002 many people initially hated the look of the mk6 (ie. the pre-facelift version of the current Fiesta). I think that was simply because, even though it was still built on the same base as Fiesta's had done since the mk3 way back in 1989, in terms of how it looked it was quite a radical departure from what had gone before ie. it looked like a baby Focus. Where as previous new Fiesta's throughout the 90s had simply been new styling changes to the same basic shape. Once people got used to it then most liked it. Hopefully the new Fiesta/Verve will grow on people.

seem like not many people are going to buy the new fiesta from what I read

Nar, I'm sure that people will once it's out and everyone gets used to it.

To be fair to the new ST it's still early days yet. The standard Fiesta/Verve isn't even out yet, so hold horses on slagging the design off just yet!

Also, the image posted above from Auto Express is just an early concept photograph that has been finished off in a computer, so I'm pretty sure the car, when finally finished, will look...smart...very smart.

I trust Ford. I think they have taken a long look at the current Fiesta ST and seen its problems (the interior design being the biggest) and will build upon this in order to compete and beat the current wave of super-minis.

i'm starting to like it

i think i am one of the few who like it, on paper i think it looks good just hope it also does on the road if so i may well get one