the yellow is a bit much

Yeah, I am pretty interested in it as well. My Z is my current DD, though. If I end up needing a second car with 5 doors and more cargo space, I will be looking into this for sure, though.

the center console is looking busy to me, but we'll see how it feels in person, it could be a great second 'practical' car, haha

Here's an update on the ST with initial impressions (as a passenger), courtesy of C&D.

2013 Ford Focus ST First Ride - Feature - Car and Driver

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Methinks this car's powerplant will become the new entry level mustang. Afterall ford did say they were working on an EB stang.

kind of like a not as ugly version of the mazda3?

Pics of the ST in blue. I like it a little bit more than the yellow gold, and think it would look pretty decent with blacked-out wheels.

Picture: Other - IMG_7118.JPG

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