Just as fresh-faced updates to the Ford Focus ST and Ford Fiesta ST are rolling into local showrooms, the company has announced the shock departure of its two remaining hot hatches.
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The future of hot hatches in Australia has been dealt another blow with the shock axing of two fan favourites — the Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST.
Both will be gone before the end of this year, a statement issued by Ford Australia this afternoon has confirmed.
It leaves the Ford Mustang as the sole remaining passenger car in the Ford Australia line-up — all other models are utes, SUVs, four-wheel drives or delivery vans.
The final shipment of Focus ST and ST X — only 40 cars in total — is on the way from Europe, with the Fiesta ST to continue for a little longer, though exact numbers are yet to be disclosed by Ford Australia.
Drive understands Ford Australia could be holding about 50…
