Ford Performance has announced the next generation Ford Fiesta ST, powered by an all new three-cylinder 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine. Shown for the first time ahead of its global public debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the next generation Fiesta ST will deliver 197bhp, 290Nm of torque and an anticipated 0-100km/h time of 6.7 seconds.

The third generation Fiesta ST will be the first ever Ford Performance model powered by a three-cylinder engine, and the first Fiesta ST to feature selectable Drive Modes - enabling engine, steering and stability controls to be configured to Normal, Sport and Track settings for an optimised fun-to-drive experience in conditions ranging from motorways to track days.

Available from launch in early 2018 in both three-door and five-door bodystyles, the next generation Fiesta ST will be offered with a greater variety of interior trim and personalisation options than ever before, with bold and distinctive exterior styling, which includes a unique race car-inspired mesh grille and exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels.