Ford Focus ST Diesel (don’t tell the polar bears)

It’s getting increasingly difficult to enjoy all-out performance cars in a real-world motoring environment.

So the rise of middle-of-the-road performance cars, which make the most of in-gear acceleration and combine comfort, economy and fun is no mystery.

Diesel hot hatches divide just about any room full of petrol heads, but if you can open your mind for a few minutes, join me for a review of the Ford Focus ST Diesel – in my opinion the very best of the batch.

Enjoy…