
{"id":2070,"date":"2017-05-26T10:39:56","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T10:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=2070"},"modified":"2024-05-17T17:09:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T17:09:05","slug":"what-is-the-most-popular-sport-compact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/what-is-the-most-popular-sport-compact\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to know which vehicles are the up and coming trendsetters?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>What is the most popular sport compact?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the trendsetter in the automotive industry, you may be surprised to find its more compact than expected. While SUVs have always been a popular segment for drivers, Ford&#8217;s sporty compact lineup is quickly climbing the popularity scale. Comprised of the Ford Focus, Fusion and Fiesta, Ford&#8217;s compact lineup is gaining traction with younger drivers looking for an athletic, fun and functional vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Ford Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\"><strong>Factory Order Your New Ford<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>the Popularity of Ford&#8217;s Sport Compact Lineup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of Ford&#8217;s compact lineup of sedans and hatchbacks, the one emerging as the most popular with younger buyers the Ford Fiesta ST. This model is followed by the Focus ST and Fusion Sport, all three models comprising a 45 percent jump in sales just in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another observation about the buying habits of the younger generations is the preference for Ford&#8217;s EcoBoost engine. Sport compact models fit with Ford&#8217;s new engine technology are grabbing the attention of new buyers looking for the entire package of comfort, convenience, performance and aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2024\/05\/17165922\/2018-Ford-Focus-ST_B3_o.jpg\" alt=\"2018 Ford Focus ST steering wheel\" class=\"wp-image-11432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2024\/05\/17165922\/2018-Ford-Focus-ST_B3_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2024\/05\/17165922\/2018-Ford-Focus-ST_B3_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2024\/05\/17165939\/2018-Ford-Focus-ST_B4_o.jpg\" alt=\"2018 Ford Focus ST overhead view of front end\" class=\"wp-image-11433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2024\/05\/17165939\/2018-Ford-Focus-ST_B4_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2024\/05\/17165939\/2018-Ford-Focus-ST_B4_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Performance Specifications of Ford&#8217;s Compact Sport Models<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-15\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-15\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">&nbsp;<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">2017 Fiesta ST <\/th><th class=\"column-3\">2017 Focus ST <\/th><th class=\"column-4\">2017 Fusion Sport <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Engine<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.6L Turbocharged DI EcoBoost <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2.0L EcoBoost\u00ae I-4 <br \/>\n <\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2.7L EcoBoost\u00ae V6 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Horsepower <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">197 @ 6000 RPM <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">252 @ 5500 RPM <\/td><td class=\"column-4\">325 @ 5500 RPM <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Torque <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">202 lb.ft. @ 4200 RPM <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">270 lb.ft. @ 2500 RPM <\/td><td class=\"column-4\">380 lb.ft. @ 3500 RPM <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Fuel Economy <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">9 City\/ 7.1 Highway  <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10.5 City\/ 7.8 Highway <\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13.5 City\/ 9 Highway <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-15 from cache --><br>With Ford&#8217;s Sport Compact lineup, drivers can have the nimble and dynamic performance of a sports car but with the conveniences of a well-appointed sedan and Ford&#8217;s iconic design. Each model is fit with a number of features for entertainment, connectivity and driver experience. Features include Ford&#8217;s SYNC infotainment system, sport seating, leather-wrapped features, chrome accents and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more specific details about Ford&#8217;s Sport Compact lineup, contact our team at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/contact-sherwood-ford-in-sherwood-park-ab\">Sherwood Ford <\/a>today. You can also view our compact sedan and hatchback inventory online and research each vehicle with our variety of online tools.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the most popular sport compact? If you&#8217;re looking for the trendsetter in the automotive industry, you may be surprised to find its more compact than expected. While SUVs have always been a popular segment for drivers, Ford&#8217;s sporty compact lineup is quickly climbing the popularity scale. 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