Nothing suits my daily driving better than a compact hatchback or wagon. There's enough space inside for my five-person family and our weekly CostCo haul, along with more agile handling and better mpg than is possible with a larger, heavier vehicle. A compact hatch turned up to 11, the MazdaSpeed3 has long ranked highly on my wishlist. For 2013, Ford has given a similar treatment to its compact hatch. Does the new Focus ST match the MS3's strengths while avoiding its shortfalls?
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