Ten Most Fun to Drive Cars for Under $30,000
2. Ford Fiesta ST ($25,948)
After seeing the success of the Focus ST, Ford thought: why not offer it in a smaller format? That’s precisely what the Fiesta ST is, a case of “Honey I shrunk the Focus ST.” However, thanks to a shorter wheelbase and a livelier chassis, the little Fiesta is much more fun to toss around in the bends than its big sister. The 1.6-litre turbo four that lies under its hood may seem tiny, but it develops a healthy 197 horsepower and 202 lb.-ft. of torque. Only available with a six-speed manual, the Ford Fiesta ST accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, making it the quickest subcompact car on the market today.