My partner has a WT Fiesta LX TDCi, I had a LV MkII Focus, also TDCi.
I went from the Focus to a 2016 Fiesta ST.
The ST is similar but not that similar to the WT, doesn't wallow but actually corners like it's on rails. You feel every ripple/divot/pothole and surface change in the asphalt.
It's certainly a like being rattled around in a tin can on a bad road, and my partner doesn't like it BUT it's not her car, it's mine and I like it...
The 2dr thing is a bit of a PITA, but at my stage of life with the kids all being in their 20s and independent now not really an issue...
...although I can't put my granddaughters car seat very easily in the back
