What is it? Ford unveiled the Fiesta ST high peformance concept vehicle at the LA Auto Show. The five-door Fiesta ST is powered by Ford's new 1.6-liter EcoBoost inline four-cylinder engine, producing 180 horsepower matched with a six-speed manual transmission.

No word yet on whether the vehicle will hit production, but Ford is looking to build a global performance model that blends good fuel economy with high performance.