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You're not going to find a sporty car that is very much better at soaking up bumps, sporty cars just are not designed for that.

I'm not worried at all and I drive on some of the worst maintained freeways in the country. Lots of cracks and potholes but I'm more worried about the Recaros getting torn up from a regular commute.

After driving a truck, the Fiesta ST should be no worse unless you are driving on dirt roads or something.

 

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Yep, my ST is going to be fine as a DD. The ride is fine.

The rear seat space is a little cramped but adequate for me with the front seat adjusted the way I like it so four of 5' 9" me could fit in the car and road trip with few problems except sagging ride height.