The Ford Escort has a long European history dating back to It has been everything from the family workhorse to multiple iterations of fire breathing rally cars. The Ford Escort left Europe in , but has now been reborn in China.
Exclusive to the Chinese market, the new Ford Escort will be sold alongside the recently revealed fourth-generation Focus. Many of its design elements blend together themes of the latest Focus and the one that came before.
A large chromed grille dominates the front facia, a sloping roof meets a neat boot lid, while wrap-around taillights complete the car. The interior is a bit more basic by European standards with flat plastic surfaces surrounding an 8-inch touchscreen display. Two-tone seats are available to inject a bit of character into the interior and attract younger buyers.
It also comes with good levels of tech including a reversing camera, automatic wipers, electric seats, and keyless entry. Powering the Escort is either a 1.
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He Chaobing, executive vice president of Changan Ford Automobile Company said: "The new Escort underlines our commitment to continue listening to our valued customers in China and evolve to meet their expectations. Home Ford News Official. By : Tyler Heatley. Published by : Adrian Padeanu. New Escort will be sold alongside the latest Focus, but only in China.
