Ford Escort (China)

Ford Escort
Ford Escort 2021MY
Overview
ManufacturerFord
Production2015–2023 (China)
2017–2020 (Taiwan)
AssemblyChina: Chongqing (Changan Ford)
Taiwan: Taoyuan (Ford Lio Ho)
DesignerAndrew Collinson (Exterior Design Manager)
Kartik Ramanathan (Vehicle Engineering Manager)
Emily Lai (Color + Materials Design Manager)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedFord Focus
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L Ti-VCT I4
Transmission5 speed manual
6 speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Length180.6 in (4,587 mm)
Width71.9 in (1,825 mm)
Height58.7 in (1,490 mm)
Curb weight2,767–2,866 lb (1,255–1,300 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Focus Classic (China)
Ford Fiesta (sedan, Taiwan)

The current generation Ford Escort (Chinese: 福特 福睿斯; pinyin: Fútè Fúruìsī) is a compact car sold on the Chinese, Taiwanese and Middle Eastern market by the Ford Motor Company. Following its announcement in mid-2013 that they intended reviving the "Escort" name for a car based on an older version of the Ford Focus,[1] Ford launched the new Escort in January 2015.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference cn_2013 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Ford Escort launched on the Chinese auto market". 2015-01-05. Retrieved 2015-10-21.