stoo2000 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 The bad news is that it's only for China http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/imagecache/article_image_480/shanghai-batch2-web-106_2.jpg A production version of the Ford Escort is to make its world debut at the Beijing motor show, Autocar understands. The car is targeted at the Chinese market, and will be built locally. Although no official information has been revealed, internet rumours suggest the front-drive saloon will use the powertrain from the Chinese-market Focus. Ford revealed an Escort concept at the Shanghai motor show last year. Of the concept, Ford said it would offer “a fun driving experience, high level of technology, exceptional roominess, uncompromised functionality and sophisticated design". The model is intended to grow Ford’s presence in China’s compact saloon segment, which generates more than five million sales annually. The marque currently sells second- and third-generation Focus models in China. There are no plans for the model to be sold outside of China. Source: Autocar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawdreamer Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 it looks like a fat DB9 with that front end......Im not sure whether thats a good or bad thing tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 old news???? http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/shanghai-auto-show/ford-escort-shanghai-motor-show-2013 I knew I'd seen it somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo2000 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 old news???? http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/shanghai-auto-show/ford-escort-shanghai-motor-show-2013 I knew I'd seen it somewhere Yeah, the image is the concept, the production model hasn't been unveiled yet. The news here is that it has been confirmed for production p.s. original discussion is here: http://www.escortevolution.co.uk/forums/topic/149766-the-all-new-ford-escort/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Si-130 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 But isn't this just the new Focus Saloon. It is still sold in other markets such as North and South America. But poor sales of the 4 door saloon Focus of the mk2, they never bothered to sell a mk3 version in Europe from 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 still don't like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgio Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I can't say I got crazy that I saw it... sorry to say,but tasteless,colourless and without something intweresting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 But isn't this just the new Focus Saloon. It is still sold in other markets such as North and South America. But poor sales of the 4 door saloon Focus of the mk2, they never bothered to sell a mk3 version in Europe from 2011. because the mk2 focus was boring. every single aspect of it was boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Si-130 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I liked it, preferred it more than the mk1 Focus. Hated the mk1 Focus when it came out, it was an abomination to the beautiful Escort it replaced, it took years for it to grow on me.The mk1 Focus saloon, also did not sell well either. because the mk2 focus was boring. every single aspect of it was boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypr1 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 because the mk2 focus was boring. every single aspect of it was boringI have to disagree with you there I have a mk2 focus and I used to have the mk1 And I can say the mk2 is miles better than the mk1 The mk2 is a much better handling car and better to drive and I think it looks better too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawdreamer Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I have to disagree with you there I have a mk2 focus and I used to have the mk1And I can say the mk2 is miles better than the mk1The mk2 is a much better handling car and better to drive and I think it looks better too. its a box shape boredom machine for the faceless masses, Fords version of the Lada Riva. plus your from Birkenhead so your sense of taste is inherently terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypr1 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 its a box shape boredom machine for the faceless masses, Fords version of the Lada Riva. plus your from Birkenhead so your sense of taste is inherently terrible Oh no you don't like it I'll have to get rid of it.............. Oh wait no I won't because your talking bull again....... A bit ironic that someone from Runcorn would say something like that about birkenhead........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawdreamer Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 whats ironic is that regardless of were someones from (Runcorn,London or Bangledesh)...... they invariably all say the same things about Birkenhead. As for the "talking bull". You disagreed with Scottys opinion about the Mk2.......... I didnt see him throw a pissy fit yet when I disagree with your opinion........ http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/31679.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypr1 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 whats ironic is that regardless of were someones from (Runcorn,London or Bangledesh)...... they invariably all say the same things about Birkenhead. As for the "talking bull". You disagreed with Scottys opinion about the Mk2.......... I didnt see him throw a pissy fit yet when I disagree with your opinion........ http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/31679.jpg Haha I like it Each to there own I suppose.... Thing is your right about birkenhead the north end are well into there cavaliers chav Central up there they even had benefit street wanting to film there 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 i even think the mk2 st looks boring, only the colour livens it up a bit the mk1 focus had a radical new style, a new set of engines. independatn rear suspension on all models it was a fantastic car whose sales figures back that up.......unfortunately no focus ever seems to mod as well as its older escort brother modded focus' all look crap, i dont think ive come across a single modded example which i thought looked really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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