stoo2000 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/imagecache/article_image_480/shanghai-batch2-web-106_2.jpgThe famous Ford Escort name has made a comeback at the Shanghai motor show as a new compact saloon concept that's strongly tipped to make production.The compact saloon segment is worth more than five million unit sales per year in China. As such, it's a segment Ford is keen to extend its presence in with a model developed specifically for the local market.And the Escort name has been chosen as it's one that holds resonance with Chinese buyers; old Escorts are regularly popping up at auctions to be bought by Chinese buyers, and classic models are regularly imported.There are no plans for the name to make a comeback elsewhere however, including in the UK.The styling of the concept is familiar from Ford's recent design language, with its large Aston Martin-style grille. The concept is described by Ford as offering Chinese customers, "a fun driving experience, high level of technology, exceptional roominess, uncompromised functionality and sophisticated design".This compact concept highlights the strength of our global One Ford approach to vehicle design, and represents how we can make use of our global design language to bring refined designs to attainable vehicles, said Jim Farley, Ford's sales and marketing chief.Designed with the Chinese consumer in mind, the new Escort Concept has the potential to strengthen our product portfolio here in China as we take advantage of opportunities for diversification within the compact car segment.http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/imagecache/article_image_480/shanghai-batch2-web-106_2.jpghttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/shanghai...motor-show-2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caled Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I was about to post the same thing. It looks pretty much like every other ford at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawdreamer Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 thats not an escort, thats a malnutritioned mondeo. it better drive well, cos like every other recent fords, it looks like shite, rather.... it has no looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 That looks identical to a Mondeo to me xd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat_Steve Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Aah, someone's gotta shop one of those pics above so we can see what it looks like with forest arches and full rally graphics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turner Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I agree, it looks like a mondeo and a rather bland one at that.The latest styling across the ford range is not to my taste at all.Bring it back down to earth ford, you're not building spaceships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I agree, it looks like a mondeo and a rather bland one at that.The latest styling across the ford range is not to my taste at all.Bring it back down to earth ford, you're not building spaceships!I do like the new Fezza's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo2000 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Am I the only one that quite likes how it looks? To me it has some styling taken from the MK1 with the chrome around the windows, and the shape of the rear door/ quarter panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Am I the only one that quite likes how it looks? To me it has some styling taken from the MK1 with the chrome around the windows, and the shape of the rear door/ quarter panelIt just looks so bland and similar to the Mondeo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turner Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I agree, it looks like a mondeo and a rather bland one at that.The latest styling across the ford range is not to my taste at all.Bring it back down to earth ford, you're not building spaceships!I do like the new Fezza's though. The zetec s looked good, but I don't like the new shape so much, particularly the st. I think it's the grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caled Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I've seen a couple of 2013 fiestas in the flesh now and I still think that new grill is disgusting. http://www.whatcar.com/Car/Ford/Fiesta/19111212101442.jpg The front end on the new ST looks better, but I think all the new Fords look horrid (and the new Mazdas and BMWs, whilst Im ranting). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bex Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 My mate posted this on my fb today... Have to say not impressed and it aint an Escort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsy Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Looks ok from side and rear but like many on here not a fan of these big grills looks like its gotta OMG face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Si-130 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I like it as well Am I the only one that quite likes how it looks? To me it has some styling taken from the MK1 with the chrome around the windows, and the shape of the rear door/ quarter panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganges Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Am I the only one that quite likes how it looks? To me it has some styling taken from the MK1 with the chrome around the windows, and the shape of the rear door/ quarter panel No stoo you are not the only one, sorry guys, but I do quite like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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