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    The return of the legendary Ford econocar nameplate is heading China.
    Though still a concept, the watered-down production model will head to replace Ford China's Focus Classic, which essentially is, a MKII Focus.

    Ford Escort Concept Photo Gallery - Autoblog







    A lower line compact segment offering in China, to be sold alongside the still new Ford Focus premium compact sedan.
    Not surprising is the fact that everyone seems to have a dedicated model for the Chinese consumers. Every car maker's on a deadlock in targeting a large chunk of sales in the vast Chinese market.

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    hmmmm, could this be a major re-skin/body of the previous gen Focus? makes sense if yes

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    Quote Originally Posted by foifoi05 View Post
    hmmmm, could this be a major re-skin/body of the previous gen Focus? makes sense if yes
    Its not just a reskin of the Mk2 Focus, if you noticed the windshield base on the Escort Concept has been moved back.
    The previous gen Focus is like the current Focus (current Mk3 is based on the previous Mk2), both have a long windshields with their base near the strut towers (notice how the black triangles on the front window corners extend beyond the doors on the Focus).

    Escort Concept


    Mk2/2.5 Focus


    Mk3 Focus


    The Escort Concept is basically a less flashy/ more formal looking alternative to the Focus.
    According to some reports, it has a longer wheelbase too (the Chinese market loves LWB models).

    During the Live Chat, this is what Nigel Harris, Vice President, Sales and Service, Ford Asia Pacific said...
    The Ford Escort concept is a design execution. It uses our Ford Global Design Language, something that can be applied to Ford vehicles all around the world. In the case of the concept here in China, we're using the opportunity of the Shanghai Auto Show to determine its ability to reach a new set of customers -- and its possible addition to the Ford portfolio. So it fits the One Ford concept well.

    Ford Escort Concept at Auto Shanghai 2013


    - autoexpress
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    Because Compact car segment makes up for almost 25% of the Chinese market, a market most of the automakers now focuses on, most automaker has two offerings in this segment. Sort of like, a premium and a lower tier model. The still all new Focus makes up for the premium offering and this Escort Concept will replace the Focus Classic in Ford China line-up. Focus Classic is a MKII Ford Focus.

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    UPDATE! It looks like the new Escort cold make it to some European markets (and possibly other potential markets), but not in the UK (where they prefer hatches)

    The new Ford Escort, unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show, could come to Europe.

    The mid-size saloon concept caused a sensation in China when it was revealed that it would wear the famous badge.

    And although a production version of the car would be aimed firmly at the Chinese market, there is potential for it to be sold elsewhere.

    A senior Ford insider told Auto Express: "There's certainly been internal discussions about it [bringing it to Europe].

    "I for one would love to see it over here [in Europe]. There is definitely a place in the market for a lower-cost car to sit under the Focus.

    "The key would be doing it without being seen to make the Ford brand any less desirable."

    And new Ford UK chairman and MD Mark Ovenden confirmed that the new model wasn't intended as a China-only car when he spoke to Auto Express at a ceremony to mark the retiral of outgoing chairman Joe Greenwell.

    "It's a car initially for China," he said. "But it could work in other places."
    Read more: New Ford Escort could come to Europe | Auto Express

    I wonder, could "potential markets elsewhere" (eventually) also include South East Asia and South America too in the future?
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    production model will be unveiled at beijing

    Production Ford Escort heading for Beijing - Autoblog




    ^
    i like the proportions, at yung design mas conservative. Eto nalang gawin nilang replacement sa Fiesta Sedan mas bebenta pa i think

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    Quote Originally Posted by foifoi05 View Post
    production model will be unveiled at beijing

    Production Ford Escort heading for Beijing - Autoblog


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    i like the proportions, at yung design mas conservative. Eto nalang gawin nilang replacement sa Fiesta Sedan mas bebenta pa i think


    Proportions look nice, but even though the new Escort (aka ‘Furuisi’ 福睿斯) ditches the Focus' independent control-blade rear suspension for a Fiesta style-twist-beam rear suspension, it will be positioned(priced) alongside the current Focus in China as a roomier more formal looking sedan alternative. Reports say it will be positioned between the Focus and Mondeo, but I think they meant in terms of image only.
    Price range is expected to be 120.000 yuan to 160.000 yuan, the regular Focus range (excluding the imported ST) is priced from 119,900 yuan to 169,900 yuan. The Escort/Furuisi will be made in China.
    I doubt this C-segment car can replace the more affordable B-segment Fiesta sedan.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AG4 View Post
    Its not just a reskin of the Mk2 Focus, if you noticed the windshield base on the Escort Concept has been moved back.
    The previous gen Focus is like the current Focus (current Mk3 is based on the previous Mk2), both have a long windshields with their base near the strut towers (notice how the black triangles on the front window corners extend beyond the doors on the Focus).

    Escort Concept


    Mk2/2.5 Focus


    Mk3 Focus
    Could actually be Mark 1 tooling, as someone elsewhere pointed out:

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    Quote Originally Posted by niky View Post
    Could actually be Mark 1 tooling, as someone elsewhere pointed out:
    Hmmmm.... I doubt it though.
    Wouldn't it be more logical to base their new C-segment car on a platform of a C-segment Ford already being manufactured in China like the Mk2 Focus and Mk3 Focus to cut down on costs? Its rear twist-beam suspension could have been derived from the Fiesta (but made wider).

    The New Chinese Ford Escort is supposed to be positioned between the Focus and Mondeo, though it's expected to cost as much as a Focus.
    Its supposed to be a roomier more formal alternative to the Mk3 Focus and using the smaller and much narrower Mk1 Focus is probably not a good starting point.
    Last edited by AG4; April 19th, 2014 at 09:09 PM.

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    If that's so, perhaps it's a previous generation Mondeo, then? Can't really say much until they publish specs for the car.

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