Classes of Escort

[Nuttchr]

I would like to know what all the different classes of ford escort (1995-1998) actually mean, (Encore, Sapphire etc) and i cant seem to find anywhere thatactually will tell me. Thanks

[KebabMeister]

Usually a 'name' is usually an excuse for the manufacturer to use up different parts/trim and rebadge them as a limited edition model.  This usually happens when they make changes to the standard models, such as 1.3L, 1.6L etc.  They may include a special trim (uphostery) to make the car look differently, along with maybe a different colour scheme/stickers etc. 

For example, each year they have what is called a 'Model Year' (MY).  This is the true year of the vehicle - it means the exact specification of the vehicle and not necessarily what year it was built (e.g. you could possibly buy a 2005 MY vehicle in late 2004).  If one year they don't sell as many 1.3L models as they manufacturered then they will apply the changes/rename to make them sell.

Does that make sense?  Sorry if I haven't explained it well enough.

If you're looking for exact specifications of the Encore etc., then I'm afraid I can't help you (and I'm sure not many could since Ford would change the spec each year to make them more attractive).

[Skids]

KebabMeister has hit the nail on the head. Ford (Europe) are especially guilty of this as they very often try and pass off old pap as a new bargain.

[Meekstaaa]

hi basically the new ones are Encore - Base Model

Cl - just up from that

Lx- Standard

Si - sport injection sporty one with out gti insurance!

Gti - hot hatch

Ghia - one of the top ranges with all extras

and Ghia x - Top of the range heres a useful site for ya!

http://www.themkvregister.co.uk An escort owners site