福特宣布计划在北京车展发布Escort量产版。福特曾在去年的上海车展发布了一款接近量产版概念车，而现在量产版即将揭开面纱。它的车身尺寸与福克斯轿车相同，但内部空间更宽敞并增加了更多高科技装备。福特预计Escort的消费者相对于福克斯客户更有财力，年龄也更大。国外网站曾在去年10月发布过几张Escort量产版专利图，从图片看，量产版相对于概念车的变化很小。而它在动力系统，变速箱选择和前驱布局方面将与福克斯相同。虽然福特英国公司总裁Mark Ovenden表示：“最初这是一款为中国市场研发的车型。”但他也承认“该车可能会进入其他市场。”该车将在中国投产并有可能进入俄罗斯以及拉美市场，而福特不考虑将其投放至欧洲和北美市场。

 

Ford Escort production model confirmed for Beijing Motor Show launch this month

Ford has announced plans to introduce a production version of the Escort at this month's Beijing Motor Show in China.

 

The vehicle was previewed last year at Auto Shanghai by a near-production concept and now is about ready to show its commercial face. It will have just about the same size as the Focus sedan but with a roomier cabin and lots of tech goodies. Ford estimates the regular Escort buyer will be wealthier and older compared to an average Focus client.

Last October we saw several patent design sketches indicating the model will change very little from concept to production. Engine lineup, gearbox choices and front-wheel drive layout will be carried over from the Focus.

 

Although Ford UK chairman Mark Ovenden said "it's a car initially for China", he also acknowledged "it could work in other places." Production will take place in China and there are some chances of seeing the car in Russia as well as several countries from Latin America, while Europe and North America availability isn't considered.