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Ford Laser 3rd Gen

1989 – 1994 — USA

The Ford Laser is a compact car that was initially a subcompact car in its first three generations. It was sold by Ford in various regions such as Asia, Oceania, and parts of South America and Africa. The car was typically offered as a sedan or hatchback, with convertible, wagon, and pick-up variants also available in certain markets. In Australia, the sedan and station wagon models were known as the Ford Meteor between 1981 and 1987, while the Ford Meteor name was used in South Africa as well. This model was essentially a rebranded version of the Mazda Familia/323, which Mazda produced in Japan starting from 1980. The Ford Laser inherited many design elements and features from the Mazda models, providing consumers with reliable performance and quality. Key points: 1. The Ford Laser is a compact car originally categorized as a subcompact in its early generations. 2. Sold by Ford in regions including Asia, Oceania, parts of South America, and Africa. 3. Available as a sedan or hatchback, with additional variants like convertible, wagon, and pick-up in specific markets. 4. In Australia, the sedan and wagon versions were named Ford Meteor during a certain period. 5. The model was derived from the Mazda Familia/323 models manufactured by Mazda in Japan from 1980 onwards.