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Ford Laser 4th Gen

1994 – 2002 — USA

The Ford Laser is a compact car that was originally a subcompact in the first three generations, sold predominantly in Asia, Oceania, and parts of South America and Africa by Ford. Available as a sedan or hatchback, the Laser also came in convertible, wagon, and pick-up versions in various markets. In Australia, the sedan and briefly, station wagon versions of the Laser were sold as the Ford Meteor between 1981 and 1987, while in South Africa, the Ford Meteor name was also utilized. The Ford Laser model line was essentially a restyled version of the Familia/323 models manufactured by Mazda in Japan starting from 1980. This collaboration between Ford and Mazda resulted in a range of compact cars that were sold under different names in various regions globally. Key points: 1. The Ford Laser is a compact car previously classified as a subcompact in earlier generations. 2. Sold mainly in regions such as Asia, Oceania, parts of South America, and Africa by Ford. 3. Available in sedan and hatchback body styles, with convertible, wagon, and pick-up versions also offered in different markets. 4. In Australia, the sedan and station wagon variants were marketed as the Ford Meteor from 1981 to 1987. 5. The Laser models were essentially a modified version of the Familia/323 models produced by Mazda in Japan. 6. The collaboration between Ford and Mazda resulted in the production of compact cars under various names in different regions