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Ford Orion

1983 – 1993 · USA

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The Ford Orion, a compact family car within the C-segment in Europe, was manufactured by Ford Europe from 1983 to 1993, selling a total of 3,534,239 units over its ten-year production run. Derived from the Ford Escort, the Orion differentiated itself by featuring a four-door saloon design with a separate boot instead of the Escort's hatchback setup. This unique design included a notchback rear end and a longer rear overhang, allowing it to be easily distinguished from its hatchback counterpart. During the early 1980s, Ford underwent changes in its model lineup and image to adapt to the evolving trends in the European car market. These changes were reflected in the introduction of front-wheel drive and the

3 generations of the Ford Orion

Version	Years	Engine	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Ford Orion 1st Gen	1983 to 1986	naturally aspirated inline-four	Manual	FWD	SEDAN
Ford Orion 2nd Gen	1986 to 1990	naturally aspirated inline-four	Auto, Manual	FWD	SEDAN
Ford Orion 3rd Gen	1990 to 1993	inline-four	Manual	FWD	SEDAN