The Ford Festiva, a subcompact car, was a collaboration between Mazda and Ford from 1986 to 2002. Sold in Japan, the Americas, and Australia, the name "Festiva" reflects its festive nature. Unrelated to the Ford Fiesta and not succeeded by the smaller Ford Ka, the Festiva was a separate model in Ford's lineup.
Mazda designed the Festiva using the DA platform and B series inline-four engines. This continued the partnership between Ford and Mazda in creating vehicles for the Asia-Pacific market, similar to models like the Laser and Telstar. The Festiva's design and manufacturing by Mazda ensured a high level of quality and efficiency, appealing to customers in various regions.
Throughout its production run
