Ford Laser

1981
Introduced
Ford Laser
About

The Ford Laser is a compact car, originally a subcompact car in the first three generations, which was sold by Ford in Asia, Oceania, and parts of South America and Africa. It has generally been available as a sedan or hatchback, although convertible, wagon and pick-up versions have also been available in different markets. The sedan, and briefly station wagon, versions were badged Ford Laser and Meteor in Australia between 1982 and 1987.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.
Drivetrain
Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Class
Subcompact car (1981–1994)
Also sold as
Ford Meteor (Australia & South Africa)
Assembly
Taiwan: Taoyuan City (Ford Lio Ho, CKD)
Related
Ford Capri
Predecessor
Ford Escort
Successor
Ford Focus

Generations

KA/KB1981–1984
BF/KC/KE1985–1988KF/KH1989–1993
KJ/KL/KM1994–1998
KN/KQ1999–present

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.
KA/KB 19811984
BF/KC/KE 19851988
KN/KQ 1999present
More

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

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Reviews & research

Independent reviews, news and owner communities — off-site.
For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

Check the Ford Laser's recall history, investigations and owner complaints at NHTSA — the best free read on reliability and what tends to go wrong before you buy.

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The universe

Coming: a full spec sheet, and a drivable 3D model of the Laser on any road in the rTracer atlas.