Ford Laser (1998–2003)

Ford Laser/Ford Laser Lidea/Ford Activa/Ford Lynx (KN/KQ/BJ). 1998–2003 (prod. unknown). 4- and 5-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 1323, 1498, 1598, 1839, 1991 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC). Last fling for Laser nameplate, as Ford focused on using its own designs for C segment. Launched December 1998. Closer to Mazda Familia of these years, sharing more with that model than its predecessor did. Some concessions to Ford’s then-current ‘New Edge’ design theme of that era with front and rear ends, but dynamically well behind C132 Focus. Mid-term facelift in 2001. Continues today as Ford Tierra in some markets; sold as Ford Activa in Taiwan, Ford Lynx in Malaysia and the Philippines and Ford Laser Lidea in Japan.

Manufacturing locations: Hiroshima, Japan; Taoyuan, Taiwan; Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines

Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Laser | Predecessor: Ford Laser (1994–8) | Successors: Ford Tierra, Ford Focus Mk I