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| − | '''Ford Telstar II (CG). 1994–7 (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1789, 1991 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Odd amalgam of rounded centre section reminiscent of GE-series Telstar with formal front and rear ends favoured by traditional Japanese sedan buyers. Mechanically a GE four-cylinder. Same sheetmetal as contemporary [[Mazda Capella (CG)|Capella]]. Introduced in Japan after [[Mazda]]’s multi-brand strategy collapsed, and front end meant to ape [[Mazda Sentia]]; Ford simply took what was available for the Japanese domestic market and badged it a Telstar. | + | '''Ford Telstar II (CG). 1994–7 (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1789, 1991 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Odd amalgam of rounded centre section reminiscent of GE-series Telstar with formal front and rear ends favoured by traditional Japanese sedan buyers, and a more sensible width than GE, within the 1,700 mm class 5 tax bracket. Same sheetmetal as contemporary [[Mazda Capella (CG)|Capella]]. Introduced in Japan after [[Mazda]]’s multi-brand strategy collapsed, and front end meant to ape [[Mazda Sentia]]; Ford simply took what was available for the Japanese domestic market and badged it a Telstar. |
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Revision as of 12:12, 8 July 2012
Ford Telstar II (CG). 1994–7 (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1789, 1991 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC). Odd amalgam of rounded centre section reminiscent of GE-series Telstar with formal front and rear ends favoured by traditional Japanese sedan buyers, and a more sensible width than GE, within the 1,700 mm class 5 tax bracket. Same sheetmetal as contemporary Capella. Introduced in Japan after Mazda’s multi-brand strategy collapsed, and front end meant to ape Mazda Sentia; Ford simply took what was available for the Japanese domestic market and badged it a Telstar.
Manufacturing location: Hiroshima, Japan
Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Telstar | Predecessor: Ford Telstar (GE) | Successor: Ford Telstar (GF)
