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Yudo (雲度/云度) π1. 2017 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/F, 24, 38 kWh electric. Yudo’s first vehicle was a compact crossover, and, as announced, only electric power was available. Both urban and inter-city versions available, the latter with greater power and range.
Manufacturing location: China
Marque: Yudo
LTI TX4/Shanghai Maple TX4/Englon TX4/Geely Englon TX4. 2007–17 (prod. n/a). 4-door saloon. F/R, 2360 cm³ petrol, 2499, 2776 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC). Update of black cab, but with the distinction of Chinese production under various Geely-owned brands, first with Shanghai Maple, then with Englon, then Geely from 2014. Name intentionally meant to convey memories of the FX4 taxi. Body-on-frame construction. Front double wishbones and solid axle with Panhard rod at rear. VM Motori diesels for the UK, but Chinese models had the option of a Mitsubishi 2·4-litre petrol. Positioned more as a luxury car in China, with plenty of extras. With LTI going bust, Geely bought the assets from the administrators.
Manufacturing locations: Coventry, West Midlands, England; China
Marque: LTI | Predecessor: LTI TXII | Successor: LEVC TX
Ford ZX2. 2001–3 (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé. F/F, 1988 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Rebodied Ford Laser (1989–94) for North American market, with unique coupé bodystyle. Originally called Escort ZX2, it survived the cancellation of American Escort sedans after the 2000 model year. Escort moniker disappeared for 2001. Typical Mazda Familia (BG)-based engineering; Ford Zetec DOHC engine delivered good power. Refinement poor, when compared with sedans.
Manufacturing location: Hermosillo, Sonora, México
Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Escort | Predecessor: Ford Escort (1997–2000) | Successor: Ford Focus Mk I
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