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Ford Escort Hatchback (1990-2001) review

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Parkers overall rating: 2.5 out of 52.5

At a glance

Price new £7,622 - £27,875
Road tax cost £210 - £385
Insurance group 9 - 40
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 387 - 557 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Easy to drive; cheap to run

CONS

Rivals offer more comfort and finesse

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The final generation Escort is more accomplished than earlier cars to carry the name, with ride and reliability up to 1990s standards. It’s a practical, undemanding choice for the family motorist, but lacks the feeling of quality and downright driving pleasure of the Focus that replaced it . Factor in the low ownership costs and sheer abundance and it’s not surprising that the Escort remains a fairly popular used car choice.

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