Ford Escort Hatchback (1990-2001) review
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At a glance
Price new | £7,622 - £27,875 |
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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
Ford Escort Hatchback (90-01) rivals
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.
Rally-derived RS Cosworth deserves much more respect than the rest of the range.
Review contents
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Overview Currently reading
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Practicality & safety
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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