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Ford Scorpio Saloon (1995-1999) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3 out of 53.0

At a glance

Price new £17,520 - £28,300
Road tax cost £345
Insurance group 25 - 32
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 385 - 524 miles
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Available fuel types

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Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Affordable luxury; reliability

CONS

Styling - unless you like the trans-Atlantic look

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The Scorpio succeeded the popular Granada as Ford’s executive flagship, with strengths of space, tough engineering and reasonable running costs. However, its design was controversial and, despite the sound mechanics under the bonnet, the new Americanised styling and controversial wide-mouthed grille, proved too much for UK buyers and signalled the beginning of the end.

The new design masked many improvements – including better handling and a more controlled ride. Shifting buying patterns in the executive car market eventually killed the Scorpio off.