Ford Laser - Revision history

Laserford at 09:27, 5 January 2010

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	This model Laser is loved for its reliability and economy.		This model Laser is loved for its reliability and economy.

	===Fourth generation (KF,KH)(~~1990–1994~~)===		===Fourth generation (KF,KH)(1991–1994)===
	The KF (1991)/KH (1992-1994) Laser was the last Laser model to be produced in Australia when local production of the Laser ceased in 1995 due to the closure of Ford's plant in Homebush, Sydney. The KF/KH Laser was also the first model to differ in appearance to the Mazda 323 - the mechanicals being identical to that of the 7th Generation Mazda 323.		The KF (1991)/KH (1992-1994) Laser was the last Laser model to be produced in Australia when local production of the Laser ceased in 1995 due to the closure of Ford's plant in Homebush, Sydney. The KF/KH Laser was also the first model to differ in appearance to the Mazda 323 - the mechanicals being identical to that of the 7th Generation Mazda 323.

Laserford at 09:26, 5 January 2010

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	===Fourth generation (KF,KH)(1990–1994)===		===Fourth generation (KF,KH)(1990–1994)===
	The KF (1991)/KH (1992-1994) Laser was the last Laser model to be produced when local production of the Laser ~~in Australia~~ ceased in 1995 due to the closure of Ford's plant in Homebush, Sydney. The KF/KH Laser was also the first model to differ in appearance to the Mazda 323 - the mechanicals being identical to that of the 7th Generation Mazda 323.		The KF (1991)/KH (1992-1994) Laser was the last Laser model to be produced in Australia when local production of the Laser ceased in 1995 due to the closure of Ford's plant in Homebush, Sydney. The KF/KH Laser was also the first model to differ in appearance to the Mazda 323 - the mechanicals being identical to that of the 7th Generation Mazda 323.

	The car was available in a number of different versions and five different engines:		The car was available in a number of different versions and five different engines:

Laserford at 09:24, 5 January 2010

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	* Dark Green Metallic		* Dark Green Metallic
	* Verdant Green		* Verdant Green
			* Biscayne Blue

	===Main Competitors===		===Main Competitors===
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	This model Laser is loved for its reliability and economy.		This model Laser is loved for its reliability and economy.

	===Fourth generation (KF,KH)(~~1990–1992~~)===		===Fourth generation (KF,KH)(1990–1994)===
			The KF (1991)/KH (1992-1994) Laser was the last Laser model to be produced when local production of the Laser in Australia ceased in 1995 due to the closure of Ford's plant in Homebush, Sydney. The KF/KH Laser was also the first model to differ in appearance to the Mazda 323 - the mechanicals being identical to that of the 7th Generation Mazda 323.

			The car was available in a number of different versions and five different engines:

TristanT at 23:36, 7 November 2009

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	===Safety===		===Safety===
			The safety ratings of the Ford Laser are rated by model years, the Australasian Used Car Safety Ratings (UCSR) and saftey features standard. (Any safety features with "optional" in brackets beside it are options).

	'''2001-2005'''		'''2001-2005'''

	The 2001 Ford Laser's ANCAP results are a score of 7.18 out of 16 in the frontal offset crash test. A score of 10.06 out of 16 for the side impact crash test. In the frontal crash test, there's a risk of serious leg injuries for the driver and also a moderate risk of life threatening chest injuries in a side-on crash.[http:~~//www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au/_scripts/ancap_summary_result.php?IID=38]~~		UCSR Rating: 4 stars

	* Driver's Airbag		* Driver's Airbag
	* Adjustable steering column		* Adjustable steering column

	~~Rating: 3 stars~~		'''1995-97'''

	~~'''1995-97'''~~		UCSR Rating: 3 stars

	~~2 stars~~		* Adjustable steering column
			* Dual Front Airbags (Optional)

	'''1991-1994'''		'''1991-1994'''

	2 stars		UCSR Rating: 3 stars

	===Photos===		===Photos===
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	The new KJ Laser was based on the Mazda 323 imported from Japan and offered better reliability, build quality and affordability. Performances came from a 1.6 litre petrol 4 for economy or a more powerful 1.8 litre engine both channeling power to either a 5 speed Manual or an electronically controlled 4 speed Automatic driving the front wheels.		The new KJ Laser was based on the Mazda 323 imported from Japan and offered better reliability, build quality and affordability. Performances came from a 1.6 litre petrol 4 for economy or a more powerful 1.8 litre engine both channeling power to either a 5 speed Manual or an electronically controlled 4 speed Automatic driving the front wheels.

	Both engines were double overhead camshafts with sequential fuel injection and a variable intake system which uses the long intake tract for producing more torque at lower revs and the shorter intake tract for producing peak power. Performance wise, the 1.6 litre ~~egines~~ produces 80 kW of power at 6000 rpm and 143 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm. The 1.8 litre engine produces 92 kW at 6000 rpm and 160 Nm at 4000 rpm.		Both engines were double overhead camshafts with sequential fuel injection and a variable intake system which uses the long intake tract for producing more torque at lower revs and the shorter intake tract for producing peak power. Performance wise, the 1.6 litre engine produces 80 kW of power at 6000 rpm and 143 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm. The 1.8 litre engine produces 92 kW at 6000 rpm and 160 Nm at 4000 rpm.

	The suspension used in the KJ Laser consists of MacPherson Struts front and rear with slightly ~~higer~~ spring and shock absorbers make the car a good handler. It also came with power steering and disc brakes in all wheels with a larger master cylinder for a more solid brake feel.		The suspension used in the KJ Laser consists of MacPherson Struts front and rear with slightly higher spring and shock absorbers make the car a good handler. It also came with power steering and disc brakes in all wheels with a larger master cylinder for a more solid brake feel.

	The sedan version bares little difference to the Mazda 323 Protegé but the hatchback versions (both 3 door and 5 door) are the most deceptive body styles. The hatchback is well recognised with a sloping back end but rear vision is compromised. The 3 door hatchback known as the ''Lynx'' is the most sporty model aimed at the youth market. It features alloy wheels, dual circular headlights, front foglamps, a slotted grille and the back of the tailgate is clearer (the rear number plate area is moved to the rear bumper). The 5 door hatchback is called the ''Liata''.		The sedan version bares little difference to the Mazda 323 Protegé but the hatchback versions (both 3 door and 5 door) are the most deceptive body styles. The hatchback is well recognised with a sloping back end but rear vision is compromised. The 3 door hatchback known as the ''Lynx'' is the most sporty model aimed at the youth market. It features alloy wheels, dual circular headlights, front foglamps, a slotted grille and the back of the tailgate is clearer (the rear number plate area is moved to the rear bumper). The 5 door hatchback is called the ''Liata''.

Mike384: /* Criticisms */

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Criticisms

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	==Criticisms==		==Criticisms==
	~~Please make sure to '''''keep critiques in a third~~-~~person point of view'''''. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''~~.		"Buzzy engines, NVH needs improvement" - motioncars.com

	==Generations==		==Generations==

Mike384 at 09:05, 8 October 2009

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	\|Marque = [[Ford]]		\|Marque = [[Ford]]
	\|aka = Lynx<br>Tierra<br>Meteor		\|aka = Lynx<br>Tierra<br>Meteor
	\|Production = 1981-~~2002~~		\|Production = 1981-2005
	\|Class = Small		\|Class = Small
	\|Body Style = 5 dr Hatchback<br>4 dr Sedan		\|Body Style = 5 dr Hatchback<br>4 dr Sedan
	\|Length = ~~'''length - type here'''~~		\|Length = 4470 mm
	\|Width = ~~'''Width - type here'''~~		\|Width = 1705 mm
	\|Height = ~~'''Height - type here'''~~		\|Height = 1420 mm
	\|Wheelbase = ~~'''wheelbase - type here'''~~		\|Wheelbase = 2610 mm
	\|Weight = ~~'''Weight~~ - ~~you get the point'''~~		\|Weight = 1105 -1235 mm
	\|Transmission = 5 speed Manual, FWD<br>4 speed Automatic, FWD		\|Transmission = 5 speed Manual, FWD<br>4 speed Automatic, FWD
	\|Engine = 1.6 litre DOHC Petrol Inline-4<br>1.8 litre DOHC Petrol Inline-4		\|Engine = 1.6 litre DOHC Petrol Inline-4<br>1.8 litre DOHC Petrol Inline-4
	\|Power = ~~N/A~~ hp @ ~~N/A~~ rpm<br>~~N/A lb-ft~~ of [[torque]] @ ~~N/A~~ rpm		\|Power = 118 hp @ 5500 rpm<br>148 nm of [[torque]] @ 4000 rpm
	\|Similar = [[Mazda Familia]]		\|Similar = [[Mazda Familia]]
	\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''		\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''

TristanT at 08:33, 6 September 2009

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
			* [[Ford Focus (International)]]
			* [[Ford Escort]]
			* [[Mazda Familia]]
	{{Ford}}		{{Ford}}

TristanT at 08:30, 6 September 2009

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	\|Marque = [[Ford]]		\|Marque = [[Ford]]
	\|aka = Lynx<br>Tierra<br>Meteor		\|aka = Lynx<br>Tierra<br>Meteor
	\|Production = ~~'''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)'''~~		\|Production = 1981-2002
	\|Class = Small		\|Class = Small
	\|Body Style = 5 dr Hatchback<br>4 dr Sedan		\|Body Style = 5 dr Hatchback<br>4 dr Sedan

TristanT at 08:29, 6 September 2009

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	===Main Competitors===		===Main Competitors===
	* [[Mazda Familia]]		* [[Mazda Familia\|Mazda 323/Familia]]
	* [[Nissan Pulsar]]		* [[Nissan Pulsar]]
	* [[Toyota Corolla]]		* [[Toyota Corolla]]
	* [[Honda Civic]]		* [[Honda Civic]]
			* [[General Motors Astra\|Holden Astra]]

	==Hybrid Models==		==Hybrid Models==
	~~If there are [[Hybrid Cars\|~~hybrid~~]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here~~.		There was no hybrid model available in any Laser model.

	==Unique Attributes==		==Unique Attributes==

TristanT at 08:26, 6 September 2009

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	===Fifth generation (KJ)(1994–1999)===		===Fifth generation (KJ,KM)(1994–1999)===
			The new KJ Laser was based on the Mazda 323 imported from Japan and offered better reliability, build quality and affordability. Performances came from a 1.6 litre petrol 4 for economy or a more powerful 1.8 litre engine both channeling power to either a 5 speed Manual or an electronically controlled 4 speed Automatic driving the front wheels.

			Both engines were double overhead camshafts with sequential fuel injection and a variable intake system which uses the long intake tract for producing more torque at lower revs and the shorter intake tract for producing peak power. Performance wise, the 1.6 litre egines produces 80 kW of power at 6000 rpm and 143 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm. The 1.8 litre engine produces 92 kW at 6000 rpm and 160 Nm at 4000 rpm.

			The suspension used in the KJ Laser consists of MacPherson Struts front and rear with slightly higer spring and shock absorbers make the car a good handler. It also came with power steering and disc brakes in all wheels with a larger master cylinder for a more solid brake feel.

			The sedan version bares little difference to the Mazda 323 Protegé but the hatchback versions (both 3 door and 5 door) are the most deceptive body styles. The hatchback is well recognised with a sloping back end but rear vision is compromised. The 3 door hatchback known as the ''Lynx'' is the most sporty model aimed at the youth market. It features alloy wheels, dual circular headlights, front foglamps, a slotted grille and the back of the tailgate is clearer (the rear number plate area is moved to the rear bumper). The 5 door hatchback is called the ''Liata''.

			The model starts with the ''LXi'' which came with a 4 speaker radio cassette stereo system, power steering, remote boot/hatch release, body coloured bumpers and grille and tilt only adjustable steering column. ABS, air conditioning, dual airbags and a 1.8 litre engine are options.

			The ''Ghia'' adds 15 inch alloy wheels, remote central locking, intermittent wipers, power windows (front and rear) and velour. The Ghia also offered the same options as the LXi. It's powered by a 1.8 litre engine and the sedan remains auto only.

			The Lynx packs all the features and includes more features such as 15 inch alloy wheels, ABS, dual airbags, fog lamps and rear spoiler and the Lynx is only offered in a manual.

			This model Laser is loved for its reliability and economy.

	===Fourth generation (KF,KH)(1990–1992)===		===Fourth generation (KF,KH)(1990–1992)===