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| Subcompact
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| 152.8 (3-Door)<br>155.9 (5-Door)
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| 2000-2200 lbs
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| 1.3L (81 cid) I4
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'''[[Ford]]''' introduced the all-new '''Aspire''' in 1994 as a replacement for the departed [[Ford Festiva|Festiva]]. The Aspire was a little larger than the Festiva and certainly more [[Ford Taurus|Taurus]]-rounded in design, a distinctive change from the upright boxy Festiva. The Festiva would be relatively short-lived, being discontinued after 1997 with very little change throughout its tenure.
 
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===Gas Mileage===
==1994-1997==
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
Like the former Festiva, the Aspire was also a [[Mazda]] design and produced in South Korea by [[Kia]] (which was then partly owned by Ford). The Festiva's 63 hp 1.3L (81 cid) I4 engine carried over to the Aspire, along with an available 5-speed manual or an optional 3-speed automatic transmission. 3- and 5-door hatchback bodystyles were offered, the latter on a slightly longer wheelbase. The 3-door could be ordered in upscale SE guise, adding fog lamps, a rear spoiler, and different seats and interior trim.  Dual airbags were standard and anti-lock brakes were an option.  1995 Aspires changed very little other than the usual color-shuffling. 


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In 1996, the only real change was that the lower front spoiler was eliminated, and the window moldings and center roof pillars now were body-colored instead of former black.  The SE package for the 3-door was gone too, leaving only the base trim for both bodystyles.  For the Aspire's final year, there were all-new front and rear bumpers, headlights & taillights, getting its heaviest revision to date, but Ford nonetheless dropped the Aspire after this year, which never reached sales expectation, and perhaps due to too much internal competition with Ford's domestic-built subcompact [[Ford Escort|Escort]].  There would be no replacement for the Aspire.
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Revision as of 17:44, 27 July 2008

Aspcar.gif
Ford Aspire
Ford
Production 1994-1997
Class Subcompact
Body Style 3-Door Hatchback
5-Door Hatchback
Length 152.8 (3-Door)
155.9 (5-Door)
Width 65.7"
Height 55.6"
Wheelbase 90.7 (3-Door)
93.9 (5-Door)
Weight 2000-2200 lbs
Transmission 5-Speed Manual, FWD
3-Speed Automatic, FWD
Engine 1.3L (81 cid) I4
Power 63 hp
Similar None

Ford introduced the all-new Aspire in 1994 as a replacement for the departed Festiva. The Aspire was a little larger than the Festiva and certainly more Taurus-rounded in design, a distinctive change from the upright boxy Festiva. The Festiva would be relatively short-lived, being discontinued after 1997 with very little change throughout its tenure.

Here's a quick rundown:

1994-1997

Like the former Festiva, the Aspire was also a Mazda design and produced in South Korea by Kia (which was then partly owned by Ford). The Festiva's 63 hp 1.3L (81 cid) I4 engine carried over to the Aspire, along with an available 5-speed manual or an optional 3-speed automatic transmission. 3- and 5-door hatchback bodystyles were offered, the latter on a slightly longer wheelbase. The 3-door could be ordered in upscale SE guise, adding fog lamps, a rear spoiler, and different seats and interior trim. Dual airbags were standard and anti-lock brakes were an option. 1995 Aspires changed very little other than the usual color-shuffling.

In 1996, the only real change was that the lower front spoiler was eliminated, and the window moldings and center roof pillars now were body-colored instead of former black. The SE package for the 3-door was gone too, leaving only the base trim for both bodystyles. For the Aspire's final year, there were all-new front and rear bumpers, headlights & taillights, getting its heaviest revision to date, but Ford nonetheless dropped the Aspire after this year, which never reached sales expectation, and perhaps due to too much internal competition with Ford's domestic-built subcompact Escort. There would be no replacement for the Aspire.

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