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MazdaFord Laser

1981 – present Japan Compact car 1 production year
Production1981 – present
Recorded originJapan
ClassCompact car
Also known asFord Meteor Australia · Ford Tierra
Background

The Ford Laser is a compact car, originally a subcompact car in the first three generations, which was sold by Ford in Asia, Oceania, and parts of South America and Africa. It has generally been available as a sedan or hatchback, although convertible, wagon and pick-up versions have also been available in different markets. The sedan, and briefly station wagon, versions were badged Ford Laser and Meteor in Australia between 1982 and 1987. The Ford Meteor name was also used in South Africa.

Text adapted from “Ford Laser” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07

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Production chronology1981–open

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