Ford Fiesta XR2i
The XR2i turned Ford's larger new 1989 Fiesta into a bright-trimmed hot hatch. Its letter i mattered: electronic injection metered fuel for the 1.6-litre CVH engine, while a five-speed manual sent the power to the front wheels.
1993 Ford Fiesta XR2i Mk3, representative of the 1989 launch family · Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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More than a set of wheels.
Ford launched the third-generation Fiesta in 1989 and added the XR2i later that year. It kept the basic front-engine, front-drive hatchback layout but added an injected 1.6, firmer sporting hardware and model-specific bumpers, skirts and wheel-arch treatment. National emissions rules produced different published outputs, so the UK 110 bhp launch figure must not be merged with the 103 PS catalyst specification.
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XR2i's extra i advertised injection—an important performance and emissions technology story in a small Ford at the end of the 1980s.
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One badge, two launch outputs
European XR2i figures can look contradictory without being a mistake. UK literature and histories use 110 bhp for the non-catalyst launch car, while German-market technical tables show 76 kW/103 PS for the catalyst version. Joyride should keep the market attached to the number.
Source: Ford Fiesta '89 technical table ↗Why the Mk3 was more than a facelift
The 1989 Fiesta grew in length, width and wheelbase and, for the wider range, added a five-door option. The XR2i remained a three-door performance derivative, so family-level body choices should not be mistaken for XR2i body availability.
Source: Ford Media Center — Fiesta celebrates 40 years ↗Where these facts come from
- Ford Media Center — Fiesta celebrates 40 years
- Ford Fiesta '89 technical table
- Hagerty UK — Fiesta XR2i buying guide
Selected facts checked for this edition. Some source pages link to broader model families. Last reviewed 2026-10-05.