What is the Merkur XR4Ti?
The XR4Ti was a three-door hatchback that brought a European Ford design to US showrooms. Based on the Ford Sierra XR4i, it was adapted for the American market and paired a sporty shape with the everyday usefulness of a hatchback. It was sold under Merkur, Ford’s name for selected European-developed cars offered through Lincoln-Mercury dealers.
Its turbocharged engine and distinctive hatchback profile set it apart within the Merkur range. The XR4Ti was the first Merkur model.
Generation and engines
The XR4Ti’s first generation ran from 1985 to 1989. Its listed engine was a 2.3 L petrol unit. The “T” in the name signalled the turbocharged version developed for the US market.
How economical is the Merkur XR4Ti?
The best listed combined EPA rating is 20 MPG, with consumption as low as 11.8 L/100 km. These are US EPA figures. European WLTP and older NEDC tests, the US EPA procedure and Canada’s 5-cycle test use different methods, so results from different markets may not be directly comparable.
Where was the XR4Ti sold?
The XR4Ti was sold in the United States from 1985 to 1989. Its Merkur badge marked it as a European-developed Ford offered through Lincoln-Mercury dealers.
Questions and answers
What years was the Merkur XR4Ti sold?
It was sold in the United States from 1985 to 1989.
What engine did the XR4Ti have?
Its listed engine was a 2.3 L petrol engine with a turbocharger.
What was the XR4Ti’s EPA fuel economy?
Its best listed combined EPA rating was 20 MPG, with consumption as low as 11.8 L/100 km.