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20 Cars That Were Rebadged Into Something Completely Different

18. Ford Festiva / Mazda 121 / Kia Pride

18. Ford Festiva / Mazda 121 / Kia Pride
A trio of compact hatchbacks—Ford Festiva, Mazda 121, and Kia Pride—parked side by side in vibrant colors. | Image from en.m.wikipedia.org (Creative Commons Licensed)

The story of this compact car is a true example of global rebadging. Originally designed by Mazda as the Mazda 121, it was built by Kia in South Korea and sold as the Kia Pride. Ford then brought it to various markets as the Ford Festiva. Despite its humble roots, the car adapted easily to new markets and badges, illustrating how a single design can take on many identities worldwide. Source

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