Mark I Range

April 1972:

Consul and Granada saloons introduced. Consul has cross-mesh grille in two panels. Granada has horizontal chrome grille bars and chrome waist strip.

• Consul:
  Basic and L versions with 2.0 litre V4 or 2.5 litre V6 engine. Consul GT has 3.0 litre V6 engine, extra instruments and cloth trim. Optional extras include automatic transmission, sun roof and (with the V6 only) power steering.
• Granada:
  2.5 litre or 3.0 litre V6 engine. Reclining front seats, seperate rear seats, wood trim on doors and facia. Optional extras include automatic transmission, sun roof and power steering. GXL version has these (manual gearbox alternative), plus tinted glass and vinyl roof covering.

September 1972:

Estate cars introduced, Consul with L trim and 2.5 litre engines only, Granada with 3.0 litre engine only.

April 1973:

Granada with 2.5 litre engine discontinued; 3.0 litre remains, with power steering standard.

December 1973:

Fully adjustable face level vents on all models. Reclining front seats standard on basic Consul. Granada saloon and estate now designated XL; GXL version continues. Electric screen washers with facia switch and clock relocated in centre console on Granada.

January 1974:

Consul screen washers and clock modified as Granada.

March 1974:

Granada Ghia announced. New grille, Ghia badges, luxury interior trim.

July 1974:

Granada Ghia coupé introduced in UK. Two-door fastback body, Ghia style trim. Mechanically as Granada.

September 1974:

V4 engine in 2.0 litre Consul replaced by in-line OHC unit; improved performance and economy.

April 1975:

2.0 litre OHC now available on Consul L estate, Granada XL and GXL saloons. Improved driving position and revised suspension on all models. Gear lever angle altered and clutch pedal brought nearer to driver making operation easier.

October 1975:

Consul range discontinued; replaced bt Granada models. Various trim improvements and additions to standard equipment. New instrument panel in the style of the Escort/Cortina range. All models now have carpets, clth seat trim, heated rear window, hazard warning and reversing lights as standard equipment.

February 1976:

2.0 litre saloon now fitted with 'economy' engine.