XR2

XR2 is a designation used by various automotive product lines to indicate a sport-oriented variant. The most widely known use is Ford's Fiesta XR2, a high-performance version of the Fiesta hatchback produced during the 1980s. The XR2 variant was developed to meet Group A rally homologation requirements and introduced a sport-focused package featuring a widened track, distinctive bodywork with arches and spoilers, larger wheels, and uprated suspension. Power was supplied by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine from the CVH family, with fuel injection later in the XR2i variant, and output generally around or above 100 horsepower, providing significantly improved acceleration over the standard Fiesta.

The Fiesta XR2's contemporary rivals in the hot hatch segment helped popularize a trend toward more performance-focused compact cars in the 1980s. Its affordable performance and distinctive styling contributed to the XR/RS styling language later adopted by other Ford models. Collectors today regard the Fiesta XR2 and XR2i as iconic examples of early modern hot hatch design.

Other uses of XR2 designation are rare and vary by market, with no single globally recognized alternative model carrying the XR2 badge. The term remains most strongly associated with Ford's 1980s performance hatch.