 The Escort received a minor update with a new badge at the rear and some trim revisions and enjoyed its best-ever sales year in the UK with over 180,000 sold.Rover Group plc launched a new 200 Series in October which unlike the previous four-door saloon car, was a hatchback available with five doors with a three door version to follow later.The Rover 400 Series saloon would launch in April 1990, effectively replacing the saloon version of the previous 200 Series.