Ford Ka

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Introduction A small car with big ideas Fun-loving and spontaneous, the Ford Ka lives for the moment. With its unmistakable styling, superb driving dynamics and a catch-me-if-you-can attitude, this is a small car with big ideas. If you’re looking for more power, there’s Ford Sportka SE with its aggressive styling and feisty 1.6-litre engine. Whatever you’re into, the Ford Ka wants to be part of the action.

Ford Ka Express yourself. Whichever model you choose, you'll find a distinctive blend of style and driving dynamics. The Ford Ka range includes the Ka Style and Ka Style Climate. There's also the Ka Zetec and Ka Zetec Climate, with its colour-coordinated styling and details and trim, and then there's the Ka Luxury which combines large car luxury with small car agility. Choose the Sportka SE for a truly thrilling driving experience. Twisty country road not included.Ford Ka is proof that good things really do come in small packages. There’s just something about it; that curvaceous body, the sculpted headlights, those distinctive bumpers and that unmistakable zest for life. The Ford Ka was made to get noticed and so you always reach your destination in style. Now you can make an even bigger statement with Ka-ligraphy, a range of vibrant exterior vinyl graphics which complement the cute curves of the loveable Ka.

Drivers With power steering standard across all Ford Ka models, the basic 1.3 8v engine is near perfect for darting around the inner city. Front visibility is good, but rear parking tricky due to the small rear window. It takes some getting used to and you can often find objects are further away than they seem. Handling is good and the car has a surprisingly low centre of gravity for its dome shaped exterior. In the cabin the controls are logically presented, but seat height adjustment is not standard in the basic model. And, ABS is not available on any model, for any price. The engines feel a little weak at times.

Passengers The ride can be quite harsh at times, although there is plenty of space for a super-mini. Headroom is grand with its dome shape. Getting in and out of the ford Ka 3-door rear is relatively hassling free and quite roomy for two in the back. It feels solid and rides bigger than a super-mini, with engine noise subtle.

Practicality A very practical and economical car with low emissions. The Ford Ka is great to drive around the city and relatively easy to park (see above). Boot space is only average and rear light clusters are obtrusive to boot access, but split rear seats extend its capacity.

Equipment You don't get much in the basic Ford Ka models, though electric windows, central locking, seat height adjustment and metallic paint is standard in the Ka Collection. If you're really feeling flush, the Ka Luxury version comes with leather seats and air-conditioning.

Safety & Security An airbag comes, as standard for the driver, but passenger and lateral air bags are extra at £300 together. The Ford Ka performed ok on Euro NCAP tests (3/5), with good side-impact protection but lower than average front impact protection. The Ka only scored a 1/5 for pedestrian test rating. There is an engine immobiliser, but the car is easy to break in to, with the boot a no contest.

Quality & Reliability Fords quality is evident throughout the Ka, although the stylish interior in prone to being out-dated soon. There have been a few electrical niggles, but the Ka is a long way into its production run that these have been sorted now.

Owning Not the most glamorous of vehicles and the un-colour coded bumpers look a little cheap, but the Ford Ka does have unique styling. It's fun to drive, relatively economical, cheap to run and easy to park once you get used to it. Re-sale values are better than average for a Ford vehicle and the car is classed in insurance group 1 or 2.

Ka Style Ka Style takes the same character as Ka Studio but body-colour bumpers and mirrors enhance the exterior. The stylish interior benefits from electric front windows, central door locking, CD player and a remote boot release, proving you can have fun with style.

Style Climate Further enhancing the attractions of Ka Style, Ka Style Climate adds large-car features including CFC-free air conditioning, powered and heated door mirrors, remote central door locking and a Quickclear heated front windscreen.

Style Climate "Two-Tone" Taking Style to a new level, with Moondust Silver bumpers and mirror housings plus all the features already included on the attractive Style Climate. Why not bring a little colour into your day.

Zetec Climate Ka Zetec Climate is as cool on the inside as it is on the outside. With CFC-free air conditioning, powered and heated door mirrors and a Quickclear heated front windscreen, Ka Zetec Climate is ultra-desirable.

Zetec Climate "Two-Tone" Benefiting from all the features of the Zetec Climate plus Moondust Silver bumpers and mirror housings. You'll be the most colourful character around town.

Sportka SE For that extra sporty look, why not treat yourself to the SportKa SE. We've added a few little touches such as leather seats, 16" alloy wheels, a perimeter alarm, a Quickclear heated front windscreen and front fog lights. Because we know how exhilarating the drive is, we've also added CFC-free air conditioning to cool you down a bit!

Interior

Because life’s about seizing every opportunity – and creating some fantastic memories, flexible 50/50 split rear seats and a handy glovebox mean you can bring whatever you need for your latest adventure. And with a comfortable and stylish interior – including gorgeous leather seat trim on the Ford Ka Luxury – you’ll never fail to make a statement.

Engine & Transmission

1.3i 70 PS Stage IV, 5-speed manual
1.6i Stage IV, 5-speed manual

Features and specifications Need more detail on features, colours, bodystyles, safety, or dimensions for the Ka range and Sportka SE? Just select a link below to access a wealth of information on these and other specifications.

Audio

Stereo AM/FM radio/cassette – Model 2050 RDS EON, colour-coordinated with instrument panel bezel, removable control panel, ‘Keycode’ anti–theft coding, 2 speakers
Stereo radio/CD – Model 6000 RDS EON, colour-coordinated with instrument panel bezel, removable control panel, ‘Keycode’ anti-theft coding, 2 speakers
Stereo radio/CD autochanger – Model 6006 RDS EON, 6-disc in-dash CD autochanger, colour-coordinated with instrument panel bezel, removable control panel, ‘Keycode’ anti-theft coding, 2 speakers

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