Car reviews

Only the driver gets an airbag as standard across the range, as passenger and side airbags are optional on lower spec models. Security is largely left to the immobiliser although some models do get deadlocks. The mediocre three-star Euro NCAP safety rating highlights the Ka’s slightly soft bodywork - which dents reasonably easily - though the large plastic bumpers do fair a little better in collisions.

It's been around for a while now and the Ka has generally been mechanically reliable with problems usually confined to minor niggles. Repairs are reasonably cheap, while parts are readily available and straightforward to fit.