Ford Ka (96-08) - Review Review by David Ross on 23 May 2006 Last Updated: 22 Mar 2013 3.5 The Ford Ka may not be the newest small car on the market but it still has plenty to offer. Cheap to buy and run, it's once unusual styling has stood the test of time well and it's great fun to drive - especially the peppy SportKa version. Latest Ford Ka review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Still looks good, cheap to run, nimble around town, fun to drive Limited rear space, dated interior, lacks refinement, noisy on the motorway New price range: £6,495 - £10,595 Used price range: £188 - £3,856 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 3.5 out of 5 The Ford Ka may not be the newest small car on the market but it still has plenty to offer. Cheap to buy and run, it's once unusual styling has stood the test of time well and it's great fun to drive - especially the peppy SportKa version. It's fairly spacious too given it's small dimensions but the cabin is starting to look dated, especially with large amounts of exposed metal on show. The 1.3-litre engine in the standard Ka is fine around town but noisy at higher speeds and the Ford lacks the refinement of newer small hatchbacks. Parkers Ratings Overall 3.5 out of 5 Performance 3 out of 5 Handling 4 out of 5 Comfort 2.5 out of 5 Practicality 2 out of 5 Behind the wheel 2.5 out of 5 Safety 2 out of 5 Reliability 3.5 out of 5 Running costs 4 out of 5 Green credentials 3.5 out of 5 Buying used 4 out of 5 Selling 3 out of 5 Equipment 3 out of 5 What owners say... “ It was good for my wife at the time, quick, nippy in traffic and easy to park (because it is small). Since I have been driving it every day, absolutely nothing. ” 2 out of 5 David Dobson , 05 Apr 2013 ... read more “ Very little, too small, poor performance, not great economy, uncomfortable to drive. ” 2 out of 5 Graham Reynolds , 03 Jan 2013 ... read more “ Its easy to park, can fit it nearly anywhere and it goes forever on not a lot of fuel. ” 5 out of 5 paul fothergill , 25 Apr 2012 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get your Ford Ka (96-08) information pack for only £1.99View 497 used Ford Ka Hatchbacks for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 199 owners' reviews Tweet Other Ford reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ It was good for my wife at the time, quick, nippy in traffic and easy to park (because it is small). Since I have been driving it every day, absolutely nothing. ” 2 out of 5 David Dobson , 05 Apr 2013 ... read more
“ Very little, too small, poor performance, not great economy, uncomfortable to drive. ” 2 out of 5 Graham Reynolds , 03 Jan 2013 ... read more
“ Its easy to park, can fit it nearly anywhere and it goes forever on not a lot of fuel. ” 5 out of 5 paul fothergill , 25 Apr 2012 ... read more