Ford Ka (96-08) - Review

Review by David Ross on
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.
Ford Ka (96-08)

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

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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

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