Ford Ka (96-08) - Review Review by Parkers on 23 May 2006 Last Updated: 30 July 2008 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. 3.5 out of 5 Other Ford reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery Also Consider 3.5 out of 5 Kia Picanto (04-11) Cracking value, economical engines, five-doors as standard, cheap to run, reliable Not as clever with space as other small cars, mediocre safety rating Read full review 4 out of 5 Citroën C1 (05 on) Cheap to run, great fun to drive, nippy petrol engine, fits in the smallest of spaces Limited range, tiny boot, noisy on the motorway Read full review 4 out of 5 Fiat Panda (04-11) Easy and fun to drive, great value, cheeky looks, well built interior Boot space is tight, split/folding seats aren't standard, offset pedals Read full review Find other hatchback cars Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Ford Ka cars for sale We have 549 models like this for sale. Find Ford Ka cars for sale Previous: Buying & Selling Next: Company Car Info
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