Ford Ka (09 on) - Review Review by David Ross on 05 November 2008 Last Updated: 27 January 2010 The original Ford Ka was a hugely popular model, especially among those wanting a cheap to run and easy to drive small car. Its replacement builds on those strong foundations, but offers better comfort, refinement and fuel economy. It is certainly a much more grown up car, particularly inside thanks to the well built and neatly laid out cabin. Of course it retains those cheeky looks of the original and is easy and enjoyable to drive, especially in town, while the supple ride means it's incredibly comfortable. The Ka was actually developed alongside the Fiat 500 and uses the same petrol and diesel engines as the Italian hatch. Both are smooth and economical, but offer enough pace to make motorway journeys relaxing. Cheap to run, well built and fun to drive, the Ka is a superb small hatchback. 4.5 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 4.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £8,725 - £12,225 View all new prices Used price range: £4,661 - £10,516 View all used prices See 7 new models for sale from £6,988 Get a Ford Ka (09 on) information pack Next steps Ford Ka cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 754 models like this for sale, starting at £4,924. Find used Ford Kas for sale Enjoyable and easy to drive, refined at motorway speeds, cheap to run, plenty of customisation options Some scratchy interior plastics The original Ford Ka was a hugely popular model, especially among those wanting a cheap to run and easy to drive small car. Its replacement builds on those strong foundations, but offers better comfort, refinement and fuel economy. It is certainly a much more grown up car, particularly inside thanks to the well built and neatly laid out cabin. Of course it retains those cheeky looks of the original and is easy and enjoyable to drive, especially in town, while the supple ride means it's incredibly comfortable. The Ka was actually developed alongside the Fiat 500 and uses the same petrol and diesel engines as the Italian hatch. Both are smooth and economical, but offer enough pace to make motorway journeys relaxing. Cheap to run, well built and fun to drive, the Ka is a superb small hatchback. Driving & Performance Performance 3.5 out of 5"Two engines are available in the Ka but it's the 1.2-litre petrol with 69bhp that will be the..." Handling 4 out of 5"As the Ford Ka was developed alongside the Fiat 500 and uses the same platform as its base, it is..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"The Ka's main strength is its superbly supple ride which does an excellent job of dealing with..." Practicality 3.5 out of 5"It may look larger, but the Ka is actually the same length as the original model and at around 3.5..." Equipment 3.5 out of 5"There are four trim levels in the Ford Ka range - Studio, Edge, Zetec and Titanium. The base-level..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"Unlike the original Ka, there are no painted metals on show, instead the interior has the feel of a..." Costs Running costs 5 out of 5"Thanks to affordable prices and decent equipment levels on most models (apart from the base level..." Green credentials 4 out of 5"The Ka is very eco-friendly and both engines emit less than 120g/km of CO2, making them cheap to..." Safety & Reliability Safety 3 out of 5"The Fiat 500 scored a maximum five star rating for adult occupant protection in official European..." Reliability 4 out of 5"The Ka is based on Fiat components and the Italian hatch has proved reliable so far while both..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"The Ka is not quite as cheap as the original model, but then it is far more sophisticated and..." Buying used 4 out of 5"If you're after a cheap to run but high-quality small car, then a used Ka makes the perfect choice." Selling 4 out of 5"The popular Ford Ka will always be an easy car to sell, especially considering its low running..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Ford Ka (09 on) 1.2 Edge 3d 3 out of 5 “ The fact that it's dinky and easy to get about the place, easy to park as well and rather spacious... ” James Holland Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Ford Ka cars for sale We have 754 models like this for sale. Find Ford Ka cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Ford Ka (09 on) 1.2 Edge 3d 3 out of 5 “ The fact that it's dinky and easy to get about the place, easy to park as well and rather spacious... ” James Holland