Ford Ka (09 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
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

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Equipment

There are four trim levels in the Ford Ka range - Studio, Edge, Zetec and Titanium. The base-level Studio is fairly spartan and comes with electric power steering, driver and front passenger airbags, body-coloured bumpers, a CD stereo and an auxiliary input for iPods or MP3 players. The Edge adds air conditioning, electric door mirrors, electric front windows, remote central locking and 50/50 rear split seats while you have to opt for the Style+ to get air conditioning and a heated windscreen. The Zetec trim is the biggest seller and comes with 15-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, upgraded instruments, leather steering wheel and a trip computer. The top-of-the-range Titanium offers 16-inch alloy wheels, upgraded stereo, chrome door handles and climate control. There are plenty of options available including exterior customisation packs in special themes such as - Grand Prix, Tattoo and Digital. Available on the Zetec, each includes exterior body stripes and graphics, interior styling treatments as well as individual extras such as alloy wheels, leather seats and coloured grille surrounds. Take a look at the Gallery for some pictures of the different themes.

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  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
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