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Is the Ford Ka considered to be an underachiever?

Is the Ford Ka considered to be an underachiever?

Some critics now dismiss the Ka as old hat and an underachiever when put up against more modern and better equipped Far Eastern superminis, but to do so misses the point. Yes the Ka is no longer the latest in car design, but what it lacks in fancy gadgets it compensates for with a dynamic range that has rivals floundering.

What’s the up side of a Ford Ka?

The up side is a car that requires very little maintenance and will barely register on a thief’s radar. For a small car the little Ford is surprisingly spacious. Front seat occupants have plenty of room in which to stretch out and, unusually, so do those in the rear.

When did the Ford Ka go out of production?

The Ka was also sold in New Zealand between 1999 and 2004, and was replaced by the newer Fiesta. The Ka has been the best-selling car in its class in the United Kingdom for a number of years and commands around a fifth of the city car market.

Is the Ford Ka considered a small car?

For a small car the little Ford is surprisingly spacious. Front seat occupants have plenty of room in which to stretch out and, unusually, so do those in the rear. The rear seats split/fold down allowing more to be made of the predictably modest boot.

What kind of door does Ford Ka Mk2 have?

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What do you need to know about the Ford Ka?

At launch, the Ka was produced as a single model, with a number of production options including: air conditioning, power steering, height-adjustable driver’s seat, adjustable position rear seat with head restraints, passenger airbag, central locking and power windows.

What was the name of the Ford Ka convertible?

A convertible model called StreetKa also appeared, launched with the help of singer Kylie Minogue at the Paris Motor Show. It featured a manually folding soft top or an optional detachable hardtop (on the Winter Edition).

When did the third generation Ford Ka come out?

A third generation was introduced in 2016. The first two generations have a three-door hatchback body style, with the first generation also having a two-door convertible version that was marketed as the StreetKA, alongside a sporty hatch version, known as the SportKA .

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Ruth Doyle