Ford has pulled the wraps off the latest Ka+ and its all-new sibling, the Ka+ Active, before they go on sale later this year.
On show in Geneva, the five-door models are priced from £10,795 and come with a diesel engine option for the first time, as well as Ford’s latest infotainment technology, creating the most comprehensive Ka+ line-up yet.
Top of the list of aesthetic changes is a tweaked exterior design with larger headlights, a new front grille with a chrome surround and a more cleanly designed dashboard.
Key technical features include a 6.5in touchscreen that features the brand’s Sync 3 infotainment technology, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
The car comes as standard with automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers and a heated windscreen. Automatic climate control and parking sensors are available as options.
The most efficient powertrain on offer is the new diesel, the 1.5-litre TDCi, which produces 94bhp and 159lb ft of torque, and is claimed to emit 99g/km of CO2.
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That diesel engine joins a 1.2-litre Ti-VCT petrol unit, which replaces the old car’s 1.2 Duratec. The new one is claimed to have improved torque and efficiency, although no figures are released at this time.
Both the diesel and petrol options are equipped with start/stop technology and comply with Euro 6 emissions regulations.
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si73
Well the active looks better
Well the active looks better than the ecosport
tuga
Numbers
I believe you'll find that the 61,000 units you write about are for European sales, not Worldwide ( That wouldn't be very impressive, would it? )
You'll also find that its main rival, the Dacia Sandero, handily outsold it 4 to 1 in that same period ( Set 16 - Dec 17 ). Still not that impressive.
Mikey C
Who on earth will buy a
Who on earth will buy a diesel version of this, a citycar anyway? You'd have to be mad to choose that option now
typos1
Mad, or like diesels, or do
Mad, or like diesels, or do lots of miles.
GOJones78
New Ka+ Diesel
What are the chances that no dealer in the land will want these are demos, as approxomately none will be sold in the UK? Anything smaller than a Golf/Qashqai is hard to justify as a Diesel.
xxxx
Are Ford losing the plot
Firstly both cars are so ugly and devoid of personality I actually feel sorry for them. Then why in the name of all that's holy fit an expensive heavy diesel option in a car that 95% of their potential Market do less than 10,000 miles a year. Suzuki etc have removed the option altogher from larger cars than this. Deserves to fail, like Ford's managerment
typos1
How can they be both "ugly"
How can they be both "ugly" AND "devoid of personality" ?! That doesnt make sense. Either theyre ugly, which gives them spme sort of personality, or they bland so they dont have personality, again, you cant have it boths ways !
xxxx
Is that it?
Of course you can be "ugly" AND "devoid of personality". One description is based on looks and the other is based on personality. Thanks for pointless observation.
typos1
Yes, but we re talking cars
Yes, but we re talking cars here not people - if theyre ugly it gives them some sort of personality (even if its one you dont like), if theyre bland they appear to have no personality, thats what happens in the car world. I hate to tell you, but cars dont actually have any personality at all, theyre inanimate machines, its something car enthusiasts imply they have. Personally I thnk the Ka+ is bland.
ianp55
Ford Ka+ Active
Gawd help us!!!!! the latest offering from Ford,is the latest product from the Ford India,why it's being sold here seems odd indeed,basically it's a slightly jacked up Ka+ with some plastic cladding and the entry level version costs £10,795 thats almost £2k more than where the Dacia Sandero Stepway strarts,why they're bothering with the diesel is questionable as well,sales of the series 2 Ka with the excellent FIAT Multijet engine were poor before the current slump in diesel car sales. Rather I think another reason why Ford sales in Blighty are a shadow of what they were forty years ago.
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