Ford Ka +

From 9.706 euros
  • Bodywork utilitarian
  • Puertas 5
  • Plazas 5
  • Power 85 - 95 hp
  • Consumer goods 3,7 - 5,7l/100km
  • Trunk 270 liters
  • Assessment 3,8

El Ford Ka It is the smallest model that the American firm sells in the world. He was born in 1996 to provide the European market with a small and affordable vehicle for young people to get around big cities.

It wouldn't be until year 2008 that Ford authorized its Brazilian subsidiary to develop a variant intended for Mercosur markets. Its success was relevant, becoming one of the firm's best-selling models.

When the third generation was developed, the Ford Ka changed its name adding the surname "+" and became a global model for all markets where Ford is present.

Technical characteristics Ford Ka+

Ford Ka +

El Ford Ka + could be considered the third generation of the Ka that was born 23 years ago. Unlike the previous one (which shared a platform and mechanical components with the Fiat 500), the new Ka+ is developed on the platform who used the previous Ford Fiesta.

It is available in two different bodies, a standard 5-door and one called Active that adds height to the American model and bets on a more country silhouette.

The dimensions of the Ka+ are 3,94 meters long, 1,70 meters wide and 1,52 meters high, with a wheelbase of 2,49 meters. The Active variant increases its dimensions in all sections except in the battle, standing with a length of 3,95 meters, 1,74 meters wide and 1,55 meters high.

Inside there is enough space for four passengers travel comfortably. This has allowed it to fill the gap left behind by the fifth generation of the Ford Fiesta and compete against the urban low cost market.

Mechanical range and Ford Ka+ gearboxes

La Ka+ mechanical range It is made up of two different motors that provide two powers. The first engine is the 1.19 Ti-VCT, a 1.2-liter three-cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine that offers a power of 85 hp and 115 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the most powerful engine is the 1.5 TDCi, which uses diesel with 4 cylinders in line, turbocharged and is capable of developing 95 CV of power and a torque of 215 Nm.

All versions use front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Equipment Ford Ka+

The listing of Ford Ka+ equipment it is reduced to two endings plus a special version. The access termination is called Ultimate and incorporates air conditioning, MyKey key, voice control or SOS emergency call. In addition, the special version White edition incorporates specific decorative elements for the bodywork, alloy wheels, MP3 radio with USB and SYNC I with controls on the steering wheel and voice control or 4,2-inch color screen.

Lastly, the Active finish adds to the White Edition finish sports leather steering wheel, speed limiter, heated rear window, 60/40 folding rear seats or cruise control among other elements.

Ford Ka+ according to EuroNCAP

El Ford Ka + has achieved 3 stars in EuroNCAP crash tests. He was subjected to them in 2017, leaving his score distributed as follows. In child and adult occupant protection got a 73% and 61% respectively. In terms of pedestrian protection, it achieved 57%, and finally, in terms of driving aids, it achieved a discreet 29%.

Ford Ka+ and its rivals

Main rivals against whom he has to compete Ford Ka + in their segment are the Dacia Sandero, Mitsubishi SpaceStar o Fiat Punto. In front of them it provides greater habitability and trunk capacity. On the other hand, its interior quality and technological possibilities are lower.

The Ford Ka + of Km0 and second hand

El Ford Ka + is natural replacement for the Ford Ka of previous generation. Compared to the previous one, the Ka+ has risen in segment to go from micro-urban (A) to urban (B). This has made him stand out from the previous one, although it doesn't really help him improve his ratio of depreciation.

El mean value for Ka+ is from 34%, not being among the best. This value is achieved by its austerity and limited mechanical range to choose from. However, the commercial life of this model has just begun and this data can be improved over time.

In any case, if we want to get hold of a semi-new or zero kilometer unit, prices start at $8.000 and they reach the $11.850 of the variant Black&White Edition.

If, in addition, we wanted to get hold of a unit of the previous generations, prices are between 1.000 euros for the first generation and 10.000 euros for units of the second iteration.

Highlights

  • Price
  • habitability
  • Practicality

Improvable Points

  • Quality
  • Technology
  • Limited mechanical range

Ford Ka+ prices

The range of Ford Ka+ prices goes from $9.706 that the Ultimate version costs with the 1.19 Ti-VCT 85 CV engine, up to $12.256 of the 1.5 TDCi version of 95 hp and Active termination.

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