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Loading ...I love the new Ford Ka and so does my PA!
The KA has attracted a whole new brand of customers to Ford - more than a million since 1996. And they have become the best kind of customers, loyal ones, because the Ka has the greatest customer loyalty of any Ford model. That’s why they thought so long and hard about replacing it.
A models lifespan is normally five years but Ford waited 12 to replace the Ka. The result is a more sophisticated and grown up small car that looks more substantial but srill retains the cheeky fun that is essential to the brand.
That was my initial view but the people who matter most to Ford are the current Ka owners - especially younger female buyers - who they see as key to its success. New for Ka will soon be available for sale on this new ford ka specialist website.
So we decided on some family testing this week, with my Ka owning teacher daughter Sarah 28 adding her experience and thoughts to the mix.
SARAH’s View
No One has ever refered to me as a car nut. For me, driving is abou getting from A to B in one piece.
So when I needed a new small car a few years back there was only one choice for me. The small but perfectly formed Ka was the ideal option.
Now I love me Ka. It’s fun, with a style all of its own. and you never have have to search long for a big enough parking space.
So what if half the driving community pretend you dont exist in something so small? I know my little Ka can shift if it wants to. In the midst of the current financial gloom, its also fabulous on fuel economy.
So as a loyal Ka driver I was excited when my Dad told me he’d got me a first drive of the new model. I was keen to see what Ford had come up with to replace the timeless classic origional Ford Ka.
Funky
Now that I’ve tried the new version. I think im still making up my mind abou the exterior. But the origional look took time to grow on me and now I love it. This could well be the case with the new version.
What I love about my Ka is its unique style, and the new version does look funky. But from the side it maybee does look a bit too much like some of the other supermini’s/
The back is an improvement, though. Its curvy rear lines give it that distinctive Ka shape and it looks very cute and fun.
Inside the Ka has a more grown up sophisticated feel. I liked the bright colours while the smart new dashboard has everything you need right at your fingertips.
I also liked the heated seats Even those of us who cant afford lavish cars want to feel some of lifes little luxurys are not beyond us. The USB port for music and bluetooth phone was exceptional.
The new Ka is easy to drive and thats what I want for my daily journey to work in heavy traffic. Ford have moved the gear lever on to the dash which is a help.
The car is fun to drive too but I was surprised to find it wa only a 1.2 litre because it felt livelyer than my 1.3 old KA.
It was also more economical which is a major factor for me.
After the Test drive all in all I was very impressed.
I think Ford have kept the Ka’s individuallity but mde changes and improvements that clearly improve it. They’ve done enough to convince me to part with my hard earned cash the next time I need to update my car.
I reckon Ford have another winning KA on their hands!