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Ford KA

Ford Ka
Ford Ka II front 20091129 (ret).jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Ford
Production 1996–present
Body and chassis
Class City car (1996–2016)
Subcompact car (2014–present)
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive
First generation
Ford Ka front.jpg
Overview
Production 1996–2008 (Spain)
1997–2013 (Brazil)
Assembly Almussafes, Spain (Valencia Body & Assembly)
Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil (Ford do Brasil)
Turin, Italy (Pininfarina)
Designer Claude Lobo (Ka)
Pininfarina (StreetKa)
Body and chassis
Body style 3-door hatchback
2-door convertible
3-door van
Powertrain
Engine 1.3 L Endura E I4 (to 2002)
1.3 L Duratec I4 (from 2002)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,452 mm (96.5 in)
Length 3,620 mm (142.5 in) (1996–2008)
3,836 mm (151.0 in) (2008–present)
3,650 mm (143.7 in) (StreetKa)
3,650 mm (143.7 in) (SportKa)
Width 1,631 mm (64.2 in) (1996–2008)
1,812 mm (71.3 in) (2008–present)
1,679 mm (66.1 in) (StreetKa)
1,695 mm (66.7 in) (SportKa)
Height 1,368 mm (53.9 in) (1996–2008)
1,420 mm (55.9 in) (2008–present)
1,409 mm (55.5 in) (StreetKa)
1,409 mm (55.5 in) (SportKa)
Curb weight 820–962 kg (1,808–2,121 lb)
Second generation
Ford Ka II front 20100809.jpg
Overview
Production July 18, 2008 – May 20, 2016
Assembly Tychy, Poland (Fiat Poland)
Body and chassis
Body style 3-door hatchback
Platform Fiat Mini platform
Related Fiat 500
Fiat Panda
Lancia Ypsilon
Powertrain
Engine 1.2 L Duratec (FIRE) I4
1.3 L Duratorq (MultiJet) I4
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,301 mm (90.6 in)
Length 3,620 mm (142.5 in)
Width 1,658 mm (65.3 in)
Height 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Curb weight 870 kg (1,920 lb)
Third generation
Ford Figo Second Generation (2016).jpg
Overview
Also called Ford Figo (India)
Ford Ka+ (Europe & sedan in Brazil)
Production 2014–present
Assembly Camaçari, Brazil
Sanand, Gujarat, India
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact car
Body style 5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
Platform Ford global B-car platform
Related Ford Fiesta
Powertrain
Engine 1.0 L I3 (petrol)
1.2 L I4 (petrol)
1.5 L I4 (petrol)
1.5 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed automatic (PowerShift)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,491 mm (98.1 in)
Length 3,886 mm (153.0 in) (hatchback, global)
3,929 mm (154.7 in) (hatchback, Europe)
4,254 mm (167.5 in) (sedan, Brazil)
3,995 mm (157.3 in) (sedan, India)
Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height 1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Kerb weight 1,007–1,048 kg (2,220–2,310 lb)

The Ford Ka is a small car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1996 to 2016, as a city car, and from 2014 to present as a subcompact car. It entered its second generation in 2008, being produced by Fiat in Tychy, Poland. A third generation was introduced in 2014.

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. There is also the Ford Ka NOW. The third generation is produced as a five-door hatchback and as a four-door sedan. It was initially available only in Brazil, being later introduced in India, Mexico, South Africa (where it is marketed as the Ford Figo), Argentina and Europe.

The name Ka has a number of possible pronunciations. For example, with a long or short "a", or with the letters pronounced separately. Ford's press office has used all three. According to Auto Trader, Ford "top brass" have given the correct pronunciation as "'Ka like "Cat".'"

The car was introduced on 11 September 1996 as a small and low-cost addition to the Ford range. It was based on the Mark IV Ford Fiesta platform, but with a completely different exterior design. The design borrowed a lot from Ghia's "Saetta" show car, a roadster designed by Filippo Sapino. The Ka evolved from concept vehicles to production with minor changes. The large, one piece, moulded bumpers and wheel arches made the vehicle more durable and easier to repair. The vehicle was manufactured on the existing Fiesta production line in Almussafes, Valencia, minimising new model investment costs. The Chief Program Engineer was Kevin O’Neill. The designer of the car was Chris Svensson of Sunderland, who had designed a similar-shaped car when at the Royal College of Art in 1992.

When the Ka was introduced to the public it provoked mixed reactions, due to its original and striking New Edge design, overseen by Jack Telnack and executed by Claude Lobo.


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