Ford Ka
The previous Ford Ka won buyers over with its cheeky looks, fun-to-drive character and inexpensive running costs. But like a bad sequel to a popular film, the second-generation Ka – which is built in partnership with Fiat - isn’t as impressive. It shares its basic underpinnings with Fiat's retro 500. But while the 500 is a great looking car, applying Ford's design rules to the same platform means awkward styling, less driver appeal and lean specification levels. The Ka and Fiat 500 are closely related, but despite the Ford offering a more enjoyable drive, the Fiat is the better choice.
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Pros:
- Spacious inside
- Excellent around town
- Comfortable ride on poor roads
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Cons:
- Struggles on the motorway
- Poorly equipped compared to rivals
The Ford Ka is the entry-point to Ford ownership, and is popular among young and old drivers alike. It's expensive, though, and is less well equipped than rivals such as Hyundai's i10. There's a wide range of trim levels and a choice of petrol or diesel engines. Even so, the new three door Ka isn’t the class leader its predecessor was - cars like the Fiat 500 have greater appeal.
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