FORD KA+
Small on the outside, roomy on the inside. The Ford Ka+ is an affordable and flexible little hatchback.
Many of us remember the original Ford Ka, a tiny little city car with drastic styling and exceptional handling characteristics that first arrived on our roads back in 1996. The original Ka was a hit for Ford but suffered a little in the way of practicality and over the years the demands for more space led us to the current Ka, which has gained a plus symbol to emphasise its modest increase in size.
The current Ford Ka+ is considered ‘B-segment’, meaning it doesn’t belong to the smallest class of car anymore and has gained size in order to fulfil customer demand for space and practicality. Under its bonnet you’ll find a little 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine that produces either 69 or 84bhp depending on the model you choose. Efficiency is the target for this engine and regardless of the power output you choose its official mpg figure will remain at a touch over 70mpg, so fuel economy should be very good indeed. Just 114g/km of CO2 is kicked out of the exhaust too, meaning lower tax rates. All Ka+ models are front-wheel driven and come with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
There are 3 trim levels available for the Ford Ka+, with the most recent addition being the top-spec ‘Active’ – a more rugged looking, SUV-inspired design. The other trims are ‘Studio’ at the entry level and ‘Zetec’ in the middle. Depending on the model you choose you’ll find some or all of the following features- Ford’s SYNC3 touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, DAB, and smartphone integration, cruise control, climate control, automatic headlights and wipers, heated seats, ‘MyKey’, Quickclear windscreen and parking sensors. There’s room in the rear seats for adults thanks to good head and leg space and the boot holds 270-litres of load space, increasing to 849-litres with the rear seats not in use.
If a practical, affordable and comfortable small hatchback is just the ticket for you then the Ford Ka+ ticks a lot of boxes. It’s always available at a great price here at Synergy and fulfils its mission statement perfectly.