2016 FORD Ka+ 1.2L 5MT FWD (70 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Ford has a long history of building affordable and practical cars and, in 2016, it added the Ka+ to its lineup. It was designed in Brazil and it used the Fiesta platform.

While the first two generations of the Ka were built with two doors, the third generation received the “+” sign and it was available only as a 5-door vehicle. It was built to enter in direct competition with other low-budget cars and it started its life on the South American continent.

The design of the new Ka+ featured the corporate grille that was found on the Fiesta, Focus, or Mondeo. The swept-back headlights tried to soften the look of the car. Unlike other vehicles built in other segments, the Ka+ didn’t want to look aggressive. In order to keep the production costs low, the doors were simple, without any sculptures on them. Depending on the trim level, the car was offered with steel or light-alloy-wheels. The bumpers, door handles, and the door mirrors were painted in body color.

The interior was designed to offer room for five adult passengers. Despite its small sizes, the Ka+ was designed to accommodate a 2 m (6.56 ft) passenger behind the same size driver. The dashboard featured a center stack between two angled vents, a center console with the gear stick, and a storage compartment. The instrument cluster featured three dials with a speedometer, tachometer, and a very large fuel gauge.

Under the hood, the Ka+ featured one 1.2-liter engine offered in two power outputs of 70 hp and 85 hp, respectively. It was mated as standard with a 5-speed manual, and that was the only option.