The sixth generation Ford Fiesta supermini is 7 years old, while the second generation Ford Ka city car is 6 years old now. What did the Blue Oval do in order to shed some gray hairs off these two versatile urban jungle dwellers? Nope, all-new models are out of the question at the present moment. Instead of going all-new, FoMoCo launched special editions of the two.
Dubbed the Black Edition and the White Edition, these guys are exactly what you’re thinking - special by name, not by nature. As expected from such a naming scheme, both the Fiesta and Ka in Black and White Edition clothes wear contrasting color combos and that’s how the cookie crumbles basically. The factory-spec color combo comes in two shapes and sizes - white body with black finishing touches or black body with some white detailing.
The two-tone aesthetic treatment is carried on by the interior as well, combining the hues Ford calls Midnight Black and Crystal White. Even the mirror caps and alloy wheels have been painted to contrast with the rest of the car because why the hell not? All things considered, the Fiesta and Ka are fair, purposeful cars, but I can’t help but feel a little disappointed by the B&W editions.
Ford’s European arm describes both as “offering exclusive and stylish exterior and interior designs.” The marketing jabbering is not over yet: “Both colour schemes deliver a classic look with a fresh, contemporary appeal, which also reflects trends in clothing and technology for pure, uncomplicated styling.” So that’s why a hipster-ish young man with groomed facial hair posed for the photo shoot we’ve attached below...
Moving on to the more important stuff, these special ed vehicles are based on the Titanium grade. While the Ka can be kitted with an optional roof spoiler and climate control, there’s a single mill available for the quirky bugger - a 1.2-liter Duratec petrol motor. As for the Ford Fiesta Black and White editions, these are just a tad better equipped than the Ka and can be had a way more engine options: 1.25-liter Duratec or a 1.4 unit, a 1.0 EcoBoost, as well as a 1-point-5 or 1.6-liter TDCi turbo diesel for extra miles per gallon.
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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