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Everybody remembers the Ford Ka as the affordable runabout that the first-gen used to be, not the failed attempt at rebadging a Fiat 500 we have today. The Blue Oval has promised to return to the smallest car segment in Europe in 2016 with a brand new car that's better in every way. We have fresh details regarding the engine range.
Reports from India, where the Ka will be sold under the name "Figo", suggest this car is underpinned by a shortened version of the Fiesta built between 2002 and 2008. Those are solid underpinnings and decent engine technology will also be thrown into the mix.
From what we've learned speaking to Ford dealers, the base model Ka will be powered by a 1-liter engine. It's not the EcoBoost we know and love from the Fiesta, but a naturally aspirated version that's cheaper to make yet still has start&stop and a split cooling system for efficiency.
Nearly all cars in the A-segment now have a 3-cylinder 1-liter engine, including the Smart Forfour, Opel Karl, Kia Picanto and Renault Twingo. The Ka's will deliver 80 hp at 6,300 rpm and 105 Nm at 4,100 rpm.
Ford is also considering a 1-liter EcoBoost model sold as the Ka Sport. This should deliver some driving thrills with the help of 100 hp or even more. In 2002, Ford introduced the SportKa hot hatch which was powered by a 1.6-liter engine making 93 hp. It also had more aggressive body styling and large 16-inch wheels.
Finally, there's also going to be a diesel engine, which is rare in this segment nowadays. Costing around €1,500 more than the standard Ka 1-liter, the oil-burner will take the form of a 75 hp 1.5-liter TDCi carried over from the Fiesta. All engines will be mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard with no current plans for an auto.
From what we've learned speaking to Ford dealers, the base model Ka will be powered by a 1-liter engine. It's not the EcoBoost we know and love from the Fiesta, but a naturally aspirated version that's cheaper to make yet still has start&stop and a split cooling system for efficiency.
Nearly all cars in the A-segment now have a 3-cylinder 1-liter engine, including the Smart Forfour, Opel Karl, Kia Picanto and Renault Twingo. The Ka's will deliver 80 hp at 6,300 rpm and 105 Nm at 4,100 rpm.
Ford is also considering a 1-liter EcoBoost model sold as the Ka Sport. This should deliver some driving thrills with the help of 100 hp or even more. In 2002, Ford introduced the SportKa hot hatch which was powered by a 1.6-liter engine making 93 hp. It also had more aggressive body styling and large 16-inch wheels.
Finally, there's also going to be a diesel engine, which is rare in this segment nowadays. Costing around €1,500 more than the standard Ka 1-liter, the oil-burner will take the form of a 75 hp 1.5-liter TDCi carried over from the Fiesta. All engines will be mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard with no current plans for an auto.
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