Ford Ka

Ford introduces the all-new Ka

1 August 2008 - The new Ka, Ford's small car, will take centre-stage at the 2008 Paris Motor Show in October. Twelve years after the original Ka was launched, its successor captures the same youthful and cheeky spirit. The new model retains all of the qualities which made the Ka so popular but presents them in a fresh new package.

Ford designers have given the new Ka a fashionable, modern appearance based around the company's 'kinetic design' form language. A number of visual cues provide a connection to the original Ka, but with its distinctive face and chunky proportions the new model has its own unique character. The interior of the new Ka also has a stylish, dynamic design, combining bold contrasts and expressive colours.

The new model is destined to continue the considerable success of the original Ford Ka, which is widely considered to be an automotive design icon. Launched at the Paris Motor Show in 1996, the Ka was immediately praised for its exciting 'New Edge' styling. Throughout its 12-year life the Ka has remained tremendously popular among small-car buyers, inspiring fierce loyalty from its owners. In total, Ka production has exceeded 1.4 million vehicles.

Further information on the new Ford Ka range will be released in time for the Paris Motor Show in early October 2008.