Ford Ha…Hahahahaha. Thumbs down, way down. Don’t care how expensive gas is.

I would call it an uglier Polish brother of 500.

When I went to Germany 2 years ago this car was everywhere. Does anyone know any sales numbers for this car v.s. its competition in Europe. Is it very popular over there or was I just in a weird place to see so many Ka’s

kinda looks like the Verve headlamps

This does not look nearly as iconic as the first-generation Ka. It looks like Ford has done the same thing with the Ka that Renault did with the Twingo. Made the second-gen a LOT more conventional.

chester~ 2 years back in France and Italy, I saw a bunch of Ka’s as well.
And about the new Ka, it ain’t ugly, it looks all right, but not my type of car. Ford could sure use it here. It looks safer than a Smart.

Definitely better than the previous Ka.

Have you driven a Fiat – lately?

Actually, yes and wasn’t disappointed. I guess FIATs are battling quality perception still, ’cause they are quite popular in rental fleets, alongside Hyundai and Kia in Europe, but they drive and handle very well. I have no idea of reliability, but when you rent one it is certainly more satisfying then either Malibu or Focus in US.

the car on the picture looks like photoshop of OPEL CORSA
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brischri/2460356278/sizes/o/

The convertible version of this car looks really sweet. Why can’t we get this here instead of the Mexican Party, excuse me, Fiesta.

I think it looks cool. If it were here this would be the best looking small car on the market.

AND I think it’s a big improvement over the old Ka which was a bit long in the tooth and looked like a pudge from day 1.

Look, its a pregnanat roller skate!

*pregnant

Who at Peugeot jumped ship?

These all look the ****ing same! I get out a laugh out of those of you critiquing the styling. It’s like picking out the best looking turd at a dog show. Who cares? I remember winding things up and letting them fly across the kitchen floor that looked better than this.

reminds me of the blue M&M, mmmmmmmmmm candy

Is this the same car in the New Bond Movie? If Ford plans on bring this to the US.

I rather crawl to my destination than to drive this………(i have no words for what it is), maybe later.

I agree with oldraven – This is very Peugeot-ish.

It looks angry. I guess we shouldn’t provoke it. The thing might get mad and go on a killing spree. It’s probably pretty ticked at the way it was designed. I know I would be ticked if I looked like that, especially in that color.

It is angry, because if 2 of them standing next to each what do you call ‘em?

Looks like the Focus just gave birth to a preemie Verve = new Ka

This is a top seller in the UK & Europe and though it’s not what I would ride this update seem to right on point – for those interested.

LLN, Ka isn’t simply a 3-door Fiesta. Ford offers a 3-door Fiesta.

The Fiesta is a B-segment car (we call them subcompacts).

The Ka is an A-segment car.

Get your facts straight.

wow you can see a bit of the 500 in it

1 Ka + 1 Ka =2 Kas… for concern?

Pretty soon, we’ll have a Ford Twuk?

If they brought the Mustang to the orient would they call it the Poontang?

I still can’t believe they don’t sell these in Boston

@atir
good call on the corsa

Exactly what inline6 said!

The Fiesta comes in a three door itself. The Ka is a much smaller vehicle and LLN needs to really understand cars before they post crap as bible.

1 Ka + 1 Ka = KaKa

folks, for those of you who say this is a photoshopped image of the Corsa, I think you’re wrong. The Corsa (and the Yaris 3-door, for that matter) have similar shapes. But this Ka is a size smaller than both of them. If you’ll notice, the Corsa’s fenders sweep further back and not has high as this Ka’s. The rear quarter windows are shorter on the Ka, too.

Anyhow, to repeat my original judgment, this thing isn’t nearly as iconic as the original, but it’ll probably be a good, if somewhat less interesting A-car in its own right.

can’t get here quick enuff

Boston, DSF, NYC could all use this

Well, if you say, “I see a couple of Kas”, it will make you sound like you have a British accent.

http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1

I’d rather have the Fiat 500, but we CAN’T GET EITHER CAR IN THE U.S!!!!!

Nope, but you CAN get a brand new Equinox or Borrego.

^^^ This is an excellent substitution: it sucks only twice as much gas and handles like turd in toilet.

I don’t think it looks that bad. It’s a small economy car. It has a lot of similarities to the Mazda2. I would wait for the Euro Focus though.

Let me out of the Ka, Cole! Let me out of the Ka!

Nicole Kidman in Days of Thunder

well euro Ford has another nice car,and US Ford has nothing. I think Ford shoud close up shop here in the US and just become a european car company and just emport all the euro Ford here. then we americans will buy Fords again

ka………..ka……….krappy

Much, much better design than the first Ka. That “kinetic” design language works well here.

by far the best looking smart car. Ford has some great new vehicles in production or coming over in the next two years. Sorry gm, don’t get pist, i wasn’t the one banking on the cruze or volt to be the jesus christ of GM. Maybe you should dump the silverado and whatever trucks you have. Send them to the junk yard and rebuilt from scratch. Better yet hire someone from ford, and maybe you can sell some trucks

Twuks?

I don’t find it the best looking and it is not even developed by Ford. It is a poor variation on very decent looking FIAT 500, manufactured in Poland. Insofar, Ford wasn’t able to bring a single(!) European model to US due its inability to pass NHTSA and CAFE regulations. GM brought in Astra and Aura, where are Fords of the world?

the Ka has always been a miget mobile.

XYUNYA you’re so anti Ford it hurts. you like the current look of the current fit and love the look of the future fit… which quite frankly takes a huge step backwards. This Ka is by far the better looking of the three designs (ka vs Fit vs Fit)and because it is a ford you have nothing positive to say about it. You are truly bias.

*xyunya* N the astra and aura has done so well for GM. hahaha your totally bias. “Gm brought in astra and aura, where are fords of the world?” No, Gm brought over two vehicle that continue to lose money, in there line up of crippling losers. Good point xyunya! Thank god ford didnt follow there footsteps.

Well, then Ford will not bring here European cars? Ford did loose 8 billion last quoter by not selling F 150’s in quantity. They may or may not bring Eroespec cars here, but it does not look like they have a stellar car line up. Let me remind you that Civic is #1 selling vehicle in US and Ford is #4 after VW car manufacturer. Keep on celebrating. Your champion is moving up. I would learn in a hurry how to sell Toyota’s and Honda’s – can be useful skill. They also require some (not excessive) level of tact.

ihustle, GM sells more full-size trucks than Ford does. You’ve got your stats backward and you know it.

xyunya
this is fords future yaris/fit beater
they are overhauling that factories as we speak.
http://autoshow.en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/autoshow/Geneva2008/photogallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6447670

where the **** are the cup holders

Kinda of cool. and it’s just the kind of thing we need. Gas is getting to expensive to be gettting 20 MPG in our sports cars CUV’s SUV’s and trucks.

Very cool little car. Why waste 20k on a Smart that only seats two + barely a backpack, when you can get a legitimate 4-seater like this (cheaper too)??

*Xyunya* Unlike you i would never stoop to the level of selling foreign. Im american and proud of it. Its people like you that a contributing to a slumping economy.
*FACT OF THE DAY*
Inline The F150 has held the title of best selling “Vehicle” in the world. It will be dethroned for the first time this year. GM has never sold more trucks and never will. Wonder why they never claimed it??? Because they never accomplished it. They would love to take the title away from ford, simply because ford takes so much pride and letting the world know, who has the best, and most sold pick up in the world. Whats sad is GM owns twice as many companys and Ford still sells more trucks.

Deanster, try $11,590 base for a Smart. Anyone that spends $20k on a Smart is an idiot to begin with, especially since they are only half that price.

I just took a look at the interior photo of the Ka, and I kind of like it. It’s different, very chiseled, but it has a unique look to it that is somewhat cool. The only thing I personally don’t like is the big fat airbag container on the steering wheel. It’s very reminisce of my old ‘76 280Z, though. It’s too bad we won’t be seeing this Ka here. Also, even though I like the interior, I think it might be too chiseled to appeal to women. Still, it’s risky, and I like risky.

OK beatusmongos. Go to the Smart canada site and build/price one. It starts at $14,999. Plus 14% sales tax, so now we’re up to $17,100. This doesn’t include “freight, PDI, or administrative charges” as per the website (another $1500). If you get the “Passion” edition, it starts at $20,500 tax included. The convertible is THOUSANDS more than either of those.

Now let’s add an option or two to the base model, not the Passion. The body panel “freshup” kit is $1650 + tax. The sunscreen/panoramic roof is $540 + tax. $160 for a ****pit clock and tachymeter. Sound system is $305. Fog lights are $145. AC is $850, power steering is $700.

So is it 20k, or is it 20k? Neither you say, it’s probably 20k?

By the way, the censor tried to block the word C O C K-pit

Yeah, LLN likes to sensor words like that.

I’m in the U.S., and the pricing is very different apparently. Here, it starts at $11,590 for a Pure. Passion starts at $13,590. I added the silver Tridion for $125, premium sound package for $350 (includes 4 speakers and a subwoofer plus 6 disc changer and MP3 jack), clock and tach for $120, alarm and keyless entry for $160, and that’s all I need. That gives me a grand total of $14,395. That comes with the roadside kit, all the airbags, the his/hers shifter and paddle shifters (whooptie doo, but it’s part of the package), ABS, electronic stability, AC and the panoramic roof. Body panel refresh is not available here yet, but if it was, I wouldn’t compare it because no other car has that option. $14,395, and no, that doesn’t include taxes or destination charges, but those are around $700 for destination, and $1,170 for taxes in my state, making a grand total of $16,265. That’s still nearly $4,000 below $20k. So either it is $20k like you said, or it’s $16k for everything I want including all fees. However, you are in Canada, and it seems they are more expensive there for some reason. In this case, I’m glad I don’t live there.

By comparison, a similarly equipped Yaris is $16,590, and it doesn’t have a lot of the interior options that I like in the ForTwo. Again, that’s before fees, so with fees, a similar Yaris is $18,630. In Canada, the Yaris seems to be cheaper by comparison, as I priced the same one out on toyota.ca at $17,700 before fees. If I lived in Canada, I would be getting a Yaris instead. So, you’re right, where you are, Smarts are way overpriced for what they are. Why buy a $20k car with two seats when you can get a 4-seater for $3,000 less?

In the U.S. (and for me), though, it’s a different story. Since I’m the only one planning on using the thing, I don’t need four seats and cargo space, so the extra $2,000 for something I will never use is a waste. I have a minivan for hauling people and stuff, and it’s more than enough. Plus, styling is subjective, and I just don’t find the interior of the Yaris, Fit, Focus, Cobalt, Aveo, etc., to be pleasing to me. Interior is the most important thing, as I will be spending more time inside my car than outside looking at it. So why spend an extra $2,000 on something I don’t like, just because it has more seats that I don’t need?

Still, when I actually am ready to buy, I will not leave out all options, and I will do a lot more testing. Who know? My opinions may change by that time. So far, I felt cramped in the Fit and Yaris, while the ForTwo felt very roomy (keep in mind it’s just for me). The Aveo is just plain fugly. The last time I tried a Focus, I was very disappointed, but the new ones seem a lot better, so I will be trying one of those again. Don’t worry, I won’t make a decision based on fad, but actual driving experience and likes.

But here’s a funny story: A client of my company purchased a 2006 Smart last year, and paid $23,000 for the thing, thanks to import charges of nearly $10,000. Yes, he is an idiot for doing that, but he really likes it, and if you like it, the price isn’t important. Something as subjective as car buying is fine as long as the buyer has a smile on his or her face when they are finished. Heck, if people are willing to spend $100,000 on a Porsche…

I can’t believe AC isn’t standard up there, though. That’s ridiculous! But then again, when I lived in Seattle, no one had AC in their house. Here, it’s a must.

Ford should stop considering start doing… there’s definitely a market for these kinda of cars these days. And with no relief to our energy situation in sight this thing will sell. Heck, that silly ass SMART is selling… why not this? I ride in this thing before I’d ride in a smart.