Ford Ka Review
Published: 9th February 2009
Ford Ka
With no less than twelve exterior colours to choose from, comprising 3 solids, 7 metallics and 2 pearlescents, in a variety of striking colours, the Ford Ka's emphasis is clearly on fun and personalisation. This can be taken to the extreme with a range of 'Ford Individual' option packs,available on Ford Ka Zetec models where customers can choose from Digital Art, Grand Prix and Tattoo.
Digital Art uses a vibrant green extensively. There are body stripes, mirror cappings and a solid grille surround on the outside and inside. The same colour is used to highlight the centre console, door panels, gear knob and handbrake, floor mats, air vents and instrument nacelle, as well as green fabric panels and headrests to the seats. Super-hip and trendy, yes,but it might be hard to live with.
Grand Prix, as you might expect, involves stripes and chequered flags over a red or white body colour. Again, the grille gains a solid colour surround and this option can be combined with a rear spoiler and white alloy wheels. Inside, the red seats have an embossed pattern and white headrests. Thankfully, the red and white interior trimmings are slightly more subtle than the Digital Art car but get the message across, all the same.
Finally, Tattoo features a large metallic decal on the roof with a heart design at the centre. Two smaller versions sit just below the door mirrors and the same design is embossed on the seat backs, whether they are the normal fabric or the optional leather seats with metallic-finish panels. For the most part, the interior is a variety of silver-grey and anthracite panels and trims. It is nicely done but the design might be a bit too Klingon for some tastes.
Aside from the themed packs there are plenty of individual optional elements to personalise your Ford Ka on a smaller scale. That said, the interior, especially the front of cabin, is quirky enough to not need embellishment.
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