Spy Shots: 2009 Ford Ka to include mild-hybrid, get 60.3mpg
It looks like the second-generation Ford Ka will finally make its official appearance at the Paris Motor Show in October, and Ford might want to seriously consider bringing this little puppy stateside along with the Fiesta. The Ka shares a platform with the Fiat 500 and Germany's Autobild has photos of the micro car devoid of all camouflage. Powerplants should include both gas and diesel engines ranging from a mild hybrid variant that can achieve 60.3mpg (U.S.) to a 100hp ST sport model. So far, there is no indication from Ford that they have any plans to bring the Ka to North America. Hopefully the Fiesta will prove successful here and Ford will see fit to send us this little beauty.
[Source: Autobild via CarScoop]
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brn 8:45AM (5/28/2008)
"60.3mpg (U.S.)"
I think it's great that Autoblog is finally performing the conversion from UK gallons to US gallons, but that's only part of the story. Take into account the octane differences, the more strict EPA measurements, the more strict pollution requirements, and the more strict safety requirements. There's no way the Ka is going to get 60 mpg in the US.
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Throwback 11:18AM (5/28/2008)
okay, I'll take 50 MPG and a price of 15K. If Ford looks at Smart's intial sales they may think differently. My understanding is this car will be built in eastern Europe which should keep the price reasonable.
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stevefazek 6:10PM (5/28/2008)
If this car came to the states and was built in mexico or some other crappy country it would cost 9-11K.
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Kevin Nugent 6:34PM (5/28/2008)
Hmmmm... i doubt that would come to the us
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stevefazek 10:07PM (5/28/2008)
I agree Kevin because ford i really do think they are trying to drive themselves out of business.
3 years old i was like hey if you want to sell cars bring the MK2 focus here, Drop the 500 bring in the falcon, Bring in the fiesta,
They said it doesn't mean their bold move campaign.
hell i even presented the numbers of honda Fits and Veras those companies sold at a higher margin then the crappy focus did.
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Randy 10:27PM (5/28/2008)
If they bring it over I will buy one.
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Curt 12:42AM (5/30/2008)
Everyone stop drooling.
They aren't going to bring it to the US because they are stupid.
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