New Ford Ka Leaks Out

The Ford Ka is on the market for 12 years, and it's exactly the time for Ford to change it with a successor. The first pictures of the new Ka have surfaced net-wide reveal the all new model.

The new Ka shares its underpinnings with the Fiat's successful 500 including its engine range. Petrol engines range from an entry level 69 bhp 1.2-litre along with a 100 bhp 1.4-litre, and a 1.3-litre Multijet diesel option is available too. The Ford Europe also states we can expect to see a ST version as well powered by the same 135bhp 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine found in the Fiat 500 Abarth, although power is said to be slightly boosted up to 150 bhp for the Ford version.

Following its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, it is expected to see a 2+2 convertible version further down the line and even a hybrid version. Pricing should start at around £7500(€9500,€14775) raising to £12,000 (€1500,$23640) for the ST.

Gallery: New Ford Ka

Spy Shots: New Ford Ka

The new Ford Ka caught testing in Southern Europe. And these are the most revealing spy photos yet.

The new Ford Ka is based on the Fiat 500 frame and built in the same Polish factory as the Fiat 500. Yet there will be major differences between the two cars, firstly the Ford will be carrying Ford's new kinetic design already featured on the new S-Max and Mondeo.

Then again, there will also be plenty of similarities, like the engine choice. On top of the regular engines, Fiat has Abarth working on two high spec versions, the Abarth and Abarth SS, and we know that Ford will definately release an ST version and it stands to reason that there will also be a Ka RS.

Gallery: New Ford Ka Spy Shots

Officially Unveiled: Brazilian Ford Ka

Ford unveiled in Brazil the revised Ford Ka hatchback. Thankfully this is not what Europe will get later. This model is specific to the Brazilian market. -More pictures after the jump...