Does the Ford Ka+ have the same issues as the Fiat 500 that it's based on?
I recently put a small deposit down on a 2017 Ka+. Yesterday, a friend told me that it's a poor Fiat engine and bad gearbox. I'm now worried. Could you please tell me if his information is correct?
Asked on 23 July 2017 by Dear Stirling
Answered by
Honest John
He's wrong. The previous Ka was a rebodied Fiat 500, mostly 1.2, usually heavily discounted (or ex rental) and not very inspiring because they didn't have the look of a Fiat 500, even though they rode and steered better than the original 500. But the Ka+ is an entirely different car: Fiesta based, extraordinarily refined, quiet and comfortable to ride in, but almost completely gutless. A sensible, insurance-friendly choice for a young driver.
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