The second generation Ka will hit the Ford's UK showrooms in January 2009 priced from £7,995, which is around $12,500 or €10,000 with today's exchange rates. The Fiat 500-based mini is available with two engines, a 69HP 1.2-liter petrol unit and a 75HP 1.3-liter turbo diesel as well as four different trims. The entry-level "Studio" includes height-adjustable steering wheel, ABS brakes, driver and passenger front airbags and a six speakers CD radio with MP3 compatibility. -Continued 
Moving up, the Style adds powered and heated body-colored door mirrors, electric front windows with driver-side one-touch up and down, body-colored door handles, remote/central locking, driver seat height adjust and 50/50 rear split seat, rear headrests and driver seat memory function. Upgrading to the Style+ sees the addition of air conditioning and heated windscreen.
The range topping Zetec which Ford expects to be the most popular choice accounting for more than 40 per cent of UK sales, features as well 15-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, remote central locking, upgraded instruments and trip computer, as well as theater dimming interior lights.
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Series | On-the-road price |
Studio 1.2 69PS | £7,995 |
Style 1.2 69PS | £8,495 |
Style + 1.2 69PS | £8,995 |
Zetec | £9,495 |
