Ford has launched
the 2019 Ford Ka and 2019 Ford Ka Sedan in Brazil, the same country which was the launch market for the
new-age Ford Ka in July 2014. Prices for the updated twins start at 45490
Brazilian Real and range up to 67990 Brazilian Real for the Freestyle variant, whereas the Ka sedan retails from 49490 -
65990 Brazilian Reals.
On the outside, the
2019 Ka and Ford Ka sedan get new bumpers with C-shaped styling elements, a
sportier grille and updated alloy wheel patterns. Changes on the inside are
more significant thanks to the updated dashboard which now sports Ford's SYNC3
6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Brazilian media report that Ford has
also made changes to the variant walk such that features like AC, reverse
parking sensors and driver's seat height adjustment are now available from
lower variants.
The 2019 Ka carries
on a 1.0-liter three-cylinder flex-fuel engine that delivers 85 hp and 107 Nm
when fueled with ethanol, and 80 hp and 102 Nm with gasoline. It is available
only with a 5-MT. A 1.5-liter Ti-VCT flex unit is also available on the twins,
developing 128 hp and 156 Nm with gasoline and 136 hp and 161 Nm with ethanol.
It is paired to a new MX65 5-MT gearbox which is claimed to be 15 kg lighter than its predecessor. A 6-AT is also available with this engine option.
Note that this is the sole engine option on the Freestyle, though buyers can
choose between the MT and AT.
For the Indian
market, the facelifted Figo and Aspire are expected to launch before October,
even as existing stock is almost sold out at the dealer end.
