5 Things You Need To Know About The Ford KA+ Active
If you want a crossover but don’t want a large SUV or an expensive price tag, you’ll be interested in the new Ford KA+ Active. The KA+ is well known for its great value and surprisingly spacious interior, and the Active model makes it even more desirable with crossover elements and a free spirit. If you’re keen to know more about this fantastic version, all you have to do is read on!
It’s ready for adventure
The Active is a KA+ with an even greater sense of exploration. Whether you keep it in the city or head for the open road, the Active provides all the benefits of a crossover in a compact package. The roof rails, wheel arch extensions and sturdy bumpers add toughness to the exterior, and there are a few extra details such as a totally black grille surround and 15-inch grey alloy wheels. The completely redesigned lower front bumper features silver plastic scuff plates to protect the underside of your car on rougher terrain. That said, the raised ride height should keep you above most bumps.
It has a bespoke interior
It’s not just the outside that has been given some visual pizzazz. The cabin is unique to Active models, further highlighting the crossover differentiation. Each seat is wear-resistant cloth fabric and features bronze striped detailing, which matches the contrasting stitching used. Sitting at the top of the KA+ tree, the Active benefits from a 6.5-inch colour touchscreen with Ford’s SYNC 3 system. It includes voice commands, Apply CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and a media playback system.
There’s also USB connectivity, rain-sensing wipers and a Quickclear function, which rapidly clears ice and frost from your windscreen on cold days. Parking sensors, hill start assist, heated front seats and Ford MyKey are also included.
There's a new colour available
Canyon Ridge sounds exotic, and really suits this car. It’s
a beautiful metallic bronze that has amber and honey tones, and is sure to make
your KA+ Active stand out. If you’d prefer a different hue, the Active is
available with almost all KA+ colours, including White Gold, Smoke Grey,
Moondust Silver and Ruby Red. So many tough decisions!
You can choose a diesel engine
The new KA+ and KA+ Active models are available with a
diesel engine for the first time. It’s a 1.5-litre turbo unit that produces 95hp
and can achieve up to 70mpg. Pick this engine if you don’t like frequenting
filling stations or if you’re planning to cover lots of miles, as it’s more
suited to long-haul journeys than the 85hp 1.2-litre petrol engine. To make
every journey easy, both engines are available with cruise control and an
adjustable speed limiter – keeping you in constant control of your speed.
Drive away next week
By the end of next week, you could be the proud owner of a
brand-new Ford KA+ Active. Your local
Hartwell Ford dealership is eagerly awaiting
their first delivery of this enticing crossover, so make sure you get to the
front of the queue. You can make an enquiry on our website, or contact the
dealership directly.
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