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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Ford Ka (almost) officially revealed]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/31/2009-ford-ka-almost-officially-revealed/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/31/2009-ford-ka-almost-officially-revealed/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/31/2009-ford-ka-almost-officially-revealed/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/paris-motor-show/" rel="tag">Paris Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/ford/" rel="tag">Ford</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/leaked-2009-ford-ka/953210/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/07/2660_450op.jpg"  alt="" /></a><br /><br />We're less than a day away from the official unveiling of the 2009 Ford Ka, but as is often the case, more cracks are appearing in the dam. This latest leakage comes courtesy of AM-Online, with two new images showing the Ka's new rear end and, more importantly, the interior. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/leaked-2009-ford-ka/953211/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/07/2661_250op.jpg"  alt="" /></a>Ford's "Kinetic" cues carry over to the Ka, with a slanted stance, large C-pillar and miniscule spoiler below the rear window. The interior has undergone a thorough update, including a new three-spoke steering wheel with brushed aluminum accents that tie into the door handles and curvaceous center stack. The new IP is a subtle blend of simplicity and functionality, with a high-mounted shifter similar to that found on the EP3 Civic Si, along with two-tone thrones that match the turquoise hue of the exterior.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/29/ford-ka-leaks-out-ahead-of-paris/">Earlier reports</a> suggest that motivation will be provided by a choice of three powerplants - a 1.4-liter or 1.6-liter gasoline engine or a 1.6-liter TDCi diesel - and a ST variant will likely follow, powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter.<br /><br />Look for all the official details later today or early tomorrow.<br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/leaked-2009-ford-ka">2009 Ford Ka</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/leaked-2009-ford-ka/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/ka_1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/leaked-2009-ford-ka/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/ka_2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/leaked-2009-ford-ka/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/ka_3_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/leaked-2009-ford-ka/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/00_08fordka_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/leaked-2009-ford-ka/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/01_08fordka_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />[Source: <a href="http://www.am-online.com/news/view_article.asp?s=view_article&amp;art_ID=42897614&amp;menu=1&amp;category=1">AM-Online</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/31/2009-ford-ka-almost-officially-revealed/">2009 Ford Ka (almost) officially revealed</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:55:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.am-online.com/news/view_article.asp?s=view_article&amp;art_ID=42897614&amp;menu=1&amp;category=1>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/31/2009-ford-ka-almost-officially-revealed/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1272001/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/31/2009-ford-ka-almost-officially-revealed/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2009</category><category>2009 ford</category><category>2009 ford ka</category><category>2009Ford</category><category>2009FordKa</category><category>ford</category><category>ka</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Damon Lavrinc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:55:00 EST</pubDate>
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