Ford Start Concept Could Be Future Ka; Possibly North America-Bound?

Although it might not be common knowledge in this hemisphere, Ford’s microcompact Ka three door hatchback is actually incredibly successful. Having carved out a hard fought niche over the past few years, it’s brought a raft of new buyers into the Ford fold, but even a car as popular as that has an expiry date.

And when it does reach the end of its term, the almost ubiquitous Ka may make way for this: the Ford Start. Shown in concept form at the Beijing auto show earlier this year, the tiny car made waves for its unique and attractive styling, and the notion of a 1.0L EcoBoost gasoline engine yielding 120 horsepower and well over 40 miles per gallon has more than a few critics’ hearts aflutter. With a tentative start date of 2014, the Start’s schedule coincides with the Ka’s potential flame-out date. As to whether or not the Start may make it to North America’s shores… well, that’s another question entirely.