Why has it taken this long for the Ford Ka to be replaced?

Question

Ford Ka first introduced in 1996

New model due early next year

Answer 1

If Ford's Euro operation is anywhere near as bad off financially as the US operations are, that is the reason right there!

h**l, the Ford Ranger and Crown Victoria (Panther platform) still ride on platforms that are about 25 years old!

Answer 2

I think they weren't as popular as the trucks and suv's.  Until now.  Ford is hurting because of the high gas prices.  People were buying trucks and suv's just because it was a truck or suv.  Now they're only buying them if they need to, like for work.  They need something else to compete with all the other fuel economical vehicles out there.  All these other car companies have mostly cars and only a few trucks and suv's.  Ford has a lot of trucks and suv's and only a couple of cars to choose from.  Time for them to step it up!

Answer 3

Cause theyre fk ugly