Ford Ka Urban Warrior Concept: rugged budget sedan

Ford Ka Urban Warrior Concept: rugged budget sedan

The SUV craze is now positively, definitely upon us, with soft-roaders sprouting all over in various shapes and sizes. The popularity of these vehicles is so overwhelming that we’re now seeing jacked-up wagons and even SUV “coupés”, so could rugged sedans be next? Ford seems to think so with the Ka Urban Warrior Concept, on display at the Sao Paulo International Motor Show.

It’s not a new idea, of course – Volvo previously produced the S60 Cross Country back in 2015. But while the Swedish offering was available with all-wheel drive, the Urban Warrior is based on the standard Ka sedan and therefore is likely only a front-wheel drive vehicle. It’s powered by a 136 hp 1.5 litre Ti-VCT petrol engine paired to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Ford says that the more robust look and raised suspension allow the Urban Warrior to more easily “tackle the city’s challenges,” such as uneven asphalt and flooding. To that end, it comes with black body cladding, along with a silver front underguard, a grey finish for the front grille and black headlight graphics. The 15-inch four-twin-spoke alloy wheels are finished in pearlescent grey.

Other than the new looks, the Urban Warrior is equipped with the Ka’s various bits of kit, including leather seats, a 6.5-inch capacitive infotainment touchscreen, rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, six airbags, stability control and hill start assist.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Slicon on Nov 07, 2018 at 3:19 pm

    Shut up & take my money now Sime Darby Ford!

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  • Akira on Nov 07, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    This compact Sedan packed with 136hp?!
    Bring it here and pop a 80k price tag, will sell plenty.

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  • benzs on Nov 07, 2018 at 5:18 pm

    Wow, good HP. U can smoke as many as u like. Bring to boleh land and boleh people will help u boleh your sales while everyone boleh smoke any car. And Yes, u are applicable for Boleh land new fuel structure. We are boleh!!!

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  • Fordist on Nov 07, 2018 at 7:35 pm

    Can eligible for Petrol subsidy. Kudos to Ford if it coes here!

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  • Pakulupapito on Nov 08, 2018 at 12:52 am

    I dont think this can sell well in Malaysia. Most buyers that opt for this small sedan segment mostly doesnt event care about hp. They only want cheap small car.

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