I would go to a Ford dealer to look at a Focus, a Mondeo and I'd certainly look at but not consider a Ka.
BUT I'd only want the unadulterated Euro version. Small engines or diesels, tinfoil bumpers and all.
That Verve, to me, just looks fugly inside and out.
As for the Astra, I probably would not buy a Opel/Vauxhall product if I lived in Euland so I wouldn't buy one here either. Aside: why would I buy a GM car if I could have a Renault, a Fiat or a Citroen let alone a VW R32 or a diesel BMW. MB or Audi.
And I am only too happy to not have cupholders