These are the first official pictures of the new Kuga, Ford's forthcoming Focus-based 4x4 which goes on sale in June, from £20,495.It will be launched with just one engine - the 134bhp 2.0-litre diesel, which is coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox and permanent Haldex four-wheel drive system. Ford is claiming the Kuga has best-in-class emissions, at 169g/km, and fuel consumption of 44.1mpg. It’s also maintaining that the Kuga will offer ‘surprisingly good’ off-road ability. Which is a good thing, as the competition at this price is going to be difficult for it to beat. The impressive Honda CRV 2.2 i-CTDi, excellent Toyota RAV4 2.2 D-4D - even the TD4 Land Rover Freelander 2 will be among the cars it has to beat.Inside, the Kuga has fold-flat rear seats, storage areas under those seats and under the boot floor. There is 1355-litres of luggage capacity in it with the rear seats down and 410-litres with the seats up, and a dual-split tailgate makes filling up the space that much easier. Trim levels are kept simple, too, with just two on offer; Zetec and the range-topping Titanium.The Ford Kuga makes its official debut at next month’s Geneva show; watch this space for more information on it on March 4.
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Re: Ford Kuga: on sale in June at £20,495
The first post wondered about its name.
If Ford had called it TWOT then thousands of people would have been able to buy a car named after them.
Just like they did with the Pajero,which,in Spic slang, means Wanker.
I have to concede,not everyone can be satisfied by a BMW 3 series variant.
Some may need a five or a one,and I can easily see a case for a Mondeo estate,but only with a 2.2 engine until the 3litre V6 appears.Deisel,obviously.
If you can afford a Bentley you are entitled to drive what you like,you've earned the right.
I know what it cost you and I'm not envious.
As for those who think they need Koogaas,or whatever the stupid things are called,may I cordially recommend professional help before its too late?
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Re: Ford Kuga: on sale in June at £20,495
The Kuga is the same size as a Qashquai, which are summarily dwarfed by my 2008 CR-V when sitting next to them in traffic.
Re: Ford Kuga: on sale in June at £20,495
Has anyone seen one on the road? I've seen one and it looked smart I must say. Unfortunatley these sort of cars in the current climate are becoming about as popular as a STD. Buy a Mondeo if you are set on Ford, wait for Insignia if you're not.
If you must have SUV go for late plate CRV - they can't give them away at the moment!