The new Kuga is based on Ford's acclaimed C-Car architecture used in vehicles like the European Focus and C-MAX. It comes in both FWD and AWD models, the latter using a full-time Haldex set-up, and will be offered with a 136hp (100kW) 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel churning out a maximum 340Nm of torque from just 2,000rpm thanks to its overboost function. More engines including Ford of Europe’s first hybrid powertrain will be offered further down the track.
Ford’s new Kuga may be compact but there’s plenty of storage space inside for all your gear and four of your mates. The second row seating has a 60/40 split and has been designed to fold completely flat and offers up to 1,355L of storage. When the seats are up there’s still a usable 360L of space.
The Kuga will be offered with two distinct lines of trim, Trend and Titanium, both of which are differentiated with a wide range of equipment, technology and styling options. Some of the options include metallic paint, color coded interior details, and matching trim for the instrument panel and door inserts. Standard safety features include ESP, Anti Rollover Mitigation, ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, plus a stiff and rigid passenger cell.
Reader Comments
Thu Feb 14 2008 11:22 PM
Sir Yappie says
not a bad effort even for ford.
Sat Feb 16 2008 12:31 PM
NaBUru38 says
The Kuga is so cool... few off-roaders look like that.
Now it needs new 1.6 and 2.0-liter EcoBoost engines and that new 175hp 2.2-liter diesel.
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