Today we will turn our attention to a very interesting SUV, more precisely Ford Kuga that we will present in this review. Ford Kuga first appeared on the market in 2008 and since then until now known a few facelifts.
Ford Kuga is currently in its second generation and has a code name C520.
More information about it in this review. Ford Kuga first debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007 (Frankfurt Motor Show). A year later Kuga went into production and was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. The current Ford Kuga 2019 model has something special that gives us more robustness. Exterior Design Ford Kuga 2019 Look ahead Ford Kuga inspires power with its interesting and aggressive design. The front grille is perhaps the biggest change on this model and it prints a much more masculine image.
The body elements are also clearer. In the upper versions we find chrome ornaments that surround the glazed surface. Ford has decided to give up rounded edges as it did in the past. The optical blocks and taillights are the ones that stand out first of all through straight lines that join somewhere on the wings, showing us that it is a car with an aggressive design. In the back we find the taillights that are not very special as in other cars in the same segment, but look good they are extended to the rear pillar.
Interior Ford Kuga 2019
Inside we find the feeling of Premium. It is essentially a premium SUV and meets the expectations of any demanding customer. But there are other differences that were unfortunately disregarded by those who tested it. In essence it is a pleasant ambiance all five passengers will travel safely and comfortably. On the center console we find an 8-inch central touchscreen Sync 3 infotainment.
The finishes are mostly good but it could also work much more on details to leave a much more pleasant impression. And here I mean those in the lower part of the interior. Anyway, Ford Kuga offers a generous space for five adult passengers and a 400 l trunk that at first glance may seem a little for a car in the category of SUVs but enough for a modern family that does not carry much luggage on vacation.
And here you could work much more for better ergonomics and thus widening the trunk. The soundproofing is good I don’t hear ambient up to cruising speed.
An interesting part is the tailgate has an effortless handsfree opening only if the car detects the KeyFree key case nearby. All you have to do is move your foot under the bumper and the train will open on its own Ford Kuga 2019 road holding Ford Kuga has an excellent road outfit.
But its dynamic behavior is most appreciated. The steering is precise and transmits information to the driver about the front wheels. One drawback would be that at speeds up to 30 km / h it is a bit cumbersome.
Ford Kuga 2019 safety systems. In terms of suspension the Kuga has become a much more comfortable car suspension baskets. The suspension settings have been revised by Ford to provide more comfort and noise reduction in the passenger compartment. Ford Kuga is a much more cohesive car than the previous generation. All-wheel drive proves its usefulness when it is snowing outside, so whether there are slopes or ramps, more than 40 parameters can be processed in just 13 milliseconds, which is an admirable result.
Technologies on the 2019 Ford Kuga
On the 2019 Ford Kuga there are a lot of safety systems that will make our lives easier.
- The car comes basic equipped with ABS, ESP systems but also has a rollover protection system.
- – Active City Stop system. It operates at speeds of up to 50 km / h and monitors the area in front of the car when an imminent danger occurs. The driver will be warned by audible and visual signals. You will then be able to brake the car to avoid impact.
- -Rear traffic alert system when exiting the car park / this system only when you want to restart the car moving from the car park and monitors vehicles moving perpendicular to the back of the car and when you want to get out of the car park with your back you will be warned.
- The efficient start-stop system proves its usefulness. As Ford says, you use less fuel with the new auto-on-off function. This function aims to save fuel. When you stop at a traffic light or when waiting in a column, the engine stops automatically. And at the same time it does not disconnect power to essential systems such as headlights, air conditioning, radio and Ford SYNC system. And when you are ready to leave depending on the equipment version, press either the clutch pedal or the accelerator in the case of automatic transmissions and this will start the engine again. Ford says it can save up to 10% on fuel consumption in urban areas.
- Adaptive autopilot. It’s an interesting new feature that we find on the new Ford Kuga. It maintains a constant cruising speed but also maintains the safe distance in front of the vehicle in front. When your car approaches the car in front, the system brakes efficiently. And when the one in front accelerates the car accelerates to the speed set by you The active parking assistance system notifies you when you find a parking space with a large pendulum and parallel and after that the car will be able to park alone and the driver adjusts the acceleration and brake.
- Lane assist. Or the Iași lane keeping assistance monitoring system can be turned off or activated preferably it warns the driver when he is approaching traffic and is able to frame the car on the lane.
Ford Kuga test drive
Those who want to test this car can schedule a test drive at this link. all you have to do is fill in your details and wait until you are contacted by a Ford representative. Ford Kuga 2019 prices There are three versions of Trend, TITANIUM and ST-Line, on the Ford.
The TREND well-equipped version with 3 petrol can be configured together with the six-speed manual transmission and one with a six-speed automatic transmission. Benzine The Ford Kuga can be purchased from 21,850 euros for the 1.5-liter ecoboost and 120 hp petrol engine version and the 6-speed manual gearbox. If you want more HP you can opt for the 1.5 EcoBoost version and thus you will benefit from 50 HP at the price of 23,100 euros. Those who want sports ambitions can enjoy 176 hp for a price of 27,150 euros. this will include the six-speed automatic transmission.
Diesel
The diesel version includes two engines with various combinations. the base price for the diesel version is 24,400 euros. In this money you get the 1.5 TDCI engine and 120 hp + 6-speed manual transmission. The most powerful diesel is the 2.0 TDCI with 150 horsepower available for the
TREND version.
For this you will have to take out of your pocket 25,900 euros. For the Titanium Kuga comes with a petrol engine available in two versions of 150 and 176 horsepower. The 120 hp 1.5 TDCi engine is a novelty. it is only available with front-wheel drive. The average consumption is 4.4 l / 100 km. ST LINE For very demanding customers the luxury version
ST -LINE
Prices start at 31,250 euros. At this price you get the 1.5 l EcoBoost 176 hp petrol engine and the six-speed automatic transmission. The portfolio is generous for the variants and is smooth for the Diesel engines And you have a choice. The cheapest diesel is 28,500 euros. And the most expensive 2.0 l diesel engine TDCI 80 PS can be purchased at a price of 33,000 euros together with the six-speed powershift box.
The list of prices for this Ford Kuga can be found here Ford Kuga safety Ford Kuga a real SUV in all respects as well as safety. The American SUV obtained 5 stars in the EuroNCAP tests and this proves that there was an increased attention paid to safety. The car is equipped with many safety systems that promise to prevent and help passengers in the event of less favorable events.
Opinions Ford Kuga 2019 The safety systems available on the Ford Kuga are very effective just as they should be on any new generation car. Kuga is a fierce competitor for other models in its segment such as Volkswagen Tiguan, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Renault Kadjar, Volvo XC60 etc. Kuga certainly manages to fight up there in the compact SUV segment. In addition to the start / stop system, another favorable factor in fuel economy is due to the intelligent All Wheel Drive system.
It transmits 95% of the power to the front axle. in this way it makes fuel consumption more efficient. And when needed, the rear axle also comes into action, even in curves As I specified in the course of this article, the trunk is small for which I want to carry a lot of luggage with them. So this inconvenience occurs in the second generation and was not remedied by the simple fact that enlarging the trunk would have meant a complete redesign of the car.
Why would I choose a Ford Kuga and not other models in its segment?
By simply being a fan of the American Ford company and staying true to the brand. Ford Kuga stands out for its comfort and good soundproofing. In addition, we add silent engines as they should be normal. And last but not least, the interior is more than spacious Conclusions, Ford Kuga is one of the most popular Ford SUV models that continues to make good sales in Europe.
