Are Ford Kugas any good?
If you want a practical family car that’s still great to drive, then the Ford Kuga SUV hits the spot. Ford’s third attempt at the Kuga is easily the best yet. The latest iteration of its family SUV blends great driving dynamics with useful on-board tech, good safety kit and plenty of practicality.
Which Ford Kuga engine is best?
Engines were improved in 2015, with 150PS and 180PS 2.0-litre TDCi diesels, plus a much more fuel-efficient 1.5-litre Ecoboost turbo petrol that came in 150PS and 182PS formats. A little later, Ford introduced the 1.5-litre TDCi that, for many, is the best engine overall.
Is Kuga 7 seater?
The latest Ford Kuga is bigger in most respects than its predecessor, with a little more space freed up inside. It’s still strictly a five-seater, like many of its rivals, but Ford doesn’t offer a seven-seat SUV in the UK – just the S-MAX, Galaxy and Grand Tourneo Connect MPVs.
Are Ford Kugas expensive to run?
The Ford Kuga uses a range of proven engines and the diesels offer the lowest running costs. They also feel better suited to hauling this heavy car along than the petrol alternatives. Those who need four-wheel drive or an automatic gearbox will find running costs increased compared to the two-wheel-drive versions.
Where is Ford Kuga made?
Saarlouis
The Kuga went on sale in the first half of 2008, and was built at Ford’s plant in Saarlouis, Germany. In the United Kingdom, emphasising the car’s premium market aspirations, only high end Zetec and Titanium specifications are offered.
Where is the Kuga made?
Saarlouis, Germany
The Kuga went on sale in the first half of 2008, and was built at Ford’s plant in Saarlouis, Germany.
Is a Ford Kuga expensive to run?
Efficient engines, low insurance costs and decent residual values make the Ford Kuga an appealing SUV to run. A key feature of a capable family SUV is its ability to offer reasonable running costs, and the Kuga has this area more than covered.
What does Kuga mean?
plague
Kuga means plague in Serbo-Croatian and Slovenian.
Is the Ford Kuga big?
The Kuga is 4,626mm in length, 1,690mm in height and 1,882mm wide (without mirrors). In comparison to the Toyota RAV4 it’s a little bigger in all areas, while the Kuga is noticeably larger than its Skoda Karoq rival which is 4,382mm long, 1,841mm wide and stands 1,603mm tall.
Is a Ford Kuga good on fuel?
Ford Kuga MPG & CO2 The Kuga works best when fitted with one of the three diesel engines on offer. The 2.0-litre 148bhp engine is our favourite; this can return up to 43.5mpg, while CO2 emissions of 144-164g/km (depending on wheels and gearbox) put it in medium Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) brackets for company car drivers.
What does Kuga stand for?
The Ford Kuga is the ninth best-selling car of 2019 based on new registrations, but what on earth is a Kuga? The name is thought to be a reference to Ford’s old Cougar model. But kuga also means plague in Croatian.