It’s now a $1200 option on the Trend, too, and is clever if you’re bag-laden. The back seats also have decent under-thigh support and tilt back, though don’t slide. Great to drive as well as being affordable to buy and run. All models deliver a good mix of comfort and control, but the ST-Line models feel especially polished. The overly small screens (4.2-inch or 5.0-inches respectively) remain buried way back in the fascia, and the button-operated (not rotary dial or touch) system is clunky at best. But this week, Ford launched a MkII version with the aim of improving this, and appears to have gone the right way about it — by addressing those areas most needing improvement. This engine is predominantly about the extra power - up 10% on the previously most powerful Kuga, despite CO2 falling by a similar amount - and the outputs are competitive with class rivals. The updated, 2016 Ford Kuga will arrive in Australian showrooms next month with a reverse-view camera standard across all variants and Sync 2 in mid- and high-grade models. 2016 Ford Kuga 1.5 Ecoboost 182 ST-Line review The Kuga ST-Line is enjoyable to drive, but this version of the 1.5-litre Ecoboost engine doesn't suit Ford's SUV The Ford Kuga has comfortable seats with lots of adjustment, while higher trim levels have electric assistance. New Ford Kuga 2017 review We hit British roads to see whether a refresh has brought the Ford Kuga SUV back into contention. If you have a Titanium, you get a standard electric tailgate that opens if you swing your foot under the rear bumper and have the key fob in your pocket. It takes some time to get a sense of where all the controls are. Some versions get a powered tailgate, which will no doubt come in handy if you regularly struggle with arms full of shopping and fractious toddlers.The cabin doesn’t have the sophistication or quality of a Volkswagen Tiguan or Peugeot 3008, but the infotainment system features rapid responses for both voice and touch commands, while the sharp graphics do help you feel like you are piloting a contemporary vehicle. 45 critères différents pour tout savoir sur FORD KUGA. 8. The list prices are $27,490 and $28,990 apiece, which is sharp for the class. Ford … The view out front is commanding thanks to the high driving position. The most powerful version is linked to a standard six-speed automatic gearbox and a weight-inducing four-wheel-drive system, so despite its more-than-respectable-on-paper power output, it never feels like it’s about to win any traffic light sprint races. 02 Apr 2019. Pete Tullin, Additional words by: Keeping in mind our time behind the wheel at the launch was brief, it’s immediately obvious that the new engine range is an improvement, with the 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol being the obvious highlight. Read new review . On both, the petrol costs $250 more than before while the diesel is $750 less. Feature. Share review . All the better, then, to capitalise on the Kuga’s familiar car-like driving dynamics which, alongside the CX-5 and Volkswagen Tiguan, feel sharper than most. (0) Comments; 2015 Ford Kuga first drive review. The 2015 Ford Kuga has seen the addition of a new entry-level auto front-wheel drive model. The Ford Kuga is a compact SUV, and as such, competes in one of the most hard-fought sectors of the car market. Reprezentativní příklad úvěru Ford Credit úvěr pro Nová Kuga Trend 1.5 EcoBoost 120k, 6st. The petrol models, incidentally, need at least 95 RON premium juice. Even more encouragingly, Ford currently sits near the top of Warranty Direct’s manufacturer standings, and performed well ahead of the industry average in the 2019 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study. Infotainment is less user-friendly than many. by. 2015 Ford Kuga – Engine and Mileage Details. With so many rivals, does it stand out. Here, we're looking at the original 2013 to 2016 version of the MK2 model. It feels a bit low-rent for a $27,490 car. The mid-range Trend now costs $36,490 in entry petrol form, while the AWD diesel auto is an extra $2000 at $38,490. You don’t get autonomous emergency braking (a system that applies the brakes automatically if the car senses an imminent low-speed impact) as standard, where most rivals do, but it is an affordable option. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. The new 178bhp engine gives it even more punch. 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