Ford · Kuga
Kuga
Ford's family SUV, sold with a petrol engine, a self-charging hybrid (with optional all-wheel drive) or a plug-in hybrid, suited to buyers who tow or want a plug-in without paying for a larger car.
- Body
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 148–240 bhp
- Range
- 42.9 mi
- Boot
- 536 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the Kuga handles better than most family SUVs, with a spacious rear, generous equipment and frugal hybrids. The common criticisms are interior materials that feel cheap next to rivals, a firm ride on ST-Line versions and a boot that is small when the rear seats are slid back; Autocar found the plug-in hybrid unrefined and its steering awkward.
From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, whatcar.com and parkers.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 148–240 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 7.3–9.5 s
- Top speed
- 121–125 mph
- Engine or motors
- 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol, 150 PS (110 kW); 2.5-litre Duratec self-charging hybrid, 180 PS (132 kW) FWD or 183 PS (134 kW) AWD; 2.5-litre Duratec plug-in hybrid, 243 PS (178 kW); bhp converted from Ford's PS figures
- Torque
- 240 Nm (1.5 EcoBoost); Ford doesn't list system torque for the hybrids
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual (1.5 EcoBoost) or CVT automatic (hybrids)
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive with the 183 PS hybrid
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 42.9 miles
- Battery
- 10.3 kWh
- Economy (WLTP)
- 44.1–313.9 mpg
- Range detail
- Plug-in hybrid: WLTP equivalent all-electric range 41.0–42.9 miles combined and 21–23 miles Extra High (motorway), depending on trim
- Charging
- Plug-in hybrid: 10.3 kWh usable battery; about 3.5 hours on a 7 kW wallbox or 6 hours from a domestic socket; no DC charging
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined: 42.2–44.1 mpg (1.5 EcoBoost), 49.6–52.3 mpg (hybrid FWD), 47.1–48.7 mpg (hybrid AWD), 282.5–313.9 mpg weighted (plug-in hybrid)
- CO2 emissions
- 21–154 g/km (WLTP)
Practicality
- Body
- SUV
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 536 litres
- Length
- 4,622 mm
- Width
- 1,882 mm
- Weight
- From 1,526 kg
- Boot
- 536 litres to the parcel shelf with the rear seats slid forward; 1,517 litres to the roof with the rear seats folded
- Towing
- Braked: 1,900 kg (1.5 EcoBoost, 8% gradient; 1,730 kg at 12%), 1,600 kg (hybrid FWD, 12% gradient), 2,100 kg (hybrid AWD and plug-in hybrid)
- Size
- 4,622–4,650 mm long depending on trim, 1,882 mm wide without mirrors, 1,681 mm high; 2,710 mm wheelbase; 11.4 m turning circle
Tech and safety
- Infotainment
- SYNC 4 with a 13.2-inch touchscreen, connected navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and Alexa Built-in; B&O audio on higher trims
- Driver assistance
- BlueCruise hands-off motorway driving on the BlueCruise Edition
- Warranty
- 3 years or 60,000 miles
Pros and cons
Pros
- Plug-in hybrid has a WLTP electric range of up to 42.9 miles and 243 PS
- Tows up to 2,100 kg (hybrid AWD and plug-in hybrid)
- Sliding rear seats; boot up to 536 litres with them forward
Cons
- The plug-in hybrid has no DC fast charging
- The petrol engine only comes with a manual gearbox
- All-wheel drive only with the 183 PS self-charging hybrid
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 215–302 bhp | 46 mi | 580 l | Dec 2018 | |
| SUV | Mild hybrid | 161–194 bhp | – | 443 l | Feb 2018 | |
| SUV | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 158–265 bhp | 37.9 mi | 472 l | Nov 2018 |
Sources
- ford.co.uk/cars/kuga
- ford.co.uk/content/dam/guxeu/uk/documents/price-list/cars/PL-All_New_Kuga.pdf
- ford.co.uk/shop/buy-online/build-your-ford/mec-ice
- media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/gb/en/news/2024/01/17/ford-reinvents-bests…
- autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-ford-kuga-revealed-fresh-design-and-hybrid-…
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