La first generation Ford Kuga It arrived on the market in 2007 and did so to occupy a position in the compact all-road segment. The success of this model was notorious, since it was developed on the same platform that Ford Focus and Mazda 3 demonstrating an improper dynamic behavior of a model of these characteristics. The only problem that this model had is that its habitability and trunk capacity were scarce.
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Technical characteristics Ford Kuga
El Ford Kuga It is the model with which the American brand wants to stand up to the Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Tucson in the compact SUV segment. It is developed on the brand's Global C platform, the same one that gives life to the current Ford Focus.
Externally measures 4,52 meters long, by 1,83 meters wide and 1,68 meters high. Thanks to these dimensions, the Ford Kuga offers one of the most generous rooms and trunk capacity (456 litres) in its segment, allowing five occupants travel comfortably inside.
Mechanical range and Ford Kuga gearboxes
La Ford Kuga mechanical range It is made up of a gasoline engine and two diesel engines. The first is the new block 1.5 EcoBoost that staggers its power in three bands, 120, 150 and 180 hp. In diesel we can find the new 1.5 TDCi with 120 hp and at 2.0 TDCi with 150 and 180 hp.
All the gearboxes available for the Ford Kuga are two, one type manual with 6 ratios and another dual-clutch automatic, powershift, with the same number of speeds. Traction can be two or four wheels, although only from 150 horsepower.
Equipment Ford Kuga
The listing of equipment of the Ford Kuga It is composed of five endings called (from lowest to highest endowment) Trend, Trend+, Titanium, ST-Line y Vignale. From the access finish, the Kuga has multiple airbags, ABS with EBD and traction and stability controls (TCS and ESP).
As we go up in completion, the Ford Kuga can incorporate elements such as leather seats, dual-zone climate control, light and rain sensors, 18-inch alloy wheels or SYNC 3 infotainment system with 8 inch touch screen. In the Vignale finish, it also includes a 24-hour advisor and a more exclusive customer service.
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Ford Kuga according to EuroNCAP
El Ford Kuga went through the demanding EuroNCAP crash tests in 2012. The grade he obtained in them was the maximum, 5 stars and was distributed as follows. In protection for adult and infant occupants, it obtained 94% and 86%, respectively.
The percentage obtained in case of pedestrian hit it was a 70% and finally, it achieved the highest possible score, 100%, in terms of driving aids.
Ford Kuga and its rivals
The main rivals against whom he has to compete Ford Kuga on the market are many and varied. Among them we can find the Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sportage o Volkswagen Tiguan. In front of them, the Kuga offers a more solid design and superior habitability. On the contrary, the Kuga cannot compete for price or weight in any of its versions.
The Ford Kuga of Km0 and second hand
El Ford Kuga It is one of the compact all roads that have the best acceptance in the market. The first generation was a resounding success for the brand, so there is a high stock of units on the second-hand market. The average depreciation of the Kuga is in the 32%, standing at the average of its segment.
This data is achieved thanks to a proven reliability and to some dynamic qualities that resemble him more to a tourism than to an SUV. In any case, we could get a previous generation unit with an average of 150 thousand kilometers for about $10.500. If we wanted to access a unit of the current generation, the rate would be 15.000 euros for units with about four years and 150 thousand kilometers.
Highlights
- Wide mechanical range
- Standard equipment
- habitability
Improvable Points
- Consumption in some engines
- Price
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Ford Kuga prices
The range of Ford Kuga prices It is one of the widest in the compact SUV segment. The access version is 1.5 EcoBoost 120 hp in Trend finish and front axle drive by $24.200. At the top, we have a Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 180 hp Vignale PowerShift and four-wheel drive for 40.550 euros.
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