That the SUV's have come to the market to stay that no one doubts. At first they exploited the most practical aspect, mercilessly engulfing another segment: that of minivans. After that, they ruthlessly targeted another category of the market: the hot hatch. It didn't have much logic, but technology has made it possible to arrival on the market of all high-performance roads such as the Cupra Ateca.
Taking into account the good progress of the Spanish SUV, other brands want to join this trend. One of the models that has come out the most times in the pools is the Ford Kuga ST. The third generation was presented a few months ago and did so with excessive ambition. So much so that he put on the table a technological and mechanical staff never before known. However, it will leave many who were expecting something more cold.
In Europe, the Ford Kuga ST will give way to the Puma ST
So far, Rumors about the arrival of a Ford Kuga ST were insistent and very continuous. So much so that several designers have created renders with which to illustrate the design team of the American firm. In fact, the Blue Oval itself hinted at this possibility at the 2019 Las Vegas SEMA Show with the presentation of several prototypes. The most prominent, Ford Escape Sport Hybrid What do you have on these lines?
However, it seems that this technical and aesthetic combination will not see the light of day in a street model. At least, that's what the guys at Ford Authority say, citing very close and informed sources within the American brand. So, will they let the Cupra Ateca roam freely in the C-SUV segment? Yeah it seems so though A high-performance Ford is coming that will make you cry to other SUVs.
Will be called Ford Cougar ST and the first test units have already been sighted. This will be the one who puts the successful Seat Arona, Citroën C3 AirCross or Volkswagen T-Cross on the ropes. To do this, he will have under his hood the same Fiesta ST engine and a very similar final yield. Therefore, whoever wants a Kuga ST will have to settle for the ST-Line version equipped with the 2.5 Duratec PHEV mechanics with 225 hp.
Source - Ford Authorities
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 150 - 243 hp
- Consumer goods 0,9 - 6,3l/100km
- Assessment 4,7