Ford Kuga

Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid Vignale
“The Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid is sleek, with a well-made and spacious interior. However, it’s a bit of a letdown behind the wheel.”
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Model reviewed: PHEV
Score: 8 / 10
“Ford’s hybrid technology is a useful addition to the Kuga SUV range with the ‘FHEV’ model offering a sharp drive and plenty of kit along with strong economy.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“If you want a practical family car that’s still great to drive, then the Ford Kuga SUV hits the spot.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid ST-Line
Score: 7 / 10
“The Ford Kuga PHEV is at its best when running around in its pure-EV mode. The engine is a little intrusive when it kicks in, and the CVT gearbox doesn’t do the driving experience any favours. Thankfully, the Kuga has a usable electric range, plus enough space for all the family.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“With a plug-in hybrid option as well as the regular petrol and diesel options, the Ford Kuga adds affordable running costs to an already appealing proposition.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid Vignale
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ford Kuga has lost none of its dynamic flair, yet it’s more refined and practical than ever. It’s comfortable, too, Ford’s suspension engineers creating a ride that’s plusher and quieter than most.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre diesel manual Titanium
Score: 8 / 10
“Ford has gone for a rather conservative middle-ground approach in the dynamics department with the Kuga – but we think that’s a good thing. The 1.5-litre 120hp diesel we tested is of a similar ilk; it does what it’s supposed to, to a sensible family car standard.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid ST-Line
Score: 8 / 10
“In benefit-in-kind terms, a 20% rate payer’s only going to be looking at a £60 monthly bill to run one as a company car. Expect to see a lot of these on the roads this year, just as soon as supply allows post-Coronavirus.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid ST-Line
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ford Kuga PHEV is a seriously credible and well-executed model. Not only does it represent good value for money and have a seriously spacious interior, but you also get the possibility of some exceptionally low running costs. If you want a comfortable plug-in hybrid family SUV that could cost you hardly anything to run, this Kuga should definitely be considered.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The latest Ford Kuga is great to drive, good value and practical, so it should prove to be a very popular family SUV”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“The Ford Kuga is a sleek family SUV which shares a lot of its parts with the Ford Focus. You get the same smart grille, piercing headlights and curves on the side of the car – all of which make the bulky Kuga look like a Focus that’s had one too many pies.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid automatic Vignale
“The new Ford Kuga is a versatile range to suit every powertrain requirement, and offers increased technology and in particular interior accommodation, while retaining the fine-handling character of previous Kugas.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol-electric plug-in hybrid ST-Line
Score: 8 / 10
“Good to drive, cheap to run and the move to the Focus floorpan equals an impressively spacious interior. Needs more performance and sharper looks to be king.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“Longer and wider than the current model, the Kuga offers more room inside for front and rear passengers. Despite being lower, it also has more headroom than before. The rear seats can be moved backwards for extra legroom, or forwards to increase boot capacity.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“Focus-based SUV is good, but lacks the Puma’s sparkle”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid ST-Line
“To sum up, then: It looks like a Ford, drives like a Ford but, best of all, it is future-proof. Go check it out.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“At long last, Ford’s crossover family has inherited the all-conquering genes from its hatchback set.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid ST-Line
Score: 8 / 10
“So far we’ve only tried one engine and trim – the 2.5 Duratec PHEV ST Line – and it’s very competitive to buy and run among other plug-in-hybrid large SUVs. However, the rest of the Ford Kuga package is decent enough but outclassed by bigger, more comfortable and more refined competition.”
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