The Ford Kuga is a practical and comfortable compact SUV that balances everyday usability with a composed ride and adaptable interior. It offers sensible tech and safety features, making it a solid choice for families or anyone seeking a versatile, easy-to-live-with crossover.
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The Ford Kuga wears a crisp, unfussy design that looks taut rather than shouty, especially in Titanium and Active X trims. ST-Line details and larger wheels add visual bite, but they also hint at a firmer ride. It sits with good road presence without feeling bulky, helped by neat proportions and a large rear window that aids confidence in town. The overall impression is purposeful and modern, leaning more toward function than flash.
Inside, the Kuga prioritizes straightforward ergonomics and storage over plush materials, so it feels durable but not premium. The star is Ford’s Sync 4 system with a 13.2‑inch touchscreen and a 12.3‑inch digital cluster, delivering quick responses, clear graphics, and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto with 5G connectivity. Climate controls live in the screen, which looks clean but demands an extra glance on the move. Seats are set high with decent support, and visibility is strong thanks to a low dash and big glass areas.
The sliding rear bench is the Kuga’s everyday ace, letting you choose between limo‑like legroom or a larger boot. Two ISOFIX points on the outer seats are easy to access, and the flat floor helps with fitting child seats or carrying a third passenger. With the bench forward, luggage space is around the 520‑litre mark; push it back for maximum legroom and you drop closer to roughly 420 litres, and the PHEV trims this further. The opening is wide with a low load lip, so weekly shops and holiday bags go in without a wrestle, though some rivals still offer more outright volume.
The Kuga is notably agile for a family SUV, with direct steering and restrained body roll that make backroads surprisingly enjoyable. It tracks straight and quiet on the motorway, keeping wind and road noise nicely suppressed. The trade‑off is a firmer ride on rough surfaces, especially with ST‑Line suspension and bigger wheels, where sharp edges are felt more clearly. In sudden direction changes the stability is fine but not best in class, and under hard acceleration the hybrid’s eCVT can sound strained.
Engine choice spans a 1.5 EcoBoost petrol (150 hp manual or 186 hp automatic), a full hybrid 2.5 (180 hp FWD or 183 hp AWD), and a plug-in hybrid 2.5 with 243 hp. Performance covers 0–100 km/h between 7.3 and 9.9 seconds, so even the efficiency‑focused versions feel adequately brisk for family use. Official economy ranges from 6.4–6.8 L/100 km for the petrols to 5.3–5.7 L/100 km for the FHEV, while the PHEV is rated at 2.8–3.0 L/100 km on the WLTP cycle. The hybrid’s eCVT keeps progress smooth in town, and AWD is available on the FHEV for those who value extra traction without moving to diesel.
The PHEV’s WLTP electric range of up to 68 km means many commutes can be done largely on battery if you charge at home or work. Real‑world figures commonly land near 50–60 km in mixed conditions, and efficiency dips on fast motorways like in most PHEVs. Charging is AC‑only up to 3.7 kW with no DC fast charging, so top‑ups take hours rather than minutes, making overnight home charging the sweet spot. The FHEV shines in urban stop‑start driving with low consumption, while its motorway advantage is slimmer but still competitive.
Standard front and rear parking sensors and a clear rear window make tight spaces easier, with a surround‑view camera and advanced assists available. Adaptive cruise control with lane centering, blind‑spot monitoring, and rear cross‑traffic alert cover long‑distance and urban safety bases. The Sync 4 interface is feature‑rich and responsive, yet putting the climate panel in the touchscreen adds distraction compared with physical knobs. Over‑the‑air updates help future‑proof the tech, and the digital instrument cluster is crisp and readable at a glance.
The Kuga suits drivers who value a responsive feel and tidy handling in a practical family package. Commuters and company‑car users with charging access will get the most from the PHEV’s low running costs, while the FHEV is a strong bet for mixed urban and suburban use. Families benefit from the sliding rear bench and easy loading, provided they do not need class‑leading boot space. Those chasing a plush ride or premium cabin ambiance should look elsewhere, and ST‑Line buyers should accept a firmer edge in return for sharper looks.
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
34,200 - 46,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
68 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
55 - 154 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,526 - 1,859 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
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Width
1,882 mm
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
541 - 550 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 243 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
240 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
111 - 178 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
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Brand
Ford
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The Ford Kuga is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
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