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The all-new Ford Kuga is Ford of Europe's first entry into the highly competitive crossover market and promises a blend of rewarding on-road driving quality and surprising off-road capability.
The genesis for Kuga was first seen in the dramatic Ford iosis X Concept car which made its debut at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. John Fleming, the company's President and CEO confirmed then that Ford of Europe would be developing a production vehicle inspired by the iosis X Concept for launch within two years.
At the 2007 Frankfurt Show, Ford demonstrated that this commitment was soon to become reality with a preview of the production model.
Signalling its significance as a new direction for Ford of Europe, the new model was given its own name. The Ford Kuga was born and destined to join the Ford of Europe model portfolio during the first half of 2008.
"With the new Ford Kuga we are keeping the promise we made at Paris in 2006, and delivering a highly capable, expressive and charismatic vehicle which will extend the Ford model range further," said John Fleming. "I firmly believe Kuga will appeal to many loyal Ford customers looking for something a bit different, as well as repeat the success of S-MAX in bringing new customers to the Ford brand.
"A distinctive 'kinetic design' exterior, Ford's acclaimed on-road vehicle dynamics and premium-like product quality are just some of the highlights Kuga will bring to this fast-growing market segment."
The Ford Kuga has been engineered for class-leading on-road driving dynamics and exceptional off-road capabilities for expanded leisure-time use.
The new Ford Kuga features a wide range of modern driver assistance technologies and a high level of standard equipment that can be supplemented by additional optional features.
Kuga's targeted two series strategy achieves high visual and feature differentiation. Kuga Trend & Kuga Style
The new Ford Kuga offers comfortable and spacious seating for up to five adults.
The interior of the new Ford Kuga has a spacious feel, with or without the optional large panoramic glass roof.
Ford's 'kinetic design' form language has become an established and recognised part of the company's brand DNA in Europe, and is being woven into all of the company's new models, whether all-new or redesigns.
The new Ford Kuga is based unashamedly on Ford's acclaimed C-car architecture – well proven in both the Ford Focus and the Ford C-MAX. With Kuga, the designers and engineers have successfully integrated key driver and passenger requirements for a niche model into the distinctive new design.
"Kuga has a 'can-do' attitude and the robust powertrain perfectly supports this," said Gunnar Herrmann, C-Car Vehicle Line Director, Ford of Europe.
Extensive durability testing was conducted specifically to ensure that the new Ford Kuga would satisfy the needs of all terrains and geographical territories. Testing in ambient temperatures of minus 40°C in territories including the northern region of Finland ensure that Kuga's go-anywhere ability is not unduly affected by the climate.
The Ford Kuga joins a highly acclaimed and successful vehicle portfolio that is recognised for its safety standards and performance.
use our attached technical spec sheet to view weights, sizes, engine capacity and torque curves.
The Haldex intelligent AWD system and the proven, but all-new, tuned chassis technology with MacPherson struts on the front and Ford's acclaimed Control Blade rear suspension deliver exceptional driving dynamics to the new Ford Kuga.
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