Ford Kuga is a compact crossover manufactured by Ford from 2008 to the present. This model is the first small crossover that came off the assembly line of the company. The car was released in two generations. The second generation was presented to the public in 2011 in the American city of Detroit. The main advantage of Ford Kuga is its dimensions, due to which the car is compact and roomy at the same time.
Short description
The car is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. The main competitors of this model are Chevrolet-Captiva, Toyota-RAV4, Nissan-Qashqai and many other compact crossovers. The car comes with three transmission options: a six-speed manual and automatic, as well as a five-speed automatic transmission. Dimensions Ford Kuga: 444 × 184 × 167 centimeters, which is an excellent indicator for this car.
Specifications
The first generation was equipped with three engine options:
- gasoline 1.6-liter engine rated at 150 and 182 horsepower;
- diesel 2-liter engine rated at 140 horsepower;
- 197-horsepower gasoline 2.5-liter engine.
This generation was equipped with three transmission options: a six-speed manual and automatic, as well as a five-speed automatic transmission.
The second generation was equipped with four engine options:
- 1.5-liter gasoline with a capacity of 148 horsepower;
- 180-horsepower 1.6-liter gasoline;
- 2-liter gasoline with a capacity of 239 horsepower;
- 2-liter diesel with a capacity of 138 and 178 horsepower.
After restyling, the car began to be equipped with only a six-speed transmission (mechanical and automatic). After restyling in 2016, the car acquired a 1.5-liter engine with 120 horsepower, which turned out to be the most economical in its lineup.
Car overview
An overview of this model is worth starting with its appearance. The car turned out to be very attractive, especially the front LED optics. The large air intake fits perfectly into the exterior of the car, it has a license plate. The shape of the fog lights is not similar to any headlights. They have an oblong shape, thickened to the outer border of the body.
The most noticeable rear element is the 2nd-generation Ford-Kug bulbs with a nice design. By the way, they were the same in the first generation. Replacing the second-generation Ford Kuga light bulb begins by turning the small gray connector one fourth counterclockwise, then you can get the light bulb. Insert a new one into this connector and turn the connector clockwise. Suitable bulbs besides the 168th are 2825, 158 and 194.
The most attractive element of the car is its interior, which has acquired a large touch screen. The location of the climate control baffles is still controversial: why are they located not horizontally, but vertically? The riddle.
The dashboard is an unusual design decision. Each element is separated by plastic plates. There are four such elements: speedometer, tachometer, fuel level and oil temperature, as well as an on-board computer that displays tire pressure, gearbox step, power reserve, open / closed door status, average fuel consumption and many other readings.
Reviews
Thanks to the release of this model, the company increased sales of its products in the Russian market by as much as 33 percent. Ford Kuga is one of the three best-selling cars of the company due to its design and technical characteristics.
Since the release of the second generation, the dimensions of the Ford Kuga have not changed, due to which the car has retained its dynamics and controllability. The manufacturer also took care of maintaining the main features of the first generation, so as not to completely change its appearance. But the design has become much more attractive, the front optics and rear dimensions of the Ford Kuga stand out especially.
But not everything is so good. The car has its own problems. Damage to the dimensions happens quite often, because of which their replacement is required. Moreover, the replacement of Ford Kuga dimensions should not be carried out independently; it is advisable to contact either a Ford dealership or an unofficial service station.
The car interior received a large touch screen equipped with a navigation system, audio and video player, and many other functions. Noise isolation at height, so that even at high speeds only a quiet hum of the engine is heard.
The second generation has not changed much, which is the disadvantage of this model. Even the replacement of the dimensions of the Ford Kuga of the 2nd generation is carried out according to the same scheme.
Conclusion
The Russian market is 40 percent full of compact crossovers such as the Ford Kuga. Due to its size, Ford Kuga is an excellent choice between a passenger car and an SUV, especially since the fuel consumption of this model is close to the consumption of a passenger car. This model is loved by many residents of Russia for its appearance, efficiency and functionality, which over the past three years has replenished with many elements.