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Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium 4x4: Test Drive Review
Date: 10 September 2013
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Ford has replaced its small off-roader and surprise success, the Kuga, with a new more practical but less strikingly styled all-new version.
The first-generation Kuga was significantly more of a smash hit than the company ever expected, but this time Ford is aiming at the small 4x4 heartland with a more grown-up all-round proposition than the sportier-looking predecessor.
It's a little less distinctive, but Ford's aims of a spacious and high-quality interior are realised, and it has a better driving experience than any of its sector rivals, primarily the likes of Toyota's Rav4 and the Honda CR-V.
RVs are excellent, and even this higher-powered 4x4 has reasonable emissions, although they drop from 154g/km to a range best of 139g/km with the two-wheel drive 140hp diesel.
The mix of whole-life costs, practicality, competitive emissions and driving experience should see the Kuga's success story continue.
| Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium 4x4 | |
| P11D price | £25,320 |
| Model price range | £20,895-£29,795 |
| Fuel consumption | 47.9mpg |
| CO2 (tax) | 154g/km (24%) |
| BIK 20/40% per month | £101/£203 |
| Service interval | 12,500 miles |
| Insurance (1-50) | group 21 |
| Warranty | 3yrs/60,000mls |
| Boot space min/max | 456/1653 litres |
| Engine size/power | 1997cc/163hp |
| Top speed/0-62mph | 123mph/9.9secs |
| On sale | March 2013 |
VerdictExcellent all-rounder and a more grown-up car than before. |
8/10 |
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