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The Ford Kuga was presented to the general public at the Geneva Motor Show. This is the first mid-size crossover from Ford. The platform for it was the time-tested chassis from the Focus-II. The exterior of the Kuga is the embodiment of Ford's signature “kinetic design”. The modern exterior is one of the competitive advantages of this model. The car is very similar to the Iosis-X concept car shown at the 2006 Paris show. Kuga retains the proportions and striking details of the Iosis X design: the same rims and strikingwheel arches. Sharp elements and a fast-moving profile bring a sporty touch to the crossover's design. For the production car, the Iosis X Concept's coupé roof profile has been redesigned for a taller silhouette and comfortable seating for five people.

The interior of the Ford Kuga creates a spacious feeling. There is even a large panoramic glass roof in the options. The ergonomically designed instrument panel and center pillar merge into a spacious center console with ample storage space. Thisinterior components create a comfortable environment for the driver and front passenger. The high seats and the position of the waist line of the doors provide maximum glass area for a bright interior and visibility for the driver. Passengers in the back row will find plenty of overhead and legroom, but boarding in three will require passengers to be embarrassed. The front seats for the driver and passenger are solid enough and have a good profile. Easy transformation of the rear seat in a 60:40 ratio allows you to quickly increase the luggage compartmentno. The sufficiently large trunk can be accessed through a split tailgate.

Partners in the concern helped with the all-wheel drive transmission. Volvo has kindly provided the Haldex All Wheel Drive system. It can send up to 50% of the torque to the rear axle of the car when needed, but most of the time the Kuga drives like a front-wheel drive car. The high ground clearance, combined with a 21-degree approach angle and a 25-degree departure angle, provides a very decent cross-country ability.

There are three options to choose fromsteering control. You cannot change the settings on the go, you must definitely stop to adjust the steering for a specific road situation. By shifting the steering setting to the "sport" position, you get even more steering feedback and steering precision. It is noteworthy that Ford engineers managed to achieve this handling without adding stiffness to the suspension.

So far, there is only one diesel engine with Common Rail technology in the line of power units - 2.0 l / 136 hp. Acceleration dynamics from 0 to 62 mph in 10.7 sseconds. It is expected that the range of engines will be replenished with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with 197 hp. Gearbox - Durashift 6-speed manual transmission.

High safety goals have been a top priority for the Ford Kuga developers. At the heart of the Kuga's safety is Ford's Intelligent Protection System (IPS), which contains a body shell with increased strength and collision resistance, driver assistance functions to help maintain control of the vehicle, and functions that reduce the likelihood of accident.on impact.

The Kuga's IPS system contains six airbags. Front and side airbags for the driver and front passenger, as well as curtain-type side airbags for head and shoulder protection, are complemented by seats that prevent the driver and passengers from slipping out from under the seat belts and are equipped with height-adjustable head restraints. Also, the front seats are equipped with pyrotechnic seat belt pretensioners and load limiters. On isEuro NCAP safety test The Ford Kuga received the best combination of ratings, securing the car a place at the highest step of the podium in the group of compact all-wheel drive SUVs. In addition to five stars (the highest rating) for driver and adult occupant protection, the vehicle has won four stars for child occupant protection and three stars for pedestrian protection.

The high three-star rating for pedestrian protection comes from a number of special features and solutions that were originally incorporated into the Ford Kuga. These solutions include the use of msoft material in the structure of the bumper, the creation of an energy-absorbing zone between the bumper, the front panel and the radiator, the introduction of detachable headlights and front fenders made of plastic, as well as the optimal shape of the bonnet.

Ford Kuga has already been in the hands of the Delta4 × 4 tuning studio, which specializes in the refinement of four-wheel drive cars. First of all, the craftsmen increased the vehicle's ground clearance to 550 mm and installed new rims. For special tuning aficionados, huge 22-inch wheels wrapped in ultra-low-profile tires will be offered. Do not leaveor without attention and the motor. After the work carried out, the power of the serial 2.0-liter turbodiesel rose to 162 hp. and 380 Nm.

Interestingly, Ford will not be offering the Kuga in the US market.

Ford Kuga 2nd generation 2013 model year, was officially presented to Russian motorists in 2012 at MIAS. The crossover has got a new look. The main features and lines remained unchanged, but the design itself was made more modern. Immediately striking are the new, narrowed expressive headlights that look great with the large massive bamer and the entire front part as a whole. Kuga began to look more solid and impetuous, unlike its predecessor.

The car has added 81 mm in length, this change has increased the volume of the luggage compartment by 82 liters. Other dimensions remained unchanged: width - 1842 mm, height - 1710 mm, wheelbase - 2690 mm, ground clearance 175 mm.

The interior of the 2013 Ford Kuga almost completely copies the interior of the Focus. The already familiar and comfortable steering wheel with control buttons, the dashboard of performance control indicators, the center console, the basicscontrol buttons for functions and options, and, of course, the on-board computer. Noise isolation is at a high level, so extraneous sounds practically do not penetrate inside.

In the first row, very comfortable seats with good adjustment in various directions please, the rear rows of seats can also be adjusted for the greatest convenience, they can comfortably accommodate two or even three passengers. The build quality of the cabin is at a high level, as are the materials used, the plastic is soft and pleasant to the touch.

The trunk has a volume of 450 litersand with the seats folded down, the volume increases to 1,928 liters. And the tailgate now opens completely, you can also install an electric drive for the tailgate, then you can open and close it without using your hands by moving your foot under the rear bumper.

The engine line-up has changed a lot from the previous generation Kuga and now includes EcoBoost petrol engines. Two 1.6-liter petrol engines are offered, developing 150 and 182 horsepower. With these units, the Kuga is available with a six-speed "automaticm "and" mechanics ", with front and all-wheel drive. Diesel engines with a volume of two liters develop 140 and 163 hp. respectively. As a result, to the first "hundred" Kuga with the most modest diesel engine accelerates in 10.6 seconds. And the acceleration of the 163-horsepower Kuga is 0.7 seconds faster. Fuel efficiency figures for the new model show a 25% reduction in gasoline fuel consumption and 10% reduction in diesel fuel consumption.

For the first time in Europe, the model will be equipped with Ford's global intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD) system with asystem of trajectory control in a turn. Also on display will be an improved traction control system for cornering, providing best-in-class handling.

The basic version of the Kuga will include air conditioning, an MP3 audio system, a stability system, seven airbags, and power windows for the front and rear doors. The equipment of the top-end crossover includes: 18-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, panoramic roof, active parking assistance system, navigation, rear view camera, driver's wheelESLO with electrically adjustable, leather upholstery, SYNC multimedia system with voice control in Russian and climate control.

Also available for the 2nd generation Kuga is the Active City automatic braking system, which monitors the distance to the object in front of the car and operates at speeds up to 30 kilometers per hour, as well as the BLIS blind spot monitoring function.

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