Ford Kuga
The Ford Kuga is a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced by Ford since 2008. It is based on the C1 platform, that also forms the underpinnings of the Ford Focus and Ford C-MAX. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are offered.
First generation (2008–2012)
The Kuga went on sale in the first half of 2008, and was built at Ford's plant in Saarlouis, Germany. In the UK, emphasising the car's premium market aspirations, only high-end Zetec and Titanium specifications are offered. The combined fuel consumption is 44.1 mpg-imp (6.41 L/100 km; 36.7 mpg-US) and the CO2 emissions are 169 g/km.
Engines
Petrol
2.5 L Duratec turbo I5, 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp)
Diesel
2.0 L Duratorq, 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)
2.0 L Duratorq, 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) 4 x 4 and powershift models.
Worldwide markets
A July 20, 2007 report indicated Ford executives were considering the prospects of sales in North America. This idea was later scrapped after it was determined the car could not be sold both competitively priced and at a profit in the US due to the current dollar-euro exchange rate.
