Insurance Group: 18
MPG: 47.9
CO2: 154
0-62 Mph: 10.2 secs
BHP: 138 BHP
Range: 590 miles
PROS: This 4X4 vehicle is well equipped with standard features and is a good family vehicle with plenty of cabin space and comfort on offer.
CONS: To purchase this vehicle drivers will be set back £21,645 and many additional features can only be added at cost, making the overall price expensive.
The Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Zetec (2WD) 5dr can reach a top speed of 116 mph, which is relatively standard for a four-wheel drive. It is fairly quick off the mark as it is able to reach 62mph from 0mph in 10.2 seconds thanks to 138 bhp of power generated by the engine.
There is a good balance of comfort and control within the drive and although the four wheel drive offers stability the two wheel drive versions feel lighter and easier to control. Steering is a little delyed in its response as well but overall the car drives well on and off the road.
The car is enhanced with alloy wheels as a standard feature of this model with a range of other features such as air conditioning, electric door mirrors and electric front windows all offered as standard.
Leather seats are not an option whilst other features can be added at cost. A charge of £200 will give drivers Bluetooth, but this will come included for owners that purchase satellite navigation at £1,300. Rear parking sensors are available for £450 or when cruise control is purchased at £800.
The car has reasonable boot space, which is perhaps more important for families. When the rear seats are folded there is 1,355 litres of free space, and when the seats are up there is 360 litres to fill with possessions - catering to the average needs of families.
The cabin is also fairly spacious and the Kuga offers plenty of room. Adjustment of the driving position allows drivers to achieve the highest levels of comfort and this makes this car a joy to drive.
In terms of security, the car is well secured thanks to a number of safety features. These include central locking as standard, a fitted alarm and plenty of airbags to protect occupants.
The car is covered under warranty for three years, or up to 60,000 miles. This provides peace of mind for divers over the car's reliability.
The Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Zetec (2WD) 5dr is available from new at £21,645. This is standard for a car of this type, but considering the driver has to pay additional costs for convenient extras this could be a nuisance.
Running costs should be fairly manageable however with the limited features allowing the car to benefit from lower insurance premiums under price bracket 18. Fuel economy of 47.9 mpg is great for a car of this class and although carbon emissions are not low at 154 g/km, they are still moderate compared to some cars and mean mid-range road tax costs are incurred under tax band G.
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