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2017 Ford Kuga (2nd Gen Facelift - Non-explosive)
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FiestaST
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CarsGuide review of the Escape (Kuga) Trend FWD
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FiestaST
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Carwow review
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FiestaST
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Tested: Ford's revamped Kuga has a premium feel
Ford's Kuga is probably South Africa’s best-known SUV for all the wrong reasons, and if you need reminding that it’s been at the centre of the country’s most controversial vehicle recall after a series of more than 40 engine fires, you might want to crawl out from under your rock.
And though it’s probably unfair to start a road test of Ford’s facelifted, and completely unrelated Kuga with that statement, it’d also be unfair to you, the reader, to altogether avoid the touchy topic. Just know that the Kuga fires involved a now discontinued 1.6 turbo engine made between 2012 and 2014, and that Ford has actioned 98 percent of the recall’s first phase and 88 percent of a follow-up phase two. In total just over 4500 units were affected.
With that out of the way, let’s look at the new Kuga with which Ford hopes to start afresh.
Nothing radical in terms of styling changes here. It’s still easily recognisable as the C-sized Ford it has been since its original launch more than 10 years ago, but with a more Everest-esque front end, some chunkier tail-lights and a new set of wheel designs ranging from 17 to 19 inches in diameter.
Much the same story inside, but some serious effort has been put into simplifying the outgoing Kuga’s infotainment system. Ford says it drew on more than 22 000 comments from customers to tweak the new Sync3 interface, and for the most part it’s a job well done.
Gone is the old spaceship-like control panel with one giant centre knob and an explosion of around 26 buttons in its periphery; in its place is a much more elegant one knob, eight button setup.
The new design allows for a bigger 20cm touchscreen (in upper Trend and Titanium trim levels) with much crisper graphics, but users do have to lean forward out of their seats a bit to use it properly.
Thankfully those aforementioned shortcut buttons do a good job of circumventing most on-screen functions.
As an iPhone user I also appreciate the inclusion of Apple CarPlay compatibility, but Android Auto is also there for other smartphone owners - though it will require a complicated login workaround to activate until it’s officially released in our market.
Infotainment controls are far simpler to use than the outgoing Kuga’s.
Cabin quality has been one of the Kuga’s strongest attributes since day one, and this updated version keeps it going. It’s a fairly high quality place with decent material choices making for a relatively upmarket vibe.
There’s enough soft-touch plastics to give a genuinely premium feel, and the Torino leather seat upholstery in our range-topping Titanium derivative wouldn’t look out of place in a hoitier-toitier German vehicle.
Looking at dimensions, the Kuga falls in at the bigger end of the scale in relation to competitors. The boot will swallow up to 456 litres’ worth of gear with the back seats in place, or up to 1603 with the second row folded flat.
In the standard golf bag test I found it wouldn’t fit in lengthways with the back seats in a reclined position, but it would with them upright. Adjustable seat backs for the second row is a nice touch, as is a set of folding plastic tray tables for, let’s face it, kiddie-type paraphernalia only.
On test here is the top diesel model in all-wheel drive Titanium trim, and it’s a surprisingly strong performer. There’s a touch of turbolag on pulloff, but once up and running it delivers its 132kW and 400Nm with healthy punches in each of its six automatic gears.
I’d have no problem in calling this a true “hot” SUV, especially against some notably weaker turbodiesel (and turbopetrol) opposition. It’s also quite frugal considering its hefty outputs, and after a week of stop-start city driving our trip computer showed an average of 8.8 litres per 100km.
We’re confident this number would come down quite a bit with more freeway use.
Trip computer showed an average of 8.8 litres per 100km after a week of stop-start city driving; this number should come down quite a bit with more freeway use.
All-wheel drive is a nice-to-have, though it’s probably there more for added confidence in wet conditions than any true offroad exploring. That said, a generous ground clearance of 193mm will afford some mild adventuring should owners find themselves on any of the Kruger’s trickier gravel loops.
It’s a fully automated system which defaults to front-wheel drive in most situations, and sends drive rearward only when some extra grip is in order. No need to activate any complicated 4x4 or difflock settings.
On top of the Kuga’s mild stylistic makeover comes a handful of driver assistance additions - namely a revised version of Ford’s Active City Stop auto-braking system which comes as part of a R15 450 package that also includes adaptive cruise, blind spot monitors, lane keeping and self-parking systems.
I found the City Stop’s sensors a tad too sensitive when approaching slow or stationary objects, though I can understand why the car might freak out about overtaking a right-turning vehicle on the left hand side at medium speed.
Lane keeping, on the other hand, was tuned to unobtrusively guide me back into the lines only when I was drifting unwillingly over them.
In all I think the safety package is one well worth having, but I think Ford should look at building it in as standard equipment in upper models. Same goes for the optional navigation priced at R5044.
VERDICT
At R506 900 this particular Kuga is the priciest of the seven-derivative pack. But you do get a very upmarket interior, plenty of power, and all-wheel drive in the deal.
It’s also important to note that Ford dropped the prices across the entire facelifted range (37k in this case), no doubt in an attempt to entice buyers back into the fire-tarnished nameplate. Fair deal. Good deal.
FACTS
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD Titanium
Engine:2-litre, 4-cyl turbodiesel
Gearbox:6-speed automated dual clutch
Power:132kW @ 3500rpm
Torque:400Nm @ 2000-3250rpm
0-100km/h (tested, Gauteng):10.4 seconds
Top speed (claimed):196km/h
Price:R506 900
Warranty:4-year/120 000km
Service plan:5-year/90 000km (turbodiesel models)
ALTERNATIVES
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi Elite131kW/400NmR539 900
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi EX Plus130kW/400NmR528 995
Mazda CX-5 2.2DE AWD Akera129kW/420NmR561 700
Nissan X-Trail 1.6 dCi 4WD Tekna96kW/320NmR467 900
Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDi Allure110kW/370NmR520 900
Toyota Rav4 2.2 D-4D AWD VX110kW/340NmR557 900
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4WD Comfortline105kW/340NmR551 900
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road-tests/tested-fords-revamped-kuga-has-a-premium-feel-13043416
Ford's Kuga is probably South Africa’s best-known SUV for all the wrong reasons, and if you need reminding that it’s been at the centre of the country’s most controversial vehicle recall after a series of more than 40 engine fires, you might want to crawl out from under your rock.
And though it’s probably unfair to start a road test of Ford’s facelifted, and completely unrelated Kuga with that statement, it’d also be unfair to you, the reader, to altogether avoid the touchy topic. Just know that the Kuga fires involved a now discontinued 1.6 turbo engine made between 2012 and 2014, and that Ford has actioned 98 percent of the recall’s first phase and 88 percent of a follow-up phase two. In total just over 4500 units were affected.
With that out of the way, let’s look at the new Kuga with which Ford hopes to start afresh.
Nothing radical in terms of styling changes here. It’s still easily recognisable as the C-sized Ford it has been since its original launch more than 10 years ago, but with a more Everest-esque front end, some chunkier tail-lights and a new set of wheel designs ranging from 17 to 19 inches in diameter.
Much the same story inside, but some serious effort has been put into simplifying the outgoing Kuga’s infotainment system. Ford says it drew on more than 22 000 comments from customers to tweak the new Sync3 interface, and for the most part it’s a job well done.
Gone is the old spaceship-like control panel with one giant centre knob and an explosion of around 26 buttons in its periphery; in its place is a much more elegant one knob, eight button setup.
The new design allows for a bigger 20cm touchscreen (in upper Trend and Titanium trim levels) with much crisper graphics, but users do have to lean forward out of their seats a bit to use it properly.
Thankfully those aforementioned shortcut buttons do a good job of circumventing most on-screen functions.
As an iPhone user I also appreciate the inclusion of Apple CarPlay compatibility, but Android Auto is also there for other smartphone owners - though it will require a complicated login workaround to activate until it’s officially released in our market.
Infotainment controls are far simpler to use than the outgoing Kuga’s.
Cabin quality has been one of the Kuga’s strongest attributes since day one, and this updated version keeps it going. It’s a fairly high quality place with decent material choices making for a relatively upmarket vibe.
There’s enough soft-touch plastics to give a genuinely premium feel, and the Torino leather seat upholstery in our range-topping Titanium derivative wouldn’t look out of place in a hoitier-toitier German vehicle.
Looking at dimensions, the Kuga falls in at the bigger end of the scale in relation to competitors. The boot will swallow up to 456 litres’ worth of gear with the back seats in place, or up to 1603 with the second row folded flat.
In the standard golf bag test I found it wouldn’t fit in lengthways with the back seats in a reclined position, but it would with them upright. Adjustable seat backs for the second row is a nice touch, as is a set of folding plastic tray tables for, let’s face it, kiddie-type paraphernalia only.
On test here is the top diesel model in all-wheel drive Titanium trim, and it’s a surprisingly strong performer. There’s a touch of turbolag on pulloff, but once up and running it delivers its 132kW and 400Nm with healthy punches in each of its six automatic gears.
I’d have no problem in calling this a true “hot” SUV, especially against some notably weaker turbodiesel (and turbopetrol) opposition. It’s also quite frugal considering its hefty outputs, and after a week of stop-start city driving our trip computer showed an average of 8.8 litres per 100km.
We’re confident this number would come down quite a bit with more freeway use.
Trip computer showed an average of 8.8 litres per 100km after a week of stop-start city driving; this number should come down quite a bit with more freeway use.
All-wheel drive is a nice-to-have, though it’s probably there more for added confidence in wet conditions than any true offroad exploring. That said, a generous ground clearance of 193mm will afford some mild adventuring should owners find themselves on any of the Kruger’s trickier gravel loops.
It’s a fully automated system which defaults to front-wheel drive in most situations, and sends drive rearward only when some extra grip is in order. No need to activate any complicated 4x4 or difflock settings.
On top of the Kuga’s mild stylistic makeover comes a handful of driver assistance additions - namely a revised version of Ford’s Active City Stop auto-braking system which comes as part of a R15 450 package that also includes adaptive cruise, blind spot monitors, lane keeping and self-parking systems.
I found the City Stop’s sensors a tad too sensitive when approaching slow or stationary objects, though I can understand why the car might freak out about overtaking a right-turning vehicle on the left hand side at medium speed.
Lane keeping, on the other hand, was tuned to unobtrusively guide me back into the lines only when I was drifting unwillingly over them.
In all I think the safety package is one well worth having, but I think Ford should look at building it in as standard equipment in upper models. Same goes for the optional navigation priced at R5044.
VERDICT
At R506 900 this particular Kuga is the priciest of the seven-derivative pack. But you do get a very upmarket interior, plenty of power, and all-wheel drive in the deal.
It’s also important to note that Ford dropped the prices across the entire facelifted range (37k in this case), no doubt in an attempt to entice buyers back into the fire-tarnished nameplate. Fair deal. Good deal.
FACTS
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD Titanium
Engine:2-litre, 4-cyl turbodiesel
Gearbox:6-speed automated dual clutch
Power:132kW @ 3500rpm
Torque:400Nm @ 2000-3250rpm
0-100km/h (tested, Gauteng):10.4 seconds
Top speed (claimed):196km/h
Price:R506 900
Warranty:4-year/120 000km
Service plan:5-year/90 000km (turbodiesel models)
ALTERNATIVES
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi Elite131kW/400NmR539 900
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi EX Plus130kW/400NmR528 995
Mazda CX-5 2.2DE AWD Akera129kW/420NmR561 700
Nissan X-Trail 1.6 dCi 4WD Tekna96kW/320NmR467 900
Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDi Allure110kW/370NmR520 900
Toyota Rav4 2.2 D-4D AWD VX110kW/340NmR557 900
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4WD Comfortline105kW/340NmR551 900
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road-tests/tested-fords-revamped-kuga-has-a-premium-feel-13043416
Curious_Al
Well-Known Member
I find it very odd that the new Ford Kuga doesn’t have xenon headlights at all. The previous gen one has it on the titanium model.
Curious_Al
Well-Known Member
I’m referring to our local South African ones
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Juliet Drives the Ford Kuga
[video=youtube;cHagyaR9ASI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHagyaR9ASI[/video]
[video=youtube;cHagyaR9ASI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHagyaR9ASI[/video]
FiestaST
Honorary Master
TechnoBok review
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FiestaST
Honorary Master
Nissan Qashqai vs Renault Kadjar vs Ford Kuga - Carwow
[video=youtube_share;p6SrHusXMEg]http://youtu.be/p6SrHusXMEg[/video]
[video=youtube_share;p6SrHusXMEg]http://youtu.be/p6SrHusXMEg[/video]
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ford SA rejigs Kuga range with ST-Line trim, 1,5 TDCi engines
Ford Motor Company of Southern African has rejigged its local Kuga range a little over a year after the facelifted model arrived, adding a new ST-Line specification for the range-topping models as well as introducing a 1,5 TDCi diesel engine.
The revised line-up in South Africa sees the Titanium trim level fall away, replaced by the ST-Line specification (applied to the 177 kW 2,0-litre EcoBoost and 132 kW 2,0-litre TDCi derivatives).
The range also gains two new 1,5 TDCi turbodiesel variants, offered in base Ambiente and mid-tier Trend levels. This oil-burner slots in below the 2,0-litre TDCi powerplant and churns out 88 kW and 270 N.m, sending its oomph exclusively to the front axle via a six-speed manual gearbox.
While the local range still comprises seven derivatives, note that the manual 1,5 EcoBoost Trend variant has been discontinued (the automatic version remains), as has the 2,0 TDCi Trend AWD model (essentially replaced by the new diesels).
ST-Line models boast a fresh front skidplate, chunkier side-skirts, a rear spoiler and beefier wheel arches, plus a high-gloss “Ebony Black” finish for the grille (which also features a honeycomb design on its the lower portion) and a matching mesh finish on the foglamp bezels.
The rear faux-diffuser is also finished in the high-gloss hue, while black roof rails, tinted front and rear lights, as well as privacy glass for the rear windows are also included. You’ll furthermore notice the ST-Line exterior badging (on the front fenders) and the 18-inch high-gloss black alloys (19-inch items in Ebony Black are optional).
Inside, you’ll find partial-leather sport seats with contrasting stitching (repeated on the steering wheel and gear lever) as well as a dark headliner and pillar trim. Ford says there’s also a two-layer metallic-effect “Deep Space” paint finish for the centre console, plus alloy pedals and scuff plates incorporating the “ST-Line”.
Under the skin, Ford claims the ST-Line models boast “chassis enhancements incorporating optimised suspension and steering” thanks to thicker anti-roll bars, a 10 mm lower ride height and stiffer suspension bushes. The Blue Oval brand says spring and damper rates have also been “fine-tuned”.
All derivatives are covered by a four-year/120 000 km warranty and a six-year/90 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km).
Pricing (new models in italics):
Ford Kuga 1,5 EcoBoost Ambiente: R384 900
Ford Kuga 1,5 EcoBoost Ambiente AT: R398 500
Ford Kuga 1,5 TDCi Ambiente: R426 200
Ford Kuga 1,5 EcoBoost Trend AT: R445 900
Ford Kuga 1,5 TDCi Trend: R456 200
Ford Kuga 2,0 EcoBoost ST-Line AWD AT: R548 500
Ford Kuga 2,0 TDCi ST-Line AWD AT: R566 900
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/ford-sa-expands-kuga-range-with-st-line-trim-15-tdci-engines/
Ford Motor Company of Southern African has rejigged its local Kuga range a little over a year after the facelifted model arrived, adding a new ST-Line specification for the range-topping models as well as introducing a 1,5 TDCi diesel engine.
The revised line-up in South Africa sees the Titanium trim level fall away, replaced by the ST-Line specification (applied to the 177 kW 2,0-litre EcoBoost and 132 kW 2,0-litre TDCi derivatives).
The range also gains two new 1,5 TDCi turbodiesel variants, offered in base Ambiente and mid-tier Trend levels. This oil-burner slots in below the 2,0-litre TDCi powerplant and churns out 88 kW and 270 N.m, sending its oomph exclusively to the front axle via a six-speed manual gearbox.
While the local range still comprises seven derivatives, note that the manual 1,5 EcoBoost Trend variant has been discontinued (the automatic version remains), as has the 2,0 TDCi Trend AWD model (essentially replaced by the new diesels).
ST-Line models boast a fresh front skidplate, chunkier side-skirts, a rear spoiler and beefier wheel arches, plus a high-gloss “Ebony Black” finish for the grille (which also features a honeycomb design on its the lower portion) and a matching mesh finish on the foglamp bezels.
The rear faux-diffuser is also finished in the high-gloss hue, while black roof rails, tinted front and rear lights, as well as privacy glass for the rear windows are also included. You’ll furthermore notice the ST-Line exterior badging (on the front fenders) and the 18-inch high-gloss black alloys (19-inch items in Ebony Black are optional).
Inside, you’ll find partial-leather sport seats with contrasting stitching (repeated on the steering wheel and gear lever) as well as a dark headliner and pillar trim. Ford says there’s also a two-layer metallic-effect “Deep Space” paint finish for the centre console, plus alloy pedals and scuff plates incorporating the “ST-Line”.
Under the skin, Ford claims the ST-Line models boast “chassis enhancements incorporating optimised suspension and steering” thanks to thicker anti-roll bars, a 10 mm lower ride height and stiffer suspension bushes. The Blue Oval brand says spring and damper rates have also been “fine-tuned”.
All derivatives are covered by a four-year/120 000 km warranty and a six-year/90 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km).
Pricing (new models in italics):
Ford Kuga 1,5 EcoBoost Ambiente: R384 900
Ford Kuga 1,5 EcoBoost Ambiente AT: R398 500
Ford Kuga 1,5 TDCi Ambiente: R426 200
Ford Kuga 1,5 EcoBoost Trend AT: R445 900
Ford Kuga 1,5 TDCi Trend: R456 200
Ford Kuga 2,0 EcoBoost ST-Line AWD AT: R548 500
Ford Kuga 2,0 TDCi ST-Line AWD AT: R566 900
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/ford-sa-expands-kuga-range-with-st-line-trim-15-tdci-engines/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ford Kuga ST Line in SA (2018) Specs & Price
Ford has added a sporty ST Line kit to the Kuga as well as a new, efficient turbodiesel model in an effort to jump-start the Kuga's sales on local soil. See details below...
The new Kuga is not having the best of times on the sales charts, but that's to be somewhat expected after the disaster that befell the previous generation. Despite enticing pricing, a strong engine lineup and a practical offering, the new Kuga lags behind the competitors like the VW Tiguan, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson and Toyota Rav4 - to name but a few. Ford is looking to improves sales with some new additions to the Kuga range. Here's what the new models have to offer.
Sporty Kuga ST Line
The Kuga ST Line replaces the old Titanium model and offers a sportier offering thanks to high-gloss Ebony Black finish for the front grille, honeycomb design for the lower portion of the grille and matching sports mesh finish on the fog lamp bezels. The skid plate, side skirts, mirrors, door handles, rear roof spoiler and wheel arches are all colour coded and make up the new body kit for the ST Line. Ford has even included an Ebony Black rear diffuser, black roof rails, tinted front and rear lights and privacy glass for the rear windows.
The interior of the ST line features partial leather seats with coloured stitching that extends to the gear lever, centre console and gear lever. The ST Line logo appears on the scuff plates as you open the door.
The trend towards sporty family SUVs continues with a revisited suspension setup that incorporates thicker anti-roll bars, a 10 mm lower ride height and stiffer suspension bushes. Spring and damper rates have also been fine-tuned to improve handling performance.
The Kuga ST Line is offered in either all-wheel drive diesel or petrol guise. The diesel variant is powered by a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine with 132 kW and 400 Nm and is mated to a 6-speed Powershift automatic transmission. As for the petrol version, a 2.0-litre Ecoboost engine does service under the bonnet and provides 177 kW and 340 Nm of torque and comes mated with a 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
Frugal 1.5 turbodiesel
A new economy-oriented turbodiesel engine has been added to the Kuga lineup too. Power for this unit is rated at 88 kW combined with 270 Nm of torque. This engine is only available in entry-level Ambiente and mid-spec Trend variants. It is also only available with a manual 6-speed gearbox and front-wheel-drive. In terms of fuel economy, Ford claims an average figure 4.2 L/100km.
Ford Kuga - Price in SA
1.5 EcoBoost Ambiente FWD 6MT - R384 900
1.5 EcoBoost Ambiente FWD 6AT - R398 500
1.5 TDCi Ambiente FWD 6MT - R426 200
1.5 EcoBoost Trend FWD 6AT - R445 900
1.5 TDCi Trend FWD 6MT - R456 200
2.0 EcoBoost ST-Line AWD 6AT - R548 500
2.0 TDCi ST-Line AWD 6AT - R566 900
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/ford-kuga-st-line-in-sa-2018-specs--price/45832/
Ford has added a sporty ST Line kit to the Kuga as well as a new, efficient turbodiesel model in an effort to jump-start the Kuga's sales on local soil. See details below...
The new Kuga is not having the best of times on the sales charts, but that's to be somewhat expected after the disaster that befell the previous generation. Despite enticing pricing, a strong engine lineup and a practical offering, the new Kuga lags behind the competitors like the VW Tiguan, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson and Toyota Rav4 - to name but a few. Ford is looking to improves sales with some new additions to the Kuga range. Here's what the new models have to offer.
Sporty Kuga ST Line
The Kuga ST Line replaces the old Titanium model and offers a sportier offering thanks to high-gloss Ebony Black finish for the front grille, honeycomb design for the lower portion of the grille and matching sports mesh finish on the fog lamp bezels. The skid plate, side skirts, mirrors, door handles, rear roof spoiler and wheel arches are all colour coded and make up the new body kit for the ST Line. Ford has even included an Ebony Black rear diffuser, black roof rails, tinted front and rear lights and privacy glass for the rear windows.
The interior of the ST line features partial leather seats with coloured stitching that extends to the gear lever, centre console and gear lever. The ST Line logo appears on the scuff plates as you open the door.
The trend towards sporty family SUVs continues with a revisited suspension setup that incorporates thicker anti-roll bars, a 10 mm lower ride height and stiffer suspension bushes. Spring and damper rates have also been fine-tuned to improve handling performance.
The Kuga ST Line is offered in either all-wheel drive diesel or petrol guise. The diesel variant is powered by a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine with 132 kW and 400 Nm and is mated to a 6-speed Powershift automatic transmission. As for the petrol version, a 2.0-litre Ecoboost engine does service under the bonnet and provides 177 kW and 340 Nm of torque and comes mated with a 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
Frugal 1.5 turbodiesel
A new economy-oriented turbodiesel engine has been added to the Kuga lineup too. Power for this unit is rated at 88 kW combined with 270 Nm of torque. This engine is only available in entry-level Ambiente and mid-spec Trend variants. It is also only available with a manual 6-speed gearbox and front-wheel-drive. In terms of fuel economy, Ford claims an average figure 4.2 L/100km.
Ford Kuga - Price in SA
1.5 EcoBoost Ambiente FWD 6MT - R384 900
1.5 EcoBoost Ambiente FWD 6AT - R398 500
1.5 TDCi Ambiente FWD 6MT - R426 200
1.5 EcoBoost Trend FWD 6AT - R445 900
1.5 TDCi Trend FWD 6MT - R456 200
2.0 EcoBoost ST-Line AWD 6AT - R548 500
2.0 TDCi ST-Line AWD 6AT - R566 900
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/ford-kuga-st-line-in-sa-2018-specs--price/45832/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ford expands SA Kuga range with 1.5 diesel, ST Line trim
Ford has added both frugality and flavour to its Kuga SUV line-up with the addition of a new 1.5-litre TDCi turbodiesel engine option at the lower end of the range, as well as a new ST Line trim grade at the upper end.
You can’t have the two together though, with the 1.5 TDCi being available in Ambiente and Trend trim grades only, in both cases driving the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
Priced between R426 200 and R456 200, the new diesel motor, which produces 88kW and 270Nm, commands a price premium of R41 300 over the equivalent base (1.5T) petrol model.
‘ST Line’ style
Moving to the top of the range, the new ST Line trim grade replaces the Titanium specification in the 2.0T and 2.0 TDCi all-wheel-drive models.
There's no extra power here, the 2-litre turbopetrol engine soldiering on with 177kW and 340Nm and the 2-litre turbodiesel still producing 132kW and 400Nm, but as is the norm for ‘ST Line’ products abroad, the styling has been jazzed up inside and out, and the vehicles also get revised suspension and steering systems. The ride height has been reduced by 10mm and the vehicle also gets thicker anti-roll bars, stiffer bushes as well as revised spring and damper rates.
Stylistic enhancements come in the form of high-gloss Ebony black treatment for the front grille and rear diffuser, a honeycomb lower grille, more comprehensive colour coding, ST-Line badging and 18-inch black alloy wheels.
You can have those upgraded to 19 inch if you opt for the Styling Pack, which also adds a panoramic roof and a larger rear spoiler. High Intensity Discharge (HID) Bi-Xenon headlamps can also be fitted.
Cabin appointments include partial leather sports seats with contrast stitching, steering wheel and gear knob as well as a darker headliner and metallic-effect trim on the centre console and alloy pedals.
All versions come with a four-year/120 000km warranty and six-year/90 000km service plan.
PRICES
1.5 EcoBoost Ambiente FWD manual R384 900
1.5 EcoBoost Ambiente FWD auto R398 500
1.5 TDCi Ambiente FWD manual R426 200
1.5 EcoBoost Trend FWD auto R445 900
1.5 TDCi Trend FWD manual R456 200
2.0 EcoBoost ST-Line AWD auto R548 500
2.0 TDCi ST-Line AWD auto R566 900
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...ga-range-with-15-diesel-st-line-trim-18179077
Ford has added both frugality and flavour to its Kuga SUV line-up with the addition of a new 1.5-litre TDCi turbodiesel engine option at the lower end of the range, as well as a new ST Line trim grade at the upper end.
You can’t have the two together though, with the 1.5 TDCi being available in Ambiente and Trend trim grades only, in both cases driving the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
Priced between R426 200 and R456 200, the new diesel motor, which produces 88kW and 270Nm, commands a price premium of R41 300 over the equivalent base (1.5T) petrol model.
‘ST Line’ style
Moving to the top of the range, the new ST Line trim grade replaces the Titanium specification in the 2.0T and 2.0 TDCi all-wheel-drive models.
There's no extra power here, the 2-litre turbopetrol engine soldiering on with 177kW and 340Nm and the 2-litre turbodiesel still producing 132kW and 400Nm, but as is the norm for ‘ST Line’ products abroad, the styling has been jazzed up inside and out, and the vehicles also get revised suspension and steering systems. The ride height has been reduced by 10mm and the vehicle also gets thicker anti-roll bars, stiffer bushes as well as revised spring and damper rates.
Stylistic enhancements come in the form of high-gloss Ebony black treatment for the front grille and rear diffuser, a honeycomb lower grille, more comprehensive colour coding, ST-Line badging and 18-inch black alloy wheels.
You can have those upgraded to 19 inch if you opt for the Styling Pack, which also adds a panoramic roof and a larger rear spoiler. High Intensity Discharge (HID) Bi-Xenon headlamps can also be fitted.
Cabin appointments include partial leather sports seats with contrast stitching, steering wheel and gear knob as well as a darker headliner and metallic-effect trim on the centre console and alloy pedals.
All versions come with a four-year/120 000km warranty and six-year/90 000km service plan.
PRICES
1.5 EcoBoost Ambiente FWD manual R384 900
1.5 EcoBoost Ambiente FWD auto R398 500
1.5 TDCi Ambiente FWD manual R426 200
1.5 EcoBoost Trend FWD auto R445 900
1.5 TDCi Trend FWD manual R456 200
2.0 EcoBoost ST-Line AWD auto R548 500
2.0 TDCi ST-Line AWD auto R566 900
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...ga-range-with-15-diesel-st-line-trim-18179077
FiestaST
Honorary Master
New 2020 Ford Kuga to play big part in range restructure
Next Kuga will take over as brand's biggest-selling SUV in Europe, in a redesigned product plan focused on high-riding models
Ford is set to introduce its third-generation Kuga in 2020, and new spy images show the SUV with minimal disguise on the road.
The Kuga, along with the Edge, Explorer and recently spotted Fiesta-based crossover replacing the Ecosport, will play a crucial part in Ford's wide-reaching European restructure formally announced yesterday.
A more targeted focus on more profitable SUVs, the main growth sector in Europe, is listed as a priority. Ford sold 151,000 Kugas in 2017 across Europe and slightly fewer in 2018, both years more than double the volume shifted in 2013 when the second-generation car was first launched.
The 2020 Kuga takes clear inspiration from the new Focus externally, with a curvier shape and wider stance. In the cabin, we can see the familiar dashtop-mounted touchscreen from the brand's latest models, too. Expect similarities in terms of equipment and increased passenger space, too.
The engine range should largely mimic that of the Focus, too, albeit with only the highest powered variant of Ford's entry-level 1.0-litre Ecoboost motor carried over. A 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5 and 2.0-litre diesels are likely to feature, too. As part of the brand's plan to introduce electrification in some form across all models, mild hybrid and even full hybrids could be seen soon after launch.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2020-ford-kuga-play-big-part-range-restructure
Next Kuga will take over as brand's biggest-selling SUV in Europe, in a redesigned product plan focused on high-riding models
Ford is set to introduce its third-generation Kuga in 2020, and new spy images show the SUV with minimal disguise on the road.
The Kuga, along with the Edge, Explorer and recently spotted Fiesta-based crossover replacing the Ecosport, will play a crucial part in Ford's wide-reaching European restructure formally announced yesterday.
A more targeted focus on more profitable SUVs, the main growth sector in Europe, is listed as a priority. Ford sold 151,000 Kugas in 2017 across Europe and slightly fewer in 2018, both years more than double the volume shifted in 2013 when the second-generation car was first launched.
The 2020 Kuga takes clear inspiration from the new Focus externally, with a curvier shape and wider stance. In the cabin, we can see the familiar dashtop-mounted touchscreen from the brand's latest models, too. Expect similarities in terms of equipment and increased passenger space, too.
The engine range should largely mimic that of the Focus, too, albeit with only the highest powered variant of Ford's entry-level 1.0-litre Ecoboost motor carried over. A 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5 and 2.0-litre diesels are likely to feature, too. As part of the brand's plan to introduce electrification in some form across all models, mild hybrid and even full hybrids could be seen soon after launch.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2020-ford-kuga-play-big-part-range-restructure
Curious_Al
Well-Known Member
Did you test the petrol or diesel version?
FiestaST
Honorary Master
New Ford Kuga ST Line Review - What does that ST badge mean? - Cars.co.za
Curious_Al
Well-Known Member
I'm getting myself the ST-Line 2.0 Diesel. Next month. Can't wait
Zophos
Expert Member
I'm getting myself the ST-Line 2.0 Diesel. Next month. Can't wait
So, you might say that you're all fired up about it...?
Gtx Gaming
Gtx Gaming
Damn it I wanted to make a fire jokeSo, you might say that you're all fired up about it...?
