Is Ford Kuga a reliable car?

According to our most recent reliability survey, a petrol-equipped Kuga is the most reliable large SUV you can buy, with diesel models scoring a respectable eighth-place finish out of a class of 22. Ford as a brand finished in 18th place out of 31 manufacturers.

Are there any problems with the Ford Kuga?

Problem: More common in the 2.0-litre models, the Kuga occasionally has an issue with overheating. In many cases, the engine will overheat to the point where the sump will crack. This will lead to oil loss.

Which Ford Kuga has best mpg?

For the best efficiency, the Kuga 2.5-litre petrol plug-in hybrid is the one to choose. If charged regularly it’s able to return a fuel consumption figure of 201.8mpg, although you’ll need to run most of your journeys on electric drive to replicate that.

What happened to the Ford Kuga?

Ford has temporarily suspended sales of its new Kuga plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV and issued a recall after four have caught fire due to over-heating batteries. The brand has issued a safety recall for all affected models, and said repairs will commence later this month once the required parts are available.

Is Ford Kuga good in snow?

Handling and traction, especially in slippery conditions, are vastly improved. It works, and works well. Only once in driving on roads liberally coated in snow and ice did the Kuga step slightly out of line and that was on a very tight right-hand curve. Crucially too, the Kuga is an extremely comfortable car.

Which Ford Kuga is the fastest?

Engines, 0-60 acceleration and top speed The 118bhp and 148bhp diesel SUVs are capable of reaching 0-62mph in 11.7s and 9.6s, respectively, while the fastest Kuga in the range is the 187bhp 2.0-litre EcoBlue unit. Its all-wheel-drive set-up helps deliver a time of 8.7s and a 129mph maximum.

Is the Ford Kuga good in snow?

What kind of power does a Ford Kuga have?

These have finally landed in recent weeks, mating the proven 2.0-litre TDCI turbodiesel with Ford’s Powershift twin-clutch six-speed auto. You can pick your Kuga Powershift in two guises: the 138bhp output or the beefier 161bhp version. It’s the latter we test here.

When did the Ford Kuga diesel come out?

The Kuga itself was only launched in 2008, but until now it’s been bereft of one of the most popular drivetrains available on SUVS: a diesel auto. These have finally landed in recent weeks, mating the proven 2.0-litre TDCI turbodiesel with Ford’s Powershift twin-clutch six-speed auto.

How tall are the wheels on the Ford Kuga?

Climbing up into the Kuga interior and a first look out of the windscreen reveals a vista across two appealing mini bonnet-bulges, and at a Kuga’s tallest height – thanks to those big wheels – there is indeed a very good view of the road ahead.

How is the tailgate activated on a Ford Kuga?

Factor in the model dependent powered tailgate – activated by waving your foot under the bumper – and the Kuga’s versatility is impressive. The Kuga’s trip computer provides the driver with a wide choice of information, in addition to accessing the steering modes, while the sat-nav screen is easy to read in a variety of light settings.