Ford Kuga 2012 - Present
Summary
The Ford Kuga has been one of the blue-oval's best selling cars for a decade now and it is easy to see why it is so popular. First of all it has great boot space with a wide-opening hatch and a low lip making it easy to get things in and out of it. The rear seats can also be folded completely flat, perfect for those trips to Ikea! There is also plenty of space inside with rear seat passengers especially well catered for with reclining rear seats. The dash may look familiar, it is from the same family as the Focus and C Max, not necessarily a bad thing as it is quite swish looking and ergonomically excellent. There is a decent level of standard equipment that includes cruise control, DAB radio, USB connectivity and electronic anti-skid control. Available in either front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive the Kuga is surprisingly frugal, especially when powered by the two-litre diesel variant when it is capable of over 50 miles per gallon.
Pros
- Plenty of cubby-holes and storage bins
- Ample space on board for passengers
- 5 star Euro NCAP safety rating
- Great choice of petrol and diesel engines
- Decent level of standard equipment
Cons
- Automatic gearbox not as good as the competition