28 Jul 2009 - 03:14:06 pm
The Ford motor company has planned the release of the
Ford Kuga sometime later this year or early next year. Experts expect that the Ford Kuga will effectively replace the Ford Escape. At the 2007 Ford announced that they were developing a stylish crossover model. It will have a 2.0 litre diesel engine outputting 100kW (136hp) and a six gear manual gearbox. It will also offer four wheel drive and FWD, so off road enthusiasts will find that the Ford Kuga is more than capable of meeting their needs. The Ford Kuga is a pioneer in that it is a merging of a sport utility vehicle and a wagon with the style of a coupe. Whether you plan to load the cargo area with camping equipment or groceries, the Ford Kuga is certainly a stylish and powerful car. The Ford Kuga is a car that is friendly to the family as well as those who are adventurous at heart. There is certainly a demand in the market for such a versatile and powerful vehicle.
The fashionable
Ford Kuga is expected to draw consumers away from such vehicles as the RAV4. This vehicle also offers such amenities as a state of the art navigation system which is, again, a great friend to the on road and off road driver. The Ford Kuga will offer a turbo diesel model as well as a petrol four cylinder model and is expected to replace the Ford Escape. The emphasis of this vehicle is not only performance, but style as well. This is shown in the official preview photos that were shown at the Frankfurt motor show. These pictures show a unique and attractive car that can handle a driver who needs a day to day car, but also needs to answer the call of adventure on a regular basis and take their Ford Kuga for some off road fun.
In addition to style and power, extensive testing has awarded the Ford Kuga with an excellent safety rating. If you are purchasing this vehicle to transport your family, this is excellent and essential news. After all, with a choice between adventure and the safety of your family, many consumers are forced to give up adventure in favor of a safe drive. The great news is that the
Ford Kuga has scored a top safety rating. It is considered to be a small off road 4x4, and the Ford Kuga scored five out of five stars for adult occupant safety, four stars for child passenger safety and three stars for pedestrian safety. According to Joe Bakaj, Vice President, Global Product Programs, Ford Motor Company and Vice President, Product Development, Ford of Europe, “The Ford Kuga joins a portfolio of cars that is recognized for high safety standards and performance.” The safety tests are performed by Euro NCAP, and they showed consistencies with Ford’s own thorough safety testing. The Ford Kuga also offers a variety of active safety devices including ESP, ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, traction control and electronic brake assist.
Fortunately for Australia, the Ford Kuga is coming at some stage in 2010 pending the right mix of features and price. As well as depending on demand in Europe.
