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NEW Ford Kuga review – better than ever? | What Car?

The offers neat handling and a large interior– and a facelift implies its strengths for even further. But what's new and how does it compare to its rivals? Enjoy to find out!

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31 responses to “NEW Ford Kuga review – better than ever? | What Car?”

  1. @666JGNotts Avatar
    @666JGNotts

    Is this new version subject to the recall that existing Kugas have had? They were told not to charge the car until further notice

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  2. @oliverstemp9132 Avatar
    @oliverstemp9132

    They sorted out the styling. And the space is good as well. Good car.

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  3. @stevejewiss532 Avatar
    @stevejewiss532

    Oh come on you seriously couldn’t recommend this over a Tucson or Sportage lol . The interior looks like its from 1989 compared to them and its American which means its rubbish. I only see old dears driving these ,same with the Puma no wonder Fords in trouble in europe their customers are dying out !

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    1. @LIONtib Avatar
      @LIONtib

      In trouble? Pumas and Kugas are selling like hot cakes. Yes the Tucson and Sportage are slightly nicer and have better, more powerful (but not more economical) powertrains, but the difference in price is just huge. Where I live a fully optioned Kuga is almost 10k euros cheaper than the equivalent Tucson or Sportage.

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    2. @garydavis1528 Avatar
      @garydavis1528

      Rather bigoted made-up response from yourself that untrue especially re Puma.

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    3. @dean6125 Avatar
      @dean6125

      Old dears? Really. I test drove the 2.5 FHEV and it’s really nice to drive, better than the sportage. The kia probably looks better and in some ways has better interior. Test drove the cx 5 too, too slow no hybrid. Next is austral.
      Ford have a European arm

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    4. @seowebua Avatar
      @seowebua

      @@LIONtib in 2024 in Europe they sold 105k kuga’s, while figures for Tucson are 154k and Sportage 168k, so idk about “hot cakes”. Ford sales were -16% in 2024 compared to 2023, they dropped out of top 10 manufacturers even

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  4. @Darx97 Avatar
    @Darx97

    Ah yes, climate control buttons being replaced by crappy plastic in their place and the cluster of buttons on the middle console by a little cubby, just perfect…

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  5. @adrianmilligan950 Avatar
    @adrianmilligan950

    Does it have a digital cockpit that can display nav?

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    1. @ThrottleBody Avatar
      @ThrottleBody

      No idea why anyone would want this.

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    2. @patriotbarrow Avatar
      @patriotbarrow

      As of today, it does not. Maybe they’ll update the software to support this in the future, but I wouldn’t count on it.

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  6. @HugoParedes Avatar
    @HugoParedes

    Please stop “normalizing” a row of buttons dedicated to HVAC is not as bad. It is bad, in a bumpy road or even just wavy, trying to touch the “button” on the screen is near impossible.

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    1. @Liverpool1ne Avatar
      @Liverpool1ne

      @@HugoParedes I don’t get this either. Yes it helps if they are not buried in menus but still less than ideal.

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    2. @HugoParedes Avatar
      @HugoParedes

      Exactly. When I leave my house, the road is cobblestone. It’s not “Belgian” style, like we saw in Top Gear, but still. When I try to use the touch screen I constantly miss the target.

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    3. @TL-xw6fh Avatar
      @TL-xw6fh

      It is positively dangerous. I’ve done it many times before, pressing the wrong button and then becoming distracted trying to find out what I pressed wrongly and trying to correct it, all the while not looking at the road!

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  7. @greycounciller Avatar
    @greycounciller

    I have this car. Sync 4 has it’s benefits, but the screen is poorer than the previous version. The rear camera is offset so views and angles are just not right and images are poorer at night. Too much power is sent through the front wheels leading to a lot of wheel spin and the Automatic Emergency Braking is way too sensitive to be left on daily.
    Picked this over the Tucson and Sportage just down to it understated quality and ride.

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  8. @jaysen704 Avatar
    @jaysen704

    Ford has just announced safety recalls for its phev. Second recall and advising owners not to charge as risk of fire. Came out in the Guardian 2nd April.

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    1. @searchagent2801 Avatar
      @searchagent2801

      For MK3

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  9. @Shaggy-839two Avatar
    @Shaggy-839two

    Do these have the same eco boost engine problems, heat thermometer problems and coolant problems the for galaxys have had over the past 15 years?

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    1. @JaymanDW Avatar
      @JaymanDW

      No, revised and updated, has been for some time now.

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  10. @nicksmpsn6546 Avatar
    @nicksmpsn6546

    It just doesn’t stand out, in my opinion. Dare I say, it’s boring?

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  11. @jamiep61 Avatar
    @jamiep61

    I enjoyed watching the Video Review 😊

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  12. @bobbobberino2306 Avatar
    @bobbobberino2306

    I have a mk3 Ford focus, when I want to change the temp or fan speed or where the air is coming from I can keep my eyes on the road and adjust everything without looking, dunno how this is a better system.

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  13. @patriotbarrow Avatar
    @patriotbarrow

    I have the ST Line X PHEV of this generation and it’s a very competent car. The HVAC controls in the display are atrocious, and there are software niggles sometimes. Very roomy and quite quiet inside, but nothing about the car excites me, sadly.

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  14. @keithblackwood4475 Avatar
    @keithblackwood4475

    Big mistake removing hand dials. Design nothing special, wouldn’t even notice it ,out and about. and interior dull. 😅

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  15. @HugoParedes Avatar
    @HugoParedes

    I’ve a Tucson Hybrid, what’s now the previous model. Apart from some minor issues (those touch buttons!!!), to me the biggest one is that the hybrid system doesn’t work as many times as it should. Often the battery has to be charged 3/4 for it to kick in. It’s a waste in my opinion and hurts the fuel consumption.

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  16. @lloydmillership9682 Avatar
    @lloydmillership9682

    love my kugaron my 2nd one both diesel sadly FORD havent produced the new one in diesel so i wont be trading in keeping my current Kuga

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  17. @safcnono Avatar
    @safcnono

    i would go for the Mazda every time that Cabin is fantastic

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  18. @BN1960 Avatar
    @BN1960

    Do any engines use the wetbelt for cams still?

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  19. @searchagent2801 Avatar
    @searchagent2801

    You can use your voice to change temp / speed etc

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  20. @petewatson9866 Avatar
    @petewatson9866

    Looks like a pump up focus

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