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Last year, Ford decided that stunned automobile fans the world over – it killed off the Focus!
The question is, should the Kuga be next? Mat's got his hands on an all-new Kuga to see whether this family-friendly crossover SUV is most likely to be next on the slicing block.
What's more, with so many crossover SUVs on the roadway today, he's going to see if it has what it takes to outlast rivals like the Nissan Qashqai. So let's take a closer look at the vehicle …
Beginning with the design, the Kuga received a mid-life facelift in 2015. This indicates the front end features an updated grille, and the new Ford badge sits in pride of location within it. The vehicle we have here has the active pack, which suggests there is some silver trim put below the grille. Along the side, the automobile is relatively plain, but this edition has cladding around the wheel arches, at the bottom of the doors, and there is also a set of roofing system bars. When it comes to the rear? Well, it's pretty outdated compared to a few of its competitors, but at least it features genuine exhaust pipes on either side!
Step within, and there's one big update over the previous car – there's now a big infotainment screen embeded in the centre of the dash. It's rather responsive, but the menus can be a bit confusing. What's more, physical buttons for the environment control have now been moved into the infotainment system! Thankfully, though, there is a set of digital dials, and high up on the dash, you'll find soft-touch materials. Simply don't reach too far down if you're not a fan of scratchy plastics!
Diesel motor alternatives have been gotten rid of for the new Kuga. The entry-level is a 1.5-litre turbo fuel with 150hp, while there's also a 2.5-litre petrol plug-in hybrid that produces 243hp. Both of these choices are front-wheel drive only, so if you want four wheel drive, you'll need to select the standard hybrid, which also includes a 2.5-litre NA petrol engine, which can produce 183hp.
As of December 2025, the Kuga begins at ₤ 33,315, rising all the way to ₤ 40,695 for the four-wheel drive edition. The concern is, should you pick it over more affordable rivals like the Nissan Qashqai or Skoda Karoq? You'll need to stick with Mat to see on your own!
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:12 Cancelled Cars
00:56 Design
02:24 Interior
04:37 Engines
05:24 0-60mph
06:14 Brake Test
06:50 Cost
08:35 Back Seats
11:03 Boot
14:15 Bothersome Features
15:50 Great Functions
17:48 Town Driving
19:32 Velocity
21:02 Back Road Driving
21:46 Verdict
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