Ford Kuga

Based on the Iosis X Concept vehicle, the Ford Kuga crossover SUV is set to make another appearance at Geneva 2008, after its preview in Frankfurt Show 2007.



Riding on Ford's C-vehicle platform which spawned models ranging from Ford Focus, C-Max, Volvo C30, S40/V50 and even the Mazda3, the new Kuga will only be available with a 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engine – good for 136ps and 320Nm - mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Torque is transferred then on through a full-time Haldex intelligent AWD system or plain 4x2 (FWD). Manufactured at Ford's Saarlouis plant in Germany the new Kuga will begin sale in Europe by Q3 2008.

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Ford Kuga at Frankfurt 2007

Inspired by the Iosis X concept that was revealed at the Paris Motor Show 2006, Ford has revealed their stylish Kuga SUV at Frankfurt 2007. Based on Ford’s latest ‘kinetic design’, the Kuga has a rugged yet neat and tidy profile, benefitting from strong Ford Focus lineage.

It is claimed to offer impressive on-road driving dynamics with substantial off-road ability – pretty much dual abilities of all good crossover vehicles these days. This new Ford SUV features 'intelligent' 4WD and FWD driveline powered by Ford's acclaimed 2.0-litre 136ps Duratorq TDCi diesel engine.

To be produced at Ford's Saarlouis plant in Germany, the Kuga is expected to go on sale early 2008 primarily in Europe - where it was designed in-house – and possibly later in other parts of the world with petrol engines instead.