3 Ford Kuga – a new crossover version

26 July 2017

Ford Kuga 2, updated in 2017, after a couple of years, will leave the market

German magazine Auto Bild published an article with the insider information from the American manufacturer on the second compact crossover Ford, which is due to begin in 2019. For the sake of trends, new Kuga in contrast to the 2nd generation, will grow in size through the use of new global platform, which is currently being developed in the framework of the project of the new generation Ford Focus.

In article published a video with their own idea about appearance of the new Kuga. But this is only an assumption, truly understand what awaits us, we will be able only after the appearance of the Ford Focus new generation. Along with the hatchback will be able to see the new design of the entire line of Ford. Although hints about the looks you will see on the updated Ford Mondeo 2018.

It is reported that, despite a significant reduction in harmful emissions of petrol engines from Ford, there will be a hybrid version of "SUV" Ford Kuga PHEV. However, expect a rechargeable crossover Kuga earlier 2021 is not worth it. Most likely, the power plant of a hybrid will consist of 3-cylinder petrol Ecoboost engine with 150 HP electric motor 88 kW. What kind of motors will enter the engine range is still unknown.

In addition, there is a possibility that we may see the "charged" Ford Kuga RS with petrol engine capacity of 284 HP and 380 ΜM N∙m. Very serious figures considering the power of the Focus RS or Focus ST. Speaking of the Focus ST, we assume that he can share with the "charged" Kuga as its 184-strong diesel engine with torque of 400 nm.

In the Russian market Ford Kuga is one of the most popular crossovers. Kuga second generation appeared in 2013. In 2016 the car a refreshed appearance. Serial production of Ford Kuga second generation established at the Ford Sollers plant in Elabuga. At the Russian dealers it is possible to order the Ford Kuga 2nd generation of petrol engines with a capacity of 150 HP to 182 HP

The third generation of the Kuga will be difficult for the European market as new competitors appeared with powertrains and trim levels, to overcome which will be hard.