You probably haven’t heard a lot about the Kuga, but that’s because it’s one of the Ford vehicles that isn’t available in the North American market.
Yet.
But Ford showcased it earlier this year at the Geneva Auto Show, where it almost stole the show. Based on Ford’s Iosis X concept from the 2006 Paris auto show, the Kuga is a smaller vehicle with a sleek look and even sleeker ride.
According to Ford engineers, the Kuga maintains the automaker’s “kinetic design” language that was also used in the European Mondeo brand of vehicles.
European consumers will get the first crack at buying the Kuga in June 2008. They’ll undoubtedly appreciate the 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine. But don’t let the word “diesel” frighten you. It’s more eco-friendly than the normal diesel engine you might be accustomed to. And with 134 horsepower and a six-speed automatic transmission, it’s a perfect choice for any car buyer.
But what’s under the Kuga’s hood isn’t the only attraction. On the inside, the Kuga has room for five people. And with second-row seats that fold down, you can enjoy extra storage space for hauling groceries or those heavy loads. There’s even room underneath the seats for more storage!
Unfortunately, the Ford Kuga probably won’t be making its way to the North American market. With a price that’s equivalent to about $40,000, there’s simply no profit in store for the Ford Motor Company if they brought it here. There are just too many other options on the market with much lower price tags for the Kuga to even begin to compete. For other Ford vehicles, please visit our Ford dealer in St. Louis Mo or our Ford dealership - Waterloo.
