Ford Kuga 1.5T Trend AT

The bad press endured by the Ford Kuga due to the inclination of one particualr model to self-combust has been bad for the badge, and even worse for the brand. Clearly, the new Ford Kuga is meant to sweep that rather fiery slate clean. Despite the all-new styling, and a much improved, streamlined interior, this isn’t an all-new Kuga, but a heavily updated one. Still the package is good enough to remind us what a good SUV the Kuga has always been.
Make & Model: Ford Kuga 1.5T Trend AT
Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 498cc turbo
Power : 132 kW @ 6 000 rpm
Torque: 240 Nm @ 1 600 - 4 000 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 81,73 kW/ton
Gearbox: Six-speed automatic, FWD
Wheels/tyres: 18-inch alloy, 235/50 R18 tyres
0-100 km/h: 10,1 sec
Top speed: 200 km/h
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed/tested): 6,9 litres/100km
Operating range (claimed/tested): 870 km
CO2 emissions: 159 g/km
PROS
Improved ergonomics and comfort. A convincing package.
CONS
Engine/gearbox combination lacks cohesion and refinement
Retail price/as tested: R427 900 / R427 900
KEY RIVALS
Hyundai Tucson 1.6 Turbo Executive: R449 900
Toyota RAV4 2.0 GX Auto: R387 200
Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4TSI Comfortline Auto: R479 900

[@vincentmothapa2421]

0:32 the burning question 🤣

[@cplanet5401]

Beautiful! is this the “absolute” black color ??

[@MrMariuspretorius]

My 2018 1.5 auto sucks, if you want to overtake it drops 2 gears and over revs, the block of the 2017 to 2019 has big problems, like mine 37000km and leaking coolend into cylinder number 3, car is now with Ford and I just hope Ford Is going to change the block to the upgraded block with better water flow

[@SDav21]

The old one looked better. This looks cheap and American. The other looked more European.