Let's get acquainted with the modernized crossover Ford Kuga from the first, pre-production batch. The car has become more courageous, acquired new engines and improved electronics. Ford Sollers also listened to the comments of the “Behind the Wheel” experts.

Kuga-2017 is, in fact, a deep modernization already famous car. But for some reason Ford people call it a new model.

At the entrance of the Ford Sollers plant in Yelabuga we are met by a thin guy.

My name is Mikhail Melnikov, I am the leading engineer for the launch of new models.

Mikhail shakes my hand, and in his left hand he holds the March issue of the magazine “Behind the Wheel”, in which the pre-restyling Kuga was unable to beat its competitors in comparative test. No other way, a debriefing awaits me.

I am your long-time reader; I haven’t missed a single issue since I was five years old! During my school years, I even sent a letter to the “You wrote to us” section. A week later, Mikhail Kolodochkin called me from the editorial office and upset me: it turned out that the illustrations I sent were not suitable for printing. Well, okay, communicating with him for me, a boy, was already happiness! Here we are - this is your Kuga. Really, beauty?

I didn't find anything to answer. Yes, Kuga has become more beautiful. But the huge mouth of the radiator grille gave the crossover a fair amount of brutality and masculinity. Not a beauty - a handsome man!

The bumpers, hood and head optics have been transformed - now the headlights have bi-xenon filling and can change configuration light beam depending on driving conditions and external lighting. The rear lights and trunk door have been adjusted, but this can only be noticed against the backdrop of the pre-restyling car.

I arrived in Yelabuga long before sales began, so in my hands is a car from the first, pre-production batch. As you understand, I don’t know the prices yet. (Prices were published on December 8. - Ed.)

I jump into the salon. Yeah, we made do with spot improvements. New three-spoke steering wheel with a more comfortable rim to grip. Instead of the usual handbrake, a button for the electromechanical parking brake appeared - and space was freed up for a niche with a neat sliding curtain. A module of the ERA-GLONASS system was installed on the ceiling.  The chairs, which I already liked, became even more comfortable thanks to the elongated cushion and the tucked sides on the back.

In the initial modifications, the display, on the contrary, is too simple. Find a middle ground...

The trip computer screen in advanced versions is overloaded with information. Its abundance dazzles the eyes.

The SYNC multimedia system has received new “brains”. Ford employees claim that its performance has increased by an order of magnitude, and the navigator is trained to plot a route taking into account traffic jams.

The interior design has not changed fundamentally - it still looks relevant. A button to turn on the heated steering wheel has appeared on the center console. It's high time!

The climate control buttons have become larger, so now the likelihood of missing the right one is minimal.

Steering wheel paddle shifters (basic equipment) are one of the main acquisitions of Kuga.

Kuga became the first Russian Ford with ERA-GLONASS module.

-In addition, the temperature at the first stage of seat heating was reduced by two degrees, since there were many complaints about excessive heat. We are very attentive to constructive criticism and try to respond promptly to it. In your comparison test, you wrote that a car of this level must have a heated steering wheel and at least two USB ports. Receive it and sign it! Are you intimidated by the abundance of buttons on the center console? Their number was almost halved. They also introduced heating for the parking area of ​​the wipers, which turns on along with the heating of the side mirrors and rear window. In our climate it is a necessary thing.

Mikhail cannot be contained. A minute later I learned that the Ford people's main reason for pride is the improved multimedia system SYNC 3 with voice control. Compared to the previous one, it is much more productive, and interaction with smartphones on the Android and iOS platforms is expensive. And instead of a small display, there is an eight-inch touchscreen on the center console. The navigator was taught to plot a route taking into account traffic jams. Everything we love.

The basic multimedia system has a display no larger than that of a Soviet Elektronika watch.

In the Trend Plus version, the screen is already more solid - with a diagonal of five inches.

There is progress in other electronics as well. In particular, the system automatic braking Active City Stop now operates at speeds of up to 50 km/h (previously up to 30 km/h). The self-parking driver now parks the car not only parallel to the curb, but also perpendicular. In addition, it will help you get out of a tight parking lot - for many this is a real challenge. Finally, the Cross Traffic Alert system makes exiting the parking lot in reverse safer - warns the driver with sound and light signals if he rolls out across an approaching car.

In addition, we introduced the MyKey system, which allows you to program keys at your discretion. You can keep the “unlimited” one for yourself, and give your wife a “prepared” copy with built-in restrictions on the speed and volume of the audio system, a ban on assigning a goal to the navigator while driving, and a lowered threshold for reporting low fuel levels - for her own benefit.

After the update, diesel engines disappeared from the range of engines - with a tiny demand, it is unprofitable to tinker with them. The 2.5-liter 150-horsepower naturally aspirated gasoline engine is combined exclusively with front-wheel drive: such cars are chosen by more than half of buyers.

The 1.5 turbo engine replaced the 1.6-liter. The power is the same, but the air coming from the turbine is cooled by a liquid intercooler rather than an air intercooler. Fuel consumption decreased by 7%.

The previous 1.6-liter turbo engines (150 or 182 hp) gave way to the 1.5 EcoBoost engines of similar power already known from the Focus. The reduction in cubic capacity was achieved by reducing the piston stroke. New engines have made Kuga a little more economical. They comply with Euro 6 econorms and are adapted for 92-grade gasoline, while previously only 95-grade gasoline was required.

At my disposal is a top-end 182‑horsepower Kuga. It doesn't drive as quickly as you'd expect; acceleration to 100 takes more than ten seconds. The extra “horses” are lost in the jungle of all-wheel drive and the six-speed automatic 6F35, which was included in the basic equipment of the Kuga (there is no longer a manual version, since it was not in demand). Even in sport mode, the box shuffles gears lazily.

The only good thing is that in manual mode, gears are now changed using the usual paddle shifters on the steering wheel, and not with a key on the selector, which was inconvenient to use.

The old engine, when accelerating to the floor, squealed as loud as it could, but the one and a half liter engine did not scream. And road noise is now muffled better than before. Did the use of double-layer side front windows really make that much of an impact?

This is the result of the work of our specialists. Upgraded Kugas Russian assembly received additional sound insulation of the bottom, therefore acoustic comfort has significantly improved. You also criticized him in that comparative test...

And Melnikov pointed his finger at our text. Nothing, nothing, constructive criticism has never bothered anyone - so Kuga has been transformed.

The front seats are good: good profile, wide range of adjustments, grippy upholstery.

I really liked the practical troughs nestled between the seat and the threshold.

Rear passengers are spacious and comfortable. They offer a backrest with an adjustable tilt angle and folding tables. In rich modifications, rear passengers are offered a 220-volt socket (on the left). In simple versions, there is a 12-volt power supply instead (on the right).

The chassis has not undergone any transformations. And that's right. Driving properties have always been strong point Kugi. In sincerity of efforts on the steering wheel, stability on the trajectory and delicacy of settings of the stabilization system, only Kuga can compete Volkswagen Tiguan.

It’s a pity we couldn’t get a 150-horsepower turbo version! Judging by the technical data, it is not particularly inferior to the flagship. Therefore, I see no reason to pay extra for a more powerful modification. The only reason to buy it could be the equipment that is not available for versions with weaker engines. By the way, all trim levels have become richer. Thus, in the basic version of Trend (available only with the 2.5 engine), in addition to electrical accessories, an audio system, air conditioning, heated side mirrors, seven airbags, ESP and foglights, LED running lights, automatic paddle shifters, as well as the MyKey system.

Ground clearance of 198 mm and a sloping bumper allow you to confidently move over difficult terrain. For complete happiness, the multi-disc clutch locking is not enough.

The lidar of the autobraking system, now operating at speeds of up to 50 km/h, is installed near the interior mirror.

Adaptive bi-xenon headlights are an option even for the flagship Titanium Plus version.

The Trend Plus version (offered with both 150‑horsepower engines) in addition to roof rails, dual-zone climate control, electrically heated washer nozzles, windshield and front seats received a heated steering wheel and rest area of ​​the wipers, a button parking brake, an audio system with a larger color screen and a second USB port, as well as 17‑inch alloy wheels.

Titanium is available with any of the offered engines. If previously it added a combined trim (leather plus fabric), a keyless entry system, cruise control, a self-dimming interior mirror, light and rain sensors, a 220-volt socket for rear passengers and tinted rear windows, now the SYNC multimedia system has been added to this list 3.

Shortly before my trip to the Elabuga plant, I met European version Kugi. With the exception of the Russian adaptation package (ERA-GLONASS, additional sound insulation of the bottom and all kinds of heating), everything is the same - both design and technology. The only thing that stands apart is the 182-horsepower Kuga in the sporty SL Line version. Her body is decorated aerodynamic body kit, A radiator grille and lighting equipment are decorated with gloss black instead of chrome. The key differences are in the suspension: stiffer springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer are installed lateral stability. In addition, reduced by 10 mm ground clearance. All this made the Kuga a little more composed and precise in turns, but there is no fundamental difference in handling between it and the standard car. Now, if, in addition to the listed innovations, Ford increased the power to at least two hundred “horses”... However, what do we care? Kuga ST Line will not be sold in Russia.

The flagship version Titanium Plus can only be equipped with a 182-horsepower engine. As before, the list of equipment includes a leather interior, electrically adjustable driver's seat, panoramic roof, mirrors with illuminated door area and electric folding, contactless trunk opening function, enlarged rear spoiler. And what’s new is a self-parking system, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, a rear view camera, and a navigator. Only one is offered for this version additional option- package of electronic assistants.

When fully equipped, the updated Kuga is perceived as nobler and more luxurious than its predecessor. During the modernization, it got rid of many shortcomings, and in the next comparative test it will have a chance to win back.

I drove a Ford Kuga crossover for a week previous generation, moved to new car and remembered a feeling familiar to every young journalist: it was as if I had received my article after a tough editorial edit, where almost every line was crossed out! I, of course, understood that the source could be improved, but so that, as we say in our editorial office, “a complete rewrite”...

Taking the key to the new Kuga in my hands, I shuddered: it was the same as the old one! This is it, when trying to open the hood a couple of days ago to fill in the washer fluid, I disassembled and reassembled it several times in the cold, dropping the sting into the mucus of reagents. Fortunately, turnkey hood locks are now a thing of the past, like other Fords. From now on, the washer itself can be taken out of the trunk without getting dirty or struggling with a heavy door. Glass cargo compartment, unlike its predecessor, does not rise separately, but for a car with keyless entry you can order the “kick in the butt” function familiar, for example, from Volkswagens: put your foot up to the bumper and the door rises, “kick” it again and it lowers.

The “kick” control of the trunk door can infuriate a born football player: lifting the lid begins two to three seconds after the “kick” and lasts at least three times longer than manually opening a door that is devoid of such bells and whistles. But the reward for those who are leisurely is clean hands!

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True, I didn’t get along with this system - the Kuga does not immediately respond to a kick. I could have opened and closed the trunk three times with my hands, but here I stand and wait. But you cannot speed up the process manually - the mechanism resists, the door jams. An option for the patient.

But for the prudent, that is, for the majority of those who turned their backs on the Kuga predecessor, there is a new range of engines. Instead of a 200-horsepower 2.5 turbo-five petrol engine, there is an EcoBoost 1.6 four with a power of 150 or 182 hp. (the difference between these options is not only in the software, but also in the processors of the engine control unit, that is, it is impossible to “add-chip” the first unit to the second), the 2.0 TDCi diesel engine will now only be available in the 140-horsepower version (without the 163-hp version). s.), and “mechanics” is only available in the “initial” Kuga with a 150-horsepower gasoline Ecoboost and front-wheel drive.

There are no problems with the readability of Focus devices. The only thing I didn’t like was that the pop-up windows on the display for a long time blocked, for example, the indications of the navigation system (displayed on the right side of the screen)

All-wheel drive gasoline versions are equipped with the same six-speed hydromechanical automatic transmission as the Explorer model, while diesel versions are equipped with a PowerShift preselective robot. So, they say, it is easier (that is, cheaper) to “globalize” a model that has been produced in Louisville, America since April last year, in Valencia, Spain, since December, and from April of this year its large-unit assembly will be established here in Yelabuga, where similar This is how the old Kuga was made.

More beautiful new model, in my opinion, she didn’t (a typical first reaction to an article after editorial editing). Previously, I saw in Kuga a fit athlete with clear eyes and headlights, but now she squinted angrily and gained weight... Hello from Hyundai ix35! However, wasn’t it me, on the eve of the business trip, who grumbled into the recorder that the rear seats in the “first” Kuga were cramped, that it was inconvenient to get out of there, and that the trunk was small? Everything is fixed! Although the car is built on a platform that traces its origins to the first-generation C-MAX compact van, it is designed much more spaciously.

At the initial stage, the design of the “second” Kuga promised to be revolutionary, but in the end there was an evolutionary restyling

The difference with the “third” Focus is in the door panels and the design of the bottom of the center console

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With the same wheelbase (2690 mm), the crossover became 81 mm longer (now 4524 mm), and the volume of the cargo compartment increased from 360 to 456 liters. I feel this increase, first of all, in the back seat, as if moved into the trunk: now, sitting “behind myself”, I don’t rest my shins on the lower edge front seat, and when leaving, I don’t touch the middle pillar with my feet and don’t dodge the door.

In addition, both parts of the rear seat back now have not one, but three fixed positions, fold not after the pillow, but on top of it, and with one touch, and the front part is optional glass roof(previously it was solid and tightly fixed) can now be raised or moved. In general, passengers should be satisfied.

And the driver?

The front seats were great before and remain so now. The lumbar support adjustment has been moved from the side of the backrest to the outer part of the base of the pillow; in the absence of an electric drive, the backrest tilt is adjusted in steps

The seat moved back gave a noticeable increase in freedom in the legs. The backrest parts have three fixed angles of inclination, and now fold out together with the pillows in one touch

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The interior of the previous Kuga seemed outdated to me due to the flat front panel cut into rectangles, but the new one has the three-dimensional riot of the “third” Focus, except that the bottom of the center console is not fenced off from the passenger. The microclimate unit with push-button fan control has not changed fundamentally, and you will only have to get used to the “peas and noodles” scattered across the panel of the Sony multimedia system.

In the trunk underground Russian cars there will not be a repair kit (photo on the right), but a re-roller with a dimension of 155/70 R17 with the wheels basic for all versions being 235/55 R17 (19-inch ones will be offered for an additional fee)

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Sitting in the navigator's seat alarmed me - in the absence of height adjustment of the seat, you rest on a cushion at the level of the leading edge of the hood, wanting, but not being able to go down “to the floor” below, although I positioned myself at the wheel as I wanted. There are enough ranges: having moved the seat all the way back, with a height of 176 cm, I can no longer properly squeeze the brake. I didn’t like the cross-section of the steering wheel rim (it was round, but became faceted) and the fact that the central armrest, as before, is located far behind.

The microclimate block has been slightly redrawn. The buttons for heating the windshield and rear windows have moved from top to bottom, and to the right of them are the parking sensor switches, the parking valet control and the electric trunk door button

Rear wheel arches trimmed with “velvet” - the clicking of stones is almost inaudible, but overall I would not call the Kuga a quiet car

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I press the Ford Power button, smoothly move away, rev up the 182-horsepower EcoBoost - and notice that as we approach 5000 rpm, the sound becomes downright unpleasant. Actually, the “boost” is in order here - the dynamics stated in the passport (9.7 s to 100 km/h) are enough, and I am sure that even the 150-horsepower version of this engine will not give the driver a feeling of inferiority. But with the “automatic” I would like to establish a more trusting relationship. I smoothly accelerate at the exit of the turn, the gearbox quickly picks up downshift, I reset and add a little - and again shifts, although the “automatic” should hold the gear tighter. Mode S doesn’t change the picture either, but poking your finger at the “plus-minus” key located on the left side of the selector - sorry: it’s inconvenient and pointless due to noticeable delays.

The doors are stretched down and cover the threshold, making clothes less dirty: the previous model was dirtier

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It seems that Kuga's move has become softer even at smooth road- the passenger falls asleep on the count of two. There are no problems on the broken paths that in sunny Valencia lead to orange plantations - it’s a pity, the juicy-looking fruits are still ripening and ripening. The only thing that confused me was the “vibrating” sounds that came from the suspension on a rigid “comb”, as if something was unscrewed there.

In the all-wheel drive, the “Volvo” Haldex clutch was replaced with a multi-plate mechanism with a ball cam clutch (the same as in the Explorer and Edge models) of our own production: now, based on 40 signals that every 16 ms enter the “all-wheel drive brain”, the rear The lower axle is connected not after the front wheels slip, but preventively. I was not able to feel the moments of connection on dry ground, but on the interactive display of the instrument panel I saw that the craving for rear wheels(judging by the graph - a maximum of 50%) is also supplied with just active driving, even without a hint of slipping.

By the way, I had to be quick only because I was late - Kuga itself does not call for this. From the same Focus (and to a slightly lesser extent from the previous Kuga) new crossover It differs in turns not so much in its “handlebar” as in its increased roll. The force on the steering wheel has become less natural (the help of the electric booster is often unnecessary); when cornering, the engine, under the supervision of the Curve Control system, aimed at combating understeer, is smothered by electronics... And there are no systems against unnaturalness.

Once again I caught myself thinking that I am increasingly afraid of cars stuffed with electronic “assistants”. Got a flat tire? No, it was the supervisor behind the markings who smoothly turned the steering wheel away from the dividing line... In order to freely cross the solid road from the side of the road! As a result, there is no longer trust, but there is tension. Just like Kuga has the title of “the most technologically advanced Ford in Europe.”

A multi-disc clutch with a ball cam mechanism promises preventive redistribution of thrust, and in case of failure it is replaced as an assembly rear gearbox

The entire underbody protection at the front is plastic. The declared ground clearance of a petrol Kuga with all-wheel drive is from 147.1 mm when fully loaded to 198 mm for an empty car; for the diesel version - 150.8 and 192.9 mm, respectively. The front-wheel drive version sags from 197.2 to 123.9 mm under load

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By God, it would be more useful to spend “electronic” money on tuning the same PowerShift box that was equipped with my second in line Kuga with a 163-horsepower diesel engine. As in the case of a gasoline car, the number of “horses” is not important here - back in Moscow, driving the old 163-horsepower Kuga, I noted that I could easily survive the loss of twenty horses, so the fact is that in Russia there will be only one, 140-horsepower diesel version, I don’t see any trouble.

The Kuga 2.0 TDCi accelerates a little more quickly than the petrol version due to the tighter “binding” of the transmission to the accelerator, but off-road conditions leave no trace of this joy. The same applies when trying to park. It’s one thing when there’s a soft snowdrift behind me, but now I need to turn around on the spot between the rock and the cliff. Reverse gear, gas, but Kuga rolls forward. Crap! In order not to break the bumpers, I turn around “with two pedals”, releasing the brake only when, following a distinct clatter under the bottom, I feel a push in the right direction. And no Active Park Assist no help here!

The diesel Kuga is also noisy: the wind whistle is heard in the area of ​​the A-pillars and the rear edge of the hood from 60 km/h to gasoline car, here in all driving modes it is supplemented with a characteristic diesel rumble. And the vibrations are noticeable.

The rear view camera is still exposed to dirt. From now on, Kuga can park itself: the P.Pilot function is selected using a button on the multimedia system panel

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However, in our market, diesel will now be number two (at the end of last year, it beat the gasoline unit with a score of 2395:1797). Ford marketers are betting on the petrol EcoBoost - and counting on “boost”, that is, on sales growth to the level of the Volkswagen Tiguan and Toyota RAV4.

Any reason?

Since 2008, Russia has managed to sell 10,921 Ford crossover Kuga is three times less than the result of Tiguan or RAV4 (and, by the way, a couple of Kia Sportage/Hyundai ix35), and only for the last year. On the other hand, the “rewrite” was perhaps a success: Ford’s people corrected almost everything that Kuga had previously been criticized for. The car has become more spacious, roomier, and most importantly, as they promise at the Russian representative office of Ford, cheaper than before!

New for Russian market The EcoBoost petrol four should also become the engine of trade. It will not be easy to pour washer fluid into the neck located deeper than before (with the yellow cap) without spraying the surrounding area. Opening the hood with the usual lever instead of a key is a pleasure. Notice how large a “stand” the lock hinge required!

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Prices will be announced in March, when demo cars appear at dealers, but it appears that the most affordable, front-wheel drive Kuga with a 150-horsepower petrol Ecoboost will be cheaper than the 959 thousand rubles that before the “sale” were asked for its diesel counterpart of the previous generation. Considering that the basic new generation Toyota RAV4 costs at least 998 thousand rubles... There are chances!

Moreover, even the simplest Trend package includes, like the RAV4, an audio system, air conditioning and push-button engine start. Trend Plus is plus dual-zone climate control and alloy wheels, Titanium is keyless entry. And in the top version Titanium Plus - bi-xenon, navigation, panoramic roof, leather upholstery... The list of options will complement the “package” equipment.

By the way, the American version of the new Kuga, Ford Escape, immediately broke its previous annual sales record: 261,008 crossovers in 2012 against 254,293 cars a year earlier.

Passport details
Automobile		Ford Kuga
Modification		2.0 Duratorq TDCi	1.6 EcoBoost	1.6 EcoBoost 4x2
Body type		station wagon	station wagon	station wagon
Number of seats		5	5	5
Dimensions, mm	length	4524	4524	4524
	width	1838	1838	1838
	height	1702	1702	1702
	wheelbase	2690	2690	2690
	front/rear track	1563/1565	1563/1565	1563/1565
	ground clearance*	192,9/150,8	198,0/147,1	197,2/123,9
Trunk volume, l		456-1653	456-1653	456-1653
Curb weight, kg		1692	1682	1580
Total weight, kg		2250	2250	2100
Engine		diesel, turbocharged	petrol, turbocharged	petrol, turbocharged
Location		front, transverse	front, transverse	front, transverse
Number and arrangement of cylinders		4, in a row	4, in a row	4, in a row
Working volume, cm3		1997	1597	1597
Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm		85,0/88,0	79,0/81,4	79,0/81,4
Compression ratio		16,0:1	10,1:1	10,1:1
Number of valves		16	16	16
Max. power, hp/kW/rpm		140/103/3750	182/134/5700	150/110/5700
Max. torque, Nm/rpm		320/1750-2750	240/1600-5000	240/1600-4000
Transmission		robotic, preselective, 6-speed	automatic, 6-speed	manual, 6-speed
Drive		complete, pluggable		front
Front suspension		independent, spring, McPherson
Rear suspension		independent, spring, multi-link
Front brakes		disc, ventilated	disc, ventilated	disc, ventilated
Rear brakes		disk	disk	disk
Tires		235/55 R17	235/55 R17	235/55 R17
Maximum speed, km/h		187	200	195
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, s		11,2	9,7	9,7
Fuel consumption, l/100 km	urban cycle	7,4	10,2	8,3
	suburban cycle	5,5	6,3	5,6
	mixed cycle	6,2	7,7	6,6
CO 2 emissions, g/km		162	179	154
Capacity fuel tank, l		60	60	60
Fuel		diesel fuel	gasoline AI-95	gasoline AI-95
* In equipped/loaded condition

American automobile manufacturer Ford company since 2008 it has been releasing popular compact crossovers Kuga. But recently the market has been replenished with SUVs and crossovers in more modernized versions. Therefore, by the decision of the concern, another one will be added to the two existing generations of the Kuga model by the end of 2018.

Automotive publications have distributed information on the Internet about the alleged details of the exterior and interior of the new Ford Kuga 2018 crossover, while the company has not officially announced the start of production. There are also no first teasers of the car yet.

According to publications, the exterior of the new Kuga generation there are significant changes. The manufacturer promises to use new platform for the production of a car, which will increase its dimensions.

It is expected that without changing the corporate style, the machine will have the following new parameters:

• powerful radiator grille;
• large hood stamping lines;
• extended wheel arches;
• new form of plastic body kit;
• multi-stage front bumper design;
• narrow head optics;
• LED tail light elements;
• extended rear spoiler and other features.

New interior of the new 2018 Ford Kuga

Everything that will change in the interior Kuga crossover 2018, will be aimed at increasing comfort and improving ergonomics. First of all, the changes will affect the size of the cabin, which will become more spacious.

Other features in the interior of the new generation crossover include:

• high-slung front seats for improved maneuverability;
• changed rear seats, improving passenger accommodation;
• interior trim with wear-resistant and soft fabrics together with high-quality plastic;
• internal LED backlight in several colors and with floor lighting;
• multifunctional steering wheel new type;
• center console with enlarged touch display;
• heat-reflecting coating on glass and other parameters.

Technical characteristics and equipment of Ford Kuga 2018

It is assumed that the new Ford Kuga crossover 2018 model year will be equipped with gasoline and diesel power units.

It will be gasoline engine volume 2.5 liters and power 199 horsepower, as well as a 3-liter turbocharged engine with 284 horsepower. Diesel unit The TDCi 140.0 will have a displacement of 2 liters and a power of 163 horsepower.

IN basic modification the car will be all-wheel drive, and front wheel drive will be presented as an option. Besides, basic equipment assumes 6-speed manual box gears, and all the rest - the same “automatic”.

It won't do without additional systems safety and equipment. While installation is being considered:

• keyless entry;
• starting the engine from a button;
• start-stop systems;
• 19-inch wheels;
• LED adaptive optics;
• electric heated seats, steering wheel, mirrors;
• rear view cameras;
• rain, tire pressure, parking, light sensors;
• parking assistant;
• dual-zone climate control.

When will Ford Kuga 2018 sales start?

Production of the third generation Ford Kuga is scheduled for the end of 2018. In Europe, the car will be assembled at a plant in Valencia (Spain), while the car in the basic version for this market is priced at 25 thousand euros.

For the Russian market, the new product, like its predecessor, will be assembled in Tatarstan in the city of Elabug, and the cost was initially announced at 1.55 million rubles.

The crossover of the American company is still of interest to Russians due to its high level of safety, reliability, dynamic properties, comfort, improved cross-country ability and handling.

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The updated Ford Kuga has changed the shape of the hood, and the headlights and radiator grille have become slightly different. Tail lights changed the shape of the sections, which may be important for fans of the model, but technical characteristics this, of course, did not affect the restyled Ford Kuga. The main changes that have occurred in the car concern its electronic filling.

Like other Kugas, it is equipped with a turbo engine of the EcoBoost family, in this case its volume is 1.5 liters and its power is 182 hp, as well as automatic transmission. This is exactly the option that is sold in Russia. If Ford cars have enemies, they don’t like them lately, primarily because design solution salon Indeed, the center console is designed in such a way that it literally runs over the driver. But dashboard can't help but like it. The steering wheel is grippy, quite comfortable and easy to adjust since it is adjustable in two directions, and the instruments can even be called sporty. The Kuga has them the same as the Focus, recessed in two wells.

Innovations in the cabin

appeared on the steering wheel new block control, thanks to which the new Ford Kuga received adaptive cruise control and the ability to monitor lanes. Moreover, the car may even steer a little if the driver is distracted and does not pay close attention to the lane.

Video: new Kuga on the road

The center console of the new Ford Kuga now has a full-fledged large screen and a modern Sync 3 multimedia system with voice control. Navigation system and maps are in Russian. The screen is touch-sensitive, however, some functions can be controlled using buttons. There were also “remnants of the past” - the temperature indicators on the center console, as before, are green. A clear tribute to tradition, indicating that this is an American car.

Ford Kuga impresses with its enormous space for rear passengers. Even when moved back front seat There's more than enough room in the knees. There is no tunnel under the feet of the passenger sitting in the center of the second row, which means three people will be comfortable sitting on the back seat. In addition, rear passengers have at their disposal an adjustable backrest, an armrest and pockets in the doors. An interesting detail: the glass in rear doors fall to the very bottom, which is not found on all cars. This is another reason why young families choose the new Ford Kuga. If we add a few more fashionable options and slightly refresh the design, the car will sell even better.

Dimensions and other dimensions of Ford Kuga:

• Length: 4524 mm;
• Width: 2077 mm, with mirrors folded 1838 mm;
• Height: 1689 mm, with roof rails 1703 mm;
• Wheelbase: 2690 mm;
• Turning diameter: 11.1 m;
• Fuel tank volume: 60 liters;
• Trunk volume: 484 liters, lowered rear seats 1653 liters.

Overhangs and ground clearance allow

When you buy a crossover, especially an all-wheel drive one, its owner wants to believe that his car will be capable of at least moderate off-road driving. Ford Kuga has the prerequisites for this. In particular, it has short overhangs, thanks to which during the test drive the car moved through hilly fields without problems.

What's interesting is this. Any modern crossover is full of various electronic assistants. In particular, a hill descent assistant is found on seemingly every crossover today. Alas, for some reason it was not available on the updated Ford Kuga. We had to go down the old fashioned way, that is, on the brakes. On a dry hill it’s not scary, but when you have to slide down slippery slopes, electronic assistant It would be very useful.

Video: Active Park Assist helps a girl park her car

Another question is to what extent the new Kuga is suitable for driving to the top of a particular hill. The first Kugas had a Haldex coupling, but then Ford decided to save money and began independently developing all-wheel drive systems. They coped with the task and their system works well. The only question is: why doesn’t it have a clutch lock button so that, if necessary, the driver can force four-wheel drive permanent? By the way, there is no disabling the ESP system here, and this helps a lot when off-road.

However, the new Ford Kuga is capable of conquering hills quite well. Still, its engine is good, and besides, it works in tandem with a real automatic machine. The car easily climbs to the top of any hillock. In places where the machine is hung out, it is triggered traction control system, the torque is transferred to the wheels that have traction with the ground, and the car successfully drives up.

About steering

What motorists have always liked about the Ford Kuga is its handling. New Ford Kuga has retained this dignity and the restyled model still handles incomparably. This is especially felt in the version where the gearbox is a full-fledged automatic. its presence is especially valuable off-road, but it also demonstrates its advantages well on asphalt. The box does everything necessary quite quickly, especially in Sport mode.

Video: how the Ford Kuga all-wheel drive system works

However, in sport mode another feature appears. Getting into the car with a familiar movement, you switch the selector lever down and immediately enter the Sport mode, and the fuel consumption in this mode is such that it easily reaches the level of 16 liters. However, the sport mode itself is wonderful. It also has an instant response to pressing the pedal, there is also a pick-up, but the gas tank is emptied at an alarming speed. However, as soon as you move the lever up, the mode changes to the usual “Drive”, after which the character of the car changes significantly. Pickup is no longer the same, but fuel consumption is reduced to 12 liters “per hundred” mileage.

Review of the disadvantages of Ford Kuga

One of the main features of the updated Ford Kuga is the new multimedia Sync 3. There are no questions about its large screen, but now its new map is very difficult to understand. In particular, if you need to return to the main menu from navigation, then this is quite difficult to do.

By the way, there was also a disconnect in the multimedia system Traction Control, which I really wanted to do, but failed during the off-road test drive. The fact is that in most cars this shutdown is implemented very simply: by pressing a single button. It couldn't be better. For example, while driving, when the driver sees that there is dirt in front of him. In this case, he presses the desired button and the ESP system instantly turns off. As soon as the dirt is left behind, the driver uses the same button to activate the system.

On the new Kuga, this functionality is implemented much more complicated. The owner of the crossover has to go into the menu, make five or six movements there before he gets to the desired option, and only after that he can turn off the stabilization system. Why such difficulties?

Under the hood of the new Kuga

In Russia, Ford Kuga is sold from gasoline engine“EcoBoost”, with a volume of one and a half liters and a power of 180 hp. There is also a second engine - this is a well-known, time-tested aspirated engine. its displacement is 2.5 liters and its power is 150 hp. It works in tandem with an automatic machine. What's good about this motor? It is, of course, much more reliable, since it does not have a turbine. On the other hand, when driving it is very sluggish and the car, as they say, does not move with it. If there is EcoBoost under the hood, the dynamics of the car are completely different.

Two versions of the new Ford Kuga:

• Engine: EcoBoost, displacement 1.5 liters, turbocharged, power 182 hp, torque 240 Nm. Drive: either four-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, gearbox: 6-speed automatic.
• Engine: naturally aspirated gasoline, displacement 2.5 liters, power 150 hp. Drive: front-wheel drive only.

Options and prices

The test drive showed that the updated Ford Kuga has, in general, changed slightly, which has twofold consequences. With one of them, the good thing is that the car’s handling and cross-country ability have been preserved. On the other hand, future owners will not really like some of the electronic features of the updated model. Although, of course, the deciding factor, as usual, will be the price. There is hope that it is flexible pricing policy Ford will remain the same for the new Kuga. By the way, the following question may arise: where is Ford Kuga assembled? In Yelabuga, where it is located Russian plant Ford company.

Video: the new Kuga received 5 Euro NCAP stars for safety

The new product is offered in four configuration levels:

1. 1.379 million rubles. there is a restyled version of the Kuga in the Trend version. This is a basic package, and therefore it is not worth expecting much. Under the hood there will be a 2.5-liter engine, and the drive will only be on the front axle. However, the crossover will have both ESP and ABS, which has become mandatory today. The driver will have a number of assistants at his disposal, designed for situations such as emergency braking and starting off on a slope. Moreover, the electronics will help the driver keep traction under control when cornering, as well as prevent possible rollovers on sharp turns.
2. Trend Plus will be slightly better at a price of 1.469 million rubles. Here the buyer will receive a car with turbocharged EcoBoost, and most importantly, he will have the opportunity to choose the type of drive: either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
3. Next comes Titanium package with a price tag starting from 1.559 million rubles. The buyer of this version will have the opportunity to choose an engine: either the good old naturally aspirated engine or the brand new EcoBoost with turbocharging.
4. The line of models is crowned by the Titanium Plus version, which costs almost 2 million rubles. It will feature all the innovations described above, such as multimedia Sync 3, as well as a parking assistant and trunk opening using the “wave your foot” method.

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