Ford Kuga crossovers belonging to the first generation, special interest in the Russian market did not arouse, not in their favor worked and weak marketing support, and not reasonably high cost, which is quite naturally extremely negatively affected at the start of sales.

To be fair, then almost all models from the Ford concern, which were officially presented in Russia, caused the interest of motorists and enjoyed high demand, they almost never left the lists of the most popular models of their class.

Over time, the following, improved generation of the Russian version of the crossover, as well as the victims of significant changes in the vehicles on the car, contributed to the fact that Ford Kuga began to enjoy higher demand, although today it will not be able to attribute to the unconditional leaders of the city SUVOV segment.

Ford Cuga configuration and prices

When you first get acquainted with the modernized model, it is easy to see that more sharp, courageous features appeared in the car, its equipment is supplemented with new engines, and the electronics has become more perfect.

Although Ford Kug 2017 configuration in essence is an upgraded version of the already well-known car, but its creators continue to assert that this model is new.

Of course, changes in external design are noticed difficult - the size of the radiator lattice has increased significantly. Changes in the hood and bumpers, the headlights of the new model with original fontaminations are equipped with a bixenon filling, they have gained the ability to change the configuration of the light beam depending on the illumination of the medium and the conditions in which the car is moving.

The exterior of Ford Kuga for its stylist is now more consonant with its collections from the sneakers of Fords, namely from Ford Edge and Ford EcoSport. If compared with the dorestayling option, then you can see that the adjustment of the doors of the trunk and the rear lights, the rear bumper has acquired more elegant outlines.

The gamma of the body shades has slightly expanded, in particular, the body colored GUARD GREY and copper Copper Pulse appeared.

Equip wheels are now possible with R17, 18, 19 made of light alloys.

With an external inspection of the car, it can be unambiguously noted that the update gave dorestayling version more solidity and sportiness.

Prices for Ford Cuga were announced on December 8, the auto Elabuga assembly will cost from 1450 thousand rubles. The expected cost of the most sophisticated variants of the crossover can reach 2.5 million rubles. The planned start of sales is March month, but free sales will most likely begin in September.

Ford Cuga, car body - Are there significant changes?

Regarding the size of Ford Cuga - they remain unchanged:

• length - 4 524 mm
• width - 1838 mm
• height - 1745 mm
• clearance - 198 mm
• on the wheelbase - 2690 mm

The free move on a complex area of \u200b\u200bterrain is also promoted by 198 mm road clearance and beveled bumper car.

Since the question of the dimensions of the previous models is almost always celebrated in positive reviewers' reviews, then the main focus was decided to change the mass of the car, however, the replacement of some details on aluminum allowed Kuga to reset only 23 kg, now its weight is about 1590 kg.

Ford Kuga - Advanced Equipment Characteristics

Naturally, the car has undergone both external and significant internal changes, quite useful, it appeared:

• modern security system
• improved assistants
• SYNC 3 - Modern Multimedia System
  Climatic installation with control unit

Note that Sync 3 can be controlled by voice it has quite high performance, can interact with smartphones on IOS and Android platforms.

It is also important to appear in the line of engines of the new one-and-liter turbodiesel.

As for the equipment of the cabin, it can be noted that the steering wheel has become a three-spoke and more convenient for girth.

Pleasant improvement: the disappearance of the usual handbrake and the appearance of an parking electromechanical brake instead of it, a niche with a sliding curtain appeared on the released place.

It is especially worth noting the chair in the car, they looked quite attractive in previous models, but now they have become more convenient because Received underly sidewalls and an additional pillow length.

Since 2017, all cars entering the sale on the territory of Russia must be equipped with special tracking equipment, in Fordah Kuga, the ERA-GLONASS module is located on the ceiling.

If in the previous models the display somewhat surprised by its simplicity, now the trip-computer screen is clearly overloaded with information from it right in the eyes. The screen itself has become an eight-thyme with the touchscreen function.

The Sync multimediasystem developers emphasize that its brains have been thoroughly updated, its speed has increased its speed, navigator is now completely able to pave the route taking into account the street loading and the presence of traffic jams.

Special changes in the design of the cabin is not observed, it looks like always presentable and cozy. A pleasant driver and, you can say, the expected moment is the appearance of a new button on the center console, it is designed to turn on the heating of the steering wheel.

Another useful improvement is to increase the climate control buttons, in fact probability to miss when they are turned on is now reduced to zero.

It should also be noted the appearance of submissive gear petals, i.e. Drivers will have the opportunity without removing the hand from the helm drop down the transmission when performing overtaking.

Given the wishes of consumers, the developers are our ability to reduce the temperature at the first step of heating seats for 2 degrees.

But this is not the only remark of car enthusiasts, which was taken into account in the process of development:

• the number of USB ports was increased to two
• fixed problems with lots of buttons
• central panel - they have become almost twice
  Parking area of \u200b\u200bjanitors received heating, it works with the heating on the rear window and side mirrors, in conditions of harsh winters is a very important point.

From useful acquisitions it should be noted:

• Active City Stop, automatic braking system, operating at speeds not exceeding 50 km / h
• self-collector who can accommodate cars not only in parallel, but also perpendicular to the sidewalk, it will also help get out with cluttered parking cars
• the Cross Traffic Alert system allows you to secure departure from parking by reverse, and the driver will receive a warning about the danger of colliding in the form of a sound and light signal.

Program the keys The owner of the car can now be able in accordance with his desire, i.e. It became possible:

• prohibit setting the goal to the navigator while driving
• limit speed
• limit the volume of the audio system
• to push the threshold of messages that the fuel reserve ends.

Ford Cuga - Engines

Auto entering the sale in the domestic market will, as before, are equipped with three types of engines. Gasoline, having a volume of 2.5 liters and 150 hp The atmospheric is combined with the front actuator, it is such models that become an object of interest of more than half of consumers.

Motors of 1,5 liters came to replace 1.6 l, the engine power remains unchanged, for cooling air coming from the turbine, does not use an air intercooler, but liquid.

Ford Cuga Fuel consumption will be reduced by 7%.

The front-wheel drive models with diesel engines (120l.s.) and with 6 MCPP can cost 4.4 liters of fuel per 100 km, subject to operation in combination mode.

In order to cut the engine's cube creators, the creators went to reduce the stroke of the pistons. Such engines comply with environmental standards, in addition, if they could work exclusively at 95 gasoline exclusively, then their adaptation was performed under the 95th.

One-and-and-liter motors during acceleration work much quieter, in addition, road noises in the cabin have become more muted. These nice changes are the result of the installation of two-layer front side glasses as well as additional noise insulation of the bottom.

The differences in the version that will be produced in Europe are not significant, there is something among the differences that it is possible to call the ERA-GLONASS package adapted to domestic conditions.

Separately, it should be said about KUGA SL LINE (182 hp), which has a pronounced sports style. The exterior decoration is used aerodynamic kit, decoration of lighting and radiator lattices is made by black gloss.

Clearance reduction by 1 cm, the installation of greater rigidity springs and transverse stability stabilizers allowed the models with greater accuracy to rotates, a special difference in control, if compared with the standard solving of the car, is not observed. The official sales of the KUGA SL LINE model in Russia are not planned.

Interior of the Ford Cuga salon

Inside the cabin, the driver and four passengers can be comfortable. The driver's seat and the front seat intended for the passenger have excellent side support and the optimal pillow length.

No less convenient will be those who go out in the rear seat, its space will allow comfortable accommodation even to passengers of dense physique.

For interior design, exceptionally high-quality materials are used, the upholstery of the chairs will be performed in three versions - leather, fabric, combination of leather and fabric, and polished metal inserts will be used to mitigate strict design.

Auxiliary amenities include an adjustable tilt angle of seating and folding tables. In the access area of \u200b\u200bthe passengers sitting in the rear seat there are 12 V, in expensive models there are also 220 V sockets.

The maximum capacity of the trunk is 1655 liters, but it depends on the position of the back of the rear seat.

Detailed overview of the car and answers to frequently asked by car enthusiasts - on video:

Ford Cuga Diesel - reviews

Of course, it is simply impossible to assess the advantages or disadvantages of the car exclusively on user reviews, the owners are too different.

However, among general trends, you can note the following option: the lack of admiration for the first acquaintance with the appearance and technical characteristics. But subject to the choice of Ford Kuga for some reason, during operation, the opinion about it will change for the better.

If we talk about whether to give a preference to a diesel, then it will be necessary to analyze its specificity here. For example, to make exclusively short trips, diesel is unlikely to be the best option, it will be necessary at least once a week on the highway - to burn the filter.

Do not stop on diesel and if the winter in the area of \u200b\u200byour stay is distinguished by strong frosts, when the thermometer column is lowered to the marks below than - 35 C. It is also desirable to be able to refuel the car in the euro standard.

As for the issue of saving funds on a stuel, then diesel engines are undoubtedly leading.

The main changes in the external and inner type of cars, as well as how Ford Cuga behaves on the winter road - watch the video: