Ford’s new Kuga mid-size SUV delivers class-leading technology, fuel efficiency, safety, drive and comfort * New Kuga offers segment-first hands-free tailgate. European debuts of Ford’s global intelligent all-wheel drive system and Curve Control, and introduction of enhanced Torque Vectoring Control, help deliver best-in-class handling * All new Kuga powertrains offer significant fuel efficiency improvements; reduce petrol fuel consumption by 25 per cent and diesel fuel consumption by 10 per cent; EcoBoost petrol engines now available * Euro NCAP five-star safety-rated new Kuga offers Ford SYNC with Emergency Assistance and Active City Stop

Stylish new Kuga offers space for more luggage than the current car and a luggage compartment that can be accessed more easily. Ford’s hands-free tailgate can be opened or closed simply by a kicking motion beneath the rear bumper to either open or close the powered tailgate; and new Kuga offers 46-litres more luggage compartment-space than the current model, while the rear seats fold flat in one movement.

New Kuga will deliver class-leading fuel economy through significantly improved fuel efficiency from a powertrain lineup that, for the first time, includes EcoBoost engine technology. Petrol engine fuel consumption has been reduced by 25 per cent and diesel engine fuel consumption by 10 per cent. Ford’s low emission ECOnetic Technology features available across the lineup include Eco Mode, Gear Shift Indicator and Active Grille Shutter that reduces drag and cuts fuel consumption. AWD models will be available with automatic transmissions

Ford engineers used ultra-high strength steels in the body structure of the new Kuga and a
specially designed ring reinforcement around the panoramic roof to ensure rigidity and strength.
New Kuga also offers Roll Stability Control and Trailer Sway Control.

New Kuga was awarded a maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP after achieving an overall protection score of 88 per cent, the highest-ever for a mid-sized SUV. The independent vehicle safety organisation awarded new Kuga an Advanced reward for Ford SYNC with Emergency Assistance. Upon detecting airbag deployment or activation of the emergency fuel shut-off within the car, Emergency Assistance uses the on-board GPS locator and Bluetooth-paired device to set up an emergency call and provide GPS co-ordinates, in the local language.