Ford Kuga SUV 2017 Review | Driver's Seat

After a mid-life refresh, we test Ford's latest SUV to see if it can still compete in this highly competitive market.

[@chasinsunsets917]

We have had our Kuga ST just over a week now. It is awesome, torquey and power all through the rev ranges, 180 PS 2 Litre Diesel. We opted for Deep Impact Blue, Style kit and ambient lighting. Also has the Bi xenon headlights as standard and they are simply awesome. Wife loves it and tbh, so do I. Still taking it easy for first 1000 miles. Local Evoque owners are surprised...:)

[@driversseat659]

Ian Woodbridge sounds great. Do let us know how you get on with the Kuga and good luck.

[@chasinsunsets917]

Will do. We will probably have it for 2 years at least. unless anything nice comes along from ford! Advantage is 23% discount as we are privilege customers..(we got ST for entry level money..;)

[@Mogsy28uk]

glad you're enjoying it, we're considering an ST-Line X to replace our Focus ST-3 TDCI, but we need the Style Pack to get Xenon, spoiler and privacy glass.

[@roninesce8362]

Hi What is a road tax cost for your punchy diesel Kuga?

[@leehunt1404]

Great review and very unbiased unlike car wows Matt Watson. I have ordered the ST line edition in magnetic grey which has replaced the ST line x I believe... can’t wait to get my car as I think it’s by far the best looking suv in its class... and after test driving a few ST line variants I also think it’s a really good car to drive too.

[@JB-xo4uc]

I like the Kuga, I test drove one before damned lockdowns. Have since hired one for a short trip away in the ST Line, in the denim blue colour, on that model it gives you the colour coded side mouldings and bumpers, overall lifting the sleek look of the car. ad the 1.5 T petrol engine, nice although I probes prefer the diesel. Like the interior, lovely blue lighting, one evening I just sat I it admiring all the lights( sad I know) but it looks so good. Good quality used on most of the touch points. Infotainment system was good, pretty responsive touch screen, we liked the way the screen could display 3x functions ( sat Nav- DAB and phone ) at once.. I liked the digital speedo, I have that in my learner car for pupils, so easy to read, and the car displays the road sign speed, if you're ever not reading the road ahead correctly , oops, sorry, mooing into driving instructor speak their!. Lol. We found the car really spacious and practical, good head and leg room, really easy to get comfortable in the seats up front. The boot was also a great size, swallowed up 2 suitcases, coats, boots for the walks, and a hold-all. Spec wise it was fantastic, cruise, DAB as mentioned, cruise, dark roof lining , although didn't feel too dark, front and rear parking sensors, which is handy as the front bonnet just tapers away and is not easy to work out exactly where it is! One of the few gripes I may have about the car. There is probably something I have missed, but all in all I totally agree..... A great fun to drive, comfortable, affordable,practical car.🏅👍👍👌👌

[@Kevin.Hearty]

Very good review. I have the 150ps 2WD Diesel, and the long throw gear shift took a little bit of getting used to after owning a C Max for a number of years. This is the first review I've seen that's actually mentioned it. Very honest and thorough review, thankyou.

[@driversseat659]

KEVIN HEARTY thank you. Very kind of you to comment. Hope you like your Kuga overall though.

[@Kevin.Hearty]

Yeh I like it ok, but I'll go to back to a C Max at some stage for sure.

[@eddienorth38]

Collected my kuga vignale 180 p/shift march 1st and am delighted with the car.Tested a ford edge prior to purchase of the kuga but found the kuga a lot more positive to drive so decided on that. Speaking as a person who has spent 40 years dealing in cars as a motor dealer I am not easy to please as regards a vehicle but can highly reccomend the ford kuga !

[@jamiep61]

The New Ford Kuga ST-Line Is my favorite Model In the Range

[@christosarchontoulakis7890]

Very good review, analytical and to the point. Thank you. Just subscribed

[@driversseat659]

Phaethon Candium thank you. Very kind. Welcome and we hope you enjoy our other reviews.

[@craigmccamley]

Another great review, really enjoying this channel. What do you have lined up in the near future? Keep up the good work.

[@driversseat659]

Thank you craigmccamley, much appreciated. Next up this week is a Citroen C4 Picasso followed by a Jaguar F-Pace.

[@glynhenshaw494]

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[@markharrisllb]

The Titanium X is a higher model than the ST. It has all leather heated seats, electric adjustments on your seat, automatic boot, electric sunroof and a smoother ride.

[@beth9937]

I have owned 38 Ford motor cars and the Kuga is the best

[@MrMarkhall1]

Keep your eyes on the road mate.

[@johnevans6399]

Hi good fair review. How do you think it compares to the 3008, Ateca et al?

[@driversseat659]

Morning John. The Ateca is a great all-rounder if a little bland looking in certain trims but overall it beats the Kuga. The 3008 has a wow factor about it and looks brilliant in the flesh. We'll be reviewing the 3008 in the next few weeks.

[@junusdell]

Great review, just subscribed. What are your impresions compering new kuga with new kia sportage and hyndai tucson.

[@driversseat659]

Miomir Mikic many thanks and thanks for subscribing. Haven't driven the Tucson since it came out and recall it was great around town but too firm on rough country roads. Sportage (8/10) and Kuga (7/10) are closely matched with the Sportage coming out on top in most areas (just). Plus the Kia has a wonderful warranty so is a sound purchase. Heart would probably have us in the Kuga, though. Have you seen the Skoda Kodiaq? Not as sporty but well made, well priced and loads of space. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2S5ZpyJZt5obKc

[@junusdell]

Thank You on fast respond. I am having ford focus and i wanna upgrade, so logical choice is kuga, i love my ford, but i have not been in situation to drive the mentioned cars, so i need some impresions from third side

[@driversseat659]

Miomir Mikic no problem. Kuga is very decent. Worth looking at Peugeot 3008 as well. We're testing one at the moment, so video will be out next week. Amazing interior and comfy ride.

[@jamiep61]

Great Video Review. It will be very popular and I like the Interior Design

[@driversseat659]

Jamie Pickles thanks for your kind comments and continued support. We love the Kuga but loved the scenery even more.

[@grahamd5418]

It's 2021 and I have my eye on a 2.0 diesel St line 4x4 at £15000; but has a slightly higher average miles of 77600 on the clock. What do you think?

[@declanhorgan]

Great review thanks - What was the Colour of the model you were testing

[@castrolgtx5064]

Great review

[@19NoFaceNoName46]

Where you the testing for this kuga?

[@richardikin]

No reversing camera, no powered tailgate?

[@Mogsy28uk]

all optional, unless you get the certain models, to get the Xenon's you need to get the ST Line Style Pack, or Titanium X/Vignale.

[@HelloHello-gu8nm]

it does have a taikgate you need to activate it and it has a camera too and sensors

[@christinedavey7793]

We want a kuga but can't afford to Expensive😱 even a 2nd hand onewe can't afford . love these cars been saving for 4 years still nowhere near enough😔

[@manasidabholkar]

Which color kuga is this??

[@stefanmakula7041]

hello, I'm going to test drive ST Line , looks nice what you think compare to Hyundai Tucson?

[@robinhughes6234]

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[@funnyfiveminutes]

How does the standard suspension compare with the sports one you were using?

[@driversseat659]

Unfortunately we ran out of time to try the Kuga on standard suspension but were told it's a little more cosseting.

[@funnyfiveminutes]

Driver's Seat Thanks for the quick reply.

[@dhldh]

I get my st x on the 13th little bit worried about the mpg as I went for the. 1.5 eco boost auto., and have read its way lower than the stated 36!

[@pabloemms]

Hi David, how are you getting on with yours, we are getting the ST-Line edition, same engine and auto, end of April.

[@paulb8153]

Your having a laugh 64 mpg. I have the same engine and spec only ever got 40 mpg.

[@djevil247]

hopefully getting this beast, it may however cause a divorce! #worthit

[@driversseat659]

Paul moss good luck

[@uncleyo1128]

The Kuga is in it's 3rd generation now

[@driversseat659]

Uncle Yo hi there. This is a facelift of the second-generation Kuga that went on sale in 2012.

[@uncleyo1128]

Oh.. thanks for that information

[@driversseat659]

Uncle Yo 👍

[@debjanidey867]

when is it going to launch in India?

[@thedarkecho5657]

THAT LITERALLY LOOKS LIKE A FORD ESCAPE

[@HelloHello-gu8nm]

I BELIVE I CAN FLY LIKE BIRDS it is just diffrent name low nicname in America

[@befunny7963]

I like ur review

[@driversseat659]

be funny thank you. Loving your comment. 👍

[@mickt9117]

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[@driversseat659]

Mick T it's an excellent thing the X1. It doesn't feel that much of a step down from the X3 nowadays.

[@outsidethepyramid]

3:58 hehehe what?

[@wotblitzgaming8611]

kaziol

[@jamesphilipson1289]

3:08 30.6mpg 💩

[@davidmay3442]

Awful review,like listening to a robot! Personality lacking!!!!!

[@driversseat659]

David May 🤖 🤖 🤖

[@johnc007]

Cheap plastics, touchscreen is hard to use, the interior hinders you pressing buttons on the bottom of the screen, boring looking car, it’s out of date. Get a Seat Arona, it’s better. There’s no ski hatch either. I wouldn’t buy the Kuga.

[@joonaslehtonen5372]

John C Its ugly car. Suitable for womans and gays.

[@Zikzak39]

You are free to buy any car you like 😁

[@davidthwaites4209]

Joonas Lehtonen what a plonker. It’s name says it all

[@MrLouilouilouiloui]

Great review

[@driversseat659]

That's incredibly kind, thank you.