The New 2024 Ford Kuga Review | The Once Over

[@rufdymond]

I test drove one of these a few days ago - drives nicely, but man that interior. I have test driven a few of the Kuga’s competitors before I make a decision on which car to buy. This car for me has by far the worst interior, the design is boring and unimaginative, and the quality of the materials seems cheap to me. Ford really needs to up their game.. I test drive the New VW Tiguan R-Line, Kia Sportage GT Line S, Skoda Karoq, and the Peugeot 3008 - all of them used interior materials that were better than the Ford’s….if these other car makers can do it, why can’t Ford.

[@Claire-li9vx]

I got the full hybrid st line x in green can't wait to pick up in 5 days time my ford dealer great ordered it last week and they got it straight away for me

[@Max-mc6fw]

How is the car now?

[@marc2152]

I ordered (In the Netherlands ) the titanium version phev 243 HP 0-100 kmh in 7secs with driver assistance pack

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

Sounds awesome!

[@pierreg5865]

Hello from France. Mine will be produced on 05/27, delivery at the beginning of June...PHEV ST line X 243 hp, panoramic roof, 19-inch wheels, techno pack and frozen white. It will replace my current 2.5 PHEV, 225hp, which is already at the top.

[@marc2152]

Epic mine was build yesterday. I have ordered the titanium bursting green with driver assistance pack. She will be here in a couple of weeks :)

[@michaelsch.7830]

Beautiful car! I ordered the phev full spec with 20 inch wheels in solar silver. Can’t wait to get my hands on it.

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

Good choice!

[@davidchambers707]

Ordered mine February hoping to get it end of July,phev is a very good car

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

Couldn't agree more - the PHEV is fantastic!

[@martyk2020]

Ford have gone so far backwards.. used to be a great car company but they are too slow to catch up now and years behind in styling

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

It's always great to hear different opinions, is there anything in the current line up you're keen on? Jen

[@martyk2020]

@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup still driving a mondeo and it looks great but inside is very basic. Loved the look of the edge but the engine choices or lack of, turned me off it.. looking at kia for my next car

[@Vashan7]

Also from the Netherlands and ordered the 2.5L PHEV Active variant in Bursting Green with the winterpack. Can't wait to get my hands on it and tow some stuff :D

[@fernandojimenez50]

The same car I ordered near 3 months ago here in Madrid. The car is manufactured (I have the chassis serial number in my purchase contract) but I don´t know what problems have they with the deliveries...

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

The Bursting Green is stunning!

[@TimeJudger]

Hello from Spain. New Kuga looks fine

[@onepunch9]

The interior is so dated 😮 especially compared to it’s competitors

[@HadrianTAZ]

We own the Kuga previous to this face-lift and I agree, at first glance, the interior does seem outdated. But I don't know how Ford manages to do it once you actually step inside, it is quite nice and you really never miss anything. I don't know how to put it but Ford manages to make this car very enjoyable to use everyday and you end up coming back to it. Also all the extra options that you get on a Ford are not gimmicks and always work, like the boot that opens up with the swipe of the leg. We owned a VW and it was a nightmare compared to the Ford

[@d947]

Dated? I think it looks good

[@giorgiomiceli7430]

Direct competitors like Toyota or Honda are worse.

[@garethgleeson3577]

Boring looking car

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

Everyone has different taste, what cars are you liking the most right now? Jen

[@joserubio947]

Hi, I have the 180 hybrid, no one can recommend what type of gasoline is best for this engine, 95 or 98 and in the previous one the screen could be turned off, in this one I can't find any option Could you help me, thanks

[@MrRobi10]

You are the first reviewer who is doing a review of the new Kuga, however, you lack 2 things: 1) The new infotainment which was not explained; 2) The new dashboard which was updated this year.

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

For a Once Over review like this we don't have time to go into full details on the infotainment menus etc maybe we should do an in-depth look at them both?

[@MrRobi10]

@@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup definitely, I think people would appreciate this :) I have a Focus with sync4 but with the old instrument cluster so I don't know what are the differences between the old and the new version

[@BrianTolson-ke8rv]

Why didn’t tell us the price or any points that you didn’t like, or are you being paid just to advertise it?

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

These videos are just an overview. For our current offers and pricing head to www.peoplesford.co.uk. Thanks, Jen

[@marmal320]

Had a look at this today and the new seats are a revelation - the extendable thigh supports and depth-adjustable headrests are a massive improvement. The infotainment screen is a mixed bag, I don't like the HVAC controls on the screen, but it's good to see wireless CarPlay.

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

Totally agree - the new seats are awesome!

[@MalcolmKerr1963]

If only they would keep making the puma ST 1.5 200bhp I have one 4 months old it’s epic . As a Ford driver of 38 years I will probably go to another brand sadly I have to say the direction Ford are going in is a backwards step . Never thought I’d leave Ford.

[@sinanyaman7354]

Used Pre fl model 1.5 ecoboost 2023 plate for months. And It was a dissapointing experience overall. I found nearly everything low effort. screen looks like only thing that has changed.

[@Claire-li9vx]

I got the full hybrid st line x in green can't wait to pick up in 5 days time my ford dealer great ordered it last week and they got it straight away for me

[@Julemand69]

The front look awfull and old. Only cool upgrade i see is tail light and screen

[@cloudyskies1323]

Had mine for 6 days. I find the sync 4 is slower than the sync 3 in C-max. I don’t like the bong if driving over the speed limit! Also it says that there are different speeds to the signs. It needs a proper rev counter. Not to keen on the size of screen, 13 inch, it’s a portable TV! 10 would have been sufficient as CarPlay is stretched across the screen.

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

If you need help with any of these settings then pop in and our team can help. Jen

[@jaysen704]

Have a choice between a phev solar silver st line x or a lexus nx 450h+ ...whatdo you suggest..?

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

We're always partial to a Ford, but it's for you to decide what you like the best :) Jen

[@EvanFagerty]

I live in America. We call this the Ford Escape

[@johnwhite2143]

Lovely looking car, there quite expensive for the hybrid ones, is it worth getting the new Kuga in 1.5 ecoboost titanium trim in green colour and option the heated seats to keep costs down , there's about 5 grand of a difference between titanium and st line trim, my favourite looking ones the active but it's even more pricey than st line , the green colour is definitely my first choice, seen one at local ford garage when driving by , really nice

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

As you've seen there are loads of different engine and trim options. If you're local to one of our dealerships then pop in and the team can talk you through pricing and any offers. Jen

[@karthikeyann3123]

How much the insurance cost for this car in Germany?

[@philipelliott7966]

Maybe if they raise the centre console a little just to give it a comfort feel?

[@kokek1]

Is this updated model worth whe wait or just to go ahead and buy current phev one?

[@Claire-li9vx]

I already have mine on order I get in just under a week

[@stevejewiss532]

I don't think it's Europe's best selling PHEV is it ??

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

It sure is! Best selling PHEV 3 years in a row since 2021.

[@MrPerrogaton]

Small boot for a family, what a pity

[@benb1234]

Is the ST-line X 2.5 PHEV 243 available with the 4WD?

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

At the minute 4WD is only available in the PHEV 183.

[@jessortiz7981]

It’s a nice ford escape

[@Apeterr937]

The ADAS camera seems larger, is there any improvement compare to the previous model?

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

The new camera systems are super crisp with the new 3D overhead view. Also the front facing camera has a wider field of view so helps when manoeuvring into tight spaces.

[@psychobread1252]

Tiguan twice the car

[@car6737]

Has the crazy useless boot cover been replaced?

[@rufdymond]

No it’s still there…

[@adris9899]

What is up with those BMW headlights? 😮

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

Do you like them? Jen

[@motownmark653]

3:34

[@greycounciller]

Will there be a Vignale version coming?

[@stevejewiss532]

No Vignale failed ,who would seriously buy a Ford for rhe same price as a BMW or Mercedes ? Noone ,and that's what happened. Ford never learns , the same happened to Ghia .

[@ytuser993]

I misheard "The One Sober"

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

😂 Jen

[@bobnewlands]

Hello from Scotland ordered my 2.5 FHEV ST-line X 7 days ago and expect in September/ October can’t wait

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

Nice one! The FHEV was great to drive

[@mth-kr2mo]

Hi, does this have a three pin plug inside?

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

At the minute there is no three pin plug option.

[@pogoworley4903]

Being an owner I can only describe it as driving a wheel barrow. It is horrendous, fortunately I won’t have it long.

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

Thanks for the comment, we're sorry the driving experience hasn't been to your liking. What are you thinking of changing to? Jen

[@shappa18]

price in $ ?

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

We're a UK based dealership so our pricing and offers are in £. Jen

[@shappa18]

@@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup ok in pound how much?

[@vitoritalia1]

No full leather? no thanks

[@marmal320]

I wouldn't buy it if it did have full leather. Sweaty arse in summer, cold in winter, slippery and makes the car smell of old fish. No ta.

[@rufdymond]

Nearly everyone is moving away from full leather seats - to be honest I think these are some of the best seats in this class of car. When I test drove it, the seats were one of the standout features - even if I didn’t care too much for the rest of the interior.

[@GuyverGamingTV]

Look great but again has the stupid stuck on infotainment screen. They really need to blend them back into the dash again.

[@nurnberg1561]

It looks like 10 years old

[@dasbose4962]

I drove this car and it felt absolutely dated. The interior looks way behind other brands. Avoid. However, this is normal and actually its purely UK fault, don't expect many car brands to build cars for the UK only and this is why the brit car market its so limited.

[@PeoplesAutomotiveGroup]

Thanks for the feedback, if you get a chance pop back in and we can show you some other models. Jen