THE BEST FORD SUV YET? | 2021 FORD KUGA ST LINE X EDITION [PHEV]

[@familiedegier7072]

I think this Ford Kuga PHEV ST-Line X is a successful and beautiful car. After 15 months of driving a VW ID.4 1ST MAX, during which I noticed that this car unfortunately suffers from many software issues and other teething problems, in two weeks I will switch to a Ford Kuga ST-Line X equipped with all factory option packages and equipped in the sporty color Lucid Red. When driving the fully electric VW ID.4, I experienced that the more you drive south in Europe, the more unreliable the charging infrastructure becomes. In the Netherlands this is fine for each other, charging points can be found everywhere. So this plugin hybrid gives us more flexibility and less stress when finding a charging box during holiday trips. Thanks for the video and greetings from the Netherlands.

[@rickgoosens8793]

Hey Ik ga dezelfde auto kuga phev st line x ophalen einde deze maand. Hoe bevalt hij tot nu toe ??

[@nandoholgado3050]

Hi bro! How was your experience with the Kuga? Maybe i give my 2019 Focus 1.0, 125cv to get the PHEV Kuga and i don't know if its a good idea 😅

[@johndegier]

Hi ​@@nandoholgado3050, after 18 months and 20,000 km. further I can say I am enthusiastic about the Kuga PHEV. Especially after our last holidays to Norway. A journey of 6300 km. Average consumption after this 20000 km. is 3.1 liter/100 km. During the year I mostly drive electric. Good luck with your choice!

[@nandoholgado3050]

​@@johndegier Hi again! I'm very excited because i said yes and today i will order the mine!! but as i'm seeing a lot of vids, it really looks very heavy when it tries to accelerate... I am afraid that I am buying something that will have difficulty entering a roundabout quickly or things like that. It's that slow?

[@familiedegier7072]

@@nandoholgado3050 Hi again, first of all, congratulations on your order and hope you can drive many safe and enjoyable kilometers in it! In answer to your question: the Kuga is indeed heavy, but I drive it smoothly through traffic. I rarely feel like I'm lacking power. My right foot has certainly become calmer 😉, because I find it a challenge to drive electrically as much as possible. If you use the sport mode, which is sometimes fun to switch on, especially when you are alone🤭, the car certainly drives faster and sportier. But this feels a bit unnatural, because it remains a higher car of course. The VW ID.4 was certainly faster than the Ford Kuga PHEV, but my passengers appreciate the Kuga much more than the VW ID.4. In short, I enjoy driving the Kuga and hope to do so for years to come.

[@johnmckinlay9538]

OK. I get where you're coming from re a heavy car with 225bhp on tap and a cvc auto box. I've owned one for 10 weeks now and if you do less than 35 miles per day then it's a no lose situation (it is a plug in hybrid car). Although the dials indicate the battery is flat the electric side cuts in on initial take off. Over the last 900 miles I've averaged 124mpg.

[@PocketRockets]

I agree using the hybrid for short trips does make sense but the argument comes down to the fact you're lugging around loads of weight to attempt to be "eco-friendly/efficient" when in reality it's a different story Personally I think if anyone wants a hybrid practical vehicle, an estate is a far better option for better ride, less weight and a more focused/dynamic car (dependent) to drive At the same time, I did enjoy the Kuga despite it's flaws and strong competition Thanks for watching and sharing John, all the best!

[@truckerccfc]

This guy is brilliant! The most entertaining review I’ve seen! The seat adjustment review is the best by far over many others!!! Manu thanks. I have purchased the petrol hybrid ST Line X blind with no test drive and after this review I am not going to be disappointed. Keep up the great work with your reviews! You have the gift of the gab!!!!!! I never subscribe but I have to this guy for my future purchases

[@PocketRockets]

Thanks Mark! I've never had this much kindness in one comment before, so I'm not sure how to take it 🤣 Congrats on the purchase. I hope you enjoy it once it arrives Appreciate the sub, nearly at 2,000 so grateful for the support All the best 👍🏼

[@Benjamk81]

Test drove one of these the other day and loved it. Im coming from an f82 m4 but want something a lot more practical. One thing in your review you say you cant go electric only but you can. You can do a few modes. Normal switches between power units, you’ve got EV now which is electronic only, then you have the option to charge the EV via the petrol engine, there is also EV later which just stores electric for when you want it. Cant remeber the exact names but it defo can be electro only

[@PocketRockets]

Without watching back, I can't remember what I said - it would have been a misquote as I did a range test and drove it in Electric mode only 🤣🙈👍🏼 Thanks for watching, remember you can't drive the Kuga like the M4 haha, all the best

[@Benjamk81]

@PocketRockets hahaha that's the plan. I need to grow up and keep my license safe. Thanks for doing the review 👍🏻

[@stevo091]

Awesome review , just brought a 2021 Ford Kuga St -Line. 1.5 diesel Auto . After watching your review. Cheers, And Happy New Year to u 2025. 🎊

[@PocketRockets]

Thanks Stevo! Glad you enjoyed the review, congrats on the purchase - I would of loved to test the diesel variant but at the time of filming Ford UK pulled their diesel of their fleet Happy New Year to you and your family also 👍🏼

[@stevo091]

Happy New Year 2025 🎉 to you to .

[@paultomlinson5326]

Got one on order and thanks for demonstrating the best driving seat position lol 😅 - nice review man! Surely on short journeys about Town this is going to save you money compared to forking out on petrol ⛽️?

[@PocketRockets]

Haha! Glad you found it amusing, these things need to be tested 🤣👍🏼 In theory you will be, but the price of electric these days especially at public chargers isn't exactly a bargain either 🙈 Thanks for watching Paul!

[@mattmarlow4166]

Had one for just over a week and am a big fan of what it’s bringing so far. I understand your criticisms of the CVT, it’s ok but not great, my only real disadvantage with the car. I feel cornering at speed is good though, feels good on country roads

[@PocketRockets]

Yeah it's a shame, Ford didn't use it's 10 speed Auto instead (its no DCT box but a better solution over a CVT in my opinion) For a 2T SUV, it's not bad round corners all things considered but there are much better alternatives on the market for that sort of job 🙈 Thanks for watching Matt, enjoy the new car!

[@nicho9292]

Thanks for the review mate👍🏼 ordered a gun smoke grey 2.5 st line x edition pan Aramaic roof in may but long waiting list don’t get until December. It has the 3 prong plug and usb in the back too dont know why yours don’t

[@PocketRockets]

Congrats Nicho! Intrigued to see what it looks like in Grey, I imagine it will look mint in it's ST Line trim 👌🏼 It's typically these days for manufacturers to change configurations from time to time during a car's life cycle Thanks for stopping by and watching! 🙏🏼

[@CarObsession]

Great video mate.

[@PocketRockets]

Thanks bro!

[@stevereed9391]

You can put it in ev later as well

[@reecemilcton7762]

There’s only one st line x that is with pano roof xtra and electric tailgate one down is st line with one of those xtras

[@PocketRockets]

This video was filmed & edited a while ago, so Ford's configuration would have changed Thanks for watching!

[@nicho9292]

St line x edition fhev, waiting for mine looking forward to driving

[@mattbrotherton5422]

Brilliant review.... Much appreciated

[@PocketRockets]

Thanks Matt 👍🏼

[@pikkivixen973]

Just bought one - this was so informative! Hoping Im not going to have any regrets ;)

[@PocketRockets]

It's a lovely car! I actually keep toying with the idea of having one for the missus (White ST Line) but unfortunately they don't have great towing capacity so not going to happen Thanks for watching and sharing, congrats on the purchase - keep me posted on how you find it 😀

[@wintersun398]

8:49 Who drives in that position?

[@PocketRockets]

Is this a question? It's a clearly a joke, of course it's not the correct way to drive! Although funnily enough, I've seen people drive like this

[@fantasyproduct1042]

Thinking of trading in a ford focus st mk4 for this.

[@PocketRockets]

Dare I ask why? 🙈 Must be a valid reason behind it Thanks for watching!

[@naoufeldaikh162]

I did test one, and I floord it with the only EV mode????

[@PocketRockets]

No it won't, as you can only get to a certain speed in EV mode, everytime I went into kickdown on the throttle; the engine would kick in Thanks for watching Naoufel!

[@zoro_91]

I just bought 2022 2.5 plug in hybrid st line with sunroof cant wait to arrive im a uber driver is it realible for a taxi i bought it €44.000 from malta🇲🇹

[@PocketRockets]

Congrats Zoro! I'm no taxi driver but what I will say is you'll be one of the fancy taxi driver in all of Malta As for reliability, it's a new car so manufacturer warranty will have you covered for up to 3 years but after that it's hard to say as it's still a new car Thanks for watching

[@zoro_91]

@@PocketRockets yeahh cant wait ❤️❤️

[@nissetuta]

Has the car got Bluetooth? Hands free?

[@PocketRockets]

It does but even better than that, it also has Apple CarPlay & Android Auto 👍 Thanks for watching Spenser!

[@marcelghani1258]

Most Kuga sales are mild hybrid and plug in hybrid

[@PocketRockets]

A shame really! Better than being a full EV 🤣

[@davel9359]

I understand the CVT dislike, but given that the Powershift boxes are unreliable garbage it’s probably a good move.

[@PocketRockets]

Automatic transmission overall aren't Ford's strong point more so when you compared to boxes like the ZF8 in new BMWs for example Thanks for watching Dave 👍🏼

[@williamsmith1671]

Having a go in one of these soon as a disabled driver

[@mw5461]

Don’t choose it we got one payed 3995 advance payment and after 2 months we wish we took more thought into chairing our first car on motability the cvt gearbox doesn’t match well with the engine it’s so loud and people look at you like you can’t change gear

[@PocketRockets]

I suggest you give it a test drive William! As my review highlights there is a lot to like about the Kuga but as pointed out there's a few things not to like also, I.e. the CVT gearbox Have a look at the Kia Sportage/Sorento as alternatives too, lots of standard kit, great warranty offering and not bad looking vehicles Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏼

[@KAZUYADOG]

I find the drivers seat really uncomfortable its the small door side bolster it digs into my arse cheek.The rest of the car is great,had mine over 2 years now its a 2.0 AWD ecoblue auto ST Line X Edition the auto gearbox is great and i prefer the dial selector to any other type of selector.

[@PocketRockets]

I can't recall the seat comfort, it's been a while since I drove it - although I can say I was impressed with the smoothness & ride comfort but with expensive new car prices, there is a lot of competition in it's segment and feel it has fallen behind it's rivals Thanks for watching and sharing some of thoughts about your ownership 👍🏼

[@craigybaby85]

Huge ass by the sounds

[@marcelghani1258]

Nice video man

[@PocketRockets]

Cheers, thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

[@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib]

Thanks for the video. You might need to change the title to mention PHEV Thx

[@PocketRockets]

Thanks for the tip!

[@marcelghani1258]

Hey man how are you the diesel engines have been axed

[@PocketRockets]

I know Marcel, time of filming the two diesel versions were still available (sometime November 2021)

[@marcelghani1258]

@@PocketRockets My friend I have a wish could you make a Goodbye video for the Mondeo and apparently the EcoSport is heading out as well you know the beautiful Puma has taken over

[@marcelghani1258]

I love your videos and your colleagues have done some wonderful work as well.

[@marcelghani1258]

If you can you can bring the 2022 Mustang V8 and compared it to it's all electric cousin to see the lineage and whether the Mach e is a true full blooded Mustang obviously in 2023 the hybrid Mustang will arrive I m excited

[@marcelghani1258]

@@PocketRockets Many thanks

[@marcelghani1258]

Have a wonderful weekend too

[@PocketRockets]

You too!

[@billow9721]

Good honest review

[@PocketRockets]

Cheers Paul, thanks for watching! 👍🏼

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Rocking the sidemen beanie 🤟

[@PocketRockets]

Yeah boy! Some say, I'm the eighth sideman 🤣 Thanks for watching mate

[@steve293]

GOD WHY CANT WE HAVE THAT FOG LIGHT DESIGN?!

[@PocketRockets]

I assume you're outside of the UK, didn't know the Kuga existed anywhere out of Europe Thanks for watching Steve!

[@toddyboy2k7]

You can tell it to be electric only mate.

[@PocketRockets]

I know you can, I did a EV only range test in it as a separate video 🙈 Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@teggsy2165]

Best of both Worlds lol only if you have a place to charge it.

[@keenokeeno9064]

I get 50+ miles on electric only.

[@PocketRockets]

Solidly/consistenly throughout the year though? I did this test during the winter months where batteries are known to lose range Thanks for watching!

[@craigybaby85]

Totally wrong boot size for a skoda Karoq and also CVT's don't have gears to hold

[@PocketRockets]

Over 2 years ago I filmed this, leave some timestamps for better context

[@jurrianbreur637]

Good vid, but not really a general review, its pure you're own taste, and its obvious you dislike it.

[@PocketRockets]

I did like the Kuga actually, just elements I don't like and other cars in its class do better, every car has pros and cons Thanks for watching!

[@jurrianbreur637]

@@PocketRockets i see, but as an viewer you instantly get the message, thats what i actually ment. I really like you're vid tho and thanks for the reply, keep it up and i'll keep watching :).

[@PocketRockets]

Thank you 👍

[@wallace169O]

Basically same review as car wow lol

[@PocketRockets]

Haha! Well, I'll take that as a compliment seeing as they have like 2-3+ million subs 😂 P.S. They copied me, not the other way around lol Thanks for watching!

[@Arturo124]

You are here with another SUV because Ford needs money from sales

[@PocketRockets]

Wrong. If you watched my other crossover/SUV content you'd know the context of that statement as I'm not a fan of them Thanks for watching

[@Rocky0Road]

Most woman drives SUV

[@PocketRockets]

Unfortunately, most men do too Thanks for watching!

[@jezp6768]

Jesus it looks like a boy driving a mans car 😂😂now sure his driving position is legal..his eyes line is only just above the dashboard

[@PocketRockets]

Managed to drive for 29 minutes, so wasn't a problem seeing out of the windscreen Don't think a Kuga is defined as man's car, if it is - mankind is doomed (not saying the Kuga is bad) Thanks for watching!

[@michelgarcia7144]

Nobody wants EV

[@PocketRockets]

Not an EV it's a hybrid - in some ways worse as it's being an imposter But yes, I'd agree that's the general rule at the moment, yet fake media is trying to push the narrative the other way despite dealers/EV dropping crazy amounts of money off cars Thanks for watching!

[@martinottosson6583]

The top selling car in Europe in 2023 is an EV, so that’s not really the case.