Watch the Ford Kuga Escape PHEV park itself!!!!

[@Niss-Tang]

mine and my dads kuga st line x edition has been ordered, just waiting for it to be made and delivered, cant wait.

[@CambsEV]

Great to hear Bailey! Fingers crossed for a quick turn around.

[@paulchaplin73]

I am seriously considering this car, based on your reviews. It will be my first electric/hybrid vehicle. I admire your honesty and that is why I am considering this car. So, thank you! I am subscribing and liking!

[@CambsEV]

PG C wow! So very kind of you to say!

[@johnmckinlay9538]

I've owned this model for 10 weeks now and critics start their test with a flat battery. Ii is called a PLUG in HYBRID, so you plug it into the mains at your house or garage to charge it. The basics are, charge it up each day and you can drive about 35 miles without burning petrol. when you do use the 2.5l engine passengers think it's still on electric mode.

[@davidblack5725]

I'm only my third kuga, I change every 4 years blue badge, the last kuga was an ST with all the features you have on this, my Kuga are the moment is ST self charging which is an excellent car but I miss the parking function, so saving upfor the deposit already for the ST LINE X which I will be buying, as I will be changing every 6 years from then.

[@browlinson]

I have had mine 2 months and love it. Yes the charging plate and all settings can be changed on the touchscreen. Like the alarm message when turning off. And yes they are the quad led headlamps and I can assure you even during the day and bright sunlight you can see them on the road. The only 3 bulbs on the car is reverse, rear indicator and rear fog. Hope this helps

[@CambsEV]

Cheers for that Bryan. 👍🏻

[@lukesmith3253]

Just awaiting my brand spanker to be delivered, my good old mega spec every option on it possible can't wait.

[@kenwright333]

Nice work Colin! 😀😀😀

[@CambsEV]

Cheers mate! Very kind of you to say. Not my greatest work to date is my thought......but practice makes perfect!

[@fanoscharalambous2098]

Once again, a great video review 👍 keep up the good work

[@CambsEV]

Very kind of you to say 🙏🏼

[@fanoscharalambous2098]

@@CambsEV is the PHEV to way to go? As I've always purchased diesel and petrol cars and as times and technologies change is seems to be the next step

[@CambsEV]

@@fanoscharalambous2098 I would say yes but it could end up costing more to run if you don't do the leg work and investigate whether it's a PHEV, BEV or ICE that better fits your lifestyle. For example, a sales rep who does 20k a year would not suit a PHEV in my view. Better off with a BEV.

[@fanoscharalambous2098]

@@CambsEV thanks, we only use the car as a run around, we be lucky to do 5k or 6k a year

[@CambsEV]

Well if you need that amount of space, sounds perfect.

[@leoric18ify]

Getting mine in 2 weeks. PHEV ST line X 2.5 .... looking forward!

[@CambsEV]

Great news! What colour did you choose?

[@leoric18ify]

Cambs EV Bought the lucid red, same color/model used for the commercial reel 😎👍🏻 Basically I got the one used in the showroom with 5000 kms in the counter, 25% off price from original

[@CambsEV]

@@leoric18ify Hey, I've only just seen this post. That's great news! 👏🏻

[@davidblack5725]

I've had one of these for two years now, it's amazing how round town you only use battery, I don't know your age but I think it needs a noise like in my pedal bike I had lollipop sticks in my wheels it does make a sound in reverse though, anyway enjoy.

[@Titomuse]

My luggage space covering is quite tight luckily; no problems with it falling, and it takes quite a tug to remove it. After a few days, I am really happy and even impressed with the car. I have found two bugs up to now :- 1. When using the sat nav, when it goes below 0.1 miles, mine will say 300 feet on the display behind the steering, and 300 yards on the head up display; the head up display being the correct one and exactly the same as the sat nav screen. 2. No album art from my music collection on my usb stick. It displayed fine on my old ST Line X I just traded in. I have told it to give priority to album covers on the stick, and have completely turned off gracenote, which I know can interfere. There doesn't even seem to be space for album art on the screen anyway on the audio page. Same with radio logos. They show on the main front page, but not on the audio page. (this is opposite from my Fiesta!) If anyone else can confirm these two bugs I will report them to Ford. They do update and fix them over the months. I did three updates to the sync system on my old Kuga, and they were all good - improvements each time.

[@CambsEV]

That's good to hear about the luggage cover! How very odd about the sat nav....can't say I have noticed that, will have to keep an eye out for it. On the album art, I've managed to get it to display via USB. These are tracks I transferred from iTunes. It's not something I use, I was testing for one of the group members, maybe there is a setting in SYNC3? You get the option to have album art of not within CarPlay.

[@jimmyburkeirishgoodfella5720]

Beautiful car mate . Health to drive 👍👍

[@niaka519]

Hi from Holland and thanks for your reviews. I have a kuga PHEV vignale since a couple of weeks doing some tests myself as well. One I cannot do here is a proper downhill driving test. My last SUV had a downhill assist/grade button and 6 gears along the automatic. None of that in my new Kuga. I trust it is ok but i cannot do a test. I'm not a caravan driver but like to tour around in the Alps every year. I am very happy with my Kuga for all other parts though. Hope you can do a test!

[@CambsEV]

There is 'grade assist' on my car, what model do you have?

[@niaka519]

@@CambsEV i have the Kuga 2020 Vignale. The settings do have a grade assist option and there is an icon on the display. But i dont know how to activate the assist. Or does the kuga automatically select grade assist by sensors?

[@gurpalsp1978]

Great videos. Who did you get the home charging point from and what was the cost? Getting my Kuga in July but havent fitted a home charge point yet.

[@CambsEV]

Thats the 3pin charger that came with the car mate.

[@gsivec]

Great video, gives me an insight into the kuga and the more I want one

[@CambsEV]

Glad you like it!

[@badengee4913]

Another great video, I've got my ford kuga st line x coming in September. I was just wondering how bright and good are the led night time headlight ?

[@CambsEV]

Well that's very nice of you to say! I can't say I have noticed, not having driven in the car in the dark yet! When I do, I'll let you know! Planning to soon as I want to get some further night shoots, just not from my driveway this time!

[@gsivec]

When did you place your order for September delivery, I’m looking to place order on Monday

[@badengee4913]

I placed my order in June when ford opened the production line again, I was estimated September but today I received a call saying the car is made and is ready to be shipped to the UK from Belgium and will arrive by the end of July.

[@Titomuse]

I have had mine a few days now and I took mine out at around midnight just to test the lights. (It is amazing how light it says so late at this time of year). I am happy to report that the LED lights are absolutely brilliant, not just in intensity, but they are also brilliant white, which helps to show the road markings very well. I am very happy with them. They are the best lights I have ever had; better than my old Focus RS HID's even!

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

@@Titomuse do they have active shadowing? (I.e. Stay on high Beam but not in the face of oncoming traffic)

[@markh8412]

Was due to pick mine up yesterday to be told there is a problem with the Kuga PHEV’s and there is a recall on them!

[@CambsEV]

Yes, something to do with a battery connector position I believe.......affecting a beach it seems.

[@markh8412]

Cambs EV thanks for the confirmation.

[@cosmonautGR]

Great video! Does it have a front camera as well? Thanks!

[@CambsEV]

Thank you! Yes, mine does but it depends on the variant you choose or the packs you add.

[@tesbian9174]

Hello Cambs. I guess your unit has also been affected by the european recall due to an issue with overheating parts. Please, can you explain something about that? Have you also been sugested by Ford not to charge the battery by plug-in it? Did you already take your car to the service to proceed with any campaign about this issue? Do you know what they exactly did or change in the car? I have heard some owners have already done even 4 campaigns yet without working properly. I already reserved a unit waiting to solve this problem to be able to be delivered to me. Thank you for your comments.

[@theexmann]

Is the ambient lighting limited to the door handles and cup holders? Seems like strange places to have ambient lighting especially if it's the only places where it exists. Very good video.

[@CambsEV]

theexmann thanks for the comment! No, there is lighting in the foot wells as well as around the USB port too.

[@kieranfee8090]

Quick question in regards to the headlights and taillights. Are your headlights the Quad Projector LED ones? if so are they good for road lighting and as for the rear how much of the rear cluster is LED? The brochure said full LED rear lights however it looks as though the indicator/reverse lights are not. Would it be possible for a night/dark time review to showcase the lights. Many thanks, Kieran

[@CambsEV]

Kieran Fee sure, bear with me. I’ll sort that!

[@fanoscharalambous2098]

Hi, Ford has just informed me that they have suspended production of the Kuga PHEV due to battery overheating. Have you been contacted by Ford for a recall of your Kuga.

[@onewingedangel61]

Thank you for doing these videos. I’m thinking of getting the same model. Is the self park feature standard on the ST Line X?

[@gsivec]

It’s a optional extra in the driver pack £1000 I believe when looking on the ford site

[@theman361]

@@gsivec it's on autos St line 2021. Chris you have a famous name are you the powerlifter guy? If so hi mate love you

[@jamesthomas5874]

guess what my focus did this with door dandle trim

[@CambsEV]

oh dear!

[@carlinemark5331]

Hi Colin, We're expecting our ST Line X next week. You mentioned a rear loadliner with a flap that protects the rear bumper. Could I be cheeky and ask where you sourced one from please? All current loadliners advertised appear to be for a MK2 Kuga. Best wishes, Mark

[@CambsEV]

Hi there! We got ours from Amazon. The Ford specific one appears to be out of stock at the moment. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07PW843BZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@carlinemark5331]

@@CambsEV Hi Colin, Thanks ever so much.

[@RiggersUK]

I'm a little surprised the ST Line X (being a more sporty version) has 225x55x19 tyres. I currently have a 2018 Titanium X and this has sportier looking 235x45x19 tyres. Other than that I can't wait to pick up my ST Line X First Edition :)

[@Carlord01]

whats in the first edition st line X? I cant seem to get a straight answer anywhere. Does it come with a reversing cam?

[@RiggersUK]

@@Carlord01 Yes it has all the optional extras. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Traffic Sign Recognition (incl. Stop & Go) Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) Driver Impairment Monitor Front and rear-view camera Active Park Assist with Stop & Go Door edge guards Heated seats front and rear Heated steering wheel Head-up display LED quad projector headlights with glare-free high beam and dynamic bending 19" 15-spoke Ebony Black machined alloy wheel (fitted with 225/55 R19 tyres*) Front and rear bumper and body kit - Sporty, body colour with rear Ebony high-gloss insert Aluminium foot pedals - ST-Line design Fog lights - Front LED with front cornering function Sports suspension Paddle Shifters Ford SYNC 3 DAB Radio with B&O Premium Audio System with 360º sound and Digital Sound Processor, Navigation, Ford Pass Connect* (embedded modem), 12.3" full digital instrument cluster, 10 speakers and subwoofer, Bluetooth, steering wheel and remote audio control with eCall, Applink Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, 2 USB ports Front seat - Power 10-way driver's seat Panorama roof - Electric sliding and global open/close door and power slide panorama roof switches Hands-free power tailgate

[@Carlord01]

@@RiggersUK thats one hell of a pack. I have a focus vignale just now. but seems like its better to get the first edition (if there are any left) as that has it all, plus the pano roof (which the vignale doesnt have)

[@fanoscharalambous2098]

Hi, I've been notified by Ford that they have suspended the production of the Kuga PHEV due to battery overheating. Have Ford contacted you for a vehicle recall

[@colinhennessy2844]

Hi there, yes I have. I was contacted mid July to again tell me not to charge my car. I had a email from Ford this week saying that a fix may take months!

[@fanoscharalambous2098]

@@colinhennessy2844 how do you feel about this, I've been notified that my order is on hold or maybe cancelled

[@Flightsimexperience]

Hi Colin, has your Kuga PHEV been recalled ? Heard that some are being recalled

[@CambsEV]

Patrick Cullen no, I believe it was only affecting undelivered vehicles or recently produced. I’ve not had a recall notice as yet.

[@Flightsimexperience]

Cambs EV Thanks for the reply, getting mine next week hopefully , dealership hasn’t heard anything about mine as of yet

[@CambsEV]

Could be just a batch of cars.

[@joostdooren7797]

Is the panoramic sunroof noisy? I mean, the engineers put lots of effort in noise reduction in other places...

[@CambsEV]

Hi there! No more so than any I have previously experienced!

[@mryodafication]

Hi Colin great video. Can I ask quick question do you use apple car play or android auto? How have you found this? Also the mobile phone wireless charging plate... Can it be turned off or does it always charge if you place you mobile on it? Thanks.

[@CambsEV]

Hi Jason, yes I use Apple CarPlay. I've also recently noticed a feature within Apple CarPlay that allows you control certain aspects via Sync 3.....I'll be doing a post on that this morning within the Ford Kuga PHEV Group on Facebook, Twitter and Insta.

[@CambsEV]

I think you can turn off the charge plate within Sync 3 settings.....will take a look for you.

[@mryodafication]

@@CambsEV Thanks Colin

[@andrei-stefanpaduretu9853]

Hi! What average fuel consumption did you get since you have the car?

[@CambsEV]

Stefan P since I got the car and over the 1,400 miles I’ve done, I have averaged 147mpg according to the app.

[@andrei-stefanpaduretu9853]

Cambs EV but have you tested the average consumption in highway conditions?

[@colinhennessy2844]

@@andrei-stefanpaduretu9853 Yes, within one of my videos. I did a motorway run of about 30 miles on engine power. Pretty sure I covered the MPG following that run.

[@theman361]

Does anyone know what the button below the parking brake is?

[@CambsEV]

Are you referring to the parking assistance button?

[@waynebruton7777]

H Cambs could you please tell me the warranty on the battery for the kuga

[@CambsEV]

Wayne Bruton sure the Ford Kuga PHEV battery has 8 years, 100,000 mile warranty on it 🙂

[@waynebruton7777]

@@CambsEV thanks. A million for the reply I came. Across your channel last week

[@colinhennessy2844]

@@waynebruton7777 No worries. Hope you like it, more to come on the Kuga and other models soon,

[@robertbarry1792]

What's the EV range?

[@beano6452]

I was interested in the Kuga. Not any more 👍

[@SeanMcklo]

I’m honestly shocked, a £36k car has hard scratchy plastics on not only the back doors but also the front?! Ford is costing more and the interior is getting worse?!

[@CambsEV]

Sean McKlo I would have to agree although the equivalent from Audi is £55k with less range. As an owner I’m happy to overlook that issue in order to take advantage of the many other advantages the car offers or needs it meets for me. Take your point though.

[@eddi186]

Hallo der ist besser als..

[@no-oneman.4140]

Think I'll wait for the Toyota Rav4 plug in hybrid, better built, 5 year warranty, reliability is a given and should be much better value for money. I looked up the price of the Kuga Vignale Phev and the price of that is about £40k and still Ford want another thousand pounds for the sunroof, ridiculous. So any fuel savings will be wiped out and more because of the luxury car tax, shame.

[@CambsEV]

No-one Man. Cheers for the comment. Yes, the RAV will be a big competitor for the Kuga. Promises a lot, let’s hope it delivers.

[@stephendavies6080]

Mr happy