MOTORING to be visually appealing up close as it is from a distance , with an emphasis on feel and touch through the use of a soft instrument panel . Above all else , the Kuga interior is made for pure comfort and driving delight so you ’ ll enjoy the journey wherever you ’ re going , the optional panorama roof allows natural light to flood in and can be opened to give your passengers a fantastic view of the sky and passing scenery . Like it is across the Ford range , the Kuga ’ s smart technology is built to make driving easier and more pleasurable . In fact , the Kuga is perfect for a long distance cruise and the optional Adaptive Cruise Control lets you select and maintain your driving speed from 15mph . We live in an age where the SUV needs to be seen as green , high-tech , capable and exception all at once and with prices starting from £ 19,995 the Kuga can tick all these boxes with confidence . 2016 will be a landmark year for Ford , with the All-New Mustang , Focus RS and Mondeo Vignale all making appearances on our roads but it ’ s Ford ’ s flagship Edge that will complete the SUV range . Arriving at Premier Ford later this summer , the Edge will be available in Zetec , Titanium and Sport series and will be well-equipped from standard . Just take a look at the carefully sculptured and athletic body and you ’ ll see this is a car that means business , from the strong shoulders to the muscular but compact bonnet . With large 19 inch wheels , privacy glass and a choice 10 of exterior colours including
new Electric Spice and Bronze Fire you can immediately tell the Edge will rival the premium offerings already available from competing manufactures . Inside you ’ ll find a cabin that has been designed with rich and high-quality materials throughout , including the softtouch trims on the dashboard , high-gloss piano black surrounds to silver metal finish for the door handles and steering wheel detailing . The Edge is also vastly spacious and offered with heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats
from the Titanium series up . The Edge will offer some Ford-first technology such as the Front Wide View Camera which makes restricted visibility at junctions or when parking easier to negotiate . Edge will also debut the segment-first Pre Collision Assist with Pedestrian detection which is a camera and radar based system that can operate at speeds from 5mph to 110mph to detect vehicles and people in the road ahead , plus this system can automatically apply the brakes if a potential collision is detected and the driver doesn ’ t respond to audible warnings . There ’ s a choice of two powerful diesel engines to back up the Edge ’ s rugged looks , either the 180PS 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission or a 210PS bi-turbo 2.0-litre TDCi diesel with six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission . Whichever you choose , both powertrains will aim to deliver around 48 mpg supported by Auto-Stop-Start . But most importantly , the Edge will feature Ford ’ s Intelligent All Wheel Drive ( AWD ) technology as standard , the system delivers a seamless transition between front-wheel drive and allwheel drive to provide the best grip on the road especially in tricky conditions . Compared to permanent four-wheel drive systems , Intelligent AWD has minimal impact on fuel-efficient because it delivers the torque where and when it is needed . Priced from £ 29,995 and sitting at the very top of the SUV range , the New Edge embodies Ford ’ s desire to lead the surging SUV market . Potent in performance , eye-catching and cutting-edge styling and a list of stateof-the-art-technologies will put the Edge ahead of the crowd . So where do you start ? As the Island ’ s Ford Store , Premier Ford is first choice for new Fords on the Isle of Wight and is already home to the iconic New- Mustang , the Focus RS and premium Mondeo Vignale , and the expert and friendly sales team is on hand to discuss your every need .
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