Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2016 | Page 59

Motoring

Advanced, Sporty and Efficient:

Meet The New Ford Kuga

New to Premier Ford, the latest
generation of the new Ford Kuga will
offer customers a more technologically
advanced, refined and sportier redesign
of one of Europe’s favourite SUV. Prices
start from £20,845.
The new Ford Kuga is the latest chapter
in Ford’s SUV Trilogy, sitting above the
compact EcoSport and below the larger
Edge. Showcased at 2016’s Geneva
Motor show, with the Kuga Vignale,
high-specification Kuga Titanium and
sporty Kuga ST-Line, it’s safe to say Ford
will offer its broadest ever Kuga line-up.
The Kuga has spearheaded Ford’s SUV
expansion since 2008 and has been one
of the Ford’s most successful models with
a record 102,000 sold in 2015.
On first looks, the new Kuga catches the
eye with a bold, sporty stance, sharing
a front that has made the new Edge so
striking. Restyled taillights complete
the sporty look, while a new range of
alloy wheels are available in a variety of
finishes. A power-operated retractable
tow bar automatically stores itself below
the rear bumper when not in use, to
retain the new Kuga’s sporty looks.
Inside, the meticulously crafted interior
has been refined to offer an ergonomic,

stylish and comfortable experience. The
steering wheel and air-conditioning
controls are more intuitive, making them
easier to navigate. The steering wheel
is also offered with heated leather to
improve comfort in cold weather, while
all automatic models feature paddle-shift
controls enabling drivers to select gears
whilst keeping both hands on the wheel.
New convenience features make the
Kuga even more user-friendly such as an
easy to operate electronic parking brake
that frees room for storage in the centre
console. The Hands-Free Liftgate can be
opened or closed with a kicking motion
beneath the rear bumper, this technology
helps parents to easily access the boot
when returning to their vehicle with
shopping, pushchairs or toddlers.
Once behind the wheel of the new
Kuga, you’ll discover futuristic-like
technology that will keep you connected
and entertained. With SYNC 3, the driver
can control audio, navigation and climate
functions plus connect smartphones
using conversational voice commands.
By simply pushing a button and saying “I
need a coffee,” “I need petrol,” or “I need
to park,” you can locate nearby cafés,
petrol stations or car parks.

The new Kuga will make driving and
parking easier too, using sophisticated
driver assistance technologies. New
Perpendicular Parking enhances the
semi-autonomous Active Park Assist
technology and will locate parking spaces
alongside other cars and parallel to the
road, it then steers you in while you
control the accelerator and brake. Also
offered is an enhanced version of Active
City Stop collision avoidance, which
uses front sensors to look for stationary
objects in the road and pre-charges the
brakes if you’re approaching quickly. If
you don’t respond the system reduces
engine torque and automatically applies
the brakes to reduce the impact of
collisions or avoid them altogether.
Power comes from a range of petrol
and diesel engines including a new
120 PS 1.5-litre TDCi diesel offered
with front-wheel drive, which has a fuel
efficiency improvement of about 5%
while producing the same power. Also
available is a 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine
with 150 PS in front-wheel drive and Ford
Intelligent All Wheel Drive.
To book your test drive in the new and
exciting Ford Kuga call Premier Ford on
01983 523441.
www.visitilife.com

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