Quick Answer: Is ford kuga a good car?

Are Ford Kugas expensive to run?

Efficient engines, low insurance costs and decent residual values make the Ford Kuga an appealing SUV to run . A key feature of a capable family SUV is its ability to offer reasonable running costs, and the Kuga has this area more than covered.

Which Ford Kuga engine is best?

The diesel sweet spot is the 148bhp 2.0-litre engine, which now comes with mild-hybrid technology – improving fuel efficiency and giving the engine welcome extra grunt. It’s the most efficient diesel and its 9.6-second 0-62mph should be sufficient for the majority of buyers.

Is the Ford Kuga any good off road?

The Ford Kuga represents a very mature offering in the European compact SUV segment. It’s a competent all-rounder: great on the road , reasonable off – road , technically up to date, as well as practical and comfortable inside.

Does a Ford Kuga have a timing belt or chain?

It has a timing belt and it needs to be changed at 200,000km or 10 years, whichever is sooner.

Are Ford Kugas good in snow?

Handling and traction, especially in slippery conditions, are vastly improved. It works, and works well . Only once in driving on roads liberally coated in snow and ice did the Kuga step slightly out of line and that was on a very tight right-hand curve. Crucially too, the Kuga is an extremely comfortable car.

How much is tax on a Ford Kuga?

Titanium X

	Annual Road Tax	Six-monthly Road Tax
Titanium X 2.0 TDCi 150PS FWD 5d (9 Jan 2017 – 31 Mar 2017)	£125.00	£68.75
2.0 TDCi (180bhp) Titanium X (Nav) 5d	£150.00	£82.50
2.0 TDCi (180bhp) Titanium X (Nav) 5d Powershift	£150.00	£82.50
2.0 TDCi (180bhp) Titanium X 5d	£150.00	£82.50

What was wrong with the Ford Kuga?

Owners report problems with the radio losing signal, and the car going into limp-home mode for no apparent reason. Non-engine electrics, with items such as air-con and sat-nav, were noted as the most common problems , although the actual number of faults reported is pretty low.

What is the top spec Kuga?

The new Ford Kuga Titanium X Sport has been added to the top of the SUV range. The Ford Kuga range has been updated with a new top of the range specification called Titanium X Sport.

How many miles to the gallon does a Ford Kuga do?

Despite having a 2.5-litre petrol engine, the official WLTP efficiency figures are 201.8 mpg and 32g/km of CO2. Fuel economy.

Petrol engines	40.9 – 42.8 mpg
Plug-in hybrid petrol engines	201.8 mpg

Is the Ford Kuga a 4×4?

The Ford Kuga is a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced by Ford since 2008. It is based on the C1 platform, which also forms the underpinnings of the Ford Focus and Ford C-Max. Both front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive are offered.

Is Ford Kuga permanent 4 wheel drive?

The AWD system used on the Ford Kuga Trend and Titanium is a so-called ‘intelligent’ system. With driving torque permanently distributed to all four wheels driver intervention – by way of operating separate controls – is not necessary to operate it.

How do I know if my Ford Kuga is AWD?

Registered. I have the AWD and I did check by simply walking to rear, bending down on knees and looking at both rear wheels. Both wheels will have a shaft coming from centre of each rear wheel going in towads the other wheel.

When should the timing belt be changed on a Ford Kuga?

When to Change a Ford Cambelt

Ford B-Max Cambelt Change	Every 150,000 miles or 10 years
Ford KA+ Cambelt Change	Every 150,000 miles or 10 years
Ford Kuga Cambelt Change	Every 125,000 miles or 10 years
Ford Kuga Vignale Cambelt Change	Every 120,000 miles or 10 years
Ford Mondeo Cambelt Change	Every 150,000 miles or 10 years

When should the timing belt be replaced on a Ford Kuga?

Ford recommends 200 000km interval, but I did it at 171 000km.

What oil do I need for my Ford Kuga diesel?

Kuga 2.0 TDCi 180 (2012-2020) Powershift 09/14-12/18

Description	05000EDT – Motor Oil 0W-30 Premium Synthetic EDT
Use Conditions	Normal
Unit Size	5L
RANKING	136
Capacity	5.8 litre