Ford Kuga
First of all - Kuga is a damn good looking car! Dynamic design line typical for new Ford models is simply brilliant.
Interior is equally impressive - solid finish and quality materials is what welcomes the driver.Driver's ergonomics is great - the only exceptions are gear stick which is positioned tad too high (in my opinion), and start engine button - it's positioned right below the 4 lights button.
Someone wasn't really thinking there. Another thing I didn't like about it was the engine hood - it can be opened only from the outside, with the use of key.The rest is simply superb.
Despite the higher driver's position, Kuga is driven very much like a Ford Focus. That's no wonder because the suspension and many other systems are taken directly from its older, but smaller brother. Exception is 4 wheel drive; electronically regulated haldex clutch is in charge there.
Tested car had a 2,0l, 136bhp diesel engine delivers 320Nm torque (340Nm in overburst mode).If necessary, this SUV can be driven off road, too. Sounds like a silly sentence, but Ford estimates that 80% Kuga owners will never get off the road.
Kuga is a good family fun car, you will feel comfortable going to a picnic with it, and safe when taking kid to school and cool when going shopping (it has a 2 piece tailgate to help the fast shoppers).