Ford Kuga 2013: a new life

In fact, for the first time the version of the predecessor Ford Kuga 2013 was presented in Los Angeles in 2011 - as a modification of the successful and proven model of the city crossover Ford Escape. As a tribute to the modern trend, the updated generation looks super-light, aerodynamic and with a claim to a sports car. A serious competitor of this class for Nissan, Volk and other titans.

What changed externally

The old good-hearted Uncle Henry classics have not disappeared into the Ford Kuga 2013: narrow slanting headlights, relief wings, a roof line low in the cargo compartment, and, of course, an oval radiator grille. In length this miracle reaches 4520 mm, in width - 1840 mm, completely urban parameters, providing both maneuverability and reliability.

But in the salon there is a noticeable similarity with the "Focus", including the torpedo panel. Of the new products - the MyFord Touch system, a multimedia portal for communicating with the driver. Outwardly this car became closer to the solid, courageous. The front door number five Ford Kuga 2013 is the signature handwriting of this model, which will not be stolen by any Korean woman (we all understand who we are talking about).

And inside ...

The new Ford Kuga 2013 comes out on our domestic market in three trim levels, depending on the engine: petrol for 150 and 182 horsepower, and - a tribute to the relevance - a diesel engine with a capacity of 140 horses. Accordingly - three types of transmissions, MT, AT and mixed (robot - for diesel vehicles). For the car is offered as a front and four-wheel drive, opening up spaces for travel outside the city and office transfers.

Seats in the Ford Kuga New are incredibly pleasing with their ergonomics - moderately sporty and at the same time, soft enough cushions and flexible backs. Due to the increased length of the exterior has increased by 50 liters and the trunk, another nice plus in this compartment is the control system "handcraft" - that is now to open the car with occupied hands quite conveniently and really.

... Well, on the move

The first thing that catches your eye, and to be more precise - that in the ears of the driver "Kugi", is silence. The most complete soundproofing is the pride of the developers, who kept saying at the presentation about the creation of an acoustic paradise. Excellent is the diesel engine, soft and smooth, combined with an impeccable system of stabilization. We forget about drifts with the help of the braking system of a separate wheel, the new PowerShift and a dynamic new suspension - the rolls are almost invisible. Discussing the box machine in the confrontation of the "robot", which does not always manage to smoothly switch in the city rhythm, of course, preference is given to the first. Moreover, the consumption of the "Kugi" is quite adequate, and the acceleration to 100 km / h in 9.7 s is not super-speed, of course, but satisfactory.

But the most pleasant thing for Ford Kuga is the price: to buy a car for 35-38 thousand dollars in the most universal equipment - not first-class, of course, but good - yes with such characteristics, you need to try. However, the company "Ford" has never been distinguished by an unjustified or unpredictable price increase in the world market, nevertheless, it is this concern that is associated with eternal quality and stability. Although someone can argue - the "Fordyki" breaks not less often than Korean and even German foreign cars. So, to solve the owner - to let "Kugu" in the garage or give preference to the good-quality and more spacious Hyundai IX35.