The new Ford Kuga is the third-generation model
It faces a lot of competition in the family SUV class - almost every manufacturer makes a similarly sized SUV
The Ford Kuga's interior is shared with other Fords
There are two petrol engines, three diesels and a plug-in hybrid to choose from
The latest Ford Kuga brings back the driving spark that was missing in the previous car
The Ford Kuga is sold in America as the Ford Escape
The Kuga gets a similar grille to the Focus
It's bigger and more spacious than its predecessor
The Ford Kuga is the company's largest SUV after the Edge was discontinued
Five trim levels are available, from good-value Zetec to luxurious Vignale
This Titanium model should prove popular, having plenty of features
All models get alloy wheels and LED daytime running lights
Sporty ST-Line models have racier styling than the Zetec or Titanium models
All Ford Kugas get an eight-inch touchscreen
All but Zetec trims get dual-zone climate control and keyless entry
Sat nav is included, along with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and DAB radio
Connecting your phone is easy to do
The menu screens have been redesigned to bring them up-to-date
The screen uses tiles like you'd find on a smartphone
All Kugas get voice control so you don't have to take your hand off the wheel
The seat design varies depending on the trim level, but our Titanium-spec car's were a little flat for our liking
Most Ford Kugas come with a six-speed manual gearbox
Even high-spec models have some blank buttons, but the buttons shown here turn off the start-stop and let you cycle through different driving modes
Every car gets an electric handbrake and lots of cubbies
Titanium cars and above get an upgraded B&O sound system
The new Ford Kuga is more spacious in the back than the last car
The boot space is generous although some rivals beat the Kuga's carrying capacity
There's not much of a lip to haul shopping over
Folding the rear seats down creates a flat and practical load area
Cars in Titanium spec and above get LED headlights, but these are the upgraded ones you get in the Driver Assistance pack
ST-Line, Titanium and Vignale models all get different grille designs
All models get alloy wheels, ranging from 17-19 inches in size
The Driver Assistance pack also adds front and rear cameras, among other features
LED tail-lights are fitted as standard
The diesel engine with electrical assistance has a hybrid badge, although you'll only notice it cutting in when you're slowing to a stop