Used Ford Kuga review: 2012 to 2019 (Mk2) - pictures
Images of the Mk2 Ford Kuga SUV
The Ford Kuga is Ford's entry to the midsize SUV market, competing with the SEAT Ateca, Skoda Kodiaq and Nissan Qashqai
It shares much of its mechanical structure with the Ford Focus, which helps it to deliver a car-like driving experience
The Ford Kuga is now in its second generation and has been kept up to date with frequent style and equipment changes
Its most recent update has given it a far more aggressive, truck-like appearance, in keeping with the popularity of American-style pickup trucks
Also sold in North America as the Ford Escape, the Kuga looks equally at home on UK roads and has been a big seller since first arriving here in 2008
The suspension has been designed to offer a good compromise between comfort and driving agility, and all on board will enjoy the Kuga
Sharp-looking, angular headlights are typically Ford, and match the looks of other recent models from the manufacturer
The Kuga can be chosen in front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive variants, although the latter is designed more to cope with poor roads than for off-road excursions
Engine choices are the 1.5-litre turbocharged EcoBoost petrol, or 2.0-litre TDCI diesel, giving every Kuga a respectable turn of speed
Roof bars hint that the Kuga is about utility, as well as sport – it's a great choice for an active family that wants a stylish, practical car
Space in the back is generous, passengers will have no trouble finding room for feet, knees or head.
The bootspace is pretty much on a par with the Renault Kadjar, with rear seats dropping down to allow a huge, van-like load area
The dashboard looks and feels fine in isolation, but it can't match the style and quality of some of its new rivals, such as the Peugeot 3008
On petrol cars, the manual gearbox can be chosen with two-wheel drive, while the 148bhp diesel engine with four-wheel drive can be chosen as a manual or automatic
Ford's SYNC3 infotainment system is standard on Titanium models and above, while base Zetec models have Ford's more basic SYNC setup
