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Ford Kuga, new crossover started as Iosis concept, ready to hit the road.

Posted October 1, 2007 at 1:53 pm Make a Comment

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Ford Kuga, Ford Europe’s latest addition to the crossover segment, was revealed this week at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. Inspired by the iosis X Concept from last year’s Paris Motor Show, John Fleming (President and CEO, Ford of Europe) described Kuga as a promise kept: Ford said that they would develop a new model based on the iosis X Concept car in less than two years, and they did. The new Ford Kuga will go on sale throughout Europe during the first half of 2008.

“I’m excited that we are adding the Ford Kuga to our growing product range in Europe,” said Fleming. “It represents the continuation of our design-led commitment to add emotion and desirability to our cars.”
The new Ford Kuga is another bid to appeal to those customers that want vehicles that combine work, leisure, and family roles while being fun to drive. It’s a 4WD crossover that combines style with technology and on-road dynamics with off-road ability. This is the first crossover designed and developed in-house by Ford of Europe and exemplifies Ford’s new “kinetic design, ” described by Martin Smith, (Director Design, Ford of Europe) as “a flexible design language that will give an exciting look to all our vehicles.”

Kuga’s powertrain will feature Ford’s 2.0-litre, 136 PS Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engine, mated to a Durashift 6-speed manual transmission. Further details of the Kuga powertrain will be released closer to launch in early 2008. It’s only available as a front wheel drive version and will be produced at Ford’s Saarlouis plant in Germany.

“We’re very excited about Kuga, and believe that its blend of great looks, compact exterior dimensions, superb on-road driving quality, spacious and high quality interior and good off-road ability will allow it to stand out from the crowd,” said Fleming. “We can’t wait to see it on and off road early next year”

The blogs are already describing it as “stylish” and predict that it might be another model—like the European Ford Focus—that American customers will lust after.

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28 COMMENTS ABOUT Ford Kuga, new crossover started as Iosis concept, ready to hit the road. Make a Comment

Jessie S says (July 30, 2008 at 2:37 pm):

Hello....Ford... waht's the deal The Kuga rocks!! Why don't we have it in the states?

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David C. says (July 24, 2008 at 10:02 pm):

For those of us who want sometning like the Escape, with the 2.5L engine (and a 6-speed manual from the Mazda 6), but not the "truck like" Escape/Mariner/Tribute, the Kuga is perfect. I would give up my Mazda 3 for this in a heartbeat. Just do it!

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Cory H. says (July 14, 2008 at 11:27 pm):

Ford, be a leader again. Bring the Verve and Kuga to the USA quick! The days of the big trucks in the USA are long gone. Beat the other guys to the US market!

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Bob E. says (July 8, 2008 at 7:53 pm):

I just returned from a European vacation where I stumbled upon the new Kuga. It is incredible!! This car needs to be in the US!! I picked up a brochure in Austria and then had to find one in Britain to read since I don't understand German. The styling is so unique because we don't see the European influence with Ford North America. I'm glad to see it will eventually migrate over here. But, we can't wait for 3 to 5 years for that to happen. Ford needs a hit now. The Kuga can be that car. Bill Ford: you are all about being "green". Get this car over here. The higher mpg would be exactly what we need. Please hurry.

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Alan Fry says (July 3, 2008 at 8:26 pm):

bring this to the us soon...please

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Parker says (June 26, 2008 at 2:58 am):

AMazing, Brilliant, this would make ford. I love it. Amazing

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Jay says (June 24, 2008 at 7:17 am):

It's disappointing that markets outside of the USA are getting models that would be competitive with Asian cars on the road here. Ford needs an infusion of youthful energies. Instead of what has been coming off the production lines in the NA market let's get more Kuga. Hybrid would be nice, or other alternative energy source.

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Nina says (June 21, 2008 at 8:37 am):

PLEASE bring the Kuga to the US. We are long-time Ford owners and lovers - 66 T-Bird, 91 Tempo, 97 Escort, 3 Focuses an 06 Five Hundred and an 07 F-150. We don't like the Edge as it's too boxy and clumsy looking, not to mention way heavy on the chrome. The Kuga is exactly what we're looking for. Hurry before we're persuaded by the Volkswagen Tiguan or Mazda Rogue! Don't let us break our Ford family tradition...

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Jennifer says (June 13, 2008 at 5:39 pm):

The Ford Edge is great but the Kuga takes Ford to a whole new level. I saw the Kuga at the Sexy Green Car Show and fell in love. Please bring it to the US. Europeans and the Brits love Ford and America wants to love Ford again! Give us a chance!!

Add hybrid features to the Edge and Kuga, automatic option on the Kuga, and upgrade the seating options and you have some guaranteed winners!

You are on a roll - keep it up!

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Shim says (June 13, 2008 at 8:12 am):

Make the new Kuga for the USA market and I will buy it.

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Ethan says (June 7, 2008 at 4:23 pm):

I think many people in the U.S would buy this car. Is it coming to the U.S?

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vincent manera says (June 4, 2008 at 1:41 pm):

when do we get the new ford bronco which is to be built in mexico

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CELANI says (May 27, 2008 at 1:21 am):

FORD KUGA LOOKS LIKE A MARVELLOUS CAR TO DRIVE.IT IS TOPPING THE LIST OF CARS TO BUY NEXT YEAR.DON'T FORGET TO BRING IT TO SOUTH AFRICA AS WELL.

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Ana says (May 7, 2008 at 1:58 am):

Whoever from Europe got the brilliant idea to call this car KUGA, should know that this in serbo-croatian as well as in slovenian means PLAGUE!!!! So if you want to get one you should choose from bubonic, pneumonic or ford kuga?!!!

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KENAN DUZENLİ says (May 4, 2008 at 2:30 pm):

now ı am drıvıng ford c max 2008 model when kuga will come to Turkey ı will be the first one to buy ıt ıt seems marveleaus but ı heard that ıt has not got automatıc model in 2000cc motors if not why ı want to use automatıc thıs tıme

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migarakis says (April 29, 2008 at 4:16 pm):

very good car!! prices;;;;;;;;;

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Devin says (April 21, 2008 at 2:50 pm):

Looking all over the web the feeling seems to be the same as mine. Ford get off your slow movin backsides and bring the Kuga to the NA market as-is please, no three bar grills. If you wait to long the oportunity will pass you buy.

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Sharon says (April 9, 2008 at 8:47 am):

I was looking to buy until I learned it was a diesel engine. How about a hybrid engine?

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Valery says (January 5, 2008 at 11:36 am):

I like this crossover, this new car and the best car.

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lpt2569 says (January 3, 2008 at 9:15 pm):

I'll most likely be buying a new SUV or Crossover vehicle in the next year or so, and would LOVE to see the Kuga as an option here in the USA. But since this won't be available for a few more years, I'm most likely gonna get something other than a Ford. If anyone from Ford is listening/reading, PLEASE get the Kuga here to the States...we desperately need new designs. I would especially love a Hybrid version.

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