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Ford Kuga reviews

Ford Kuga
4.5 stars
(32) 4.5/5
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Is the Ford Kuga a good car?

  • Performance 4.5 stars
  • Running Costs 4.0 stars
  • Comfort 4.5 stars
  • Reliability 4.5 stars
  • Space Practicality 4.5 stars

Great car let down by numerous electrical faults

Added: 6th of March 2025

  • 2023
  • 2.5
  • Automatic
  • Hybrid
  • Suv
  • 5
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Bought new but will not by another. Great engine but after two years of ownership, and only 16k miles, both headlights and the rear light clusters are full of condensation ... Ford not interested. Cheap plastic interior rattles and squeaks. Constant issue with the infotainment system: screen goes blank on a regular basis and does not respond to any button/input, you lose satnav, rear parking camera, you can't even see the heating temp or select music etc. Stopping and restarting the car, manual resets etc. does not resolve the problem. Multiple attempts to fix by Ford dealer with no improvement. Satnav and other voice prompts are inaudible after 20mins driving, starts fine but slowly disintegrates to a loud his for every prompt ... linked to issue with infotainment system. In short, Great car let down by electrical issues and very very poor dealer service ... this was there top of the range Vignale car.

Suprisingly Good

Added: 12th of October 2018

  • 2016
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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I've always had Volvo's, BMW's and Audi's etc and so when I bought my 2016 Ford Kuga Sport I really wasn't expecting much and it was a bot of a stop gap having recently sold my Volvo XC70. I wouldn't have bought a Ford but the local Ford Dealer had a ridiculous offer which was to good to pass up. I have now had this car for almost 2 years and I can say that it's probably the best cat that I've ever had. It's not perfect and there are some features that are annoying but overall it's really good. It pulls very strongly with bags of torque and really is fun to drive. It's also fairly quite and economical too. I recently had a test drive in a Skoda Karoq which seems to be in flavour at the moment. I found it really dull with a boring interior to match it's outward appearance with really lack lustre performance. I also had a similar experience in a Seat Ateca and although the performance was acceptable it certainly wasn't exciting. I have the feeling that the quality of the reviews received by some vehicles recently is in direct proportion to the freebies offered to motoring journalist!!

Kuga rules

Added: 13th of October 2016

  • 2015
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 4
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I have had this car for a year now and it has proved to be one of the best cars I have owned. I get about 50 mpg general motoring, and on long runs 70mpg. There is always power there when I need it and the comfort is second to none. The times I have needed space for luggage/ trips to the tip etc the "boot" is more than adequate. So far it hasn't needed any garage maintenance apart from servicing.

Best car ever had

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2015
  • 2000
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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At 61 yrs old can say honestly that the Kuga is the best car I have had to date

My second Ford Kuga

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2014
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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A comfortable, reliable and good looking vehicle. Great for carrying the odd bulky item; and a nice ride for 4 to 5 passengers! Powerful and responsive 2 litre diesel engine giving good acceleration and a smooth motorway drive, with cruise control and other clever accessories to make the driving of this vehicle a real pleasure.

Good all rounder

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2014
  • 1900
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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My only complaints so far is boot is a little small considering size of car. Tyre pressure sensors have been intermittent and fitting tow bar meant boot could not be opened hands free as bar blocked sensor.

Fuel costs

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2014
  • 1990
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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The fuel costs are well in excess of the manufacturers advertised MPG. everyday costs are not reflected in their assessment of MPG which is a third lower than advertised.

Great tow car and general all round work horse.

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2015
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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This is our second Titanium Kuga and principally bought to tow a 1450 kg caravan as well as a general run around. Powerful and comfortable and currently averaging 37 mpg after 20,000 miles including towing to south of France and around Scotland. Good level of visibility from high seats, good level of sound proofing, good level of toys - cruise, dual climate control, auto headlights, DAB radio etc but dash a bit fiddly and quite a small boot although lowering/raising rear seats simple. Reasuring to know the 4x4 is 'on demand' when needed and is usually in 2 wd mode. Would I buy another - probably if I'm still caravanning otherwise may be time to downsize.

EXCELENT TOW CAR

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2015
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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I Purchased this car to replace a ageing Vauxhall Zafira. I tow a caravan and found the Kuga to be far superior to the Vauxhall for towing. It out performs the Zafira in ride comfort, fuel economy, and performance. The engine is smooth and brisk, and pulls the caravan with no problems. I would recommend this car to anyone.

Great stuff

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2013
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Estate
  • 5
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Very pleased with the Kuga. Very comfortable, easy to drive, and good equipment. Only two things which bug me. The first, is the fuel consumption is way more than the manufacturers fiqures. Why can't the government test these and publish them? Second, is the rear retractable shelf. This is something most, if not all owners complain about, and appears to be an after thought on Ford's behalf. It neither reaches the back of the rear seats, nor the tailgate, leaving gaps for passers-by to see what contents are in your boot. Looks as though Ford have taken it from other model, and dropped it in with looking to see whether it fits. Otherwise, I love it.

My Kuga

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2011
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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a wonderful car ..not keen on parting with it.

Very Pleased

Added: 10th of August 2015

  • 2008
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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Lovely car, with ware and tare as you would expect from its age. Nice drive and postive steering. Can't rate running cost and reliability as only had it a few days. Hoping the dealer will help out on a few points.

Good car

Added: 22nd of January 2015

  • 2009
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 4
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First gear is a bit sticky and I've stalled a few times more than I should've done! Otherwise the car is brilliant - very comfortable on long journeys, cruises at 75 mph effortlessly and with reverse parking camera is relatively easy to park. We have a small dog and the boot could be larger to fit his cage and luggage when there are four passengers. Fuel economy is good. I would and am buying another!

FORD KUGA 2.5T

Added: 20th of April 2014

  • 2011
  • 2500
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Estate
  • 5
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Absolutely fab car fab condition its got all the extras i need for the job i do.One of fords finest family road cars.Thanks "Cars for People" for a great deal and "AA"for the upto date car advertising on the web. Thanks Dennis

Love my Kuga

Added: 16th of November 2013

  • 2012
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 5
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I love the extra height the car gives me, especially when driving on motorways. The car is responsive when it needs to be, holds the road well as it has all wheel drive, and generally is a pleasure to drive.down side of the four wheel drive is the fuel economy which is perhaps not as good as I might have expected from a diesel at around 35-40mpg

Kuga Titanium 4x4

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2013
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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New Kuga rides,handles better and is quieter than the older model. The instrument panel is now state of the art, with a much more modern look and feel, with the full Ford sync system, which operates very well. Only down side is that there is nowhere to store a standard European first aid box, which now floats around in the boot (the old one had a specific underfloor storage for it). The 2 litre turbo diesel is torquey and pulls well, returning and average 42 mpg (according to the trip computer)with the 6 speed manual gearbox.

dOES WHAT IT SAYS IN THE BLURB

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2012
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 4
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I've been happy with it. ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS SO FAR.

Ford Kuga

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2011
  • 2000
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Estate
  • 5
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Smallish boot, perky engine, duel clutch not clever to recognise deceleration followed by acceleration again without selecting correct gear

MY KUGA

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2011
  • 2000
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • 4x4
  • 5
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Very reliable and comfortable car.

Niggles

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2009
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 5
Performance
Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
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Very few moans but : Deisel engine means I must remember to 'give it some welly' from a standing start - has been known to stall. Gear stick surround is a bad design, skirt keeps coming off and now frame has snapped. Needs stronger support. Radio occasionally cuts out and back in when I go over a bump. Have never mastered 'split' boot door opening, just too stiff for me with arthritic hands. Fantastic over road humps and rough roads as 4 x 4 takes over. Feels safe and solid and is surprisingly economic for a car that size [32-35 mpg on long runs]

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