Ford Kuga officially entered mass-production in mid-2008, with Ford's Saarlouis, Germany production plant the only facility to build the new model.

According to a user from United Kingdom, the name Kuga is of English origin and means "Gift of god".

As a family SUV, there's a lot to recommend the Ford Kuga which is not only fun to drive but it's also a practical and functional car to own. The engines offer strong performance and the standard equipment list includes things like voice-activated apps, collision avoidance systems and hands-free parking. The latest version has been completely redesigned with a fresh exterior and the interior offers a comfortable and well-designed cabin

The Ford Kuga is one of the smartest SUVs yet. If you're looking for a vehicle that offers comfort for your family this could be the car for you. The Kuga offers space in large quantity whilst showing off the very latest in technology.

There's a choice of fuel-efficient and powerful engines for the Ford Kuga including EcoBoost petrol units and TDCi diesel engines. The 1.5 litre TDCi unit returns around 65 mpg with emissions of 115g/km which makes it an attractive proposition for families. It's a nice car to drive around town and excellent on long motorway journeys.

Like many of Ford’s latest models, the Kuga gets two clever systems - Torque Vectoring Control and Enhanced Dynamic Cornering Control - both designed to help get its power onto the tarmac more effectively, something you really notice when turning hard through a tight bend, a time when you also note the surprisingly feelsome nature of the electric power steering.

The alternative route is petrol power, something that was only available in the previous Ford Kuga with a thirsty 200PS 2.5-litre engine that almost nobody bought. That’s all changed now with the availability in this MK2 model of a couple of 1.6-litre EcoBoost engines offering 150PS with manual transmission or 180PS as an automatic. And they really do make a lot of sense if your annual mileage isn’t high enough to justify the upfront price premium of a diesel.

You don’t need to worry when you’re in the Ford Kuga. It got a full five-out-of-five in the Euro NCAP tests and loads of the safety equipment comes as standard. Isofix child-seat mounts, tyre pressure monitoring and Emergency Brake Warning system come with every Ford Kuga.

Space and practicality is what the Kuga was made for. There’s loads of leg and headroom and the boot is a massive 442 litres, expanding to 1,928 litres when the rear seats are folded down. This makes it a serious competitor in the ‘most convenient car’ competition.

With a muscular torque of between 240-400Nm, the Ford Kuga has towing weights between 1,600kg to 2,100kg. And to keep you safe, the Kuga scored an impressive 5-Stars in the Euro crash testing.

The Ford Kuga is one of the smartest SUVs yet. If you're looking for a Smart Utility Vehicle that offers the comfort of a modern family car this could be the car for you. This car also offers space in abundance whilst boasting the very latest in technology. Available as a two or all-wheel drive.

Ford Kuga Adaptive Cruise Control technology, you choose the speed you want to drive at and the system will maintain it. If the built-in RADAR sensor detects a vehicle ahead, it will slow your vehicle to maintain a pre-set distance. Once the road in front is clear, the system will accelerate to your chosen speed.