The best-selling hybrid vehicle in Europe is the Ford Kuga PHEV, which has become a prettier and smarter recreational vehicle with the update.
The first-generation Ford Kuga was launched in 2008, and its styling doesn't really look cohesive even after a few years, but the 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder, with nearly 200 horsepower, drove the compact recreational vehicle convincingly and convincingly. , above all, with a damn good voice. However, in 2024, the Kuga hybrid, which glides silently, is packed with driving support systems, and can be charged from a power outlet, will be the pinnacle.
The Ford Kuga is available in petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions.
It's sold in America as the Escape, but the European Kuga comes from the Valencia factory, and updated versions have ditched the diesel engine. The base version has a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 150bhp and 240Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. With a weight of 1,526 kg, it is the lightest Ford Kuga.
In the all-wheel drive version (which is only available for the conventional hybrid vehicle), there is no mechanical connection, only an additional electric motor on the rear axle. Both the regular and plug-in hybrid models are powered by a 2.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated Atkinson cycle petrol engine. The Kuga Hybrid has 180 horsepower and can travel up to 900 kilometers between two refueling trips. The output of the Kuga PHEV system is 243 hp, and the 14.4 kWh lithium-ion battery can cover up to 69 kilometers on a single charge. The most powerful Kuga accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and has a top speed of 200 km/h.
Of the three equipment levels, the Titanium is the most stylish, the ST Line is sporty, and the Active emphasizes the SUV side of the Kuga.
Its radiator grille is wider, its headlights are flatter, and running lights extend across the front of the car. Dynamic Pixel LED headlights illuminate turns, but the lighting pattern also changes at intersections and roundabouts to better illuminate pedestrians and cyclists.
There is a 13.2-inch diagonal touch screen above the center console, which operates with the latest 5G-connected sync system, so that the 360-degree camera image is displayed in a grand way. Apple Car Play and Android Auto connect wirelessly, but built-in Alexa voice control is also part of the standard equipment. The optionally available driver's seat is spine-friendly, so you can truly enjoy the ride in your Ford Kuga for a long time.
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