Ford Kuga (08 on) - Review

The Kuga may be a 4x4 but it's not meant to be a hardcore off-roader. Instead it is designed mainly for driving on tarmac - which explains the sporty rather than chunky styling. It's based on the Focus, one of the best small family cars around, so it's no surprise that the Kuga is good to drive with impressive performance and neat handling - it's certainly unlike traditional off roaders. Of course models with four-wheel drive are capable of tackling more demanding terrain such as muddy tracks while it also makes a good tow car. But for those who don't need the extra traction a cheaper two-wheel drive model is available. Surprisingly, the Kuga is one of the greenest cars of its type – so emissions and tax costs are lower than most alternatives.