• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    There are millions of these in Essex.....

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Grown up children in their thirties love it..probably aimed at their age group?

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    The car is generally great. But serious problem for my wife who can not find a comfortable driving position in the Kuga. She gets unacceptable leg ache, this didn't show up on the short test drive.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Back to the Merc.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £14,800

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Reasonable

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    4 wheel drive to deal with snow and ice but that didn't carry a cost penalty.

    What was the dealer like?

    Fine

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very very easy to drive for a 4 wheel drive.

    What's it like to park?

    Parking sensors essential. Very wide turning circle requires manouvering to park in car parks!

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Impressive reliability.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Seat folding mechanism is robust and rear seats fold flat.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heated front screen and washer jets defeat the snow!