Should you buy a Ford Kuga?

The Ford Kuga isn’t a bad family SUV, offering a sporty driving experience and surprisingly good fuel economy. But it isn’t the class-leader anymore – the SEAT Ateca, Skoda Karoq and the new Kia Sportage are more well-rounded options offering similar efficiency and better practicality.

The Kuga’s interior is also starting to look a little dowdy next to the competition. There’s a lot of cheap plastic, which gives rivals like the Peugeot 3008 and Nissan Qashqai the edge. Maybe things will change when Ford launches the facelifted version of the Kuga in 2023.

What we like

The Kuga handles very well. It also has a lot of space in the back for passengers and its infotainment system is easy to use. The plug-in hybrid model makes for quite an appealing purchase, too, as it has a reasonable electric range and manages to remain efficient when the battery pack is flat. It’s also very safe in a crash, for both you and your children.

What we don’t like

Ford could have made the Kuga’s boot a little larger. It’s starting to feel a little dated, too, with newer competitors offering larger infotainment systems and cleverer technology. We’ve also spotted some quality issues with the trim in the boot while ST-Line models are too firm for our liking.

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