Ford KUGA ZETEC TDCI For Sale

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Call our Sales Team now on 0845 020 5918 9-7 Monday to Friday, 9-5 Saturday, 10.30?4 Sunday Ford Kuga Zetec 2.0TDCI 140PS AWD Now £20,995 save £1000 against RRP Zetec is packed with insightful features to make driving even more of an experience:Intelligents All wheel drive17" 5x2-spoke alloy wheelsKeyless startIntelligent protections system (IPS)Airbags: drivers and front passengers, front side, front and rear curtainElectronic Stability programme (ESP)Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)Air conditioningQuickclear heated windscreenFord Radio/CD with six speakers and remote audio controlsBody colour rear spoilerElectrically operated and heated door mirrorsThatcham Category 1 alarmElectric Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering (EHPAS)Drivers manual lumbar support adjustmentThe official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for Kuga 2.0 TDCi are Urban 34.9 (8.1), Extra Urban 52.3 (5.4), Combined 44.1 (6.4). The official CO2 emissions are 169g/km. INTERESTED in these offers? Call our Sales Team now on 0845 020 5918 9-7 Monday to Friday, 9-5 Saturday, 10.30?4 Sunday New Car Search Used Car Search Choose a make Enter Model/Keywords eg: Focus Zetec TDCi Articles Terms and conditions apply to all offers on site please visit about us for details of website policies. Ford used cars shortcuts | Ka | StreetKa | Fiesta | Focus | C-Max | S-Max | Mondeo | Fusion | Galaxy | Used Cars | Focus ST | Ford | Used Cars | Ford Ford new cars || LOGIN REGISTER NEWSLETTER Home NEWS REVIEWS PRODUCTS COMPARE CARS VIDEOS BUYING USED CARS NEW CARS MOTORSHOWS COMPETITIONS 6 ISSUES FOR £1 Search Car Reviews: You're in - Car Reviews: New Reviews Ford Kuga The Ford Kuga looks sharp, has a top-quality cabin and drives really well. Auto Express Car Reviews On the road price: £21,995 - £26,795 For : Impressive handling, low emissions, fine interior Against : Rear could be more flexible, not the roomiest for passengers DrivingThe Kuga is derived from the fantastic Focus, so it is no surprise to find it strikes a good balance between handling and comfort. It is accurate and grippy through corners, and the steering offers you a choice of assistance weights. There seems to be little difference though – all three are precise and communicative. Just a single engine is offered for now, the 2.0-litre TDCi Duratorq diesel. This is a unit we have always rated highly, and it’s as impressive as ever here, with a responsive and smooth nature. A 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo petrol, as seen in the Focus ST, is also scheduled for the Kuga, too. The position of the engine stop-start button is odd, though – it sits between the two main air vents. MarketplaceThe Kuga is Ford’s first genuine entry into the compact SUV class. It competes with the likes of the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, as well as the Volkswagen Tiguan. Like those cars, it has been designed mainly for driving on tarmac, so it’s no surprise Ford has eschewed a chunky look in favour of a more athletic approach to the styling. With its trademark grille and swept-back lights, we think it is one of the best-looking 4x4s around. It comes across as a premium product. It is also very well equipped, in both Zetec and Titanium trim. OwningThe Kuga’s premium look is reflected once you’re behind the wheel. Ford has really upped its game in terms of interior quality, and this shows in the Kuga. The layout is simple but stylish, yet in spite of the abundance of black trim, it isn’t gloomy. The driving position is spot-on and all-round visibility is good, too, even if the thick C-pillars make parking tricky. In the back it feels very similar to a Focus, although the Ford isn’t quite as spacious as the class-best. Folding down the rear seat demands the seat bases to be flopped up, and the sliding bench has a somewhat restricted range. But the boot itself, accessed through a handy split tailgate, is a decent 410 litres, and there’s extra storage under the load floor. Fuel economy isn’t bad either, and the CO2 figure of 169g/km is, for an SUV, fantastic. What’s more, 12,500-mile service intervals will be well serviced by a huge dealer network, which charges competitive rates.   For an alternative review of the latest Ford Kuga visit our sister site carbuyer.co.uk What Next COMPARE CAR LOANS COMPARE CAR INSURANCE For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. We'll give you 6 issues for £1 and a free gift! < Previous Next > 0 Comment Be the first to comment on this article You need to register to post comments. Existing members can log in below to comment, otherwise click here to join. 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All rights reserved.Licensed by Felden || Search the site About us Contact us New car deals Home News Road Tests Launches Features Gallery Insurance Used Cars New Cars ROAD TEST: Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Zetec 2WD by David Finlay (8 June 2009) View technical info Engine 1997cc, four cylinders Power 136 bhp @ 4000 rpm Torque 236 lb ft @ 2000 rpm Transmission 6 speed manual Fuel/CO2 46.3mpg / 159g/km Acceleration 0-62mph: 10.6sec Top speed 113 mph Price From £21,267.50 approx Release date December 2008 Love this car? Request Brochure Test Drive Best Deals If you were at a loose end one evening when there was nothing decent on telly and, to while away the hours before bedtime, you were to amuse yourself by subdividing all the SUVs available in the UK into separate categories, you would not need to spend much time deciding where the Ford Kuga should go. It's a "lifestyle" vehicle, and that's all there is to it. The Kuga is not - and does not pretend to be - a serious off-roader capable of kicking Land Rover ass. In its original form, as launched last spring, it came with a four-wheel drive system, but one which sent power to the rear wheels only to ease pressure on the front ones when traction issues became significant. More recently, Ford has gone a step further by creating a Kuga which doesn't drive its rear wheels at all, and here it is. Or, rather, here one of them is. The front-drive-only Kuga actually comes in two forms, of which the one under discussion is the lower-specification Zetec, at the time of writing the only Kuga you can buy for less than £20,000 (there's a more expensive and more fulsomely-equipped Titanium version too). Switching from 4x4 to 4x2 has made the Kuga £2000 cheaper to buy, which is a good start, and since the 134bhp two-litre turbo diesel engine now has less work to do there are improvements in fuel economy and straightline performance. On paper, they could fairly be described as marginal, though I did feel that this car picked up its skirts a little more smartly than the Titanium 4x4 tested last year. CO2 emissions are down by 10g/km to 159g/km, which means a drop from VED Band G to Band F and a corresponding reduction in annual tax payments of £25. You'll probably use less fuel than you would have done in an equivalent four-wheel drive Kuga, and of course there's that £2000 saving in the initial purchase, so in money terms the 2WD car does make quite a lot of sense. There is a flipside to all this, though. If, for a start, you're expecting that the removal of a lot of transmission gubbins from the back end means there should be more luggage space, you'll have to think again. Lowering the boot floor would have been a very big job, possibly putting £2000 back on to the list price, so that hasn't happened. (The rear visibility is precisely as awful too - not that removing the rear axle would have changed that, but I just thought I'd mention it). Instead, you have to make do with make do with the same 410/1355 litres (with rear seats up/down) as you get in the 4x4 - figures which do not make the Kuga look great compared with its class rivals, the Land Rover Freelander and Volkswagen Tiguan. And bear in mind that the regular Kuga divides its power among all four wheels when necessary, whereas this one can't. That isn't a big issue if you don't do any off-roading at all, or unless you drive quickly on tarmac, which you probably won't do very often because the Kuga - pleasant-riding, soft-edged teddy bear that it is - just isn't that kind of car. But let's say you do (and you can, because if you make it snarl it turns out to be surprisingly capable through the bends). You'll find that it doesn't take much to make the front end start arguing with steering inputs and require a sharp word, accompanied by threats to withhold its pocket money, to persuade it to settle down. Tight corners must be treated gently and care taken on damp roads or the whole business can become a bit of a trial. So there you have it. The 2WD Kuga is no more practical than the 4x4, and its limit on the road is slightly slower, but it costs a little less to run and much less to buy. The choice is yours. The Titanium version of the same car, incidentally, costs £2000 more, and don't be impressed that the pictures of the test car show 18" alloy wheels, aluminium roof rails, privacy glass and a panoramic sunroof, because those are all optional extras on the Zetec. You'll also have to pay more for other goodies Ford supplied, including park assist, powered folding door mirrors and cruise control (all lumped together in the Zetec Convenience Pack), a solar windscreen, premium navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, keyless entry, bi-xenon headlights and velour mats. Ford Gallery Ford Road Tests More Road Tests Request brochure All the choice and model options delivered straight to you. More info Request test drive Try this car before you buy - get a test drive from your local dealer! More info Find Best Price If you know the car you want, then it's time to find the best deal. More info Newsletter Please enter your details below: Your name Your email Sign up here and we'll keep you right up to date with all our latest news and reviews. Car search Search for information on your favourite model of car, including road tests and news. 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