Ford is now offering its Kuga compact SUV as a full hybrid. It can be economical and far.
The full hybrid version of the Ford Kuga can now be ordered from around 36.800 euros. The standard equipment includes navigation, the Sync3 audio system, an inductive charging station as well as heated front seats and a sliding rear bench ex works. The Kuga full hybrid is available in the equipment lines Titanium (from around 38.100 euros), Titanium X (from 40.500 euros), ST-Line (from 39.700 euros), ST-Line X (from 42.200 euros) and Vignale (from 43.200 euros).
The hybrid version of the compact SUV combines a 2,5 liter gasoline engine with 112 kW / 152 PS with a 92 kW / 125 PS strong electric motor and has a total output of 140 kW / 190 PS. The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h takes 9,5 seconds and the top speed is reached at 196 km / h. Ford specifies the average consumption for the hybrid, which always drives with all-wheel drive, at 5,3 to 5,4 liters. The 54 liter petrol tank enables ranges of up to 1.000 kilometers without refueling. Power is transmitted by a continuously variable automatic transmission. The liquid-cooled battery with a capacity of 1,1 kWh allows shorter distances to be covered purely electrically. The battery is charged while driving or through recuperation of braking energy. At 385 to 1.481 liters, the trunk volume is slightly smaller than that of the conventionally powered Kuga versions (412 to 1.534 liters).
The Kuga is also available with a 1,5 liter petrol engine in the expansion stages with 88 kW / 120 PS and 110 kW / 150 PS as well as a plug-in hybrid with 165 kW / 224 PS. A 1,5-liter diesel (88 kW / 120 PS) and a two-liter diesel with 110 kW / 150 PS and 140 kW / 190 PS are also available. The more powerful 2,0 variant has all-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic; In the weaker version, a 48-volt belt starter generator is used, which makes the Kuga a mild hybrid.
