Ford Kuga 2007

[ionutz]

Ford of Europe's model range will have an all-new addition early in 2008 – The Ford Kuga. A preview model of the production vehicle will be presented to the press and public at the 2007 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, which opens on September 13.

"With the launch of the Ford Kuga, we will keep the promise that we gave at the Paris Motor Show 2006: to develop a stylish new model based on the stunning Ford iosis X concept car in less than two years," said John Fleming, President and CEO, Ford of Europe.

Ford's European Design team has applied its exciting 'kinetic design' form language to introduce a compact and distinctive new 4x4 crossover to the Ford portfolio.

"We recognised that image-conscious customers for this kind of vehicle want a very individual car in which impressive on-road capability blends seamlessly with substantial off-road ability," said Martin Smith, Executive Design Director for Ford of Europe.

"Kuga will stand out from the crowd by offering the visual excitement of 'kinetic design' and the on-road driving quality that customers of cars like the Ford Focus, the S-MAX and the new Mondeo have come to expect from us," added Smith.

The Ford design team is also releasing its first official styling sketch of the new model.

"Kuga is adventurous and distinctive, and we wanted to highlight this in our first official image," Stefan Lamm, Ford's Chief Designer for Exteriors, commented. "We believe that there is a role for a more athletic and charismatic vehicle that marks a departure from the norm, in the same way that the award-winning Ford S-MAX carved out new territory for an MPV."

The all-new Ford Kuga will go into production early in 2008 at Ford's Saarlouis plant in Germany. It will be launched across Europe from Spring 2008.

"I'm really excited that we are adding the Ford Kuga to our growing product range in Europe," said Fleming. "It represents the continuation of our design-led commitment to add emotion and desirability to our cars and we expect it to bring even more new customers to the blue oval brand as we continue our product-led transformation towards sustained business success."

Date: July 19, 2007
Source: Ford Media Site
Category: Kuga

[Kugarth]

De la mine s-au inspirat cand i-au pus numele asta ...
O fi vreun semn? noua mea masina?!

[ionutz]

totul e posibil ) desi am citit pe un forum ca in cehia "kuga" inseamna "ciuma"

[4focus]

in sfarsit ford intra si in segmentul SUV-uri este f frumos si robust in acelasi timp
de mult imi doresc un SUV dar nu alta marca decat FORD si nu altceva decat cel european
astept cu nerabdare lansarea

[toxicristi]

Asta mai degraba e CUV decat SUV.

Dragutz, dar europenii nu prea le au cu astea mari

[the1]

FRANKFURT PREVIEW FOR NEW FORD KUGA CROSSOVER

COLOGNE, Germany, September 5, 2007 – Ford is releasing the first details of its new Kuga crossover at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, where the car will be previewed ahead of production early in 2008. The Kuga will be previewed alongside the new Ford Verve Concept small car and other exciting new products yet to be revealed on the show's first press day, September 11th.

The All-New Ford Kuga in Brief

* Stylish Ford Kuga crossover will be previewed at Frankfurt Motor Show in near production form ahead of sales launch in early 2008
* Inspired by the iosis X Concept that was revealed at the 2006 Paris Motor Show
* Kuga is the latest showcase for Ford's 'kinetic design'
* Impressive on-road driving dynamics with substantial off-road ability
* Model range features 'intelligent' 4WD and FWD systems
* Powered by Ford's acclaimed 2.0-litre 136 PS Duratorq TDCi diesel engine
* Benefits from strong Ford Focus lineage
* First crossover designed and developed in-house by Ford of Europe
* To be produced at Ford's Saarlouis plant in Germany

Ford of Europe's product portfolio is expanding again – and in another new direction. The new Ford Kuga is an exciting 4WD crossover that combines style with technology and promises impressive on-road dynamics coupled with substantial off-road ability.

The new Ford Kuga will go on sale throughout Europe during the first half of 2008. "When we unveiled the stunning iosis X Concept car at the 2006 Paris Motor Show I promised that in less than two years we would enter this segment with an all-new vehicle developed and built in-house," said John Fleming, President and CEO, Ford of Europe.

"In delivering that promise, the commitment we also gave in Paris two years ago to add new and exciting niche vehicles to a newly energised Ford of Europe portfolio was also kept," Fleming added.

"Kuga offers a rare blend of a wagon and SUV features together with coupé-like sporting qualities," said Stephen Odell, Vice President for Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe.

"A major element of our strategy to return the Ford of Europe business to sustained profitability is the introduction of exciting new products – like Kuga – that attract new customers to the brand," explained Odell. "The S-MAX proved to us that there is demand for vehicles which offer the customer universal usability for work, leisure and family roles and where "driving pleasure" is also very important."

Unmistakably a Ford
One of the challenges of the Kuga development team was to give the vehicle Ford's acknowledged driving quality while at the same time delivering substantial off-road ability.

For this reason, the Ford Kuga will be available with an intelligent four-wheel-drive system which contributes positively to normal road use and helps give the vehicle an almost sporty dynamic ability. The fact that the Kuga will also be available as a front-wheel-drive only version simply emphasises the crossover concept of the vehicle.
Kuga's powertrain will feature Ford's established and highly fuel efficient 2.0-litre, 136 PS Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engine mated to a Durashift 6-speed manual transmission. Further details of the Kuga powertrain will be released closer to launch in early 2008.

Kuga Design - Standing Out
"Our kinetic design form language is very flexible and is giving an exciting look to all our new vehicles," said Martin Smith, Executive Design Director, Ford of Europe. "The iosis X Concept demonstrated how kinetic design could be adapted to the C-sized crossover segment of the market. All the expressive design elements of iosis X are clearly visible in the production vehicle. The new Ford Kuga is a dramatic addition to the Ford portfolio which develops our brand significantly."

Kuga closely follows the proportions and basic dynamic forms of the iosis X. This relationship is enhanced by the paint finish in the same unique 'Ice White' body colour and the bold wheel arches are filled with the same alloy wheels, as seen on iosis X which will be available to customers as a 19-inch option. Strength and athleticism in the design are key attributes of Ford's 'kinetic design' philosophy. Kuga demonstrates this through its dynamic lines, full surfaces and muscular presence. This athletic form language is highlighted with the bold kinetic graphics such as the trapezoidal front grills, rising belt-line and kick-up of the rear window graphic and the dramatic swept back headlamp shapes.

For the production Ford Kuga the coupé-like roof profile of the iosis X Concept has been adjusted to a slightly higher silhouette offering comfortable accommodation for five people.

The luggage compartment is accessed via a split tailgate and this, together with the divided rear lights, ensures the maximum full load width is available for loading and unloading.

Finally, the rear end design of Kuga also incorporates the graphic elements of 'kinetic design' such as the high mounted tail lamps, facetted rear glass and sculptured rear bumper. The rear bumper neatly integrates the tailpipes into the contours of the diffuser.

Kuga Interior – Space and Comfort
The interior of the new Ford Kuga has a spacious feel – and not just because of the large panoramic glass roof fitted to the preview model and available as an option in production.

The clean, ergonomic design of the instrument panel and centre stack converge into a voluminous centre console for maximum accessible storage. These interior components contribute to a comfortable surrounding for the driver and front seat passenger. The high seat and shoulder line position of the doors offers the opportunity for maximum glazed areas to give a light and airy environment for passengers and provides the driver a commanding view of their surroundings.

The materials chosen for Kuga's interior also demonstrate the close links to the iosis X Concept. In Kuga we see once again technical materials, fine leathers and striking orange piping. The Ebony interior is set off by a centre console and details in the door which also feature the piano-white finish from iosis X. All these elements together show how Ford intends to enable Kuga customers in the future to personalise their vehicle.

A hint of the technology coming in Kuga is seen in the new Blaupunkt navigation system which incorporates a 7" colour display to also show images from a rear view camera incorporated into the tailgate. This new feature, to aid reversing manoeuvres, will find its way to the production version of the Kuga.

"We're very excited about Kuga, and believe that its blend of great looks, compact exterior dimensions, superb on-road driving quality, spacious and high quality interior and good off-road ability will allow it to stand out from the crowd," said Fleming. "We can't wait to see it on and off road early next year"

Nice!






Ciudat e ca are interior de C-Max.

[fly23]

astazi ma uitam la stiri si am auzit ca uzina ford din craiova va produce un model cu totu nou,dar se zicea ca va fi un model care sa concureze cu loganu deci nu cred ca e vb de kuga.

[DanielArdelian2]

Damn, that looks good

[ionutz]

doamne ce bord urat gen c-max are (( pacat..f pacat

[mariuscociorva]

din fata aduce a ML
iar din spate parca e rav4 cu luneta aia minuscula

[Michael]

Designul nu cred ca poate insela: e stilul Ford, cu exceptia spatelui, unde am mai vazut ceva asemanator la Qashqai. Mi se pare un design exterior reusit. Nu pot sa spun insa acelasi lucru despre interior, despre care as zice doar ca e OK. Pare insa mai degraba un crossover decat un SUV compact. Nu ii va fi insa usor sa concureze pe o piata (si nu ma refer doar la cea romaneasca) dominata de SUV-urile Toyota RAV4 si Honda CRV, mai ales ca acestea vin si cu motorizare pe benzina echipabila inclusiv cu cutie automata. Nu mai vorbesc de fiabilitatea acestor modele si de renumele de care se bucura.
Apoi va trebui sa concureze si cu mai nou venitul Qashqai, tot un crossover, cu o gama larga de motorizari, doua benzina si doua diesel, motorizarile de varf (2.0 l 140 CP si 2.0 dCi 150 CP) avand si optiunea cutie automata.
Si, nu in ultimul rand, un alt concurent serios se arata VW Tiguan, care va fi lansat tot la Frankfurt si care va fi si mai "flexibil": doua versiuni de caroserie, Sport&Style pentru sosea, respectiv Track&Field si pentru drumuri grele (aceasta din urma inclusiv cu un mod de functionare off-road) si nu mai putin de 5 motorizari: 3 pe benzina (1.4 TSI de 150 CP si 170 CP si 2.0 TSI de 200 CP), precum si doua diesel (2.0 TDI de 140 si 170 CP), cele mai multe avand si optiunea cutie automata (e vorba de DSG-ul cu dublu ambreiaj).
Desigur, ar mai fi si alti competitori (Mitsubishi Outlander, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson etc.), dar modele de mai sus, cu exceptia Qashqai, sunt cele la care eu mi-as limita aria de selectie daca ar fi sa optez in acest moment pentru un crossover/SUV compact.

[kosmin]

Da de ce seamana asa de mult cu tuaregu?! Stopurile seamana, si daca te uiti si botul seamana un pic...

Mi se pare rusinica pt ford ca nu au destula imaginatie. Doar chinezii fac xeroxuri...


LE: aaa... si sper sa treaca cat mai repede de etapa "hai sa folosim aceleasi materiale, aceleasi planse de bord pt toate modele".

[Michael]

O intrebare pentru cei care cunosc mai bine tehnologia Ford/Volvo. Am inteles ca Kuga imprumuta tractiunea integrala de la Volvo. Ce puteti sa imi spuneti despre acest sistem de tractiune?
De asemenea, stiu ca motorul care echipeaza Kuga (2.0 l 136 CP) este disponibil si pe modele Volvo. Ce sanse ar fi ca acesta sa fie cuplat la o cutie automata?
Intreb pentru ca sunt interesat de un SUV/crossover compact cu propulsor diesel, dar obligatoriu echipat cu cutie automata. Iar Kuga chiar imi place. Dar nu stiu daca va primi si o astfel de cutie.

[the1]

Va avea sistem awd cuplabil automat Haldex si cutie cu 6 trepte automata optional. Este bazat pe Focus.

[Michael]

Un scurt filmulet promotional cu Ford Kuga:
http://www.ford.de/ie/IAA2007/Der_neue_ ... eo/-/-/4/-
Si poze de la Salonul Auto de la Frankfurt (inclusiv cu Verve si Focus facelift):
http://www.worldcarfans.com/3070912.005 ... bum-part-1

[verga_Cip]

Super pozele...

[pretorian]

aoleooo ce poze.... si... cnd apare verve? ca sigur a 2 zi sunt la dealer

[Michael]

Verve e un concept car. Pentru modelul de serie mai avem de asteptam cel putin pana la salonul de la Geneva de anul viitor.
Daca tot nu o sa avem ocazia sa vedem Kuga la SIAB, sa ne mai "amagim" cu un material video realizat de Pro Motor:
http://www.protv.ro/stiri/divertisment/ ... -ford.html

[Darth-Claudiu]

Nu cumva seamana cu BMW X3?

[stewie]

mult prea tare masina asta :X

[AndyJ91]

Pe mine nu ma atrage prea mult.. parca e un Mondeo umflat cu pompa.

[geo_ford]

http://www.protv.ro/filme/ford-verve-un ... 9983#29983
scuzati offtopic-ul.dupa ce am postat mi-am dat seama.

[Michael]

Prima imagine cu varianta de serie a viitorului Ford Kuga, care in general pastreaza linia conceptului prezentat la Frankfurt. In plus, au fost adaugate barele suport longitudinale cromate.
Productia de serie va demara la inceputul anului viitor la fabrica Ford din Germania (Saarlouis), iar vanzarile vor debuta in Europa in prima jumatate a lui 2008. Din punctul de vedere al designului, modelul este unul reusit.

[HoTzU_]

Arata f bine. Michael, si eu sunt interesat ca si tine de acest model ca si de tiguan de vw...astept cu interes sa inceapa sa se comercializeze si primele pareri

[Michael]

Ford a anuntat oficial ca de la inceputul anului viitor va echipa Focus si C-max 2.0 TDCI 136 CP cu noua cutie automata cu dublu ambreiaj PowerShift. Era si cazul, pentru a tine pasul cu concurenta... VW are de multa vreme o asemenea cutie (DSG). Continua sa existe insa o diferenta: PowerShift nu are decat modul Drive, in vreme ce DSG are si modul Sport. Sper sa vedem cutia respectiva intr-un viitor nu prea indepartat si pe Kuga...

[Michael]

"Saptamana Financiara" ofera, intr-un articol intitulat "Masini noi in 2008 - zeci de modele se vor bate anul acesta pentru a atrage clientii romani", urmatoarea informatie:
"A doua noutate este SUV-ul Kuga, care va deveni cel mai mic din gama destul de generoasa a producatorului, dar si cel mai atragator. Kuga va fi disponibil incepand din noiembrie".

[cipriannegau]

frumoasa masina...mai ales interiorul....

[Officer]

Cica se va numi X-Max.
http://blogs.ideo.ro/wheels/2007/05/30/ford-focus-4x4/

[Michael]

Stirea aia e mai veche (din 30 mai 2007). Intre timp s-au hotarat sa ii spuna Kuga...

[Officer]

Am inteles. Mai bine Kuga decat Christmas.