User Reviews Ford Kuga

= 101%* = 101 km/u = 20%

Having taken delivery of our new Ford Kuga – I must admit I did have some reservations about it's towing ability after asking several questions about the vehicles towing capabilities on caravan forums.

However, after hitching up our Swift Challenger 570 on to the rear of the Kuga, we never looked back, I'd go to say it was probably the most pleasurable and easiest journey's I've had to make and considering we covered over 250 miles in one day, the Kuga performed excellently.

Cruise control came into its own when we were on the motorway sections and a steady 65 MPH was covered for the majority of the journey. Fuel economy was around 7% down vs. normal driving and was to be expected.

Interior and fitting of the car are of very high quality, I can't fault anything really. The Sat Navigation is easy to use and has functionality that allows you to change your route as per traffic issues ahead, something my Garmin never had!

Ford now have a cap-less fill system that takes a little getting used to, but other than that the car and it's high level of equipment make it a really nice piece of kit.

So to summaries, if you are looking for a different tow vehicle, the Kuga is a good option, added to the level of options available and the quality of it's fittings, you'll be hard pressed to beat it.

Top marks to Ford for building a potential tow car winner

= 94%* = 102 km/u = 21%

Had the Ford Kuga for 2 days now, towed caravan for the first time today...............and believe me, if i couldnt see it in the rear view mirror i would know i was towing anything............FANTASIC!!!!!!

= 79%* = 105 km/u = 23%

We tow a Bailey Pageant Monarch (S6) with our Kuga. The match is an absolute dream. It feels so safe and secure on all road types and provides a confident performance on hills. One word of warning, it is so secure you can easily forget you are towing so get Cruise Control or a SatNav with an adjustable Max Speed alarm so you don't lose your license.

= 91%* = 103 km/u = 21%

We have just returned from 8 days in Scotland, our journey took us from chester up to Stirling then across through Glencoe & finally on to Fort William, staying at 60mph most of the way gave us an average of 31.5mpg which I thought was very good, driving around without the caravan gave us up to 33.5mpg. Cruise control seemed to use a bit more fuel & I found that the mpg not as good so I don't tend to use it when pulling the van, only having a 56 ltr fuel tank meant I had to fill up more than my old galaxy but on average fuel costs worked out about the same. I give the Kuga 4.5 out of 5 great car.

= 84%* = 104 km/u = 22%

Bought Kuga in July matched to our Pageant Moselle. Spent three weeks in Scotland travelled 2600miles in three weeks towing from Durham to Luss, then to Fort William, Ullapool, Pitlochry and then back to Durham. Total average 34.5 mpg. Strong stable, got us out of a boggy rut in Luss. Like the first reviewer I had to remind myself we had a van attached. Top marks Kuga!!

= 93%* = 101 km/u = 21%

We have just returned from a tour of the North East covering nearly 1500 miles.
We have towed caravans for over 25 years using various makes of cars mainly Volvo.
We purchased or new Kuga in September this year and what a car, I can honestly say its the best towcar I have ever owned.
It is very difficult not to forget your towing its that good. The miles per gallon are increadable the 6th gear was used on motorways, the car was happly doing 60mph with the reves just under 3000.
Wow what a combination.

Mr P.Robjant

= 92%* = 102 km/u = 21%

We have a Bailey Pageant Provence fully loaded with full awning and 3 dogs. The combination seems really good, a little bouncy until it settles down. We had a Jaguar diesel 2ltr saloon before which was just as good, but not so good for the dogs! The fuel economy is not so good, I got @42 mpg in the Jaguar without the van but the Kuga is nearer @33mpg. We had also owned a Nissan Qashqai 1.5ltr which could easily do @50mpg but was just not able to pull the caravan, so we had to change the cars It's anoying really. But for some reason the Kuga feels more secure,, I cannot put my finger on it yet, it maybe the height?

= 91%* = 101 km/u = 21%

I have now had two outings with my new outfit. Had a Pageant Vendee and an X-Trail before, our new outfit tows like a dream. Not one twitch and really stable. I am an experienced tower so the high ratio worked okay for me.
I have nothing but praise for the Kuga, I am positive it will prove to have been a good choice.

= 78%* = 104 km/u = 23%

Been out 3 times now towing, two of which were 100 plus miles each way. At 75% the stability should be good but it is nigh on perfect. So far I haven't even noticed when a faster coach or large van passes. The traction seems excellent, including extracting from a muddy rally field gate already...I wouldn't have even tried that with the previous FWD X-Type Jag. This sometimes meant we packed up early to make sure we weren't last off. No longer a problem. Fuel efficiency could be better (currently 30 ish with the van on) but the Kuga is only 3 months old and 3000 miles so will hopefully improve. If you don't require a lot of boot space and the weight is sufficient, the Kuga will take some beating...and it really is a pleasant car to drive. Getting away at traffic lights is excellent due to the extremely low first gear...a bit too low when solo perhaps. Not as much 'ooomph' as the Jag but every bit as enjoyable in different ways.

= 87%* = 105 km/u = 22%

Bought my Kuga new in February 2010 after having had a Volvo V70 for 6 years (which I also bought new). I have to say that I am delighted with the Kuga - driving position, roadholding etc. The performance is a bit less than the Volvo when solo but then the V70 had a 2.4l turbo diesel. Towing the Lunar with the Kuga is a dream. As other reviewers have said, you almost forget that you are towing. The higher driving position gives a good view of the road and performance is very good. Fuel consumption with van on looks like about 33 which I am happy with.

= 87%* = 103 km/u = 22%

I have had my kuga 2yrs now pulling a swift charisma550.I can not find fault with it, mid 30s towing low 40s solo if you dont use cruise control.
previous car was a sorrento titan would not pass petrol stations.

* Calculated weight ratio according to the British Towing Code (loaded weight caravan / kerb weight car)