Ford announces detailed product information of all-new Kuga in Europe

On March 16, Ford announced that the all-new Ford Kuga SUV - Ford’s most electrified vehicle ever - introduces sleek new exterior design with premium proportions for improved roominess and comfort.
The variants are offered with an advanced range of hybrid powertrains that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency with the range average improved by up to 28 per cent like-for-like compared with the outgoing model.
The comprehensive Kuga powertrain line-up includes Kuga Plug-In Hybrid, Kuga EcoBlue Hybrid (mild hybrid) and Kuga Hybrid (full hybrid) variants, alongside Ford’s 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel, 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel and 1.5-liter EcoBoost gasoline engines, and intelligent 8-speed automatic transmission.
In addition, the new architecture is designed to enhance crash performance and contributes to Kuga’s Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating.
Ford is committed to offering an electrified version of every passenger vehicle it brings to market in Europe and will grow its range of electrified vehicles in Europe to 18 on sale before the end of 2021. The all-new Kuga is the first Ford vehicle to be offered with plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid and full hybrid powertrain technology.
The all-new Kuga Plug-In Hybrid delivers the driving range and freedom offered by a traditional combustion engine alongside the efficiency and refinement of an electric powertrain. The power-split architecture combines a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, electric motor and generator, and 14.4 kWh lithium-ion battery to produce 225 PS. Kuga Plug-In Hybrid delivers a 72 km NEDC pure-electric driving range, fuel efficiency from 1.2 L/100 km NEDC and CO2 emissions from 26 g/km NEDC.
The all-new Kuga EcoBlue Hybrid enhances Ford’s 150 PS 2.0-liter EcoBlue diesel engine for even greater fuel efficiency. The 48-volt system also enables the all-new Kuga’s Auto Start-Stop technology to operate in more situations for additional fuel savings, contributing to fuel efficiency from 4.3 L/100 km NEDC and CO2 emissions from 111 g/km NEDC.
Available to order later this year, the Kuga Hybrid uses a self-charging full hybrid powertrain that enables pure-electric driving capability and combines a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle gasoline engine; electric motor; generator; lithium-ion battery; and a Ford-developed power-split automatic transmission. The Kuga Hybrid will be available with front-wheel drive and Ford Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, delivering from an anticipated 5.6 L/100 km fuel efficiency and 130 g/km CO2 emissions.
The 190 PS 2.0-litre EcoBlue engine delivers fuel efficiency from 4.8 L/100 km NEDC and CO2 emissions from 127 g/km NEDC. Ford’s 1.5-litre EcoBlue engine is offered with 120 PS, delivers fuel efficiency from 4.2Ll/100 km NEDC and CO2 emissions from 109 g/km NEDC.
The 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine is offered with 120 PS and 150 PS, delivering fuel efficiency from 5.5 L/100 km NEDC and CO2 emissions from 125 g/km NEDC supported by Ford’s industry-first cylinder deactivation system for a 3-cylinder engine.

(Ford press release on March 16, 2020)