(ENG) Ford Kuga - Test Drive and Review

Ford Kuga went global. This car now has to appeal also to the US buyers, who know it as the Ford Escape. Ford listened to its customers, and addressed some of the issues from the first generation of the Kuga. Unfortunately it also means the youthful crossover lost some of its charm.

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[rs]

This is the most underrated video of Kuga ever made, it has body roll but its light years better than Honda, Toyota etc and close to CX-5 in steering feel and handling and CX-5 even though handles better has a stiffer ride and is way more noisy than Kuga, Kuga feels much more solid inside and out much like VW Tiguan, engine has turbo lag but gearbox is joy to use and we can easily get over lack of power below 2000 rpm, the only car worthy of competition against Kuga is VW tiguan

[gerhendrikx]

as always good and to the point review done by Marek

[MrCopyrat]

very good, I like that you stress out all the negative points

[samantarizzi]

I will either buy this or the Focus. Both are gorgeous cars! Thanks again, Marek, for your video :)

[tutaref]

Hey Marek! We don't know much about cars - we just drive what we own. But we enjoyed your segment. Stan and Annemaree

[samantarizzi]

So I guess the Focus is a better option. So helpful!

[pinksnowbirdie]

The Kuga has always been the Escape here in the US. (It would save ford money to keep Kuga here xD)

[Idontknow-rnks]

Did you test Ford Puma? Off road etc.?

[MarekDrives]

Let's agree to disagree on this ;)
BTW, which engine variant of the Kuga did you drive?

[NorthernUtahDashcam]

Hello from Utah! My wife has a 2014 Escape Titanium with the 2L Ecoboost engine and the updated dash which includes the BIG touchscreen and audio system. I can only recommend it. Do not buy one with the tiny screens in the dash or a lower trim.

[MarekDrives]

As far as I'm concerned CR-V and Tiguan have the best handling.

[rs]

I test car based on ----
Agility-- Ford(F) 8, VW 8, Honda(H)7
body control--F 8, VW 9, H 7
Steering feel--F 8, VW 8, H 7
body roll--F 7, VW 9, H 7
power and torque--F 8, VW 9, H 7
Ride quality-- F 8. VW 8, H 7
interior quality-- F 8, VW 9, H 7
Infotainment system--F 6, VW 7, H 7
Interior room relative to exterior size-- F 7, VW 8, H 9
Features--F 9, VW 7, H 7
Wind and road noise-- F 7, VW 8, H 6
Transmission & Drivetrain-- F 8, VW 8, H 8
Overall Only Tiguan was better than Ford, but Fords cheaper

[josephdemarco]

the kuga never stood a chance in this review...you were biased from the start. its an amazing vehicle. you're spoiled having a diesel version in europe. we don't get that in north america

[RokitScientist]

Kuga means plague in Croatian, not a huge seller here ;D

[Maciejfw]

Akcentu Polskiego już prawie nie słychać, dopiero po rejestracji poznalełem

[Benjimikey]

Marek what do you think of the kuga ST Line

[MarekDrives]

ROTFL. Now they could sell it under the Escape name ;)

[travelman]

Why do you need to look at your phone.    Keep in pocket and use Bluetooth

[peterhardy]

you should have no need to use your phone while driving ! mobile phone and driving re the cause of many accidents

[lacosterbhx]

What's the point the made rewiew in Poland in English? M8 you still have your polish accent.Do all Poles forgott theirs own language or what!