The new-look Ford Kuga 2017

Ford Kuga - line crossovers North American concern. This year has undergone much restyling fourth. How Ford Kuga has changed in 2017?

The official presentation will be held in Geneva, on the traditional motor show. But the main changes has already become known to the public after the presentation of the new crossover in Barcelona at the World Automotive Congress.

So, we are still an integral chassis and vehicle structure. The new were:

• appearance,
• safety system,
• digital technology
• and multimedia system.

The New Face of crossover

The crossover from Ford gained greater brand features due to study a few minor details appearance.

New features of Kuga has found his older brother - the crossover Ford Edzh, official photos confirm this model:

brand new sets of alloy wheels to choose from (17-19 inch);

Optics rear lighting.

Borrowed features merged with the converted and finished image Ford Kuga 2017:

• stylish headlights with Bi-Xenon complement causing the bars,
• bumper ornaments received as chrome trim now on it
• harmoniously arranged fog lights and daytime lights;
• new relief appeared on the bonnet and the bumper;
• taillights gave spectacular elements.

Distinctive features of Ford Kuga was decided to leave. As before, the roof is decorated with a stylish crossover rack and wheels are designed for the same overall arch.

Designers have to work hard over the line Ford Kuga. She began to look more attractive due to the sports package (available on the top-end configuration) and an unusual color scheme (there are new colors, a protective gray, copper, white gold, pale blue).

And the engineers were able to reduce the weight of the machine: due to a large number of aluminum components.

The new Ford Kuga 2017 acquired the traits of elegance, modernity became comply, gained pronounced. The representatives of the marketing department of the company Ford are convinced that the new crossover will be more popular with motorists than its predecessors.

The new interior of the crossover

The updated Ford Kuga 2017 was due to the joint work of designers and engineers, more expressive interior. Although stylistic decision remains the same, which is confirmed by a crossover image, inside the model 2017 is waiting for you:

• multifunctional steering wheel with heating;
• the changed center console and SYNC 3 Connect (the latest entertainment system);
• built-in cup holders, comfortable armrest of the driver;
• Updated air vents;
• more space;
• and instead of the usual brake lever electronic brake button;
• interior is designed for five passengers, but it is possible to reconstruct the space to get a 3-row seats.

Let us dwell on SYNC Connect - system, which has absorbed many useful functions. Starting at a distance door lock, fuel level check, you receive important notifications, such as changing the oil, the current location of the car in case of an evacuation or theft - all of this was made possible by the application works on your phone system. Driving car multimedia system, now you can with your voice, and even with the help of gestures. By the way, it has a wide 8-inch touch screen.

Among digital assistants driver favorite with all the adaptive cruise control, upgraded system:

• Parking assistance
• movement tracking on the selected row,
• auto-switching of light from the near to the far back and forth,
• heated side mirrors,
• Warning of the threat;
• blind zones under control;
• and other options.

Even the base model of the new Ford Kuga provides useful gadgets: it is air-conditioned and sound-five channel system 6, and the camera and parking assistance system. All options are available to the driver via the central console.

Improved insulation and soundproofing provide the missing comfort while in motion.

Specifications

Dimensions Ford Kuga has not changed, changed weight - 1 500-1 700 kg, the trunk is wider - holds 440 liters.

After restyling crossover was all the same, but the upgraded powertrains.

motors uler replenished:

• diesel 1.5 liter engine, 120 horsepower, to complete a 6-speed manual transmission and front wheel drive. With this engine the car consumes a minimal amount of fuel - 4.4 liters of diesel.
• diesel engine capacity of 2 liters available with different capacity: 150 and 190 liters. from.

Give preference is top configuration with an upgraded engine. The power units of the new EcoBoost piston group and an improved intake system. It is much quieter. In addition, a new system of "start and stop" has improved fuel economy by 4-6%.

Each unit allows you to accelerate to 100 km per hour for 6,5-9 seconds.

The car can be selected with the front or optional all-wheel drive. The crossover is equipped with a manual transmission or automatic or robotised gearbox Power Shift.

Surcharge requires the installation of advanced features: monitoring blind spots, heating, sensors in the tires.