Technical highlights

5-star Euro NCAP rating

Kuga has the ability to tackle any terrain or conditions. More importantly, it has the technology and features to do so more safely than any other vehicle in its class. Euro NCAP put Kuga through exhaustive testing before awarding it a class leading combination of five stars for occupant safety, four stars for child safety and three stars for pedestrians.

Intelligent Protection System (IPS)

IPS in Kuga features a comprehensive array of innovative technology that helps enhance driver and passenger protection. A series of sensors are built-in to deploy the appropriate safety systems, such as all-round airbags, in milliseconds.

Active safety features

Kuga has an advanced braking system to provide total reassurance, whatever conditions you may face. The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) constantly monitors feedback from each wheel and applies a braking pulse should there be any momentary loss of grip. Meanwhile, Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) guarantees that extra braking pressure is instantly available in case of emergencies. Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) are also fitted as standard, and these combine to ensure that your braking is more controlled, no matter what’s around the next corner.

Passive safety features

Kuga has a rigid safety cage that is built to reduce the effects of impact in case of collision. There are also full-size front and side airbags for the front passenger and driver, plus side curtain airbags both in the front and rear of the vehicle. And to minimise injury to drivers, we have designed our Pedal Intrusion Prevention System (PIPS) and a load-limiting steering column so they collapse away on impact.

Traction control system (TCS)

Our advanced traction control system (standard) is there to ensure maximum contact between each individual tyre and the road when accelerating or decelerating. The system constantly monitors and adjusts the power to individual wheels ensuring maximum grip is achieved with minimum effort on your part.

ISOFIX child seat attachments

The safety, comfort and protection of your children is paramount. That’s why you’ll find ISOFIX child seat attachments, available as standard, with top tether anchorage, on the outer rear seats of Kuga.

Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)

When you find a car that you love to drive, you want to know it will remain safe and secure when you have to leave it parked anywhere. That’s why we have incorporated so many security features. The first line of defence is the perimeter alarm. Then there are the locks: all high-security, anti-burst and shielded with strengthened mountings. And even if thieves do manage to break in, our patented Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) immobiliser means they won't be going anywhere without a key fob with the right security code.

Bluetooth® with Voice Control *

Using optional Bluetooth® with Voice Control technology, you can safely make and receive calls, change the radio station or CD track, control the DVD navigation system, and adjust the temperature or fan settings – just by using voice commands.

Power converter

No matter how far afield your journey takes you, Kuga will keep you in touch with your business or friends. The centre console comes equipped with an optional power converter, so you can plug in your laptop, or any communication or entertainment device that has a three pin plug.

Solar Reflect Windscreen

This optional windscreen has been specially designed so that it blocks more of the sun’s heat than standard glass. This means the interior cools more efficiently on sunny days, which provides a more comfortable driving environment for you.

'FordPower' Starter Button

Starting Kuga is simple. Security-encrypted sensors automatically ready the engine when they detect the key’s unique code. Simply engage the clutch and push the 'FordPower' Starter Button to start your car. Being security-encrypted, means no one else can drive off in your vehicle – even in the unlikely event that they manage to get through the alarm and locks.

FordKeyFree-System

We have made every aspect of driving Kuga as simple and as straightforward as possible. Even getting into your car is effortless. With the optional FordKeyFree-System, sensors detect your uniquely-coded key fob as you walk towards your car, so the doors and tailgate unlock when you pull any handle.

MP3 and USB connector

As part of the optional Communications Pack, you can plug in your USB device or MP3 player, and see your favourite tracks appear on the car’s dashboard display. To control your music, just operate the toggles on the steering wheel, or issue voice commands using Bluetooth® * with Voice Control technology.

Navigation

Two navigation systems are available with Kuga: a CD-based system with a 5" colour screen and a DVD-based system with a 7" colour touch-screen.

The CD-based system features a 5" full-colour display with map and turn-by-turn instructions to your destination. The CD system also includes an external AUX jack for plugging in an MP3 player, an SD memory card slot for downloading extra maps and MP3 connectivity, remote audio controls and six speakers.

Choose the DVD option and you will have a 7" full-colour touch-screen display and easy-to-follow visuals with spoken instructions. The system also includes a CD/MP3 audio system, climate control, an external AUX jack for plugging in an MP3 player, and eight premium speakers (optional extra).

Sony 6CD autochanger

The high-performance Sony audio system features a 6-disc in-dash CD autochanger and optional DAB digital technology. There’s also MP3 playback capability, external AUX jack and an optional USB port for plugging in your MP3 player (optional extra).

DAB digital radio

Best-in-class CO2 emissions

Kuga’s intelligent (optional) all-wheel-drive (AWD) system helps return remarkable fuel economy figures of 100 km per 6.4 litres of fuel. Not to mention the class-leading CO2 emission figure of 169 g/km from the AWD model. And if you choose the front-wheel-drive model, CO2 emissions are 165 g/km.

TÜV allergy, Asthma Society of Ireland and British certification

If you, or a member of your family suffer from allergies, you’ll be relieved to know that all the materials we use inside Kuga have been fully tested to meet the stringent anti-allergy requirements of the TÜV TOXPROOF Criteria Catalogue for Vehicle Interiors by the TÜV Produkt and Umwelt GmbH, which is a Germany quality standard, as well as having the ‘seal of approval’ from the British Allergy Foundation and the Asthma Society of Ireland.

Ford Easy Fuel

The fuel flap and filler have been designed with a misfuel inhibitor, which cleverly distinguishes the difference between a diesel and petrol pump nozzle, ensuring you always use the correct fuel. When you consider that each year in Ireland, thousands of people mistakenly fill up with the wrong fuel, you can see that it’s easily done.

Bi-xenon headlights (optional extra)

These highly efficient headlights deliver twice the intensity and project a far longer light beam than conventional halogen headlights, but use only two thirds of the energy – a bright idea in every respect.

Tyre Deflation Detection (optional extra)

We believe that potential problems should be tackled before they become real problems. That’s why Tyre Deflation Detection technology is an option across the Kuga range, with sensors that constantly monitor each tyre, and alert you on the instrument panel if there’s a loss of air pressure in the tyre.

Rain-sensing wipers

Optional rain-sensing wipers offer six levels of speed. They spring into action automatically at the first drop of rain and increase in speed to deal with whatever the weather can come up with. Aside from the added convenience, it’s one less thing to have to think about. (Standard on Titanium, option on Zetec)

Rear view camera (optional extra – requires Satnav system)

Sometimes when parking, obstacles such as bollards and low walls can be overlooked, which can prove costly. So a screen on the centre console displays the view from the rear of the vehicle, making parking easier and safer.

Electric Hydraulic Power-Assisted Steering (EHPAS)

EHPAS comes as standard, helping Kuga deliver responsive handling. This speed-sensitive system ensures that the steering becomes lighter at lower speeds for easier manoeuvrability. At higher speeds, there is less power assistance, so you can better ‘feel’ the road, particularly when you are negotiating a twisting road.

Traction control system (TCS)

Our advanced traction control system (standard) is there to ensure maximum contact between each individual tyre and the road when accelerating or decelerating. The system constantly monitors and adjusts the power to individual wheels ensuring maximum grip is achieved with minimum effort on your part.