Can you name this car?
If not, you're probably not alone.
Even Did you know: 45,000 Cougars have been sold in the U.K. since 2008.
That car had really bland, uninspiring looks.
Ford hope this car the Second Generation Cougar will change all that.
Base on the 2011 Ford Focus the new Kuga has the latest corporate grill.
It's also got more pronounced lines all around, and a nipped in waist and a bigger rear bumper.
It's not hugely different, but it does look more modern and sophisticated than before.
But the blue oval hasn't pinned all its hopes on the styling, it's also made this car bigger,
more economical and cheaper to buy there is a new turbo charge one point six petro (sp)
and that starts at just under twenty-one thousand pounds so it's one hundred pounds cheaper
than a comparable vw [xx] Diesel engine options remain the same as before.
A 160 and a 140 BHP 2 liter unit.
The less powerful engine is two or four wheel drive with the bigger engine only offering
four wheel drive although Ford has chopped 355 lbs. of the most popular 163 BHP 2 liter
diesel, it still costs just over 25,000 pounds.
So what do you get for all that money?
Well for starters you get a smart new all wheel drive system it constantly monitors
the road condition and distributes the power between all four wheels to give the best combination
grip and handling.
There's also something called curve control that cuts the speed if you head into a corner
too fast.
The Kuga also has a torque factoring system.
This is something experiences on the Focus ST and it aims to improve handling and cornering
control.
Each version of The Kuga is based on a Ford Focus.
The original car, based on the 2008 model was renowned for it's car-like drivability
and this version, the shell is platformed with the 2011 car, is much like that vehicle.
It's refined but not quite so driver focused.
It's got plenty of grip and it stays really composed in corners, but the steering just
feels a bit light and vague.
The last Kuga had quite a harsh ride.
But this version seems to smooth over potholes really well, even on the 18-inch wheels on
this car.
And though it's not built for speed, this 1.6 tonne motor can do naught to 60 in just
under 10 seconds.
In spite of this, the Kuga should be cheaper to live with.
Ford claims to have boosted fuel economy, by 10 percent.
That takes it up to 48 MPG.
When we tested the old Kuga, it was 10 miles per gallon worse than the clean figure.
So don't expect to be able to get this much.
Whichever model you choose you get a big solid feeling car and the cabin and seems quieter
than before as well.
The controls for the driver around the steering wheel are well positioned and easy to reach,
but those on the center counsel aren't so good these four lines are quite difficult
[xx] with the lines on the screen, so it does take quite a bit of time to get used to.
This model comes with the latest version of the sync hands free phone system.
It allows you to make voice calls and it will read out incoming text messages.
The last Cube was criticized for being too small in the back, and Ford has increased
rear seat space.
new car 8 cm longer.
The rear seats can be reclined, making them more comfortable for children on longer journeys.
They're also easy to fold flat with the pull of just one lever.
The boot is 46 liters bigger, that's enough for an extra small suitcase.
It's also got quite a clever feature.
It's a hands-free tailgate.
If you kick underneath it, it opens automatically, which is really handy if you've got your hands
full of children or loads of shopping.
reliability looks set to be exemplary too.
The old Cougar gained 3 out of 5 for reliability in our survey, and it was one of the best
cars for satisfaction.
The latest Ford Kuga in a really good value package.
In fact, it gives budget rivals like the Kia Sportage a run for their money.
So, will people choose the Ford Cougar over a VW Tugon or a Honda CRV?
Probably not, but if you can cover up the badge that's on your bonnet and not care about
the brand then the Ford Kuga is definitely worth considering.