Ford Kuga 2019–2024 car dimensions: 4614 mm long, 2000 mm wide and 1661 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,564 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
The cabin centres on an 8-inch SYNC 3 touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard across the range, plus wireless charging on most grades. Base models use manual air conditioning while Titanium and above add dual-zone climate control. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard. adaptive cruise with stop-and-go and lane centring comes on higher trims or packs. Front and rear parking sensors plus automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist with departure warning are fitted as standard. Blind-spot warning with cross-traffic alert and a reversing camera appear on mid and upper grades or via option packs.
Boot space starts at around 475 litres with the sliding rear seats in the normal position and rises when they move forward. Folding the 60/40 split rear seats creates up to 1534 litres. Plug-in hybrid versions lose some capacity due to the battery pack.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2100 kg on certain diesel and hybrid all-wheel-drive models and sits lower on front-wheel-drive hybrids and entry petrols. Unbraked towing is 750 kg across the range. Payload is typically around 500-550 kg depending on engine and equipment.
ST-Line grades add sports suspension. No heavy-duty cooling package is listed in the published specifications.
The cabin offers a practical layout with sliding and reclining rear seats that adjust for more legroom or boot space. Higher trims add multi-way power front seats, some with AGR certification for better support on long drives, dual-zone climate control, and a panoramic roof for light. Acoustic front glass appears on select grades to cut noise. Heated front seats, rear outer seats and steering wheel come in winter packs or as standard higher up. Overall it feels roomy and functional for family use with supportive seating and quieting features where fitted.
Euro NCAP 5 stars in 2019 with 92% adult, 86% child, 82% vulnerable road user and 73% safety assist scores.
Standard safety includes Pre-Collision Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, multiple airbags, ESP, ABS and lane-keeping aids.
Service intervals typically every 30,000 km or 2 years depending on engine and market.
Powertrains include petrol EcoBoost, diesel EcoBlue, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid options for varied efficiency.
Fuel options cover 1.5 EcoBoost petrol, EcoBlue diesels, self-charging full hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The PHEV pairs a 2.5-litre engine with electric drive for short zero-emission trips and low combined figures when charged regularly. Hybrids reclaim energy on braking for better everyday economy than pure petrol versions.
Servicing follows manufacturer schedules of around 30,000 km or two years, with oil and filter changes, brake fluid every two years and other items like filters or belts at longer intervals based on the engine. Hybrids need checks on the high-voltage system as well.
Safety earns a full five-star Euro NCAP rating from 2019 tests that apply across the range including hybrids. The structure uses high-strength steel and the car comes with a full set of airbags plus driver aids like automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise on many grades.
Keeping the car involves a standard three-year or 60,000-mile warranty plus roadside assistance. Regular dealer servicing maintains the hybrid battery and electronics while the flexible rear seats and practical boot help with daily family duties.
Length 4614 mm, Width 2000 mm, Height 1661 mm, Wheelbase 2710 mm (Kuga 2019–2024)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford Europe tech specs/brochures.