Ford Kuga Gets New Powertrain

The new powertrain combinations include a powerful new 163PS version of the 2.0-litre Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel engine, a new 140PS version of the 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi engine (previously 136PS) and availability of the advanced Ford PowerShift six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox for the popular all-wheel-drive models.

Gill Palmer, Kuga product manager, Ford of Britain, said: "The Ford Kuga has been a huge hit with our retail customers and these powertrain upgrades will only help strengthen its appeal. Kuga is recognised for its attractive styling and the new luxury 'Individual' trim is ideal for those customers wanting to make the ultimate image statement."

Ford Kuga brought new levels of fuel economy and CO2 emissions to the small 4x4 segment at launch and these new models continue that tradition. The two-wheel-drive (2WD) Kuga fitted with the new 140PS version of the 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi engine achieves a CO2 output of just 156g/km, while the 140PS and 163PS all-wheel-drive (AWD) models with manual transmission deliver 159g/km, a six per cent reduction compared with the previous 136PS engine.

The Kuga also benefits now from the efficiency advantages delivered by the Ford PowerShift gearbox. CO2 emissions for the 140PS and 163PS AWD diesel automatic models are 179g/km.

These powertrain combinations have been tuned carefully to complement the Kuga’s highly effective intelligent AWD system, which provides outstanding handling and traction, while keeping fuel consumption to a minimum.

For drivers requiring even greater performance, the updated Kuga range continues to offer the 200PS 2.5-litre Duratec petrol engine with the choice of six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmissions.

Credits: wilswong