2021 Ford Kuga in-depth review - the most fun family SUV?

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The Ford Kuga has always stood out from its rivals as one of the best SUVs to drive, while also being very practical and able to cope with family life. Now, the new Kuga is here with a vast array of advanced technology, and new hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. But does the Kuga still have what it takes to challenge rival models like the Peugeot 3008, Skoda Karoq and SEAT Ateca? Nicola Hume puts it to the test to find out.
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@tiga8032 3 жыл бұрын

Finally Carbuyer found an engaging presenter that doesn't sound too jornalistic. Good one Nicola!

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@flyingbrick219 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, seeing you now I can finally put Carbuyer on my watch list! Great review! 💪

@LincolnRobinson 3 жыл бұрын

Really good review. Very thorough and not cookie cutter like some have become.

@markbutler2115 3 жыл бұрын

not seen Nicola before, loved her presenting style, breath of fresh air.

@jonathanw844 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t really understand why people feel the need to comment dissing the presenter, no one is forcing you to watch it. Be kind

@auchen888dolly8 3 жыл бұрын

100% agree..

@francischacko85 Жыл бұрын

Agree

@Pilo17contreras 3 жыл бұрын

Each time the videos are better! Love the reviewer!! Do you think you could show some town driving in your videos? I find that is something I would like to see, you guys at Carbuyer use to do it but not anymore and no other channel shows it...

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

Carwow? But yeah they do seem to be getting back on track...

@williamnoble294 Жыл бұрын

I’ve ordered one, st line x hopefully arriving in 4-6 week’s

@irishclevertrevor 2 жыл бұрын

brilliant review..cheers from ireland.

@Optiktube1 3 жыл бұрын

What about a Hyundai Tucson 2021 review or comparison? Would love to see your comments on that SUV.

@topcat4265 3 жыл бұрын

She's brilliant!!

@pbrinzei 3 жыл бұрын

gn in Vignale is to be pronounced as gn in design is in french and sounds more as g is supressed.

@howardwall8743 2 жыл бұрын

Very lucky in Australia to have the 2.0l 183kW version with AWD. Great car.

@malcolmrendle6622 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure that you get the 4X4 system serviced Mine just cost over £1000 to have differential and Haldex rebuilt, despite having a full service history and only having done 89,000 miles and apparently is a common problem with a lot of 4X4 SUVs

@theresamarie1379 3 жыл бұрын

Haldex systems always break, the very nature of the coupling puts torque loading on the transmission. Get a proper system with a centre diff! Not many use them these days on their cheaper cars though.

@marcofernandes581 3 жыл бұрын

I mean this is a car review channel, so people stop saying things about her style, she can wear wherever she want , she is just a presenter doing her job ! I mean we are in 2021 but sometimes i feel we are in the 50s Btw keep up the good work

@Shaggy70 3 жыл бұрын

Gimme a link of ur hip winter cap.... Nice.. 😘👍😍

@cubatime72 4 ай бұрын

Finally a review which isn't based on what size water bottle fits in the pockets.

@01howardproductions92 3 жыл бұрын

2010: titanium top spec 2021: titanium 2nd bottom trim level

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

It's funny how things change. People kept wanting more, and now we have Vignale!

@01howardproductions92 3 жыл бұрын

@@carbuyer my dads got an original 2016 mondeo vignale estate. It’s so good having a car that you can just throw loads and loads of stuff into.

@dylanpower1438 3 жыл бұрын

The 2010 kuga top spec was the titanium x

@pomerau 3 жыл бұрын

Ford Kuga Ghia ?

@01howardproductions92 3 жыл бұрын

@@dylanpower1438 I’m not just talking about the kuga

@jamesbester85 3 жыл бұрын

I know it is underneath, but it also looks like a tall Focus. At least they could have made it a bit different from the car it's based on, like the Puma.

@tomhill3907 3 жыл бұрын

What a great reviewer👍🏽was really refreshing to watch great job😁

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@twisterwiper 3 жыл бұрын

Love my Kuga PHEV

@lastminutesolutions 2 жыл бұрын

So.. The model tested was the 2.0 diesel hybrid? confused..

@silvermovermedia9737 3 жыл бұрын

She’s actually a good reviewer well done interesting and nice to watch

@designart9977 3 жыл бұрын

She is a real entertainer, her natural sympaty make the product really attractive :p

@tomozagreb 9 ай бұрын

What about front seats? Is it real bad?

@joe80ss 3 жыл бұрын

Don't think it quite beats the skoda karoq or the seat Ateca

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

I love the setting! Where is it?

@XR269 3 жыл бұрын

Woodbridge

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

@@XR269 Is that near Ipswich?

@XR269 3 жыл бұрын

It might be filmed at Bentwaters which is a little north of Woodbridge. Both are massive EX-USAF airforce bases.

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

@@XR269 ah noice. Thx

@alexedwardshasanhakim8707 3 жыл бұрын

Loving your car reviews Nicola👌🏻👌🏻the intro to this one is so funny😂😂😂

@windycity1828 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight into the Kuga, think I am convinced the new Puma is for me😊

@testtester2911 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping for the Puma but stayed for the Kuga.

@stace3037 3 жыл бұрын

The petrol engines are only available with manual transmission. What were they thinking on a car in this segment?

@gpierre90 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thanks for the review, The New Kuga I find has a nice look, very Ford car looking, your right the front does look like a Fiesta, I like it, Love the fact that the handling and practicality side of it is great as I LOVE fun to drive car. Use to own a Suzuki Swift, it was awesome.

@edgarcj9018 3 жыл бұрын

Where its the place? Im from los cabos bcs mexico

@mathewsmith4208 3 жыл бұрын

Have a look at the MG HS EXCLUSIVE. Test drove the MG and found it better than the Kuga (always owned Fords) and the equipment on the MG is standard and to get the same level you would need the ST Line X which is £6k more than the MG. That is why i now have an MG HS. Check it out.

@chargedup8491 3 жыл бұрын

Great presentation style, very refreshing!

@ram64man 3 жыл бұрын

Nope car wow and the only way is Essex collide, and I thought Matt Leblanc was a bad idea.for a car reviewer

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed it. We've got loads of great content to come.

@Ibby25 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Plenty of useful info, presented in a fun fashion, and short and sweet. This presenter is great!

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Let us know if you have any questions - we'll be happy to help.

@lewchenko74 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Like the presentation style. Has persuaded me to take a closer look. Has ticked a lot of the right boxes (sub 40K, adaptable boot size, good engine choices, decent specs from Titanium up, luxury option if willing to spend a bit more). Tired of looking at audi's & BMW's etc and finding the price to be extortionate for the spec, and even more so once you add stuff which comes as standard elsewhere.

@jamiep61 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. Looks nice In Titanium Trim

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie! Keep watching - there will be new videos every week.

@mrm5183 3 жыл бұрын

Why has it got a 19 plate but it’s a review for a 2021 car?

@robertl2856 3 жыл бұрын

Nice hat

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jeremylister89 3 жыл бұрын

Seems obvious in an SUV if the suspension is firmer, the seats should be softer, not flat and hard..??? Obvious doesn't seem to be in the dictionary that many car designers use.

@daxdax89 3 жыл бұрын

Lol this girl is really engaging 😃

@karlpeart1752 3 жыл бұрын

Love your car reviews. I love your style and how upbeat you are. Plus you look stunning xx

@MrKubel1 3 жыл бұрын

Family car.... but did you try st line? I've got one, 240 hp, plug in,after using it for a year I can say I'm happy with it

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we've driven the ST Line plug-in hybrid model - in fact our sister title DrivingElectric has reviewed that very car!

@chrisbagginsmay2474 3 жыл бұрын

Did you mean to sound like queenie from Blackadder 2 in that opening (one for the kids there). Either way....brilliant presenting style 👍🏻

@doublejjeffjawa1516 3 жыл бұрын

Well spotted 😂

@nicolahume 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I’ve just watched it back and you’re absolutely right 😂. I assure you it was completely unintentional x

@chrisbagginsmay2474 3 жыл бұрын

@@nicolahume well you nailed it either way 😁

@nicolahume 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbagginsmay2474 ah then I definitely meant to do it that way 😉😂

@chrisbagginsmay2474 3 жыл бұрын

@@nicolahume if you could drop “I’ll have your head cut off” into a future review then legendary status is assured x

@mkkravist11 3 жыл бұрын

Madam Nicola is a Fox. A breath of fresh air, fun, energetic and did I say a Fox? Bravo.

@harishharish1932 3 жыл бұрын

lov u gerl

@martingilligan 3 жыл бұрын

What are you talking about re lost driving prowess with the mark 2? Was that just to give you something to say?

@gregoryuk 3 жыл бұрын

Here for Nicola.

@oliverstemp9132 3 жыл бұрын

Vignale has a silent G.

@Ominence1 3 жыл бұрын

Not in Italian , Like gnocchi.

@shaunmcturk6003 3 жыл бұрын

really liking this car, but it's those seats that are putting me off. really need to get a test drive in one

@shanjanusman9974 3 жыл бұрын

The 4WD is the pick after yesterday's fiasco over snow

@Mogsy28uk 3 жыл бұрын

can only get AWD with the auto diesel unfortunately.

@shanjanusman9974 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mogsy28uk Sounds like the best model. Hate 2WD and Manual Transmissions.

@01howardproductions92 3 жыл бұрын

Plz do the new Ford s max

@dublinairportplanes 3 жыл бұрын

wait, there is a new s max?

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

As soon as there's a new one, we'll be all over it!

@01howardproductions92 3 жыл бұрын

@@carbuyer there was a new or mid facelift version of s max.

@danielelliott6235 3 жыл бұрын

@@carbuyer next S Max, Galaxy and Mondeo will be combined into one SUV apparently.

@01howardproductions92 3 жыл бұрын

@@dublinairportplanes yes

@Yb807-g 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@Sebibo31 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when ford interiors used to be stylish

@Whiponized 3 жыл бұрын

When was that lol

@gusgone4527 Жыл бұрын

It's not raining inside the car. No hat required!

@-DC- 3 жыл бұрын

A Cougar in a Kuga 🥰

@filipesantiago2182 3 жыл бұрын

This idea that hybrid has better mileage than diesel is soooo over-simplified. Depends on the usage. If you drive mostly in town, sure. But if you drive mostly long distance like me, hybrid is such a disaster. Unless you go for a Mercedes diesel hybrid. People are doing the wrong purchase decisions because of this kind of biased preconception.

@menifo4334 3 жыл бұрын

I like your style and liveliness but... let me put it this way. Salt and pepper can enhance the taste of a dish. Add too much of them and you spoiled your plate.

@glouisfr 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah ford make that front end so unappealing but looks is personal.

@DrMoorehen 3 жыл бұрын

Yugggh! I prefer my 3008!

@lucasworktv 8 ай бұрын

The North American version called escape is much better. But still this Kuga is much better than anything German 🎉

@deltagames3864 3 жыл бұрын

The Ds7 Crossback has the best interior

@onepunch9 3 жыл бұрын

Its time to change my st line kuga 2018 . Can't fault it in anyway, but I'm not a fan of this new one's looks, to me it looks dated already and fords attempt at a digital cockpit is poor at best. The new shape vw tiguan looks a far better car especially in the r line spec and only 3k more than the equivalent st line kuga.

@Mogsy28uk 3 жыл бұрын

good review Nicola, maybe somebody will wake-up @Ford and offer AWD on decently powered petrol engine, like the MK2 had -- very few customers will buy a diesel to get AWD these days. Their competitors do....🤷‍♂️

@smoketinytom 3 жыл бұрын

I'm brand new here and you got me on the 0:19 Subscribe plea.... You got the lot from I!

@Nick-cy2tn 2 жыл бұрын

The exterior looks really bland compared to the MK2 which has more prescence. MK3 looks like a bloated focus.

@tedwoghiren4002 3 жыл бұрын

Have had the 1st and 2nd gen Kuga and they were the worst cars and experience I've ever had. Hope ford has managed to fix up and have better dealerships.

@menifo4334 3 жыл бұрын

Why do people buy the new model when their experience with the previous model which they own has been bad? As if there are no other brands.

@sjwslayer844 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a 69 plate st line and absolutely love it. Runs like a dream, comfy, room for the family and all the luggage and fun to drive. The fuel consumption is poor but it doesn't put me off. Top motor 👍

@JonBushell 3 жыл бұрын

A new model on a 69 plate?

@joshstreet3919 3 жыл бұрын

Just all comes down to when the reviewers can get their hands on them I guess. Also, don’t forget the press cars are also the first ones to be registered. For example with the new BMW M3/M4 the press cars are already registered on 20 plates, yet customer cars won’t start to arrive until March on 21 plates.

@oliverstemp9132 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing has changed yet

@joshstreet3919 3 жыл бұрын

@@oliverstemp9132 what do you mean?

@oliverstemp9132 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshstreet3919 there haven’t been any significant changes since 2019, so this is still the latest model

@jimmacgregor4122 3 жыл бұрын

Good review - but it's still difficult to understand the appeal of this sort of vehicle.

@theresamarie1379 3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter how good the car is, those seats would make me walk away! Surely it wouldn't cost much to add some more shape to them???

@leebradley1977 3 жыл бұрын

Is it just me that thinks that the look is worse than before? I liked the fact that the last Kuga was tall and rugged looking. This looks far too car like for me.

@leebradley1977 3 жыл бұрын

Despite this comment I'm on the verge of ordering an st line 😂 Love this presenter by the way. Great style, some right idiots commenting on this.

@biofusion6708 3 жыл бұрын

id say a budget family brand especially when you have better built cars ect by german carmakers.hey if you want boring and just to get you to the destination then ford is the way to go.

@Beorn. 3 жыл бұрын

So the only all wheel drive is a diesel and this is the new model?oh dear! What ever happened Ford you used to make decent 4x4's now only suv's.

@Mogsy28uk 3 жыл бұрын

yeah its really dumb move, when the MK2 had a auto/AWD option. then again, same company that decided the US/CAN didn't want the Fiesta, Focus or their ST trims levels

@danielelliott6235 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mogsy28uk it’s to do with emissions.

@Mogsy28uk 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielelliott6235 no doubt, but compared to EU, US have a lot more headroom with emissions, they get to enjoy loads of V6 & V8 models, i cant even get a Focus with a regular 1.5L 182bhp Ecoboost petrol anymore, even the ones that appear in the used car listings get grabbed fast, Ford has 1.0L 125PS engines in most of their range in UK, or a 1.0L 155PS if you go for a hybrid. 😢

@oliverstemp9132 3 жыл бұрын

I think I'd go for a Toyota RAV4 instead, it has a more substantial feel. I really like Nicola, she's so refreshing, but can she go a bit more slowly so it's not rushed.

@steveb4012 3 жыл бұрын

We've had a RAV 4 test drive, it was excellent, the Excel trim is the sweet spot, loads of kit. Sadly, covid and company policy has denied us having one. The Kuga looks OK but ride, interior quslity and nearing £40k, it's a non starter.

@oliverstemp9132 3 жыл бұрын

@@steveb4012 is that the PHEV, the other versions are much more sensibly priced, and the FHEV has just gone on sale too

@steveb4012 3 жыл бұрын

@@oliverstemp9132, Yes, it is the PHEV. Because of the weight, ride quality is very hard, seat design not very supportive either. The door cards are awful plastic that looks like somebody took a knife to it. performance isnt a strong point either. ST Line X PHEV is the one on our company car list. Opting for an X1 Msport plug in instead, we've had BMW's for years and decided to stick with what we know. Just to clarify, the RAV4 we had was the conventional hybrid.

@oliverstemp9132 3 жыл бұрын

@@steveb4012 the X1 is a good choice

@simmybear31 3 жыл бұрын

How are these car manufacturers allowed to claim these ludicrous PHEV mpg figures? It's bonkers.

@Devilke 3 жыл бұрын

I own one for about a week and get 117,61 mpg or 2 l/100km. I need too drive 82 km for my work commute back and forth. If I could plug in at work I would even get less but I need to rely on the petrol engine for a good chunk of the journey.

@euricomartins2398 3 жыл бұрын

Can you pleeeaaaase sort out the way you say veeg-nah-lee, aaaarrggh!

@domagojpetrovic6593 3 жыл бұрын

Vignale is pronounced vinjale....

@garethbarrow4694 3 жыл бұрын

It still looks dated to other brands .

@njitram2000 3 жыл бұрын

As long as Porsche don't update the Cayenne, the Kuga won't be behind 😁

@keithisaacs6092 3 жыл бұрын

Who in their right mind is going to buy a SUV that's uncomfortable to drive on a long journey (reference numb bum) . Still a long way short of a VW Tiguan or Skoda Karoq in terms of quality and comfort.

@TheFiveTees 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe what they’ve done to the Kuga... it looked nice before and now it looks so BleH at the front. Looks like a kinder egg Porsche

@leejaymarsh9021 9 ай бұрын

It's just a bigger ford focus

@66cranes 3 жыл бұрын

@MysAtheLight 3 жыл бұрын

Aston Martin Copy

@WilliamB.D. 3 жыл бұрын

yes, Aston Martin dbx copy

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

We were saying this on shoot! The grille definitely has some Aston Martin about it...

@matthewsmith2787 3 жыл бұрын

Ford are making their cars look the same, and interiors too

@sjb2471 3 жыл бұрын

Well yes, just like Mercedes Benz and VW and increasingly Toyota....you’d almost think they wanted to build a brand identity AND achieve cost savings via economies of scale. ‘mazing!!

@MrJJRog 3 ай бұрын

DO NOT buy an ST-Line Kuga!! Suspension is ridiculously hard making the ride so uncomfortable. Horrible to drive!

@colinveacock5408 2 жыл бұрын

Its biggest problem is its so boring and bland...

@theedge7267 3 жыл бұрын

ADVERTS REVIEW....MORE LIKE!!!!!

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

Lol why is it whenever someone Rly likes a car people thinks it's an advert like it is genuinely a good car tho nothing of the Peugeot 3008 in my opinion

@richgl31 2 жыл бұрын

Styling still poor when looking at competition. For me- the most boring looking suv in its class. Headlights too big, interior cockpit too ‘bolted on’ rather than integrated infotainment- which looks too chunky and ‘fisher price’ style. Seats also not great. Reverse cameras? .Really would like to spend money with Ford- but still lagging far behind others.

@danterikxx 3 жыл бұрын

You're gorgeous

@nikosandronas5115 3 жыл бұрын

what about the practicality of the car (front and rear seats, boot space, Megabox??) com' on !!!! Boring To much talking !!

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nikos, we talk about boot space and rear seats at 6:51 (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJaBabmgp8i2qnk.html). The MegaBox only features on the Puma, not the Kuga. Hope that helps!

@MrJezvesp 3 жыл бұрын

How annoying is she

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

Not at all 👍

@JackKing12. 3 жыл бұрын

Still...Ford interior looks dull

@paulegner7653 3 жыл бұрын

Thats one ugly car

@CPU-64 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t like the new fronts ends of the new Ford Kuga bloody ugly it’s like Mazda and Renault have just given birth to a pig and that’s not being fair on the pig !! The older shape is way better however I would definitely Not buy a Peugeot just pure garbage build quality!!!

@JMB1891 3 жыл бұрын

Bland, boring design and I hate Ford interiors.

@clivewatson3609 2 жыл бұрын

Ford's are so boaring

@BeatLounge 3 жыл бұрын

Mat Watson makes every other review irrelevant 🤷‍♂️

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

Aside from Doug Demuro & OSV

@BeatLounge 3 жыл бұрын

@@georgedowns4034 Doug kinda speaks too much sometimes

@tomhill3907 3 жыл бұрын

Mat is waaaay too biased

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomhill3907 I think he's got better but I have to admit he's not the best at reviewing cheap cars

@kristians2704 3 жыл бұрын

don’t forget TheStraightPipes

@MrCopyrat 3 жыл бұрын

Carbuyer made realy an unfortunate choice in their recent presenters. What is that cringe lady doing there. She makes me feel uncomfortable

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

How is she cringe?

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

Well the fact that u can't even answer a simple question says it all...

@matthewsmith2787 3 жыл бұрын

Bore off, it’s not 1972

@AnchonCat 3 жыл бұрын

The beanie, but why? Its cold but ur in a car most of the time. Deffo not a fashion statement.

@nicolahume 3 жыл бұрын

It was chucking it down all day that day and my ears were freezing (and soaked), so the hat saved the day in both dryness and warmness. It’s about 50/50 being in and out of the car when we film xx

@steveball1909 3 жыл бұрын

@@nicolahume Ignore the critics, you always look gorgeous whatever you wear. Love your reviews.