Frankfurt: Euro-Only Kuga Bows in Frankfurt

Written By: Seyth Miersma

Filed Under: All News, Concept Cars, Crossovers, Diesel, Europe, Ford, Frankfurt Auto Show, Future Vehicles September 14th, 2007 4:45 PM

Ford officially unveiled its near-production CUV concept, the Kuga, at the Frankfurt Auto Show.

Another example of a well-designed, desirable Ford that won’t see the inside of an American dealership, the Kuga left many American journalists in Frankfurt questioning the Blue Oval’s product dissemination tactics. The Kuga CUV is a pert, good looking, Focus-based package that promises to be driver-oriented and practical. Available with two- or four-wheel drive and rocking Ford’s 2.0-liter diesel, the Kuga should offer just enough foul-weather ability to make it a solid performer in northern climes, both European and otherwise.

Is a small, diesel-powered CUV from Ford something that gets your automotive juices flowing? Or is the Edge enough for America? Tell us what’s on your mind in ‘Comments.’

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17 Comments

Don September 14th, 2007 5:22 PM Link

Whee! Well done, Ford!

It’s not like we actually wanted it or anything!

John September 14th, 2007 5:34 PM Link

Ford needs to get products like the Kuga in the US, this would be a great replacement for the current dated Escape. If Ford wants to succeed, Ford needs to bring vehicles like the Fiesta, Focus, Transit, Falcon (AU), and Mondeo to the US. I hope as a Ford shareholder, CEO Alan Mulally and company realize what is needed and that Americans are willing to spend more for a quality vehicle, just look at the amount of BMW’s, and Lexus’ on the streets across the country! I would of bought a Mondeo instead of an Audi had Ford sold it here.

BTW, Ford please don’t sell VOLVO!! While its sad to see Ford sell Jaguar/Land Rover, Volvo plays such a important role within Ford, and it’s reputation for Safety is priceless! With all the integration between Ford, Mazda, & Volvo it would make no sense to sell such a strong asset.

Erich September 14th, 2007 5:48 PM Link

Lookslike it would sell better then the current Escape offering against the CRV and RAV4 with fresher designs.

Erich September 14th, 2007 5:52 PM Link

I agree with John re: Volvo. The reputation is priceless and the designs are finally looking understatedly nice vs. boxy. Plus with Lincoln still relying so heavily on badge engineering, Volvo continues to stand out as true luxury, versus chromed up Fords

Ducati Minor September 14th, 2007 11:22 PM Link

I don’t. Volvo’s a bore.

Scratch September 14th, 2007 11:30 PM Link

At first I thought this was going to be a Cougar re-issued only in Boston…

klarens September 14th, 2007 11:33 PM Link

“I don’t. Volvo’s a bore.”
what about lincoln??????

Jonathan Fung [Gotakon] September 15th, 2007 2:55 AM Link

@ klarens

Lincoln boring? They’re doing far better now.

Jonathan Fung [Gotakon] September 15th, 2007 2:56 AM Link

Strange… the link didn’t work.

Lincoln MKS Spy Shots

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/04/spy-shots-lincoln-mks-in-the-buff-on-the-set-of-batman/

howard miller September 15th, 2007 7:10 AM Link

LOOKS LIKE A BMW TO ME AND I LIKE THE SHAPE OF A BIMMER.IF IT RIDES AND HANDLES WELL,THEN FORD WOULD BE STUPID(MAYBE THEY ARE ALREADY)NOT TO BRING IT TO AMERICA QUICK.

Ben September 15th, 2007 9:20 AM Link

I would like to see more vehicles like the Kuga in the U.S. The Ford-Euro models may sway buyers of other European automobiles. Also, Ford could save more money if they made world cars.

Ducati Minor September 15th, 2007 11:20 AM Link

“what about lincoln??????”

AND Mercury.

Steve September 15th, 2007 4:28 PM Link

I’m dying to hear the logic behind Ford not bringing all of these cars to the States… They appear to be wonderful!

jim September 15th, 2007 7:58 PM Link

Everyone is saying all the American designers need to be fired. And I agree.

All jobs need to move to Germany. Ford Europe design is done in Germany, developed by intelligent Germans, who aren’t fed with mind numbing grease burgers.

Bryant September 18th, 2007 2:06 PM Link

Never say never. It will take a first to market 4 cyl diesel to make me buy a Ford.
But I don’t have to worry, I think Ford is going to let Honda and others beat them to it.

No one to blame but themselves.

Todd October 29th, 2007 1:27 PM Link

If Ford had any brains they would market the Kuga in the U.S. I guess Europe is the only place one can get good design these days. This is a perfect replacement for some of Ford’s more dated products. With more and more car companies tossing their small SUV’s into the market with there boring sheet metal, Ford would clean up the market.

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