Production Ford Kuga Spied in Europe

Production Ford Kuga Spied in Europe - Winding Road December 7th, 2007 12:45 PM Link

[…] Check out these new photos and beg Ford to bring the Kuga to the States in comments. […]

Ben December 7th, 2007 12:50 PM Link

Ford, bring this to the U.S. It has to appeal to compete with the European and Asian vehicles that are stealing your show in the States.

Ben December 7th, 2007 12:51 PM Link

Maybe Winding Road’s next contest could be for a chance to meet with Ford execs to talk some sense into them.

Roland M December 7th, 2007 1:20 PM Link

Bring it in as-is with the diesel and I’m a buyer! (But not above $30,000 4WD loaded) Average new car prices are getting WAY out of line in relation to Average wages…

Chris December 7th, 2007 1:39 PM Link

This is the perfect Escape replacement! The Escape was a great truck that’s currently in need of major replacement. Bring the Kuga here or build it here, either way just sell it in North America! Ford’s Euro products have great interior materials and style, they can easily move slightly upmarket in like in VW territory with products like this, and be more profitable since these products wouldn’t require huge incentives to sell! Offer the diesel too, products like this are what we need on this side of the Atlantic. I’d take a 2.0 diesel in Black!!

Mena December 7th, 2007 1:55 PM Link

If won’t come here and if it does, it won’t be with the diesel engine (not even as an option.

Dane December 7th, 2007 3:12 PM Link

If it came to the states…. I will be lining up to buy it… Looks like it would run about 30k??? Looks better then anything out there and more practical for city driving….

Hey Ford!!! You want my money or not???

hwyhobo December 7th, 2007 5:01 PM Link

$30K? What are you folks talking about? This is essentially “CUVized” Ford Fiesta diesel (a subcompact). Focus is bigger. Fiesta is one of the cheapest Fords in Europe. It should cost around $15K here, $18K fully loaded.

And yes, I agree it will not be brought here as is, with diesel. Neither will be the diesel Focus Hatchback. Ford execs are too dumb for it. They will just introduce a hybrid version of Ford Expedition for the US market, add low hanging skirts, and maybe spinner hubcaps as options. I heard the retarded gangbangers is the fastest growing market sector.

M December 8th, 2007 10:33 AM Link

Oh please let this be my next Escape!

John December 8th, 2007 4:27 PM Link

You can beg all you want. Dearborn won’t listen. They have to protect the Escape, which is their only successful SUV stateside at present.

Rex December 9th, 2007 5:20 PM Link

Ford can’t bring this or Mondeo or any european model over because of a falling dollar. It just doesn’t make sense. Nobody is going to pay 25-30 grand for this.

Ford Kuga, fotos espía December 9th, 2007 5:35 PM Link

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jsharnik December 9th, 2007 6:25 PM Link

no… they could tool it up and build it in the states like the Focus. I’d buy 2 Kugas (Kugi?), or maybe a Verve and a Kuga and park ‘em out front of the Condo.

EU Looks to Raise Biofuel Content in Diesel Supply - Winding Road December 13th, 2007 11:52 AM Link

[…] Commission is pushing a plan to increase the percentage of biodiesel contained in “regular” diesel fuel for sale in the European Union. A new directive will be introduced in 2008 that will establish a […]

Joe T December 30th, 2007 5:45 PM Link

Ford needs to fall behind all import manufacturers before they will honor consumer demands. 30+ years owning Ford products and I will only purchase a new
diesel AWD or 4WD vehicle. Does anybody know of US import brokers for the Kuga? Guess I’ll wait for the Subaru Diesel.

Alan D December 31st, 2007 3:41 PM Link

Mr. Mulally, instead of changing names for cars, why not do what GM does and grab some great cars from the European(Australian) portfolio (a la Saturn Sky/Pontiac Solstice/Pontiac G8/Saturn Vue). Follow “Maximum Bob” Lutz’s lead and bring us some great product without having to spend the huge development cost to do it.

I just bought a 2008 Mazda CX-7 and would gladly have bought the Kuga if available (I looked at the Escape, but the styling/handling/interior of the CX-7 sold me). At least I kept my purchase in the Ford family.

Bring us the European: Mondeo/Kuga/Focus… and while your at it, put an IRS on the next Mustang to compete with the new Camaro/Challenger.. and I’ll be shopping for a Ford when my lease expires…

Will of San Francisco January 15th, 2008 10:32 PM Link

This looks like a dream come true, but I doubt it will meet the strict CA emission standards without some modifications …..sigh:-(

I have been scouring the landscape fpr a small CUV/SUV with a diesel. There are several vehicles on the way (Volvo XC60, VW Tiguan, Audi Q5 and the Saab 94), but nothing that suits my taste today except maybe the Kuga.

For some reason Ford believes the US is not ready for diesels which is a shame. Ford, I hope your paying attention….Price this puppy at $25K and you will crush the competition. Equipit with Sync and it will become your #1 seller in the US within a year! The US market is dying for this vehicle, please don’t make us wait.