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Model 
Ford Kuga TrendFive-door, five-seat compact SUV
Ford Kuga TitaniumFord Duratec 2.5-litre five-cylinder, turbocharged, petrol
Five-speed automatic
‘Intelligent’ All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Engine 
Type Ford Duratec 2.5-litre five-cylinder, petrol
Induction Single turbocharger
Maximum power147 kW @ 6000 RPM
Maximum torque 320 Nm @ 1600 – 4000 RPM
Fuel consumption10.6-litres / 100km (combined cycle; ADR81/02)
CO2 output249g / km (combined cycle; ADR81/02)
Emission class EU4
Transmission 
Gearbox5-speed automatic with sport and manual modes
Drive systemIntelligent all-wheel drive (Haldex)
Chassis 
ConstructionUnitary
Front suspensionIndependent with MacPherson struts
Rear suspensionControl Blade independent multi-link system
Steering Electro-hydraulic Power-Assisted Steering
Turning Circle11.5 m
Wheels/Tyres 
Trend17-inch alloy (7.5x17) / 235/55 R17 V
Titanium18-inch alloy (7.5x18) / 235/50 R18 V
Spare Spacesaver (steel)
Brakes 
BrakingDual circuit, diagonally split, hydraulically operated front and rear with disc brakes. Vacuum servo-assisted with electronically controlled four-channel brake distribution ABS and optimised brake assist, DSC with rollover mitigation.
Dimensions300 mm diameter ventilated (front)/302 mm diameter (rear)
Towing Capacity750 kg braked / unbraked
Off-road capabilities 
Fording depth (maximum) 450 mm
Approach / departure angle21 degrees (front)/24 degrees (rear)
Ground Clearance 188 mm
Dimensions 
Length4443 mm
Width1842 mm/2128 mm (without mirrors/with mirrors)
Height1710 mm (including roof rails)
Wheelbase2690 mm
Kerb weight1653 kg (Trend/Titanium)
Track1575 mm/1585 mm (front/rear)
Fuel capacity66 litres
Luggage volume360 litres (rear seatbacks upright), 1355 litres (rear seatbacks/cushions folded)
Shoulder room1422 mm (front),1395 mm (rear)
Headroom1018/1008 mm (with/without panorama roof), 996/987 mm (with/without panorama roof)
Legroom1057 mm (front), 950 mm (rear)
Safety inclusions5-star ANCAP rating
Intelligent Protection System
Driver and front passenger airbags
Driver and front passenger side thorax and pelvis airbags
Side curtain airbags
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Anti-Rollover Mitigation
Traction control
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Emergency Brake Hazard Warning system
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminder
Immobiliser (EPATS – Encrypted Passive Anti-Theft System)
‘Quickclear’ Heated Windscreen (Titanium only)

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