Place your order now for Ford’s all new super hi-tech Kuga; not only is it more stylish and more fuel-efficient than the model it replaces, it’s also priced at £1000 less. The Kuga, in dealerships during January, is also claimed to be the safest mid-sized SUV, after scoring a maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating. The new Kuga is leaner but longer than the current model so has better aerodynamics but more luggage space, with power provided by a refined 2.0-litre turbodiesel with up to 163bhp or the high-efficiency Ecoboost 1.6-litre petrol engine with up to 180bhp. Don’t miss our First Drive report on this excellent new SUV in next month’s issue.