FORD KUGA POPULARITY SOARS

UK sales of the Kuga have increased by 35 per cent versus the same period in 2014

Over 30,000 Ford Kugas have been snapped up by customers this year, pushing the medium SUV to a new sales record. UK sales of the Kuga have increased by 35 per cent versus the same period in 2014, with three times as many sold compared with five years ago.

The news comes as Ford increases the breadth of the Kuga range, including a new colour, Green Instinct, a new 120PS derivative of the 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine and new Kuga Titanium Sport model offering 18 inch alloy wheels, full body styling kit, rear spoiler and Active Park Assist.  The lead-in price for Kuga is now £19,995.

The Ford Kuga was first introduced in 2008 and since then 115,000 have been bought by UK customers.

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