2025 Ford Kuga Models Compared
The Kuga is Ford’s mid-sized SUV, the 2025 model sees some subtle exterior design tweaks including redesigned/sleeker front and rear lights and a slightly lower rear bumper. Inside one of the main differences from previous models is that some of the controls/dials have been moved to the large/widescreen touchscreen.
Quick Tips
If you are looking for hybrid option, you’ll need to skip the Titanium trim as its own available with a petrol engine. If you are looking for a company vehicle, the 2.5L petrol/plug-in hybrid is a great choice with low CO2 emissions from just 21g/km.
The Ford Kuga model range consists of:
Ford Kuga Titanium Model
The entry-level Kuga model is the Titanium grade, one quick note here is if you are looking for one of the hybrid models, then you’ll need to skip this trim as there is only a petrol option.
Engines
Just a single option here, the 1.5L EcoBoost petrol engine with manual transmission, official combined mpg figure is 44.1 and CO2 emissions from 145g/km. The 150PS engine feels plucky enough, capable of 0-60mph in 9.5 seconds.
Exterior
As standard you get 17-inch alloy wheels, all-round LED lights (front, rear and daytime running lights), black roof rails, rear spoiler, heated/power operated door mirrors and rear privacy class. Standard paint colours include frozen white, agate black, silver, bursting green, desert island blue and magnetic.
Interior
As standard the interior gets Titanium cloth with grey stitching detail, manually adjustable front seats and Ford’s Quickclear heated windscreen.
Inside there are less knobs and dials than the previous Kuga iteration, as some of these controls have been moved to the large 13-inch touchscreen. The large touchscreen is complimented by the 12.3-inch digital driver display.
The touchscreen is operated by Ford's latest SYNC 4 platform; it includes integrated sat nav, emergency assistance, a 5G modem and Ford Pass Connect (allows remote access to vehicle information and certain features via the Ford Pass app on your smartphone). The audio system includes 6 speakers and DAB radio. There are two USB inputs and smartphone integration is available via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
For comfort and to keep the temperature in the cabin just right you get EATC (Electronic Automatic Temperature Control).
Safety & Driver Assistance
You get a good selection of driver aids including front/rear parking sensors, a rear camera, cruise control/speed limiter, lane keeping assist and lane departure alert, pre collisions assist/automatic emergency braking.
Ford Kuga ST-Line Model
The ST-Line models add a sportier flavour, with sports styling and suspension.
Engines
You get a choice of the same 1.5L EcoBoost petrol engine with manual gearbox, a 2.5L petrol/self-charging hybrid or a 2.5L petrol/plug-in hybrid with automatic transmission, all powertrains are front-wheel drive.
The plug-in hybrid models with 243 PC of power are significantly nippier, capable of 0-60mph as fast as 7.3 second. The petrol and self-charging models 150PS/180PS respectively achieve 0.60mpg in around 9.5 seconds or a tad less.
The plug-in hybrid will be the best option for a company car for most. It can run in full electric mode for around 40 miles, CO2 emissions are as low as 21g/km in electric mode, official combine fuel consumption figure is 53mpg. The self-charging hybrid has a similar fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as low as 123 g/km.
Exterior
In addition to the Titanium model, you get 18-inch ST-Line ‘Rock Metallic alloy wheels, unique ST-Line body styling, a larger rear spoiler, reb brake callipers and a handsfree power operated tailgate, operated by waving your foot underneath the rear bumper.
Interior
In addition to the Titanium trim, you get part premium touch Sensico® (synthetic leather) sports seats with neosuede inserts and red detail stitching. Front seats are 12-way power adjustable, the diver’s seat gets a memory function too.
The 13-inch touchscreen and audio system are upgraded with a B&O premium audio system with 10 speakers/subwoofer.
Safety & Driver Assistance
In addition to Titanium model spec you get sports suspension for improved handling/cornering, start/stop technology, a 360-degree camera, evasive steer assist and dynamic brake support (add additional steering and brake support to help driver avoid a collision), blind spot information, cross traffic alert (alerts for a potential collision when reversing out of a parking space for example).
In addition to lane keeping assist and lane departure alert the ST-Line also gets lane centering tech, which uses the front camera to detect lane markings and if required it can adjust the steering to keep the vehicle central in the lane.
Compare Ford Kuga ST-Line Deals
Ford Kuga Active
The Ford Active offers more rugged styling option and leans a little more toward traditional SUV with raised suspension, a higher driving position and a 4-wheel drive option.
Engines
You get a choice of an automatic 2.5L self-charging hybrid either with FWD/4WD or the 2.5L plug-in hybrid. The plugin-hybrid is the best option as a business vehicle if you don’t need 4WD, capable of around 40 miles in full electric with CO2 emissions as low as 21g/km.
Exterior
Unique ST-Line styling is replaced with more rugged Active styling, including Active 18-inch alloy wheels with black machines finish, black mirror caps, contrast black roof and raised suspension.
Interior
The spec here pretty much matches the ST-Line model, except ST-Line styling is replaced with Active styling. The front ‘Active’ seats are synthetic leather with grey stitching, you get the same premium B&O audio system and the same driver assistance tech.
Compare Ford Kuga Active Models
Ford Kuga ST-Line X
The ST-line X builds on ST-Line model spec offering an a additional self-charging hybrid 4-wheel drive powertrain, larger 19-inch alloy wheels, a power operated panoramic roof, front and rear heated seats and heated steering wheel.
View the Ford Kuga ST-Line X Deals
Ford Kuga ST-Line X Black Edition
The Black Edition is a limited-edition model, offering the same spec as the ST-Line X with some unique styling options like black contrast styling to the roof, door mirrors, lower front bumper and some badging/letter.