Comparing the 2026 Ford Kuga Trim Levels

The 2026 Ford Kuga is a versatile and spacious medium-sized SUV that offers a wide range of options including petrol, full hybrid, plug-in hybrid engines and 2WD or 4WD options.

There’s the well-equipped entry-level Titanium model, a more rugged Active trim-level and for a sportier drive and look, the ST-Line and St-Line X models.

We’ll breakdown each models spec below so you can what additions you can expect as you move up the model range.

Kuga Titanium

The Titanium is well equipped entry level option, right off the bat you need to know there’s only one engine option here, the 2WD EcoBoost petrol engine with manual gearbox.

If you’re looking for a 4WD, hybrid of PHEV model you’ll need to skip this trim-level but read on for now so you a see base model specs and standard equipment etc…

Available Engines and Performance

Just the single engine as already mentioned, the 2WD 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol (150 hp) powertrain. It offers 44.1mpg (combined), CO2 emissions as low as 145 g/km and 0-60 mph in a tad over 9-seconds.

Exterior Features

The latest model offers a more refined design with 17-inch ‘Sparkle Silver’ alloy wheels, full LED headlights, LED daytime running lamps, LED rear lights, a rear spoiler, silver roof rails, chrome accents on the grille and windows, power-heated folding mirrors with puddle lights, and body-coloured door handles.

Interior Features

Inside the cabin feels spacious, the upholstery is part leather and you get automatic climate control

The dash features a 12.3-inch digital driver display combined with a large 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen featuring Ford’s SYNC4 platform. It includes integrated navigation or you can use your favourite smartphone sat nav app with wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

Other features include Alexa built-in,  Bluetooth, DAB radio voice control, and connected services for over-the-air updates.

Driver Assistance Tech

Driver assistance and safety tech includes front/rear parking sensors, rear-view camera, lane-keeping assist, pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, intelligent speed limiter, post-collision braking, and evasive steering assist. This is a good level of driver assistance tech, which will be more than enough for most we think.

Optional Extras

You can add the Driver Assistance Pack, which takes the vehicles to semi-autonomous driving level, the systems are able to control speed, distance to vehicle in front, obey speed limits and more. The pack includes adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring and active park assist,

The Winter Pack adds heated front seats and heated windscreen,

You can also add some premium paint colours at an additional cost, larger alloy wheels, a detachable tow bar and a panoramic roof.

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Kuga ST-Line

Building on the Titanium trim-level, the ST-Line adds a sportier drive with sports suspension and sports styling, you also have the option of full hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines, the full hybrid with 2WD or 4WD.

Summary Of What You Get Over The Titanium Model

The ST-Line model adds Sport-tuned suspension (lowered by 10mm for better handling), the ST-Line-specific body kit, larger wheels, red brake calipers, adaptive cruise control as standard, 12-way electrically adjustable front seats and dual-zone climate control.

Available Engines and Performance

• 2WD 1.5-litre 150hp EcoBoost petrol offering up to 44.1mpg (combined), CO2 emissions as low as 145 g/km and 0-60mph in a fraction over 9 seconds.
• 2WD 2.5-litre 180hp FHEV hybrid offering up to 52.3mpg (combined), CO2 emissions as low as 123 g/km and 0-60 mph in around 9 seconds.
• 4WD 2.5-litre 183hp FHEV hybrid offering up to 48.7mpg (combined), CO2 emissions as low as 130 g/km and 0-60 mph in a fraction over 8 seconds.
• 2WD 2.5-litre 243hp PHEV (plug-in hybrid) offering up to 313.9mpg (WLTP), CO2 emissions as low as 21 g/km, a full electric range up to 39 miles and 0-60 mph in a fraction over 7 seconds.

Exterior Features

Over Titanium models, you get the ST-Line body styling kit with beefier front and rear bumpers, body-coloured side skirts, a large rear spoiler, honeycomb black grille, 18-inch alloy wheels (can be upgraded to 19-inch), black roof rails, red brake calipers, and tinted rear windows.

Interior Features

Over/different to Titanium models, you get part Sensico sports seats with black neosuede inserts and red detail stitching.

You get the same 12.3-inch digital driver display and 13.2-inch SYNC 4 infotainment touchscreen with integrated navigation wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, 5G connectivity, and Alexa integration. Dual-zone automatic climate control is also included.

Driver Assistance Tech

You get all Titanium features plus the semi-autonomous driver tech which includes adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera system, blind-spot information, active park assist and traffic sign recognition.

Available Optional Extras

You can add the ST-Line Design Pack which includes larger 20-inch alloy wheels and matrix LED headlights.

The Tech Pack adds a head-up display and a premium B&O sound system.

You can also add the Tow Pack with trailer sway control, a wireless charging pad and hands-free power tailgate.

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Kuga Active

The Active trim-level is a sideways move swapping the sporty theme of the ST-Line for more rugged options.

It shares the same standard equipment levels as ST-Line with a few additions and instead of sports suspension you get higher ground clearance, more rugged styling and an additional ‘Trail’ driving mode that optimises throttle and traction control for improved handling in more challenges conditions like gravel, mud or snow.

What's Added Over The Titanium Model

Raised suspension for improved ground clearance (10mm higher than standard), off-road inspired rugged body styling, a B&O premium sound system, 360-degree camera,, electrically adjustable seats, dual-zone climate control, and adaptive cruise control.

Available Engines and Performance

• 2WD 1.5-litre 150hp EcoBoost petrol offering up to 44.1mpg (combined), CO2 emissions as low as 145 g/km and 0-60mph in a fraction over 9 seconds.
• 2WD 2.5-litre 180hp FHEV hybrid offering up to 52.3mpg (combined), CO2 emissions as low as 123 g/km and 0-60 mph in around 9 seconds.
• 4WD 2.5-litre 183hp FHEV hybrid offering up to 48.7mpg (combined), CO2 emissions as low as 130 g/km and 0-60 mph in a fraction over 8 seconds.
• 2WD 2.5-litre 243hp PHEV (plug-in hybrid) offering up to 313.9mpg (WLTP), CO2 emissions as low as 21 g/km, a full electric range up to 39 miles and 0-60 mph in a fraction over 7 seconds.

Exterior Features

The Active model offers over the Titanium trim-level rugged styling with unique front and rear skid plates, black wheel arch mouldings, 18-inch alloy wheels, special  all-season tyres, black roof rails, rear spoiler, full LED lighting, and power-heated mirrors with puddle lights.

Interior Features

You get unique Active cloth upholstery, the same 12.3-inch digital driver display and 13.2-inch SYNC 4 infotainment touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a premium B&O sound system as standard and dual zone climate control.

Driver Assistance Tech

Similar to ST-Line model, you get all the driver assistance tech included on entry Titanium models plus the 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, pre-collision assist, and evasive steering.

Available Optional Extras

You can add the Winter Pack (heated seats and heated steering wheel), a panoramic roof, premium metallic paints, a detachable tow bar with 2,100kg capacity.

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Kuga ST-Line X

The ST-Line X model includes all the sporty features and  spec of the ST-Line but adds some additional comfort, and more standard equipment.

What's Added Over ST-Line Trim-Level

As standard you get larger 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, matrix LED adaptive headlights, power tailgate, and upgraded interior finish/materials.

Available Engines and Performance

• 2WD 1.5-litre 150hp EcoBoost petrol offering up to 44.1mpg (combined), CO2 emissions as low as 145 g/km and 0-60mph in a fraction over 9 seconds.
• 2WD 2.5-litre 180hp FHEV hybrid offering up to 52.3mpg (combined), CO2 emissions as low as 123 g/km and 0-60 mph in around 9 seconds.
• 4WD 2.5-litre 183hp FHEV hybrid offering up to 48.7mpg (combined), CO2 emissions as low as 130 g/km and 0-60 mph in a fraction over 8 seconds.
• 2WD 2.5-litre 243hp PHEV (plug-in hybrid) offering up to 313.9mpg (WLTP), CO2 emissions as low as 21 g/km, a full electric range up to 39 miles and 0-60 mph in a fraction over 7 seconds.

Exterior Features

You get further enhanced ST-Line styling with 19-inch ebony black alloy wheels ( 20-inch available as an add on), full-width LED front light bar, matrix LED headlights, large rear spoiler, body-coloured accents, red brake calipers, and privacy glass.

Interior Features

The ST-Line X gets premium Sensico leather sports seats with red detail stitching, the same 12.3-inch digital driver display and 13.2-inch SYNC 4 infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, integrated navigation, 5G modem, and optional head-up display. You also get dual-zone automatic climate control with the addition of rear vents.

Driver Assistance Tech

You get all ST-Line features plus BlueCruise ‘hands-off, eyes-on’ driving tech, this advanced system offers handsfree driving on designated stretches of UK motorways.

You also get enhanced active park assist and a 360-degree camera with split-view display.

Available Optional Extras

You can the Black Package which adds black exterior accents and 20-inch alloy wheels.

The Tech Pack adds a head-up display and wireless charging, and you can also add the Tow Pack.

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