Ford Kuga

Marton2306
Marton2306 Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited October 2016 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hi all,  We are in the process of researching to change our tow vehicle and fancy a Ford Kuga is this any good?  We have a Bailey Pageant Bordeaux 2003. 

Thanks in advance.

 

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  • Polyphemus
    Polyphemus Forum Participant Posts: 19
    edited October 2016 #2

    Insufficient data:) there are various sizes and weights of Pageants.  Have you tried the matching tool?

  • Oldone
    Oldone Forum Participant Posts: 8
    edited October 2016 #3

    Hi Marton,I to have had a look at the ford Kuga,nice looking car and whent on to the site matching, we have a Venus 550/4 and the match was very good,and the tow ball weight was 105kg, which I thought was very good. And when we was on Littlehampton site
    was talking to an other caravaner which had just purchased a Kuga and was very pleased with the out come, his van was heavier than mine, so have a good look at the Kuga but make sure the one you purchase if you do, go to the clubs matching site, good luck
    looking and plenty of good safe caravaning.  Regards Brian

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited October 2016 #4

    I tow a 1350Kg Abbey with a Mk 1. Good steady car 30mpg towing.

  • paul56
    paul56 Forum Participant Posts: 937
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    edited October 2016 #5

    We've towed our 1435 kg Bailey Pageant Series 7 since 2009 with Mondeo and then a Mk 1 Kuga and now a 15 reg 180 bhp Mk2 4x4. It tows like a dream and will sit at 60mph all day long in 6th. Very comfy and quiet, decent mpg (averaging 37mpg over the 20k miles
    covered). barely any drop on the tow ball and steady in all conditions. Good visibility from the elevated driving position. Reassuring to know the 4x4 is there if needed. Downside - smallish boot (but there's only 2 of us). 

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited October 2016 #6

     ... and will sit at 60mph all day long in 6th. ... 

    Is 6th top gear or are there more? Undecided

  • BarLes
    BarLes Club Member Posts: 6 ✭
    edited October 2016 #7

    Both the manual and Powershift (auto) have 6 gears.

    I have a 180PS AWD Powershift that tows my 1500Kgs Swift Challenger SE as if it isn't there.

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited October 2016 #8

    Both the manual and Powershift (auto) have 6 gears.

     .....

    Ta. 

  • tigerfish
    tigerfish Forum Participant Posts: 1,362
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    edited October 2016 #9

    New Kuga out very soon. Front grill in line with the "Edge" and other detail -dashboard upgrades etc.  Still wish it had a bigger engine with more low end Torque!

    TF   The Torque addict!

  • xtrailman
    xtrailman Forum Participant Posts: 559
    edited October 2016 #10

    There are a few cars with good torque at low revs typically max torque at 1500rpm.

    Problem is the manufacturer then increases the gearing to save fuel and lower emissions. That's were the extra gears help.

  • bandgirl
    bandgirl Forum Participant Posts: 440
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    edited October 2016 #11

    We got a used 2009 Mk1 Kuga Titanium (diesel, AWD) early last year to tow our 2 berth Abbey gts 215, when the Mondeo gave up the ghost.  We now have an almost new Swift Challenger 480, which is a little bit lighter.  We find the chunkier feel, and higher
    driving position, plus the added feeling of power, much better than with the old car.  True, the boot isn't cavernous, but there'/ more than enough room for our needs.

  • SteveL
    SteveL Club Member Posts: 12,304 ✭✭✭
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    edited October 2016 #12

    Both the manual and Powershift (auto) have 6 gears.

    I have a 180PS AWD Powershift that tows my 1500Kgs Swift Challenger SE
    as if it isn't there.

    I am sorry but I just don't believe it. It may tow it well,  but I think you will know that you have 1.5 tonnes on the hook.

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited October 2016 #13

    Both the manual and Powershift (auto) have 6 gears.

    I have a 180PS AWD Powershift that tows my 1500Kgs Swift Challenger SE
    as if it isn't there.

    I am sorry but I just don't believe it. It may tow it well,  but I think you will know that you have 1.5 tonnes on the hook.

    I definitely know when I have up to 1800kgs on the back of my car even when it's biggerer & has more horses

  • Fysherman
    Fysherman Forum Participant Posts: 1,570
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    edited October 2016 #14

    Is that not simply a euphemism for "it tows well"? 

  • spk
    spk Forum Participant Posts: 406
    edited October 2016 #15

    I have had two mk1s a manual and powershift and Imo the latter is awful. So much so that I only kept it two weeks. Manual is excellent

  • harrib0
    harrib0 Club Member Posts: 70 ✭✭
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    edited October 2016 #16

    I have had two mk1s a manual and powershift and Imo the latter is awful. So much so that I only kept it two weeks. Manual is excellent

    Towing or not towing? Nothing at all wrong with the powershift, makes for a more relaxed drive. Towing or not.

    Only downside to the Kuga, IMHO, is the small boot.

    @OP You never said if MK1 or MK2? Try here for "real owners" reviews

    http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/

  • TonyBurton
    TonyBurton Forum Participant Posts: 269
    edited October 2016 #17

    We tow a Lunar Quasar 544 with our Kuga.  2.0 Duratorq manual. AWD 180ps. Just back from Spain. An excellent car.

  • Dick Dastardly
    Dick Dastardly Forum Participant Posts: 17
    edited October 2016 #18

    I'm also on the market for a Kuga to tow an Elddis 482 (MTPLM 1300Kg).  But I'm not sure whether to get a FWD or a ALD.  is anybody able to advise on the manual or auto gearbox?  I'd love an auto but I don't know what they are like for towing?

  • spk
    spk Forum Participant Posts: 406
    edited October 2016 #19

    just to clarify I haven't towed with either of my kuga a we had MH at the time but I found the lag on the powershift awful. Personally I would go AWD manual. As for boot space fold rear seats down .

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited October 2016 #20

     ... but I found the lag on the powershift awful.  ... .

    I'm surprised. I thought that automated manuals were pretty quick at changing gear Undecided You're better off with a 'proper' auto anyway Wink

  • xtrailman
    xtrailman Forum Participant Posts: 559
    edited October 2016 #21

    You can also get lag on a TC auto.

  • kuga1
    kuga1 Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited October 2016 #22

    Hi all,  We are in the process of researching to change our tow vehicle and fancy a Ford Kuga is this any good?  We have a Bailey Pageant Bordeaux 2003. 

    Thanks in advance.

     

    Write your comments here...We have a kuga mark 2 163 bhp 4x4 towing a bailey senator6 california have had it two years towing for the last year still a novice caravana havent had any problems good car small boot have just part x for a mondeo 4x4 for more
    space hope its as good as the kuga is at towing will find out in a couple of weeks.new face lift kuga due out very soon some good dealer discounts on out going model.

  • xtrailman
    xtrailman Forum Participant Posts: 559
    edited October 2016 #23

    Any idea of the face lift changes?

    I thought the present one looked ok.

  • kuga1
    kuga1 Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited October 2016 #24

    Any idea of the face lift changes?

    I thought the present one looked ok.

    Write your comments here..Really its just a face lift ,front grill change and back lights looks nice the grill is the same as the one on the ford edge you can see some photos on the net if you google ford  kuga 2017 or 2016 face lift.Theres nothing wrong
    with the current model the 180 is probably better than mine as it has more power they are also available in 2 wheel drive if you dont want 4 .tow ball limit is good at 105kg.

     

  • lesbunny
    lesbunny Forum Participant Posts: 133
    edited October 2016 #25

    I have a Kuga Titanium 150bhp 2.0ltr diesel 2WD which tows our Crusader very well, although I do have to go through the gears a bit on some uphill stretches. It has a detachable towbar & the upgraded Sony sat nav system that incorporates a rear view reversing
    camera that makes hitching up a doddle. It's the first company motor I've had that I may well buy when it reaches it's third year, I'm that impressed with it.

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