Ford Kuga

Colinbarb
Colinbarb Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited September 2019 in Towcars & Towing #1

looking at purchasing Ford Kuga 150 bph

anyone got any comments using this as a tow car, we have a 4 berth Swift Challenger caravan

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  • Simon100
    Simon100 Club Member Posts: 665 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 2019 #2

    When I was looking for a car that size I dismissed it due to the small boot and ended up purchasing a Mazda CX5 instead. The Mazda was an excellent tow car.

  • mylo
    mylo Forum Participant Posts: 104
    edited September 2019 #3

    Hi sister in law had a 150 ps manual for 3 years towing 4 berth swift caravan did 40000 miles never broke down just replaced it with anther the same .3 months ago we got 180 ps auto towed twin axel caravan south of France and back no problems vary good tow car boot is not the biggest but ok for us

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited September 2019 #4

    Had a 134bhp 2WD manual version for six years, towing 1350Kg. Got around 32mpg. Good steady tow car, although, as has been said, the boot isn't massive but adequate.

  • JHVH
    JHVH Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited September 2019 #5

    in one word  brilliant but get a 180  for that extra pull

    Had one for 5 years pulling a Bailey Valencia

  • mnlatham
    mnlatham Forum Participant Posts: 108
    edited September 2019 #6

    We have a 2014 148bhp Kuga and tow a 2010 challenger 570. We have driven throughout the UK and through France and Spain with no problems. Does struggle a little on long uphill stretches but otherwise has been very good. When we come to changing it we will likely buy the 180bhp automatic for the extra oomph.

  • Wildwood
    Wildwood Club Member Posts: 3,581 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited September 2019 #7

    It is a good tow car, but the bigger engine will prevent the car being rather slow as the smaller one looks a bit low on power for most Challengers.

  • Oneputt
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    edited September 2019 #8

    You could always get a 148bhp rechipped which will give you  another 35+bhp, better torque and fuel consumption 

  • In a tin
    In a tin Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited September 2019 #9

    We have a 2015 2wd 150HP Kuga matched with a Bailey Pegasus 1450KG mtplm. Tows great. We get 29MPG with two bikes on the roof.

     

  • paul56
    paul56 Forum Participant Posts: 937
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    edited September 2019 #10

    I had a new 2014 Kuga with the 163 bhp engine and was disappointed with it pulling our 1450kg Bailey. It did do it OK but I did expect more after I had moved up from a 130bhp Mondeo. 

    We got rid (really good Ford offer) after 9 months and got the 180bhp 2015 Kuga which is a different beast altogether and will pull all day at 60 mph up hill and down dale. It's been as far as Venice and into/over the Alps several times and never missed a beat. 

  • Newlyretired
    Newlyretired Forum Participant Posts: 15
    edited October 2019 #11

    Ive had my Kuga for 9 yearsTowed all over UK and France, never had a problem with it. Im looking to change it now, will replace with another Kuga. Its the best tow car I have had in 40 years of caravaning.

  • motormickey
    motormickey Forum Participant Posts: 13
    edited December 2019 #12

    I have got a 2015150ps Titanium 2 wheel drive, and it is great. Been towing since 1965 and it is the best car I have had. Travel all over UK and Europe with about 30mpg average towing a Bailey Unicorn Seville. It never misses a beat on the flat or up hills. Comfortable too, although the boot is a bit small you can pack a lot in it.

  • Wanderer19TB
    Wanderer19TB Forum Participant Posts: 36
    edited December 2019 #13

    Just looked at the new hybrid Kuga on Ford website. 1200kg towing limit, so 2.0 diesel with 48v has a bigger towing limit. Another new hybrid car off the shopping list, the list grows.

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited December 2019 #14

    At least 1200Kg limit is a little more realistic, even if somewhat limiting in choice of vans.

  • Fozzie
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    edited December 2019 #15

    I have an 2014 163bhp four wheel drive Kuga.It has towed all over France and UK with no issues.This is with towing a 1500kg Coachman.Yes the boot is small but I do fold the rear seats down as payload of van is so poor.

    My only advice would be go for the 4x4 version.Especially if you rally or use CL's ect 

  • TonyBurton
    TonyBurton Forum Participant Posts: 269
    edited December 2019 #16

    I have a 180bhp 4wd. it's a great tow car. It's 2015 and has now done 61000 miles. I can get 32mpg towing if I keep around 58mph on the cruise control. There's a new model coming out next year so you may get a good deal on the current model or decide to wait and get the latest.

  • Freddy55
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    edited December 2019 #17

    Yes, we have the AWD 2.LD, 180BHP that pulls our Challenger easily. As above, around 30-35 mpg, depending on conditions.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited December 2019 #18

    Same one as us Freddy55, OH loves it.

    We always fold the rear seats down, can't say that we find it small. Plenty of room for chairs, BBQ, tool box, twin tub washer, freezer box, 2 x food boxes, awning and canopy + lots of other bits and pieces. 

  • Lynton
    Lynton Forum Participant Posts: 50
    edited February 2020 #19

    We swapped our Tiggy for a 180ps Kuga Vignale 2 ltr 4x4, what a tow car wonderful will tow all day long with trouble. Had it solo in the snow the other day and it felt sure footed on snow and uncleared roads.  It will do for us great tow car.

  • Metheven
    Metheven Club Member Posts: 3,987 ✭✭✭
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    edited February 2020 #20

    what a tow car wonderful will tow all day long with trouble.

    Not for me then wink

  • Lynton
    Lynton Forum Participant Posts: 50
    edited March 2020 #21

    opps lol no trouble of courseembarassed

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