Production Ford Kuga Spied

by Clinton Deacon
November 24, 2007 12:30 AM
Filed Under: American, Ford, Spy Photos

Here is the first photo of the production version of the Ford Kuga completely uncovered. We're not sure who the source is, but the hollywood extra has the scoop. Based on the Iosis X Concept, a production preview model debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show this past september showing us all but a few minor trim and specification modifications. Fortunately, it appears Ford have kept their promise - judging by this photo - the only visible difference is the addition of the aluminum roof rails.

Production will start early next year at Ford's Saarlouis plant in Germany with sales beginning throughout Europe sometime during the first half of 2008. Unfortunately, since this Kuga looks pretty cool, naturally, the U.S. won't be getting it.

Source: The Hollywood Extra

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foose1397

November 24, 2007 2:24 AM

Sweat more attractive Fords that Americans don't get...What the heck are they doing??? Ford is movin into the red cuz they can't sell cars and all i have to say is i wonder why

mlg2ca

November 24, 2007 2:26 AM

Shame on you Ford for not importing the Kuga to North America. If this keeps up I suggest selling all assets and closing shop.

joelynn

November 24, 2007 1:46 PM

I'm not loving the vents under the headlamps- one bit of the concept they should have dropped.

jaybono17

November 24, 2007 2:02 PM

personally, i think ford america is selfish. just because they fail miserably at selling cars, doesnt mean places like the UK and Australia doesnt. so by Ford-USA sellinf of companies like aston martin, jag,range rover (all high income, luxry cars which show great rep and the companies 'power') it not only reduces their own 'place' in the car world, but dimineshes pther branches like the UK and Aus... theyre so stupid.

joelynn

November 24, 2007 7:49 PM

I agree with JayBono17- I often wonder if there isn't some way the successful European/Australian branch of Ford could separate itself from Ford USA and take the premium UK brands with it.

laserdan

November 25, 2007 2:24 AM

Ford Australia's sales of large cars like the falcon and territory are down due to tightening competition from other badges and a shift away to smaller more economical cars. Ford has planned to build the smaller ford focus from 2010 onwards whereas Holden Australia decided to open up to the world market and started selling commodores and monaros to the US and UK. If Ford America are selling second grade cars then doesn't it make sense to export to the USA? The shift to a global brand hasn't been adapted by holden but several other badges but it seems that Ford worldwide are absolutely clueless. I cant help that its a bit of that "American made pride" kicking in because any American made car we get in OZ is well and truly below par. I say if you cant beat them join them!

Sintilate

November 26, 2007 3:39 AM

I agree with the above comments - I think 'global' ford should dump their american arm, retain the 'PAG group ex US 'lux' brands' and remain solvent - simple fix to a complex problem.. So obvious that even us who don't get paid for good ideas see it as a viable option

foose1397

November 26, 2007 3:33 PM

Let's dump Americans biggest icon (other than GM), that is a little drastic. There is a simple fix for all of this. The American staff needs to wake up and see that plastics and crappy parts is NOT what Americans want. Design is key! GM is finally waking up to it and just won car of the year. Ford better get on that train quick or else. Cars are too expensive to have the quality we get from them

Sintilate

November 29, 2007 1:11 AM

It seems that 'american' cars are cheaper per GDP compared Europe or Australasia - is that the constraint american designers and producers have? doesn't mean cheap has to be ugly or undesirable.

rickyb

November 30, 2007 5:07 PM

It seems to me that the Big 3 have become focused on two things: Trucks (where the development money is) and cost-cutting-cars. Fusions & Edges are not bad looking but they lack cool stlying like foreign Fords or the competion, and I think that's because they focus too much on cost. I think the competitors are focused more on the product with the result of products selling better and at higher prices than Ford. I'd be more willing to pay the higher price for the Ford Kuga or Ford Mondeo (wagon) than I would Edge or Fusion.

cody

October 23, 2008 4:37 PM

Hi Guys I am amazed you have not got the kuga there! I am in wales and am awaiting my delivery which has been delayed twice, but they assure me its left the compound in belgium so we will be in it soon.

cody

October 23, 2008 4:40 PM

Hi All. I can't beleive you have not got the kuga there a bit stupid that. I am in Wales and await delivery of the new Kuga in a week or so. Mind it was supposed to be this week then the week before. But they now assur me it has left the compound in belgium hmmm I am not holding my breath yet.

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