Ford Kuga

Colinbarb replied on 12/09/2019 17:28

Posted on 12/09/2019 17:28

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

Simon100 replied on 12/09/2019 19:24

Posted on 12/09/2019 19:24

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 replied on 12/09/2019 20:28

Posted on 12/09/2019 20:28

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 replied on 13/09/2019 09:09

Posted on 13/09/2019 09:09

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 replied on 13/09/2019 13:58

Posted on 13/09/2019 13:58

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

Had one for 5 years pulling a Bailey Valencia

mnlatham replied on 13/09/2019 18:09

Posted on 13/09/2019 18:09

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 replied on 14/09/2019 11:36

Posted on 14/09/2019 11:36

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 replied on 14/09/2019 16:54

Posted on 14/09/2019 16:54

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

In a tin replied on 26/09/2019 12:04

Posted on 26/09/2019 12:04

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 replied on 30/09/2019 17:22

Posted on 30/09/2019 17:22

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 replied on 02/10/2019 22:46

Posted on 02/10/2019 22:46

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.

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