Comments on: Ford Kuga 2008 Geneva Motor Show

By: No Name

No Name — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:22:28 +0000

Given that its based on a shared floor pan with Vovlo and has Vovlo 4wd running gear its not really a surprise that its similar to the forthcoming xc60.

By: Duck

Duck — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:55:59 +0000

Once TP i agree!

By: TP

TP — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:55:03 +0000

If you dont think that looks abit like a Captiva from the rear, you better take those Ford glasses off! I agree with Jbots summary of its looks. Daewoo rear, Volvo front.

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:49:53 +0000

Duck,
the bottom at the rear is totally different to the captiva.

the rear bumper on the captiva wraps up the car and bulges out much more than the kugas bar. on the kuga the rear flows a little more freely from the top to bottom

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:47:19 +0000

i thought initially when i saw this vehicle that yes it did look captiva’ish from the rear but certainly not the front.
i have just opened up photos of the rear of the captiva and kuga and looked at them side by side.
the rears look nothing a like now that i have compared them properly.
even the roofline is no where near the same.
the roof line dives away heavily on the kuga at the rear and much more than the captiva.
also the door sills on the captiva are much higher and the captivas general stance seems to ascend from front to rear much more than the kuga.
and then the front…….
well say no more…….
the front on the kuga is far more stylish and as i keep looking back at the captiva photos the captiva is starting to look seriously bland and outdated.

there is one thing i dont agree on with “FORD” (the guy who comments under that name) and that is “Go Jamie Whincup”
sorry mate but “GO DJR!!!!!!!”

By: FORD

FORD — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:02:00 +0000

Right on Oz, good to know someone with a keen not confused eye, class written all over our Kuga….no more mention about Daewoo platform’s here please…KEEP OUT !!!!!!

By: Oz.

Oz. — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:54:18 +0000

Looks more like a Mondeo in SUV than a Captiva. But it a good looking car!

By: FORD

FORD — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:47:51 +0000

Similarities are too small and minor to compare with any SUV before it, Ford is individual, new, higher standards = FULL STOP. CHALK AND CHEESE (sorry Golf) but I don’t agree at all, When the Kuga goes on the market Captiva will have nothing over the Kuga..

By: golfschwein

golfschwein — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:34:24 +0000

I can see some similarities, too. Agree with Duck, and you can add wheel arches (sorry FORD!) and the little vent behind the front wheel to the list.

Essentially, it’s its own car, however, and a very good looking one. Much better than Captiva Maxx (I like that one), which in turn is much better than other Captivas.

By: Duck

Duck — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:06:37 +0000

^Where not just talking about the rear lights. just the shape at the rear and at the boittom looks similar to a captiva.

By: FORD

FORD — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:01:38 +0000

Where does it look the same put your glasses back on, have another good look at rear of the Craptiva, the lights shaped differently, rear side glass is rounded, Captiva has larger panel wheel arch flares, I think your confused with another model, man I’m wasting my time here good bye..

Go Ford !!!!! Great quality, innovation, kinetic design, cars people want not horrible Daewoos…

By: Naughtyius Maximus

Naughtyius Maximus — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:40:49 +0000

I disagree that back looks like Captiva….more Huyndai-ish and front agree looks like a Volvo. The Escape Iam sure is no longer sold or in phase out mode!

By: FORD

FORD — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:56:51 +0000

I don’t see any part of Kuga looking like a Craptiva, it won’t drive like a Daewoo and won’t smell like rotten eggs either..

Go Ford and Jamie Whincup

By: jbot

jbot — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:53:01 +0000

I think the back is pretty similar to the Captiva, front is more like the new smaller Volvo SUV. Massive improvement on the Escape. Do they still sell that? I never see them on the road.

By: Duck

Duck — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:31:17 +0000

It does have a bit of captva in it, but not tonnes, look closely.

By: Duck

Duck — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:29:53 +0000

^^^^^^^^FORD USA sucks big time!!!!!!!! All boxy heavy ugly cars on four wheels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: FORD

FORD — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:04:09 +0000

NM, Ford USA is cool, at least they think outside the box not inverted like GM, have a look at GM’s website you won’t see any car with kinetic connetion there, at least Ford is having a proper go in this competitive market.

By: No Name

No Name — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:52:53 +0000

I agree with You Maximus, it is a european thing, have a look at the Uk ford website, the ‘look’ is totally family. Problem with Australia is it USA pacific, yes geographically, but there a strong European influence in attitude.
Wheres TP I need answers.

By: Naughtyius Maximus

Naughtyius Maximus — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:06:16 +0000

The other distinct problem with Ford is this new Euro inspired Kinetic design is at odds with American Fords…go look at USA Ford website as no Kinetic designs there and very ordinary cars!

Iam outta here!

By: Naughtyius Maximus

Naughtyius Maximus — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:58:10 +0000

The car in my opinion is wearing smidgeon thinner….to me the lights at top are pulled back too far and bonnet is too upright forward. Sort of clashes a tad here. Ford seem to be obsessed with this kinetic look a lot too. Still like it must admit!