Europe to get Ford Kuga in 2008
Now here’s more reason to think that Ford loves European fellows than they do us Americans.
News is that Europe is about to get a much better-looking crossover than our Escape here. According to a press release by the company released today, Ford of Europe is about to have an all-new addition to its model range early in 2008 – a sporty looking ride that they are calling the Ford Kuga. The name’s a bit weird I know, but if you look at the photo above, you’d certainly pick that one up to a Ford Escape, I bet.
A preview model of the production vehicle will reportedly be presented to the press and public at the 2007 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, which opens on September 13.
Based on the stunning Ford Iosis X concept car introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 2006, the forthcoming Ford Kuga uses the automaker’s exciting 'kinetic design' form language which, the company press release says, is meant to introduce a compact and distinctive new 4x4 crossover to the Ford portfolio.
"We recognised that image-conscious customers for this kind of vehicle want a very individual car in which impressive on-road capability blends seamlessly with substantial off-road ability," said Martin Smith, Executive Design Director for Ford of Europe.
Okay. But we are image-conscious here too, aren’t we? Sure we have our veritable Mustangs and kickass trucks, but hey, that Kuga is a catch. Just like the Mondeo (not sold here) and the European Focus (also not here).
The Ford design team is releasing its first official styling sketch of the new model.
"Kuga is adventurous and distinctive, and we wanted to highlight this in our first official image," Stefan Lamm, Ford's Chief Designer for Exteriors, commented. "We believe that there is a role for a more athletic and charismatic vehicle that marks a departure from the norm, in the same way that the award-winning Ford S-MAX carved out new territory for an MPV."
Lucky U.K. folks.
The all-new Ford Kuga will go into production early in 2008 at Ford's Saarlouis plant in Germany. It will be launched across Europe from Spring 2008.
News is that Europe is about to get a much better-looking crossover than our Escape here. According to a press release by the company released today, Ford of Europe is about to have an all-new addition to its model range early in 2008 – a sporty looking ride that they are calling the Ford Kuga. The name’s a bit weird I know, but if you look at the photo above, you’d certainly pick that one up to a Ford Escape, I bet.
A preview model of the production vehicle will reportedly be presented to the press and public at the 2007 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, which opens on September 13.
Based on the stunning Ford Iosis X concept car introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 2006, the forthcoming Ford Kuga uses the automaker’s exciting 'kinetic design' form language which, the company press release says, is meant to introduce a compact and distinctive new 4x4 crossover to the Ford portfolio.
"We recognised that image-conscious customers for this kind of vehicle want a very individual car in which impressive on-road capability blends seamlessly with substantial off-road ability," said Martin Smith, Executive Design Director for Ford of Europe.
Okay. But we are image-conscious here too, aren’t we? Sure we have our veritable Mustangs and kickass trucks, but hey, that Kuga is a catch. Just like the Mondeo (not sold here) and the European Focus (also not here).
The Ford design team is releasing its first official styling sketch of the new model.
"Kuga is adventurous and distinctive, and we wanted to highlight this in our first official image," Stefan Lamm, Ford's Chief Designer for Exteriors, commented. "We believe that there is a role for a more athletic and charismatic vehicle that marks a departure from the norm, in the same way that the award-winning Ford S-MAX carved out new territory for an MPV."
Lucky U.K. folks.
The all-new Ford Kuga will go into production early in 2008 at Ford's Saarlouis plant in Germany. It will be launched across Europe from Spring 2008.
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