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Kuga hoping to make a cool comeback
The Ford Kuga has had its fair share of hot publicity, so can the updated version do enough to change perceptions, asks Thembekile Vokwana
I never had the opportunity to drive the outgoing Ford Kuga, but if it was anything as good as the new updated version, it must have been a very good package. Except of course for the technical issues that led to the highly publicised fires and recall campaigns. Ford had to pull a rabbit out of the hat to ensure it appeases its aggrieved customers and lure new ones. They recalled the cars and implemented a two-phase recall campaign to change engine components, sensors and software. I mention this because it was key that Ford addressed the issues, otherwise the launch of this facelifted Kuga would have been a waste as no one would buy it. The jury is still out as to whether that was enough to change the perception about Kuga but when I drove this updated one, it was clear the strides it has taken are quite big and I am pretty convinced that people will forgive and buy the vehicle. Personally I would, as it is a very good SUV and offers quite a lot of features as standard and has real...
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