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ChazSXi

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Registered: 26th Jan 03
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
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2nd Mar 13 at 11:36

Right so day two of ownership and it is filthy already! Here are my opinions, having owned a multitude of cars from an A3 to an Impreza I have owned them all. Apart from a 4x4.

Styling

The car IMO has a very aggressive front. You can clearly see the American typing influence with the quite boxy looks com papered to the mk1. When parked together the mk1 has a squat mean look whereas this is more of an angular aggressive look. Both have their own pleasant aesthetics. The car does need the appearance pack in my opinion, the tinted windows set it off.

I was sceptical of the 17" wheels. I was concerned they make be too small. In reality they look fine and the liquid colour they are again sets off the grey well. Owing to the mileage I do I am happy with the comfort.

Comfort

The seats are very comfortable. The full leather in the Titanium X I test drive was just as comfortable, but at least this means no burnt backs in the summer should the t shirt ride up! The seats are supportive and not too firm, not soft either. They have lots of adjustment and the lumbar support is fab on the drivers seat.

Performance

To be expected this is not going to be exciting in this vehicle. Coming from a 170 bhp diesel A3 it isn't quite as UNHCR. That being said it pulls well in all gears, and second does have significant punch once you get over the quite surprising lag. The awd system is very technical and I believe gives a better impression of acceleration owing to the enormous amount of grip you get upon acceleration.

Economy

This is a little disappointing at this stage, on a quite gentl drive back from Birmingham circa 160 miles I managed an average of 39mpg. Today however driving sensibly round town this has gone up to 42. I am anticipating nice the engine has run in a little more I should see low 40s combined...hopefully!

Handling

To be blunt, it handles like a hatchback, there is minor roll and it is sturdy in its wheels. I haven't hammered the thing, but general driving would not lead you to believe you wee driving a car quite so big. The car came with Hankook which is suprising, I am not sure on the quality of Hankook tyres and if they are in the same league as perhaps Dunlop or continental?

Equipment

So I have the middle of the range and it has everything I need. The auto lights work brilliantly. The vehicle dispatch even shows the lights on the display car! Setting up the DAB and my phone was a doddle taking approx 20 minutes. The stereo has lots of buttons, but once you are set up the Ford SYNC in theory means you don't have to touch the stereo to do most things.

The power button is a nice touch, just remember to always have your keys on you!

Opinions

Overall I am very happy with my decision. Compared to others I saw, such as the Sportage and Ix35 this is in somewhat if a different league. It is comparable to the Mazda CX5 which I know is a big competitor. The downside of the Mazda was the very bland interior

The car is well styled and finished well. The interior doesn't feel cheap. The interior is actually a combination of gloss black and grey so I am happy with the Sterling Grey as it matches the interior trim.

If anybody wants more information, specific pics or measurements then do let me know.

This is the write up i did for kuga owners club btw!

ShEp

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Registered: 9th Aug 05
Location: Dingwall, Highland
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2nd Mar 13 at 12:14

Really liked the look of the older kuga, better than this.

Looks nice inside though.

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Registered: 9th Aug 02
Location: Southend, Essex Drives: Mini Cooper S
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2nd Mar 13 at 12:21

Yeah I agree to be honest... looks like a backwards step from the old one.

However interior is funky and those dials are brilliant!

Ben G

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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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2nd Mar 13 at 12:23

wheels are far too small, needs the 19's, but they look better in the metal.

Saw some in work waiting to go out to happy customers, and I must say the white ones have far more visual impact.

Interior is a massive step up in quality compared to my dads.

Hopefully ford ownership treats you well.

djgritt

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Registered: 1st Nov 07
Location: Dorset Drives: Focus ST / Hyundai i20N
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2nd Mar 13 at 12:55

Much prefer the looks of the old one.

Really not feeling Fords current design trend

Ben G

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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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2nd Mar 13 at 14:41

One just drove past me. Was in black with 19's and appearance pack. Front was lovely, but that rear end is far too squared off and doesn't suit the car IMO.

Obviously it's all subjective, so as long as you like it that's all that matters.

big eck

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Registered: 20th Apr 03
Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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2nd Mar 13 at 15:17

Not a fan of that. The old shape one looks miles better.

CORSA NUT

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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
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2nd Mar 13 at 16:34

We seen a brand new white one today, 19's & full kitted up and it looked amazing!!

This however is a bit

wheels are horrible

ChazSXi

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Registered: 26th Jan 03
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
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2nd Mar 13 at 16:38

quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
We seen a brand new white one today, 19's & full kitted up and it looked amazing!!

This however is a bit wheels are horrible

Apart from the wheels the white one would have been indentical

A2H GO

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Registered: 14th Sep 04
Location: Stoke
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2nd Mar 13 at 16:42

Mate has the shape before this, feels like your going roll over everytime you go round a corner, like driving a boat

Hopefully they've sorted that in the newer one.

CORSA NUT

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2nd Mar 13 at 17:09

quote:
Originally posted by ChazSXi

quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
We seen a brand new white one today, 19's & full kitted up and it looked amazing!!

This however is a bit wheels are horrible

Apart from the wheels the white one would have been indentical

It wasn't a new one lol I've just looked at your front end and it was different

Have to say it looked 10x better than this

CORSA NUT

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2nd Mar 13 at 17:14

This is pretty much what it looked like although much better in the flesh..

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2nd Mar 13 at 17:40

quote:
Originally posted by djgritt
Much prefer the looks of the old one.

Really not feeling Fords current design trend

Yup, it really is a shame. That's this and the Fiesta they've ruined now...

Ben G

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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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2nd Mar 13 at 18:21

fiesta looks great imo.

i have the new focus, but i'm not overly keen on it.

taylorboosh

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2nd Mar 13 at 18:50

New fiesta is cool imo

Toby

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Registered: 29th Nov 05
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2nd Mar 13 at 19:36

New focus and fiesta are growing on me but this is horrid. Much prefer the mk1 kuga.

CORSA NUT

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2nd Mar 13 at 20:09

Whoever designed the new Focus rear lights and front bumper needs to find a new career

Ben G

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Location: Essex
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2nd Mar 13 at 20:13

whats wrong with the front bumper? if you mean the st one, then yes, i'd agree. but that's not a standard focus bumper.

corsa_nation

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Registered: 27th Dec 04
Location: Wiltshire
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2nd Mar 13 at 20:40

Comments about the car aside, great effort on the write up and photos!

CORSA NUT

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2nd Mar 13 at 20:41

I mean those fucking huge black triangles on either side of it

they just look like someone got a normal bumper and butchered the hell out of it then left it

It seriously looks like two different cars joined in the middle. It doesn't 'Flow' or have any nice features IMO. The face lifted ST was/is a great looking car.

CORSA NUT

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2nd Mar 13 at 20:43

These triangles...

Compared the the Astra and the Golf this is proper shit styling.

CORSA NUT

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2nd Mar 13 at 20:57

Now this isn't comparable I know but this is my favourite car design of the moment...New A class

Gorgeous lines etc. This isn't a really expensive car either so can't blame the big vs small company scenario

AndyKent

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2nd Mar 13 at 21:15

New A-class does look very good.

Amazing given how shocking the old one was

Ben G

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Location: Essex
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2nd Mar 13 at 21:28

quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
These triangles...

Compared the the Astra and the Golf this is proper shit styling.

I like it tbh.

A-class is my favourite current hatchback atm too. The astra is also very nice.

Golf is boring as hell.

Corsa_Sport21

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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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2nd Mar 13 at 21:32

Exterior wise, the new Kia Pro Ceed is also much nicer looking than the Focus.

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