Ford Kuga

I'm needing something a little bigger than my 145 to lug windsurfing gear around in.

A lot of winsdurfers use transit vans but I don't think the neighbours would approve.

So just been to look at the Ford Kuga, which I have to admit I like a lot. In the flesh it looks good.


Titanium test drive organised for Tuesday.

I do like the look of it and it seems to be a reasonable price.

Hmmm jury out on this one, but I havent seen one yet as Dagenham motors has moved so I don't pass a Ford showroom anymore.

So basically its just a C-max on silly suspension? I think I'd rather have a C-max Titanium myself

The Ford Quashqui.

Agreed, they are very similar in many ways.

I just prefer the Ford's slighly more Volvo XC styling rather than the Nissan's Almera bubble car.

Originally Posted by 156_TSpark_Boy

I think I'd rather have a C-max Titanium myself

Don't you think the C-max is a bit soccer-mom in styling terms?

I can't think of any reason why I would need (or want) a car like this.

its ok but not only do designers have no imagination anymore, but those who come up with the names have none either, ford already used kuga/cougar although i think it was a Mercury cougar in the US.

Originally Posted by jabberwocky

its ok but not only do designers have no imagination anymore, but those who come up with the names have none either, ford already used kuga/cougar although i think it was a Mercury cougar in the US.

Good point. The TV ad even goes on about starting with a blank canvas. Aye, right

I saw one on the A507 on the way home from work today, I am sure it was that, butis it even out yet?

Shame the handbrake didn't fail on that one in the pic

I'm thinking of buying one-or a Honda CRV.
I saw a black one today on the M6.

I think it looks good for a small SUV.

Yesterday, I saw a Mazda. It looked like a people carrier, or maybe even a soft-roader, but it was really curvy, looked like a mix between the current RX-7 and a handsome estate/4wd. It was in a lovely almost Proteo-like red.

For the first time ever, I have seen a big SUV/PC and thought 'gosh that's nice'; it was a very handsome car.

I have no idea what type of Mazda it was though :-(

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Originally Posted by Fraser

The Ford Quashqui.

SquashedCow you mean

Originally Posted by Transco010

I'm thinking of buying one-or a Honda CRV.
I saw a black one today on the M6.

CRV - really

Originally Posted by Scudetto

Yesterday, I saw a Mazda. It looked like a people carrier, or maybe even a soft-roader, but it was really curvy, looked like a mix between the current RX-7 and a handsome estate/4wd. It was in a lovely almost Proteo-like red.

For the first time ever, I have seen a big SUV/PC and thought 'gosh that's nice'; it was a very handsome car.

I have no idea what type of Mazda it was though :-(

g

Cx-7 or Mazda 5?

Mazda - Mazda CX-7


Mazda - Mazda5 Facelift

Ashamed to show the front of it? (which is minging. )

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/..._254607_25.jpg

[quote=Nev;1799148] Ashamed to show the front of it? (which is minging. )


even the guy behind the wheel looks ashamed

Originally Posted by dpat

SquashedCow you mean





CRV - really



Cx-7 or Mazda 5?

Mazda - Mazda CX-7


Mazda - Mazda5 Facelift

that's it, a CX7

cheers bud!

g

No probs

Originally Posted by Nev

Ashamed to show the front of it? (which is minging. )

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/..._254607_25.jpg

Wow - it's uglier than I thought

Originally Posted by gt74

Don't you think the C-max is a bit soccer-mom in styling terms?

Just think these new line of normal MPV's on silly suspension are abit point less myself, as they dont really offer much more than the normal MPV that they are based on, more to do with looks really.

But if you like it then go for it, agree its better than Nissans one

I've just got back from a test run and sorry to disappoint but it was really good.

Titanuim, tdci, awd, full leather. Handling was great, nice and tight. Engine and power delivery was smooth. Clutch and 6 speed gear box both light. I love the quick clear windscreens on Fords and the heated seats etc.

Bearing in mind that this is for lugging windsurfing boards around so no pretensions at being an off roader just the odd country track down to a beach occasionally.

So mightily impressed. It definately looks better in the flesh than the photos.