I’ve spent the last few hours checking out the Ford Kuga ST-Line X Hybrid. Back in 2017 I gave the Kuga a good look over down to point of even visiting a showroom but had to cancel my order due to the change from DLA to PIP. One thing I’m wary of is the sliding back seats as I know from the 2018 model that the back seat never slide, well AFAIK they didn’t, but on the 2021.25 model they do so will check that out at the dealer tomorrow or the next day and if my scooter fits in the back this is more than likely what I’m going for as it has all the toys of the Tiguan plus hybrid petrol giving near on 50 MPG. Off to write a snotty e-mail to my local VW dealer cancelling my Thursday appointment while letting them know of my disappointment of there franchise manufacturer.?
ChrisK – The Kuga ST-LineX is indeed very well equipped and the PHEV scores very well against it’s peers (it beat the Peugeot 3008 and Volvo XC40 in a group test by Car Magazine, mostly due to the much improved economy compared to the other two). However, Ford have been hit even more than most by the semiconductor chip shortage and several of us have been told by different Ford dealers that any cars ordered now will be well into 2022 before you get delivery. As with all manufacturers, some dealers may promise earlier delivery to secure the order, but whether they can achieve it might be another matter altogether.