At a time like the present, both the arrival of new models and the start of production of these in Spanish territory are celebrated. For that reason, the appearance of the Ford Kuga Hybrid variant deserves double mention. The Almussafes plant in Valencia will be in charge of assembling this SUV with an adventurous spirit and sustainable soul, which uses self-charging hybrid technology. This system combines, and switches automatically, from the gasoline engine to the electric motor, offering up to 1,000 kilometers of autonomy. In terms of performance, we are talking about a combined power of 190 hp together with a Power-Split automatic transmission and the option of integrating the intelligent AWD all-wheel drive .
This Kuga Hybrid is one of the 17 electrified models that the firm intends to launch in the old continent before 2022. The best? Almost the entire manufacturing process is carried out in the Valencian plant, including the advanced lithium-ion battery packs, which involved an investment of 24 million euros in facilities. Undoubtedly, and Renault’s commitment to national factories confirmed this, Spain and its workers are on the minds of European executives. As does the idea of sustainable and environmentally responsible mobility, something to which the complete Kuga range aims to do its bit with the plug-in hybrid variant and 48V EcoBlue Hybrid.
All this without giving up the comfort and dynamism section, something in which the choice of the AWD all-wheel drive system will be key. In addition, this hybrid Kuga will be on sale in the finishes Titanium, ST Line, ST Line X and Vignale , the top of the range and more elegant. All of them incorporate FordPass Connect as standard, which introduces a series of telematic functions through the telephone and the FordPass application , such as door opening, remote start or car location. The 8-inch touchscreen with SYNC 3 infotainment system also comes standard. A technology that is extrapolated to safety and state-of-the-art assistants: adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition and lane centering, among others.
