{"id":12928,"date":"2013-05-12T00:24:29","date_gmt":"2013-05-11T16:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/?p=12928"},"modified":"2013-05-12T00:24:29","modified_gmt":"2013-05-11T16:24:29","slug":"all-new-ford-kuga-to-hit-malaysia-market-in-q2-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/index.php\/2013\/05\/all-new-ford-kuga-to-hit-malaysia-market-in-q2-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"All-new Ford Kuga to Hit Malaysia Market in Q2 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<fb:like \n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/index.php\/2013\/05\/all-new-ford-kuga-to-hit-malaysia-market-in-q2-2013\/\" \n\t\tlayout=\"button_count\" \n\t\tshow_faces=\"true\" \n\t\twidth=\"450\" \n\t\theight=\"30\"\n\t\taction=\"like\" \n\t\tcolorscheme=\"light\" \n\t\tstyle=\"margin-top:5px;\"\n\t\tclass=\"fb_edge_widget_with_comment fb_iframe_widget\"><\/fb:like><p>The all-new Ford Kuga is set to shatter the myth that an SUV cannot be efficient, safe, high-tech and capable all at once. The Kuga will be launched in the second quarter of 2013 in Malaysia. The estimated selling price is around RM 168,000 on-the-road with insurance in Peninsular Malaysia for private owner. The pre-bookings started since 10 May 2013.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/all-new-Ford-Kuga_hi-res.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12930\" alt=\"2013 Ford Kuga\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/all-new-Ford-Kuga_hi-res-630x454.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/all-new-Ford-Kuga_hi-res-630x454.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/all-new-Ford-Kuga_hi-res-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/all-new-Ford-Kuga_hi-res.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ford\u2019s newest SUV is the centrepiece of the company\u2019s strategy to expand into one of the fastest-growing segments by offering high levels of fuel efficiency and safety, as well as segment-leading smart technologies and a surprising array of standard features.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The all-new Ford Kuga\u2019s other smart features include:-\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1.6L EcoBoost petrol engine with 132kW with 240Nm of torque<\/li>\n<li>Hands-free power liftgate opens with a wave of your foot beneath the rear bumper \u2013 no need to fumble for the key when your hands are full<\/li>\n<li>Ford\u2019s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, including exclusive Torque Vectoring Control for more precise handling<\/li>\n<li>Segment-first voice-activated Ford SYNC connectivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/1.6L-EcoBoostEngine.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-12932\" alt=\"EcoBoost Engine\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/1.6L-EcoBoostEngine-630x472.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/1.6L-EcoBoostEngine-630x472.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/1.6L-EcoBoostEngine-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/1.6L-EcoBoostEngine.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cCustomers today are chasing value-for-money and the all-new Ford Kuga delivers,\u201d said David Westerman, regional manager, Asia Pacific, Ford Export &amp; Growth Operations. \u201cWith the EcoBoost petrol engine standard in the all-new Kuga Titanium, customers now have even more reasons to consider the all-new Ford Kuga.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/All-new-Ford-Kuga_tailgate-feature.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"All-new Ford Kuga_tailgate feature\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/All-new-Ford-Kuga_tailgate-feature-630x418.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Apart from a range of new features and enhanced driving ability, the all-new Ford Kuga has much improved packaging and more interior space, which has been achieved with the same 2690mm wheelbase as the previous model, the Ford Escape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Much of this added space in the all-new Ford Kuga has been devoted to the rear passenger compartment and luggage area to ensure the SUV is a complete family vehicle during the week and has room enough to be a spacious lifestyle getaway vehicle at weekends.<\/p>\n<fb:like \n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.fastmotoring.com\/index.php\/2013\/05\/all-new-ford-kuga-to-hit-malaysia-market-in-q2-2013\/\" \n\t\tlayout=\"button_count\" \n\t\tshow_faces=\"true\" \n\t\twidth=\"450\" \n\t\theight=\"30\"\n\t\taction=\"like\" \n\t\tcolorscheme=\"light\" \n\t\tstyle=\"margin-top:5px;\"\n\t\tclass=\"fb_edge_widget_with_comment fb_iframe_widget\"><\/fb:like>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The all-new Ford Kuga is set to shatter the myth that an SUV cannot be efficient, safe, high-tech and capable all at once. The Kuga will be launched in the second quarter of 2013 in Malaysia. The estimated selling price is around RM 168,000 on-the-road with insurance in Peninsular Malaysia for private owner. 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