Electrify your family with the new Kuga PHEV 2026

If you are thinking about changing the family car, you may be overwhelmed by the infinite options. Before it was a matter of budget, tastes and a few brands. Today the market has models of all types, colors, sizes and propulsion systems. If you are looking for a car of considerable dimensions, notable ride comfort and efficient driving, the Ford Kuga Plug-in-Hybrid should be on your list. With plug-in hybrid technology, this SUV offers up to 56 kilometers of zero-emission driving and has a starting price of 36,668 euros.

SUVs have taken over minivans, which have disappeared from our minds as if by magic. The SUV is the new king, with the permission of compact ones like the Seat León, and all manufacturers have proposals for all segments. The Ford Kuga is immersed in the battle of the most forceful, with alternatives such as the Citroën C5 Aircross, the Skoda Kodiaq or the Peugeot 5008. The American firm has opted for variety, customization and efficiency to fight with weighty arguments. It is now customary for manufacturers to offer us the same car with diesel and gasoline engines and electrified systems such as light hybridization, complete hybridization or plug-in hybridization. The platform used by the new Kuga, which is called C2, allows you to play with this structure and include the necessary batteries for all types of propulsion. In addition, it has managed to reduce the weight of the set by 80 kilograms, which is soon recovered in the case of the variants with batteries in their floor.

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TheFord Kuga PHEV is, without a doubt, the newest in the oval family. This technology, which is halfway to total electrification, allows firms to start their definitive transition. Furthermore, the customer can have their first contact with this zero-emission mobility, which depends on plugs and charging times. This plug-in hybrid fits you if you are a modern family, concerned about the environment and with a life full of adventures and travel. Its trunk, with 441 liters of capacity, will be more than enough to carry everything you need.

For families

The Ford Kuga measures 4.61 meters long by 1.88 m wide and 1.67 m high, with a wheelbase of 2.71 meters. It is comfortable in both the front and rear seats, with plenty of legroom and enough clearance to the roof. In addition, the width is considerable so that three adults could travel in the back.

More expressive design

The Ford Kuga 2020, presented a few months ago, showed a more sporty, marked and aggressive design language. Its image is forceful, far from the rounded bodywork of past generations. This new structure helps it better repel wind and improve its aerodynamic coefficient.

One platform, many options

Ford's global C2 architecture allows the brand to offer many sides of the same car, with the option of introducing batteries in the lower zone. This platform reduces its weight by 80 kilograms compared to the previous one and increases its torsional rigidity by 10%, which translates into greater stability and poise on the road.

Space for everyone

The habitability of the Ford Kuga PHEV is not affected by the introduction of batteries. It has one of the most spacious and comfortable interiors for passengers in the second row, who can also slide the bench depending on their needs. The trunk, with 411 liters of capacity, is more than enough for family travel.

The Plug-in Hybrid

The most significant novelty is the Ford Kuga PHEV version, with plug-in hybrid technology. A few days ago we were able to get behind the wheel of this model, with a 4-cylinder gasoline engine and 152 HP of power. This thermal block is joined by a 132 HP electric block that, together, produces 225 HP of power.

What advantages does the PHEV have?

Plug-in hybrid models offer the best of both worlds, combined or independently. The Ford Kuga PHEV is capable of driving up to 56 kilometers (WLTP cycle) without emitting CO2 thanks to the 14.4 kWh lithium-ion battery located under the floor.

And to travel?

Electric cars have the problem of autonomy and charging time, something that we solve with the gasoline tank in plug-in hybrids. If the battery power runs out, the Kuga PHEV would continue to run on fuel but its consumption would increase considerably. The approved fuel consumption (WLTP cycle) is 1.4 l/100 km and it only emits 32 g/km of CO2.

Driving modes

In order to conserve or use up electric charge, the Ford Kuga PHEV offers four driving modes: EV Auto, EV Now, EV Later and EV Charge. The first of them will combine both engines to offer a relaxed and comfortable drive. The EV Now would activate the Kuga's 100% electric mode, using only that engine. The EV Later will try to conserve energy as much as possible and the EV Charge will pull the thermal block to recover some charge.

Better equipped

The interior of the Ford Kuga PHEV has the latest technology from the firm. The 8-inch touch screen incorporates the SYNC3 system, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Also new is the 12.3-inch, 24-bit “true color” digital instrumentation that is easy to read and very intuitive.

Loading time and prices

The Ford Kuga PHEV takes 6 hours to charge from a domestic outlet like the one in our home, which offers 2.3 kW of charging. If we plug it into a 3.7 kW Wallbox we will need a little more than three hours. The Ford Kuga Titanium Duratec, the cheapest plug-in hybrid, starts at 36,668 euros.