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Topic: Ford Kuga

hamster181

20/12/2011 at 6:56pm
Location: lanarkshire
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Thinking of changing my car, been looking at the kuga. Does anybody tow with this car and how do you find it?

chinster1957

21/12/2011 at 7:59am
Location: Essex
Outfit: Swift Challenger 480

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It tows ok but the lack of a full-size spare wheel is disappointing. We have bought a full-size spare for when we are towing but the space in the boot isn't deep enough to accommodate it so we tend to stow it in the caravan.

The car itself is comfortable and easy to drive.

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Rizzo

21/12/2011 at 9:10am
Location: Southampton
Outfit: Swift Challenger 570SE & Kuga 2l TCDi

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We have one, we tow a 1500kg max 'van, it does well (but so did the mondeo). We like the fact we don't have to pay inflated road tax. Our only gripe is the small boot but it's only the two of us so put the seats down if we have a lot of luggage.

Greendemon315

21/12/2011 at 9:54am
Location: Blackburn Lancashire
Outfit: Coachman Laser 650 and Discovery

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My wife was looking at getting one, not for towing, but when we saw there wasn't a proper spare wheel, it came right off the list.

It doesn't matter how attractive a car is, a full size spare wheel is a necessity for us.

Jim

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21/12/2011 at 3:12pm
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THIS might be of help.

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Remember, if you buy something you bought it, not brought it.

rabbin8

22/12/2011 at 8:02pm
Location: Powys Wales
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Quote: Originally posted by Greendemon315 on 21/12/2011

My wife was looking at getting one, not for towing, but when we saw there wasn't a proper spare wheel, it came right off the list.
It doesn't matter how attractive a car is, a full size spare wheel is a necessity for us.
Jim

Exactly how many times have you had a puncture? Ive been driving since 1971 and Ive yet to have a blow out. space saver is more than adequate.

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Greendemon315

22/12/2011 at 8:19pm
Location: Blackburn Lancashire
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Many many times. As I've said on here before, I once had four blowouts in one day. Not on my vehicle.
It doesn't matter how many times, just once can ruin your day if the car and caravan spend the night on the hard shoulder.
Jim

bordercaz

22/12/2011 at 10:01pm
Location: Shropshire North Wales borders
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Well said Jim.

I've had quite a few flat tyres over the years, wouldn't have wanted to be sat there with no spare.

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Greendemon315

22/12/2011 at 10:19pm
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Thanks Caz. I suppose some of us are luckier than others when it comes to punctures.
The consequences of being stuck without a tyre we can tow with, in the middle of the night, are unthinkable.
Jim

D S B

26/12/2011 at 2:27am
Location: Polesworth Warwickshire
Outfit: Bailey Unicorn III Valencia (LR Disco)

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If my memory serves me correctly there is a review of this vehicle in January's CC magazine - it compares it with the VW Toureg (I think). Might be worth a read.

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Rizzo

26/12/2011 at 10:39am
Location: Southampton
Outfit: Swift Challenger 570SE & Kuga 2l TCDi

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It compares it to the Tiguan.

D S B

27/12/2011 at 12:20pm
Location: Polesworth Warwickshire
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Quote: Originally posted by Rizzo on 26/12/2011
It compares it to the Tiguan.

Thanks Rizzo. I knew it began with a 'T' but didn't have the mag. at hand to check.

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LlaniDavis

27/12/2011 at 2:09pm
Location: Llanidloes Powys
Outfit: Skoda Yeti SEL4x4 +Bailey Ranger 460-4

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I looked at the Kuga................

I bought a Skoda Yeti!!

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