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31/8/2016 at 10:52pm
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Iv'e been looking to getting a new car possibly a Kuga does anyone know what sort of weight theses cars can tow engine size would be the 2.0 tdci


31/8/2016 at 11:00pm
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If you are thinking of buying new then why not pop into a local Ford dealer and pick up a brochure which will have all the specifications for various models. That way you obtain all the accurate figures of each model and engine variations etc.


31/8/2016 at 11:28pm
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Google for Kuga

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01/9/2016 at 7:20am
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On Ford UK website. download brochure for whatever current car you want look at. All weights are in brochure.


01/9/2016 at 8:24am
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If you are thinking of buying new, Ford are bringing out a new model very soon so it might be better to wait there are some old model with extras on, so a deal on these might work out better than a new model.

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01/9/2016 at 9:55am
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I posted this in June

Hope this help someone, Just weighed the following

2016 ford Kuga 2wd 2ltr Titanium x with glass roof, no towbar fitted.Kerbweight 1670kgs (no Fuel) add 75kgs for driver = 1745 kgs

Bessie     


01/9/2016 at 10:14pm
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From the current brochure:

2.0 TDCi 4x2 Manual (150ps)
Kerbweight 1614 Kg (assumes driver at 75Kg, 90% fuel)
Gross vehicle mass 2250Kg
Gross Train Mass 4150Kg
Max Towable Mass (braked) 1900Kg
Max towable (unbraked) 750Kg
Towbar limit 100Kg

2.0 TDCi 4x4 Manual (180ps)
All figures as above apart from:
Kerbweight 1702Kg
Gross Train Mass 4350Kg
Max towable (braked) 2100Kg




02/9/2016 at 11:48am
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The higher the car spec the heavier it is. the tit x with a glass roof is 131kgs heavier than the brochure weight

bessie


02/9/2016 at 5:26pm
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I also have a titanium x and the weights in the brochure are replicated on the vin plate. If there was a debate with the powers that be wouldn't they refer to the weighs on the plate rather than the actual weight of the car? (I don't know either way but would be interested in an authorititive reply)


02/9/2016 at 7:14pm
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Kevin the car has a very heavy tow weight but a light kerbweight ( brochure) I weigh all my cars so I know exactly what I'm playing with, I also post the weight to help others.
The difference between published and actual could me the difference between buying your dream van or putting up with a lesser model

Bessie


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13/9/2016 at 12:02pm
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If it helps Steve, I have a 2016 model Ford Kuga Titanium X 2.0 TDI 180bhp Powershift Auto, 4x4. And have put over a 1000 towing miles on it already.

I tow about 1350kg, and can honestly say it has been the best tow car I have had. I will change it in two yeas time, and may get something different purely because I am fickle with cars. But I would not hesitate to recommend what I currently have as a tow car, it is fantastic.

The Powershift auto is also very good, no more manuals for me. Auto any day.

As a side issue, I had reason to hire a car recently for a trip to London from Devon, it was a Jaguar XF 2.0. Not in the same league as my Kuga for ride, comfort or performance, in fact it was quite horrible to drive, give me a Mondeo as a similar saloon car any day.

Good luck with your towcar. 👍

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