The stylish flow-through centre console contains useful stowage space and houses innovative features such as the ‘Ford Power’ start button, available as standard. The pull-out armrest is fitted with a useful in-built storage bin.

This detects any glare from car lights behind you, and automatically reduces the brightness. It prevents you from being distracted or dazzled by the cars following you, which makes night-time driving easier and safer. Standard on Titanium, option on Zetec.

If you, or a member of your family suffer from allergies, you’ll be relieved to know that all the materials we use inside Kuga have been fully tested to meet the stringent anti-allergy requirements of the TÜV TOXPROOF Criteria Catalogue for Vehicle Interiors by the TÜV Produkt and Umwelt GmbH, which is a Germany quality standard, as well as having the ‘seal of approval’ from the British Allergy Foundation and the Asthma Society of Ireland.

Using optional Bluetooth® with Voice Control technology, you can safely make and receive calls, change the radio station or CD track, control the DVD navigation system, and adjust the temperature or fan settings – just by using voice commands.

This optional windscreen has been specially designed so that it blocks more of the sun’s heat than standard glass. This means the interior cools more efficiently on sunny days, which provides a more comfortable driving environment for you.

Using almost imperceptible heating elements, this optional windscreen is rapidly cleared of snow, ice or misting at the touch of a button. All you need to do while your windscreen clears, is enjoy the warmth and comfort of your front seat.

As part of the optional Communications Pack, you can plug in your USB device or MP3 player, and see your favourite tracks appear on the car’s dashboard display. To control your music, just operate the toggles on the steering wheel, or issue voice commands using Bluetooth® * with Voice Control technology.

What if you feel the cold, but your passengers don’t? Optional DEATC means you can set a difference in temperature of up to 3°C between you and your front passenger, in 0.5°C increments. Rear passengers have their own adjustable ventilation to keep them just as comfortable. Standard on Titanium, optional on Zetec.

Sometimes when parking, obstacles such as bollards and low walls can be overlooked, which can prove costly. So a screen on the centre console displays the view from the rear of the vehicle, making parking easier and safer.

In keeping with Kuga’s bold and energetic design, the instruments are contoured, sporty and perfectly positioned so they’re more intuitive to use. A warm red light has been added to the instrument cluster, making the dials easier to see at night, as well as making them kinder on the eyes.

No matter how far afield your journey takes you, Kuga will keep you in touch with your business or friends. The centre console comes equipped with an optional power converter, so you can plug in your laptop, or any communication or entertainment device that has a three pin plug.

When it comes to driving, comfort is key. Kuga’s sports seats are finished in stylish trim and set off by vivid contrasting stitching.

Enjoy a clear view of the terrain, in absolute comfort from the elevated height of your snug, sculpted driver’s seat.

Whatever the conditions outside, you can be perfectly comfortable with the optional heated front seats.

Two navigation systems are available with Kuga: a CD-based system with a 5" colour screen and a DVD-based system with a 7" colour touch-screen.

The CD-based system features a 5" full-colour display with map and turn-by-turn instructions to your destination. The CD system also includes an external AUX jack for plugging in an MP3 player, an SD memory card slot for downloading extra maps and MP3 connectivity, remote audio controls and six speakers.

Choose the DVD option and you will have a 7" full-colour touch-screen display and easy-to-follow visuals with spoken instructions. The system also includes a CD/MP3 audio system, climate control, an external AUX jack for plugging in an MP3 player, and eight premium speakers (optional extra).

This detects any glare from car lights behind you, and automatically reduces the brightness. It prevents you from being distracted or dazzled by the cars following you, which makes night-time driving easier and safer. Standard on Titanium, option on Zetec.

This automatic speed-control system lets you set and maintain a constant speed for more relaxed driving. Standard on Titanium, optional on Zetec.

A warm red light has been added to the instrument cluster, making the dials easier to see at night, as well as making them kinder on the eyes.

Whether you are into extreme sports or gentle family rambling, Kuga will take everything you need in its stride. The second row of seating has a 60:40 split and folds flat, while under-seat storage creates even more space. There is also further storage available under the floor of the luggage compartment area.

In two-seat mode, there’s a generous 1,405 litres of load space to fill, while in five-seat mode the enclosed luggage compartment can hold up to 410 litres in volume when the under floor load compartment tray is removed. With no sill to negotiate, it’s easy to load and unload heavy items, and because the floor is flat through to the rear tailgate, there is nothing to snag on when pulling or pushing things across the compartment.

The stylish flow-through centre console contains useful stowage space and houses innovative features such as the ‘Ford Power’ start button, available as standard. The pull-out armrest is fitted with a useful in-built storage bin.