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Official dealers began to accept orders for new versions of the stylish crossover Ford Kuga. Now the popular model is equipped with a new 2-liter Duratorq TDCI diesel engine, which develops 140 or 163 hp, which was improved to improve the response at low speeds, obtaining greater power and provide excellent smoothness, as well as a significant reduction in fuel consumption and emission of CO2 .
More than 50% of the components of the previous 136-horsepower 2-liter diesel engine TDCI. Among them:
a new generation internal combustion system with a reduced compression degree (16: 1 instead of 17.6: 1), increased (by 20%) combustion chamber and reduced turbulence;
a new fuel injection system with high -pressure technology Common Rail, operating at 2000 bar (instead of 1650 bar), with electromagnetic nozzles with eight holes (instead of six);
A more compact minor turbocharger with variable geometry, rotating at a speed of up to 210 thousand rpm.
The new 163-horsepower engine provides high dynamic characteristics of Kuga. The maximum speed increased from 180 to 195 km/h, acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h decreased from 10.7 to 9.6 s.
However, with everyday driving, the uniform distribution of torque is also important in the expanded speed range (the maximum 340 nm is reached between 2000 and 3250 rpm) and a much more powerful response at the crankshaft rotation speeds of less than 2000 rpm (the engine creates over 250 nm already at 1250 rpm). Due to the increase in traction, the acceleration time from 50 to 100 km/h in the fourth gear decreased from 9.4 to 8.1 s.
Kuga with a duratorq tdci power unit 163 hp It consumes with a combined cycle of 6 l/100 km, which is 6% less than the previous model, despite the increase in power.
The level of emissions CO2 decreased to 159 g/km (from 169 g/km), while the new engine corresponds to the latest ecological norms of Euro-5. The diesel filter for the detention of particles that does not require maintenance throughout the entire period of operation of the car is installed in the standard.
Another key goal was a significant increase in the smoothness of work. The motor works quieter, and its sound at idle is approached by characteristics to the latest gasoline engines. It was possible to achieve this due to the thorough optimization of the design of the unit and calibration of the combustion process and the fuel injection system, the use of additional guide blades and noise absorbers in the intake system for controlling the sound created by the turbine, as well as the application of the soundproofing coating.
The new 2-liter diesel engine Duratorq TDCI, which develops 140 hp,, like a more powerful 163-horsepower version, is characterized by an improved response at low speeds, fuel efficiency, reducing the level of CO2 emissions and increased smoothness of work. In the Kuga model line, it will replace the 136-horsepower Duratorq TDCI diesel.
Ford Kuga
Buyers of a crossover who do not need all-wheel drive (AWD) are offered a 140-horsepower TDCI diesel with front-wheel drive (FWD). This machine has impressive fuel efficiency, the release of CO2 is only 156 g/km, and in addition, at a price it is more affordable (from 990 thousand rubles).
Recommended retail prices
Summary price, rub.
Trend
5-Door SUV 2.0L/140PS 6MT T. Diesel (Euro 5, DPF) 2WD 990 000
5-Door SUV 2.0L/140PS 6MT T. Diesel (EURO 5, DPF) 4WD 1 110 000
5-Door SUV 2.0L/140PS 6at. Diesel (Euro 5, DPF) 4WD 1 163 000
5-Door SUV 2.5T/200PS 6MT Petrol 4WD 1 160 000
5-Door SUV 2.5T/200PS A5 Auto Petrol 4wd 1 200 000
Titanium
5-Door SUV 2.0L/163PS 6at T. Diesel (Euro 5, DPF) 4WD 1 239 000
5-Door SUV 2.5T/200PS A5 Auto Petrol 4wd 1 266 000
Prices are valid since April 6, 2010 and apply to cars produced after this date.
Motorists who prefer automatic transmission can now be ordered for popular all-wheel drive models with a new 2-liter Duratorq TDCI with a capacity of 140 and 163 hp. Advanced 6-speed automatic transmission Ford PowerShift with two clutches. The machine offers the efficiency characteristic of manual transmission, optimal gear rates and driving pleasure, as well as typical switching smoothness for a conventional automatic box and ease of use. Due to the effectiveness of this transmission of the Kuga version with the TDCI and PowerShift engine, they have the best among cars of this class with automatic transmission levels of fuel efficiency and emissions CO2: Fuel consumption with a combined cycle is 6.8 l/100 km, and CO2 179 g/km emissions. This transmission can operate in the Kuga car as an ordinary automatic car with a traditional selector lever on the central console and the provisions of P, R, N and D. When translating the selector from position D (moves forward), a more sports switching mode is activated, which allows the driver to quickly and smoothly change handful of programs. The transmission is also equipped with a number of intellectual functions that make it especially convenient to use under difficult driving conditions, which Kuga owners often face. Among these functions, retention on the rise and preventing the rolling, the detection of the load (when towing the transmission trailer, they switch later), assistance when moving on the descent (braking by the engine is activated) and passage of rotation (preventing gear). Transmissions and switching strategy are carefully selected in such a way as to correspond to the recognized driving qualities of the car and a high torque created by the 2-liter Duratorq TDCI engines. The system is calibrated to prevent double lowering switching, for example, from the fifth gear to the third, it effectively uses the traction created by the engine at low speeds. Thus, the speed of rotation of the crankshaft decreases and fuel efficiency increases. Drivers who prefer increased dynamic characteristics, the updated model line of Kuga cars still offers a 2.5-liter Duratec gasoline power unit with a capacity of 200 hp. In combination with a 6-speed mechanical or 5-speed automatic transmission.
Buyers of new versions of Kuga will appreciate improved dynamic characteristics and fuel efficiency of the machine. A stylish crossover has retained its spectacular design and excellent sled qualities that ensured it success throughout Europe.
