The Ford Kuga is marketed as the Ford Escape in North America, Australia, Middle East, and several countries in the Americas.
| Ford Kuga | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Also called | Ford Escape (2012–present) |
| Production | 2008–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Escape/Maverick (Europe) |
The Ford Kuga is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by Ford since 2008 mainly for the European market, and now in its third generation. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are offered.
The Kuga was originally European-designed and sold in Europe and a few other markets, but beginning in 2012 for the 2013 model year it was marketed in North America as the Ford Escape.