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2012 Ford Kuga hybrid will be equipped with a plethora of accessories.


Ford Motor Company, the well known and established name in the automobile industry, is very much nearing the launch of its successful compact crossover SUV, Ford Kuga, as the 2012 Ford Kuga. It is claimed to be the Ford’s first hybrid compact crossover SUV.

The front of 2012 Ford Kuga will not be having any jazzy getup and sport the usual 3 horizontal bars standard with a Ford vehicle. Under the hood, the 2012 Ford Kuga is anticipated to have multipurpose heart. The assembly is powered by continuously variable automatic transmission mechanism. Using completely charged electric motor the vehicle can ride thorough several miles on electric power. This advanced dual clutch feature is designed to offer further enhanced fuel efficiency. To offer tough competition to other SUV’s in the market, the 2012 Ford Kuga hybrid is designed with innovative features like voice controlled navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, USB interface for iPod connectivity and premium standard audio system. The multi- powered and highly efficient compact crossover SUV, 2012 Ford Kuga Hybrid is expected to appear in the market by the mid of year 2011.

The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid will likely be the last year for Ford's original hybrid vehicle, launched way back in October 2004--At the end of July, Ford had sold 98,500 Escape Hybrids, more than half its total sales of 139,700 hybrids of all types.

Will there be a hybrid version of the new Escape? While the well-received 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid sedan has been in the limelight lately, Ford made its name on the strengths of the compact crossover Escape Hybrid--Later, there may also be a much more luxurious Lincoln version of the same Kuga-based crossover, just as the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is essentially a Ford Fusion Hybrid underneath.

The Kuga shares a platform with the upcoming 2012 Ford Focus compact sedan and hatchback, giving Ford huge global economies of scale. And Ford has said it's developing all its platforms to accommodate multiple powertrains: gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric--We do expect a Kuga Hybrid to be offered to European buyers, however--Ford's first hybrid to be sold in Europe--Meanwhile, Ford continues to update the outgoing 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid.

One of foremost and dominant players in the automotive universe, Ford Motor Company, is prepping up the new design of its thriving crossover SUV, the Ford Kuga which, will be rebranded as 2012 Ford Kuga. It is mostly believed that the latest Kuga hybrid will be selling in North America as 2012 Ford Escape hybrid. This could be the first compact crossover SUV with hybrid mechanism designed by Ford Motor Company.

The aggressive grille front will be designed with the Ford style unique three bars. The metal skin of 2012 Ford Kuga hybrid would be incorporated with muscular mechanical assembly of 2.5 liter displacement paired with 4 cylinders Eco Boost engine. This muscular power pack is expected to be strengthened with electric motor. The high performance engine will be synced with a 6 speed gear box in automatic transmission mode and possessing a dual clutch feature which, further translates to better fuel efficiency. To be rolled out in both drive mechanisms i.e. all wheel drive and front wheel drive mechanisms, the "2012 Ford Kuga" will deliver an excellent ride experience. To stand up for the name earned, the 2012 Ford Kuga hybrid will be equipped with a plethora of accessories.