Ford has made the Ford Kuga PHEV harder to ignore. The new Trend Business entry version drops the plug-in hybrid SUV's starting price to €38,990, while retaining the same 2.5-litre plug-in hybrid drivetrain, 243 pk output, automatic transmission, and serious towing capacity.
Looking at the data, Ford did not weaken the core hardware to reach the lower price. The Ford Kuga Trend Business hybrid still uses a 2.5-litre Duratec petrol engine paired with an electric motor and HF55 automatic transmission, sending power to the front wheels. That gives business drivers and private buyers a useful mix: electric commuting during the week, petrol range for long trips, and enough towing strength for caravans or trailers.
Ford Kuga PHEV Trend Business Key Specs
| Data point | Ford Kuga PHEV Trend Business |
|---|---|
| Starting price | €38,990 |
| Powertrain | 2.5-litre Duratec PHEV |
| Total output | 178 kW / 243 pk |
| Transmission | HF55 automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Battery capacity | 14.4 kWh |
| WLTP electric range | 60 km |
| Urban electric range | 74-86 km |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds |
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
| Braked towing capacity | 2,100 kg |
Why The Lower Price Works
Specifically, Ford uses the Trend Business trim to protect the high-value hardware and trim some premium extras. That means buyers still get the drivetrain, towing rating, safety suite, digital cockpit, and connected infotainment without paying Titanium or ST-Line money.
In addition, the Kuga Plug-In Hybrid carries a strong tax and running-cost argument for buyers. The official CO2 range sits at 55-71 g/km, while combined WLTP fuel use runs from 2.8-6.1 l/100 km depending on use and specification. Those figures depend heavily on charging discipline, but they give daily commuters a real cost-control tool.
Size, Space And Practical Data
| Measurement | Ford Kuga PHEV Trend Business |
|---|---|
| Length without / with towbar | 4,616 / 4,727 mm |
| Width without mirrors | 1,882 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 2,177 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm |
| Boot volume to parcel shelf | 395-536 litres |
| Boot volume to roof, 5-seat mode | 420-628 litres |
| Boot volume, 2-seat mode | 1,517 litres |
| Kerb weight | 1,837 kg |
| Payload | 543 kg |
| Turning circle | 11.4 metres |
By comparison, many plug-in hybrid SUVs quote electric range but compromise towing. The Kuga takes a different route. Its 4,480 kg maximum train weight and 100 kg nose weight make it a stronger fit for caravans, boat trailers, and horse trailers than many family crossovers in this price band.
Standard Kit That Counts
The Ford Kuga hybrid also brings equipment that buyers use daily, not showroom decoration.
- 12.3-inch digital driver display
- 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 5G modem with over-the-air updates
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated windscreen and heated front seats
- Blind Spot Information System
- Cross Traffic Alert with Active Braking
- Wide-view rear camera
- Lane Keeping Aid and traffic-sign recognition
