Surprisingly, the new Kuga was cheaper than its predecessor, however, it was bigger and offered more technology. The new Kuga was also longer, improving the available space for the rear passengers. The trunk was a great size and could have became a completely flat load bay with the rear seats folded. The Kuga also featured an optional power lift gate. The backseats were also reclinable. The cabin of the Kuga was fitted with good quality materials and the dash was similar to the one on the C-Max. The modern look was emphasised with the gloss black finish that gave a premium feeling. The cabin offered lots of storage spaces, including a large glovebox and big side bins. Available with a front wheel drive system or an all wheel drive system, the Kuga performed well and was grippy. The front wheel drive was more adequate for people looking to buy a car with a reduced fuel consumption. The Kuga was equipped with Ford’s latest technology, including lane keeping assist, an optional blind spot monitoring system and an electronic anti-skid system, active city stop, auto high beam, driver alert and traffic sign recognition. The Kuga was given a 5 star score at the Euro NCAP and it was also awarded for its Emergency Assistance system, meaning that if airbags deployment was detected, an emergency call was made and automatically provided the GPS co-ordinates.