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Kuga Graphite Tech Edition...Ford this week announced the launch of an attractive and upscale new version of the stylish and spacious Kuga SUV.

The new Kuga Graphite Tech Edition introduces Ford's Gray Matter exterior color option to the Kuga lineup for the first time, and is equipped as standard with the advanced driver assistance systems most demanded by SUV customers, providing greater convenience. , be it hands-free parking in the city or automatic traffic monitoring on the motorway.

The distinctive new variant also offers customers the full range of Kuga powertrain options, including the Kuga Plug-In Hybrid - Europe's best-selling PHEV in 2021 and 2022 - as well as Kuga Hybrid, EcoBlue Diesel and EcoBoost versions. Gasoline.

Built on Ford's assembly line in Valencia, Spain, the Kuga Graphite Tech Edition is available to order in all European markets starting this week, with first customer deliveries starting in June.

“There are several reasons why the Kuga is such an important and successful model in our lineup, including the many power options, including our 'bestselling' Plug-In Hybrid, the sporty look and the all-new driving experience. generation,” said Jon Williams, Ford Blue General Manager for Europe. "Now, we've made the Kuga an even more compelling proposition for SUV customers, with its sharper looks and our most beloved driving technologies included as standard."

Gray Matter: for smart shoppers...Grey is all the rage among car buyers in Europe, accounting for 27% of new car sales as the region's most chosen color in 2022. Available in the Kuga range only for the new Kuga version Graphite Tech Edition, Gray Matter forms a bold contrast to the version's exclusive 19-inch light-alloy wheels, finished in gloss black.

The new proposal also makes the ST-Line Styling Pack available as standard, comprising a large rear spoiler and brake calipers on the outside in red, and on the inside, pedals and door sills in light alloy, forming a combination of strong sporty appeal. . Customers also have the option of choosing the Black Package, which offers attractive black trim on the roof, mirror housings, front air intakes and rear spoiler, as well as 20-inch high-gloss black alloy wheels.

Driver Assistance as standard...Nearly 50% of all Kuga units sold in 2022 were ordered with the Driver Assistance Package, up from 40% in 2021. This suite of technologies is designed to make driving less demanding with systems that can automatically follow motorway traffic, warn vehicles in the driver's blind spot, automatically adjust the maximum speed according to speed limit signs on the road, allow hands-free parking maneuvers, among many other functions.

Also standard is the Technology Pack, which gives drivers a clear view of the road through LED headlights, which can automatically limit glare from other road users, and a fighter jet-style head-up display, which helps drivers to keep their eyes on the road by displaying information such as vehicle speed and navigation instructions in their line of sight.

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