No, we honestly didn’t know either. The best-selling PHEV in Europe is now also slightly sportier and better for your back.
The plug-in hybrid is currently becoming the new standard. Of course, there are more and more electric cars. But the petrol car and especially the diesels lose out to the PHEV.
Also logical in itself: you can drive a lot (through urban areas) electrically. However, on the long stretches you have a petrol engine that still gets you where you need to be without huge loading times or mandatory breaks that EV drivers find ‘liberating’. In addition, a PHEV – despite all the technology – still weighs less than a fully electric car. In short, it offers advantages in the short term. But what is the best-selling PHEV of the old continent?
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And the best-selling PHEV in Europe is….
Ah, we have the answer to that! That’s the… Ford Kuga PHEV! Yes, Ford’s medium crossover is available with PHEV powertrain and is more popular in Europe than any other PHEV. According to Ford, even 28% more popular than the number two. Look, congratulations Ford! The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Trophy is coming your way soon!
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But Ford is already celebrating the happy fact itself, with the Kuga ST-Line X Black Package. A whole mouth full. This version is based on the regular ST-Line X, so the slightly sportier variant. That is made a little more sporty with the Black Package. You get 20 inch alloy wheels, of course in black.
Super good seats for your back
But wait Mike, there’s more! Look, we often see that the grille and window frames are made of high-gloss black. At Ford, they also take the trouble to finish the mirror caps in black for a while. Which you also don’t see much; the entire roof is now black. By the way, you don’t necessarily have to choose a white Kuga PHEV. We would choose Lucid Red or Chrome Blue ourselves.
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In addition to the ST-Line X Black Package, Ford has another novelty in the form of the new comfort seats that you can optionally order. These are adjustable in 12 ways and AGR approved. AGR means ‘Aktion Gesunder Rücken’ and is a German organization that works for the back.
Of course we have the driving test video of the Ford Kuga for you:
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