2024 FORD KUGA / FORD ESCAPE FACELIFT DRIVING REVIEW

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The 2024 Ford Kuga/Escape facelift receives a positive review, highlighting its updated exterior design with a more present front grille and fancy LED daytime running lights. The interior is praised for its good build quality, comfortable seating (especially with the microfiber inserts), and a well-integrated 13-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen, though the system's responsiveness could be quicker. The reviewer appreciates the natural steering feel, offering good feedback, which is a rarity in modern cars, and finds the suspension well-tuned for a comfortable yet engaging drive, even on the Autobahn. Practicality is a strong suit, with sliding rear seats and a decent trunk space. The plug-in hybrid system, offering around 50 km of electric range, is noted as Europe's best-selling PHEV SUV. Downsides include the relatively slow 3.7 kW AC charging and some interior trim elements in the rear of the trunk area that could be better finished. The reviewer also mentions a slight distraction from road feedback through the steering wheel in certain conditions, though personally prefers this to a numb steering experience. Overall, it's considered a versatile, fun, and competent SUV that delivers well across various aspects, despite the higher price point for the top-trim PHEV model.