Sporty new Ford Kuga ST-Line joins the ST-Line range

Ford has announced a new Kuga ST-Line version of the popular mid-size Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) on sale later this year, offering sporty styling inspired by Ford Performance models, alongside powerful and efficient EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel engines as well as sports-tuned driving dynamics.

The new Kuga ST-Line will feature among Ford's expanded SUV range and the most comprehensive Kuga lineup ever, including the sophisticated new Kuga and the upscale Ford Kuga Vignale, as well as the compact EcoSport and large all new Edge.

Kuga ST-Line delivers bold exterior and interior styling including unique alloy wheels and sport seat designs; powertrains including Ford's 180bhp 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol with Ford Intelligent All Wheel Drive (AWD); and a sports chassis with specially tuned suspension and steering.

"With our sporty Kuga ST-Line joining the new Kuga and our upscale Ford Kuga Vignale, Ford will offer a Kuga for every lifestyle," said Roelant de Waard, Vice President, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe. "We predict sales of 200,000 Ford Kuga, EcoSport and Edge SUVs in Europe this year - up by 200 percent from 2013."