2022 Ford Kuga 2.5 PHEV Vignale CVT (UK/Europe version) — great if you’re considering one and want to know what you’re getting. Powertrain & performance Engine: a 2.5 litre inline-4 petrol unit (Atkinson cycle) paired with an electric motor as a plug-in hybrid system. Combined output: approx. 225 PS (˜165 kW) in the PHEV configuration. Battery: 14.4 kWh lithium-ion high-voltage battery. Ford Media Center Transmission: single-speed “e-CVT” hybrid automatic (front-wheel drive). Performance: 0-62 mph in around 9.2 seconds; top speed approx 125 mph (˜200 km/h). Electric range & economy Pure electric (AER) range: WLTP figures suggest about 35 miles (˜56 km) combined in PHEV mode. DrivingElectric Fuel economy / CO2: Officially very low CO2 when used as designed (plugged in regularly). Example: CO2 of ,26 g/km in one listing. Charging: Listed capability from a standard 230 V socket or 3.7 kW onboard charger. Example: 0-100 % charge in ,6 hours from a domestic socket. Dimensions & capacity Length: 4,629 mm; Width: 1,883 mm (mirrors approx 2,178 mm); Height: ,1,680 mm. Wheelbase: 2,710 mm. Boot/trunk capacity: With seats up ,612 litres; seats down up to ,1,534 litres. Towing capacity: Up to 1,200 kg (braked) in this configuration. Kerb weight/minimum: approx 1,698?kg (in one spec). Lookers Motor Group Trim & equipment (Vignale) As a Vignale trim, this version is the premium-top of the line for the Kuga range: Premium leather upholstery, “Vignale” branding, unique styling touches (body styling kit, special alloy wheels). Technology: 12.3? digital instrument cluster, 8? touchscreen with navigation, Apple CarPlay/Android Convenience: Hands-free power tailgate, heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, ambient lighting. Safety & driver assist: Front/rear parking sensors, lane-keeping aid, rear-view camera, pre-collision assist. Practicalities & considerations If you regularly charge the vehicle and do mostly short/commuter trips, the PHEV system shows its strength: you can do a chunk of your trips in electric mode and then have the petrol engine for longer journeys – so you avoid “range-anxiety” of a full EV. Wheels Alive However: if you rarely plug in and mostly drive longer distances, you may not see the big economy benefits because the petrol engine will be doing a lot of the work. Boot space is very good for its class, but note: the battery pack does take some space/make the car heavier than the non-PHEV variant. Being front wheel drive only, so if you were hoping for AWD off-road capability, check carefully: some Kuga variants have AWD but not all. (This spec appears to be FWD) Chargin