If the new-ish Ford Kuga for Europe appears acquainted, there is a good motive. The equal American model, the Escape, obtained its facelift close to the top of 2022. It’s solely now that Ford is updating the compact crossover in Europe the place there are some notable adjustments.

For the primary time, the Kuga will get the rugged Active trim with further plastic physique cladding and silver skid plates. The adventurous taste sits 0.4 inches larger on the entrance axle and 0.2 in on the rear for further floor clearance. Ford additionally throws in a Trail drive mode that tweaks throttle response and traction management for extra grip on mud, sand, and different comfortable surfaces.