Ford Kuga by Wolf

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:12:51 +0000

Although Ford doesn’t currently sell the curvy SUV Kuga in the U.S., its rumored that the car may be part of the European Ford invasion over the next few years. So we thought it would be cool to take a look at how some performance modifications from the German tuner Wolf can add some speed to the fast looks. The new package includes an ECU tweaking from 136 hp to 158 hp, at a mere price of 795 euros or $ 1,170. Also a new set of 20 inch alloy wheels were added at a price of 2,850 euros or $ 4,197 per set. More details after the jump.

Press release:

The Ford Kuga is an emotionally and technically perfected vehicle which can now even be further enhanced by the exclusive Wolf styling programme. The Ford specialist already devised a power enhancement which improves the serial performance from a standard 136 hp with 320 Nm to 158 hp with 375 Nm. The (German) retail price is 795 euros. The Wolf Race rims measuring 9 x 20“ ET40 in a silver design with high-grade steel outer rim are not only elegant, but also sportive. The set comes with 275/30 R20 Pirelli tyres. The overall price for the light alloy rim set by Wolf is 2,850 euros (Germany). The Wolf sport springs which lower the car by 40 mm render optimal road holding and can be obtained at any Ford dealer or directly at the company Wolf Racing Neuenstein GmbH & Co. KG for 199 euros (Germany).

2008 Ford Fusion SEL Review

admin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:50:40 +0000

When you take into consideration that the 2008 Ford Focus we reviewed last week cost $19,365, this (almost) loaded 2008 Ford Fusion SEL at $22,785 (as tested) seems like a bargain for only a few grand more. And it is. While it may not get the excellent fuel economy of the Focus, the Fusion is worlds above the Focus in terms of fit & finish, driving dynamics, and overall quality. But just because it trumps the Focus doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a great buy. It still has the mid-size class leaders to compete with.

One thing to keep in mind - our review model was a model year 2008. If you go out and buy one now (mid-2008,) you may also get a 2009 model, which has a few key changes. Most notably, the 4-cylinder SEL model that we drove is no longer available in a 5-speed manual transmission, only a 5-speed automatic. Other changes related to this review are that the optional $295 ambient lighting is now standard in the SEL, as is Sirius satellite radio.

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Ford Kuga by Wolf

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