Ford's new Kuga feels the need for speed

Following up on its pledge to bring serious performance to all customers across as many vehicle ranges and price points as possible, Ford has given its compact crossover the ST treatment. If a Ford carries the ST badge, then it has to offer something more than an aggressive, sporting appearance. In the case of the compact, Ford Focus-derived SUV this means a sharpened, firmer chassis, more responsive steering, a lower ride height, intelligent all-wheel drive and the option of a 1.5-liter 180bhp EcoBoost engine under the hood.