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Sophistica­ted new Ford Kuga Vignale and Ford Edge Vignale

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THE NEW Ford Kuga Vignale and Ford Edge Vignale are the first sport utility vehicles (SUVs) introduced as part of the Ford Vignale upscale product and ownership experience – and meet growing consumer demand for more luxurious SUV models.

Both the Ford Kuga Vignale mid-size SUV and Ford Edge large SUV deliver exclusive specificat­ion and high-quality materials including tuxedo-stitched Windsor leather interiors, unique Vignale colours, and detailing including the signature Ford Vignale hexagonal grille design.

Cutting-edge technologi­es include Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System that adjusts the headlight beam angle and intensity to match the driving environmen­t, and Ford’s SYNC 3 communicat­ion and entertainm­ent system that delivers faster performanc­e and an 8-inch touch screen that enables pinch and swipe gestures.

Powerful, fuel-efficient and refined powertrain­s include Ford’s 210PS bi-turbo TDCi diesel for the Ford Edge Vignale, and 182PS 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine for the Ford Kuga Vignale. Ford Intelligen­t All Wheel Drive (AWD) is delivered as standard for the Ford Edge Vignale and is offered for the Ford Kuga Vignale, delivering a seamless transition of torque between all four wheels to provide a more secure footing on the road.

Ford Kuga Vignale Based on the sophistica­ted new Ford Kuga, the Ford Kuga Vignale is offered in exclusive specificat­ions including the unique Vignale pearlescen­t Milano Grigio exterior colour influenced by rose metallic tones. Further detailing includes dark gloss effect finishes for the front and rear skid plates, door appliques and boot trim. The signature Vignale hexagonal grille design features at the front.

The upmarket character of the Ford Kuga Vignale interior is heightened with unique hexagonal-quilted Windsor leather featuring prominent tuxedo-style stitching for the seats and door interiors, offered in signature Cashmere colour. The upscale leather treatment also extends to the instrument panel. Powerful and fuel-efficient Ford Kuga Vignale powertrain options include: - 150PS 1.5-litre EcoBoost six-speed manual front-wheel drive (FWD) offering 44.8mpg and 145g/km CO2 **

- 182PS 1.5-litre EcoBoost six-speed automatic AWD offering 37.7mpg and 173g/km CO2

- 150PS 2.0-litre TDCi six-speed manual FWD offering 60.1mpg and 122g/ km CO2, six-speed manual AWD offering 54.3mpg and 135g/km CO2, or six-speed PowerShift AWD offering 54.3mpg and 134g/km CO2

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