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Post by cbeaks1 on Apr 22, 2021 9:23:43 GMT
After quite a wait the Kuga pHEV arrived last week. Lucid Red Vignale 2.5 plug-in. 225ps combined. More or less every option ticked so it has all sorts of stuff incl:
Full LED quad projector headlamps
Heads up display
Opening panorama roof
Front camera W cross traffic alert
Blis
Intelligent speed assist
Active park
Door guards
Retractable tow bar
Memory seats
Heated f and r seats and steering wheel
19” wheels
10 speaker B&O stereo
Love it so far. Over 200 miles on just over a gallon so far, and it will go 35 miles on elec only. Suits relaxed driving and I haven’t pushed it - it definitely doesn’t feel like 225ps though. Very comfortable, very quiet, works perfectly just leaving it to sort out itself ref petrol and electric.
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Post by cbeaks1 on Apr 22, 2021 9:25:38 GMT
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Post by cbeaks1 on Apr 22, 2021 9:28:16 GMT
Costs £1.50 to fully charge at home.
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Post by michael on Apr 22, 2021 9:31:16 GMT
Has this got an interventionalist speed limiter on it?
I quite like the Vignale thing and I very much like that colour.
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Post by cbeaks1 on Apr 22, 2021 9:44:58 GMT
Has this got an interventionalist speed limiter on it? I quite like the Vignale thing and I very much like that colour. Radar cruise and a limiter if you choose it. Not sure about interventionalist? |
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Post by michael on Apr 22, 2021 10:58:47 GMT
I had thought some Ford cars had a feature where by they wouldn't let you break the speed limit unless you override the system. It's a function that will soon be mandatory on all new cars.
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Post by cbeaks1 on Apr 22, 2021 11:24:45 GMT
Nothing that intrusive in this one
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Post by Martin on Apr 22, 2021 12:26:16 GMT
Additional car mat aside, that’s nice and a great spec.
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Post by cbeaks1 on Apr 22, 2021 12:33:20 GMT
Already gone! I found some St line ones online. I try to keep the ford ones fresh for when the car goes back. Not sure why.
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Post by Martin on Apr 22, 2021 18:08:05 GMT
Already gone! I found some St line ones online. I try to keep the ford ones fresh for when the car goes back. Not sure why. Can’t do enough for a good employer? |
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Post by cbeaks1 on Apr 22, 2021 19:05:38 GMT
Sure. Let’s run with that.
I think it is just a lot easier to return them looking clean with new mats. Hides the pasty crumbs.
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Post by PG on Apr 22, 2021 19:45:51 GMT
Sure. Let’s run with that. I think it is just a lot easier to return them looking clean with new mats. Hides the pasty crumbs. Do you now have a garage full of used mats? Or do they go to the tip once "soiled"..... |
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Post by cbeaks1 on Apr 22, 2021 19:49:46 GMT
The expertly cut grey ones have been through a few cars, but I thought the Vignale deserved a bit more love. It felt 98% trampy in what is a pretty expensive car.
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Post by Stuntman on Apr 22, 2021 20:19:12 GMT
I like your thread title. I had to think about it  |
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Post by alf on Apr 23, 2021 14:16:22 GMT
Nice! I have to say I have a bit of an embarrassed crush on the new Puma, I don't like many SUV / semi SUV shapes but that one is great in the right spec... Just needs a Racing version!
On that note some sort of current Focus (RS or ST, I'm too old to care which) came past me when I was on the bike last night and sounded really good from outside the car, yet from the age I swear it must have been a 4-pot.... good effort...
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Post by Ben on Apr 23, 2021 16:52:22 GMT
Costs £1.50 to fully charge at home. How long does it take though? |
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Post by cbeaks1 on Apr 23, 2021 16:59:42 GMT
Costs £1.50 to fully charge at home. How long does it take though? Less than 2 hours on a 7kwh charger. |
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Post by Ben on Apr 23, 2021 17:01:27 GMT
That's not too bad. I know the Volvo PHEVs take about 3 hours to recharge.
Neat choice BTW
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Post by PG on Apr 25, 2021 18:20:20 GMT
Nice! I have to say I have a bit of an embarrassed crush on the new Puma... Glad it's not just me then. |
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Post by michael on Apr 25, 2021 21:10:24 GMT
Just needs a Racing version! What’s that, green with tan leather and a sunroof? |
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Post by Stuntman on Apr 25, 2021 21:20:29 GMT
Nice! I have to say I have a bit of an embarrassed crush on the new Puma... Glad it's not just me then. I like it as well. It does appear colour- and spec-sensitive though. |
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Post by alf on Apr 26, 2021 10:24:04 GMT
Just needs a Racing version! What’s that, green with tan leather and a sunroof? Very good! Two version then, a Ford Racing and a The Motor Forum Racing edition chosen by Racing himself.... |
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Post by cbeaks1 on Apr 26, 2021 10:29:03 GMT
You can get a green Puma ST. Probably not the sort of green Racing would approve of.
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Post by michael on Apr 26, 2021 16:03:00 GMT
You can get a green Puma ST. Probably not the sort of green Racing would approve of. I've seen one, it's a kind of Kermit green isn't it? I do like the new Puma. It probably has less of a gap between tyre and rear wheelarch than the original. |
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Post by ChrisM on Apr 26, 2021 17:32:04 GMT
^
Just checked and on the Ford website, it's named "Mean Green".
Have to say I was very disappointed by the Puma I had on loan when the Fiesta was serviced and MoT'd at the start of last month
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Post by racingteatray on Apr 28, 2021 16:35:31 GMT
Just needs a Racing version! What’s that, green with tan leather and a sunroof? Spot on. I was actually wondering whether a lightly used Fiesta Vignale might suit Mrs RT. They seem to depreciate nicely and look rather smart. My only concern is that they all seem to have what looks suspiciously like purple leather trim?? |
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Post by cbeaks1 on Apr 28, 2021 18:14:45 GMT
There was a purplish leather but I think most would be black. Coloured interiors not really our thing.
Did you see the queen’s Mulsanne on piston heads? Almost your spec, but a bit too beige inside. Dark green, wood, and no priv glass. Bit pricey though.
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Post by Roadsterstu on May 11, 2021 6:34:40 GMT
Additional car mat aside, that’s nice and a great spec. I'm also guilty of additional car mat syndrome - it keeps the decent mats clean! Looks crap, I appreciate, but practicality and all that. |
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Post by Martin on May 11, 2021 14:00:31 GMT
Additional car mat aside, that’s nice and a great spec. I'm also guilty of additional car mat syndrome - it keeps the decent mats clean! Looks crap, I appreciate, but practicality and all that. Who are you keeping them clean for, the next owner? I’m enjoying my luxury deep pile mats, won’t be covering them up! |
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Post by Roadsterstu on May 11, 2021 21:07:51 GMT
I'm also guilty of additional car mat syndrome - it keeps the decent mats clean! Looks crap, I appreciate, but practicality and all that. Who are you keeping them clean for, the next owner? I’m enjoying my luxury deep pile mats, won’t be covering them up! I don't sink my toes into the pile! The driveway is currently part way between "started" and finished" and is just a compressed hardcore base currently, so the rubber mat on top of the carpet mats is worthwhile. |
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