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Upwardly mobile Ford SUV models
Upscale new Ford Kuga Vignale and Ford Edge Vignale meet growing
consumer demand for more luxurious SUVs.
he 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.
Refinement is further enhanced for the Ford
Edge Vignale with Ford Active Noise Control,
which directs opposing sound waves through
the audio system to cancel out engine noise
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and improve cabin ambience.
“Our Ford Vignale range speaks directly to
the growing trend for upmarket SUVs and
represents the very best of Ford with luxurious
design, materials and craftsmanship,” said
Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing,
Sales & Service, Ford of Europe. “We see great
potential to extend the top end of our Ford
product range and offer a special experience
that meets the growing expectations of our
customers.”
The percentage of SUVs sold in the UK in
2015 rose over 25 per cent to 642,194
compared with 2014 sales. Over 80 per cent of
the 32,944 Kugas sold in 2015 were highspecification Titanium models, indicating high
demand for luxury variants in the SUV segment.
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