The new Kuga is safer and roomier than before. Less fun, but a better family car
Pros Safer, more affordable, more spacious and more convenient than before
Cons Not as fun as it used to be. It's grown up and got some proper trousers...
The Ford Kuga has recently been facelifted to keep it competitive, but its dashboard still lags behind some rivals.With attractive styling, decent practicality and an impressive safety record, the Kuga is a convincing family SUV. It can't quite match the extremely high all-round standards of some of its latest rivals – the SEAT Ateca in particular – but for the right deal it's worth considering.
PROS Good value and well equipped Economical diesel engines Spacious interior
CONS Too many buttons inside Outshone by several rivals Inferior automatic gearboxes
Amongst other family SUVs, the previous Ford Kuga was a good looking car. Now, though, it’s even more distinctive to look at and its engine choices are bang up to date.
Pros Good fun to drive for an SUV Keen price and generous equipment Plug-in hybrid has a decent electric range
Cons Alternatives have plusher interiors Smaller boot than alternatives Poor tow rating for plug-in hybrid
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 1-speed direct drive.Many of last year's optional advanced driving aids are now standard.Lumbar adjustment on driver's seat, rear USB ports and 8-inch display are now standard.GT gets new sound system, and new GT Premium package dresses up the interior.
PROS Delivers plug-in SUV utility without a luxury SUV price Offers a generous list of standard features Can travel up to 22 miles solely on electric battery charge Sophisticated all-wheel drive offers stability on slippery surfaces
CONS Poor cabin quality with lots of creaks and rattles Weak acceleration and vague steering make for a bad driving experience Unlike the regular Outlander, it doesn't offer a third row Small gas tank limits overall range
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has enough value, features, and style to make it worth considering, but not to stand out.
Pros Standard features list Expanded active safety tech All-wheel drive available across the range Exterior styling
Cons Cheap cabin materials Anemic base engine V-6 isn’t much of an upgrade Cramped third-row seat
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a roomy SUV that’s very economical for short journeys if you can plug it in to charge the battery – it’s just a shame it looks a bit drab and doesn’t drive that well
Pros Cheap to run on short journeys Quiet around town Roomy back seats
Cons Terrible infotainment system Unsettled on bumpy roads Drab interior
