Ford Kuga & Edge Vignale
The luxurious versions of Ford’s Kuga and Edge SUVs
are hitting the market across Europe. Ford’s
new Vignale portfolio of models has the ambitious goal of drawing customers
away from traditional premium brands.
The Kuga and Edge
SUVs are offered in exclusive specs and with high-quality materials, including
tuxedo-stitched Windsor leather interiors, unique exterior colors and upmarket
detailing that include a Vignale-specific hexagonal grille design.
The Ford Kuga Vignale is offered with two petrol and
two diesel units, including the 1.5-litre EcoBoost in 148 hp and 179 hp versions, and the 2.0-litre TDCi available with 148 hp and 177 hp. The range-topping petrol version is offered only with a six-speed
automatic and AWD while both diesel versions can be had with AWD and a
six-speed automatic gearbox as an option.
The bigger Edge Vignale comes with chrome-finished
fog lamps, a dark matte finish for the Vignale front grille and 19-inch
polished aluminum alloy wheels. As with the Kuga Vignale, customers will be
able to choose between unique exterior colors, including a rich metallic brown
called Vignale Ametista Scura.
The leather upholstery extends to the central
armrest and storage console, and to the dashboard, featuring a woven aluminum
applique on the passenger side. Ford installed an Active Noise Control system
to make the cabin even more refined and quiet. The system uses three
microphones that are strategically placed in the cabin, monitoring engine noise
and directing opposing sound waves through the speakers of the audio system.
Customers will be able to get the Edge Vignale with
two diesel powertrains; a 177hp 2.0-litre TDCi paired to a six-speed manual and
a twin-turbo 207hp 2.0-litre TDCi paired to Ford’s twin-clutch Powershift
automatic.
Ford has also launched a dedicated Vignale website
that includes an online configurator, allowing potential customers to explore
the numerous personalization options and pricing.