Rendered Speculation: Ford Kuga crossover to get rakish coupe counterpart?
Could CUV coupes (coupe-UVs?) be the next big thing? BMW and Acura have both introduced fastback crossovers, and AutoExpress has tossed up some renderings of a super-sharp Ford Kuga that could do battle in this new arena. While the styling on the regular Kuga is attractive enough, a two door taking even more cues from the Iosis X concept is pretty damned delectible.Style might rule above substance, but that's not much to complain about, considering that Ford's EcoBoost engines ported from the Fiesta are what AE suggests will spin a PowerShift dual-clutch unit. The rest of the details, such as stop-start and superb dynamics, could all just be fantastical dreaming predicated on some good looking altered images; Ford's concentrating on the Focus and C-Max, with an MPV following on the heels of those two. If it does happen, we should see something on the show circuit for 2011.
[Source: AutoExpress, Photo:Miroslav]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
JDM Life 9:26AM (6/18/2009)
Eww.
Not feeling that render.
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C.W. 9:39AM (6/18/2009)
i think it looks smokin hot!
Dondonel 10:15AM (6/18/2009)
Why not, somebody should do a better job than BMW with X6.
Remember the Saturn Prevue?
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2006/04/prevue00002.jpg
sparrk 11:30AM (6/18/2009)
i like it , i travel a lot on roads with potholes, gravel roads and snow. this car would be great for me. i would definitely chose this over the X1.
Motor_Yakuza 1:27PM (6/18/2009)
This will totally be better then the X6, hope it will hit the states. IN your face BMW. GO Ford.
Nude Love 9:30AM (6/18/2009)
I can't imagine that CUVs are anything more than niche cars, aimed squarely at the heads of jackasses.
You won't go in any deeper snow than your standard hatchback, and you won't get any better mileage than a crossover like a FWD Equinox(Will you?).
What exactly is the point of these "CUVs"?
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Protzenegger 9:30AM (6/18/2009)
That could be downright awesome, though the render has a bit of Hyundai-like quality to it. Overall, I approve.
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CB 9:33AM (6/18/2009)
Why? These things look stupid. The only one I've seen on the road is an X6 and it is ugly as sin.
If you want an suv, get an suv. If you want a car, get a car. Stop trying to hedge. The result offspring between the two is worse than either.
Just my opinion ;)
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JZeke 9:35AM (6/18/2009)
I get that this is a style-only vehicle, but is there really a burgeoning market for jacked-up coupes? It seems like there was one at the end of the 1990s, when Jeep showed off its Jeepster concept.
Now? I mean I guess the Hermes and Birkin set needs something stylish and fairly arrogant, but are there enough of them left to make this segment profitable?
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216 9:38AM (6/18/2009)
Looks very BMW X6ish....cept in coupe form...which is veeery good
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akboss302 9:42AM (6/18/2009)
Are there any plans to bring the current Kuga to North America?
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happyfun86 9:51AM (6/18/2009)
*coughVehiCROSScough*
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YouAreClueless 10:14AM (6/18/2009)
not even close...
Kooshball 10:36AM (6/18/2009)
yep, definitely nothing new as the vehicross basically invented the "CUV" term. and i don't understand why everyone's hatin'; if you want a cheap AWD'er to haul/tow light loads but don't necessarily need one that can fit 8 passengers and get 12mpg, this would be a great choice. i'd love one of these to tow a trailer/bike...
Yaroukh 9:51AM (6/18/2009)
Welcome, Iosis-X
http://images.google.cz/images?q=Ford%20Iosis-X%20Concept
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Ligor 10:15AM (6/18/2009)
the rear and side are Alfa liek in design. a good thing yes, but I'd rather it be applied an a sedan and it's counter coupe than a CUV
Imagine a nice Mercury Milan sedan with this styling direction and the coupe version of it
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DP 10:26AM (6/18/2009)
This is Awesome!
Will they bring it to the USA, though?
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Abe 11:00AM (6/18/2009)
Why not spend the money on making a Euro Focus based Capri instead? Greater sales potential and makes more sense from a product stand point.
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Yaroukh 11:11AM (6/18/2009)
there are rumors this could happen
Erik 12:10PM (6/18/2009)
I love the idea of CUV Coupes. My first car was an "SUV Coupe" - a Bronco II and I absoloutly loved it. Back in the day there were more 2 door SUVs than 4 door ones.
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