The Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD with a Abbey Vogue 470 with an actual weight of 1310 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Ford is in general good. And also the weight of the Abbey with a User Payload (198 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
229
240
Mountains
Risk of snaking
256
188
Weight ratio: 68% (77% of kerbweight)
1310 kg
1917 kg
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Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD Abbey Vogue 470
Actual Weights
Abbey Vogue 470: 1310 kg.
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD: 1917 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 68%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 229 points).
Speeds of 75 mph (121 km/h) to 81 mph (130 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 240 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 256 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 64 mph (104 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Ford is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 77%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 188 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is good.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.