New Ford Kuga bas been crowned “SUV of The Year” by Spanish publication Motor Mundial. Kuga defeated rivals including new Peugeot 2008 and Suzuki SX Cross to collect the coveted award, with judges particularly impressed by its safety technologies and fun driving dynamics. Motor Mundial reports: “Ford made inroads into the category with the first Kuga, a very popular model with a stunning design and excellent off-road capabilities. Now, the second-generation Kuga has turned its defects into virtues and stands out for its fresh design, spacious interior, high level of equipment, safety and frugal TDCi diesel and EcoBoost gasoline engines. “The model won the Motor Mundial trophy based on its versatility, fun-to-drive qualities and comfort, which is on par with that of sedans. Its innovations, smart safety technologies, Ford SYNC connectivity system and value-for-money.” The 1.6L EcoBoost Ford Kuga can be viewed or test-driven at Premier Automobiles Sdn. Bhd, the sole distributor for Ford vehicles in Brunei.