The Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Titanium doesn’t shy away — from the moment you see it you know it’s aiming to blend SUV robustness with hatch-like agility. Titanium trim adds a touch of class: subtle chrome, alloy wheels, quality finishes inside. It strikes that balance between ruggedness and refinement, looking every bit a premium compact SUV without going overboard. Performance & Driving Feel Under the bonnet, the 2.0-litre TDCi diesel is a strong, capable engine. You get plenty of low-end torque, which means pulling off from junctions, overtaking, and climbing hills are well within its comfort zone. It doesn’t feel strained. The manual gearbox (where fitted) allows quite good control, letting you exploit that torque band. On twisted country roads, the Kuga stands out for its composure. The steering is well-weighted, responsive enough to keep things enjoyable. Body roll is present (as with most SUVs), but it’s not excessive; the suspension does a decent job of absorbing imperfections without turning every bump into an annoyance. Comfort, Practicality & Interior Inside, the Titanium spec ensures a plush cabin. Seating is supportive, materials feel solid, and you’ve got the kind of gear-list you'd expect: climate control, decent sound system, good visibility, and modern tech (for its time) to assist comfort and connectivity. For everyday practicality, the Kuga scores well. It’s roomy enough up front, and rear passengers get acceptable space for head and legs. Boot space is decent when the rear seats are up, and folding them expands your cargo capacity quite usefully. Not class-leading, but perfectly serviceable for most family, luggage, or towing use. Running Costs & Economy Here’s where things get more nuanced. The 2.0 TDCi is reasonably efficient, though real-world figures tend to lag behind what’s claimed under lab conditions. On mixed driving you’ll see numbers lower than the headline figures — in town, with frequent starts and stops, fuel consumption rises more than ideal. But on longer journeys / motorway work, its consumption becomes more favorable. Pract