- Ford Announces - UK Pricing on the Kuga Crossover - Begins at $40k!

Even though the Kuga will be officially revealed at the Geneva Show with sales commencing in Europe this June, Ford UK announced pricing today for the company’s newest offering in the crossover segment. Initially, the Kuga will be offered solely with a 136 HP 2.0-liter turbo-diesel unit combined with a six-speed manual transmission.

There will be two specifications - Zetec and Titanium, both of which will come with standard All-Wheel-Drive system. Prices are set at £20,495 (that’s $40k or €27,400) for the Zetec and £22,495 ($44,100 or €30,070) for the Titanium. Of course, that may sound a lot to American buyers, but don't forget, in the UK and Europe in general, cars are heavily taxed. -Continued

Standard features of the Kuga Crossover include - keyless start, 17-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Ford Easy fuel, Thatcham category 1 alarm and MP3 connector.

Titanium adds rain sensing wipers, blue tinted glass, partial leather trim, cruise control, automatic headlights and dual electronic air temperature control. Additional premium options available include, rear facing camera, panoramic roof, USB connectivity and DAB radio.

- Suzuki Announces UK Pricing on the 2008 Splash

Prices for Suzuki’s all-new Splash mini-MPV, which goes on sale in the UK on March 8, will start from £8,999 for the 1.2 GLS model rising to £9,499 for the 1.2 GLS+, which adds 15 inch alloys, front foglamps and privacy glass on the rear side windows and tailgate. Both versions are powered by an 86 PS 1.2-litre petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The GLS+ model can also be equipped with a 4-speed automatic, priced £10,349.

Additionally, the Splash will also be offered with a Fiat derived, 75 PS 1.3-liter diesel engine with an identical specification to the GLS+. Prices for the diesel model start at £10,499.

All models are equipped with six airbags and ESP (electronic stability as standard); a CD tuner with MP3 player and steering wheel-mounted audio controls; leather-trimmed steering wheel; remote central locking; front electric windows with driver’s auto-down; air conditioning; electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors; height-adjustable front seats; tilt adjustable steering wheel; and an information display.