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Ford to Extend BlueCruise to Puma, Puma Gen‑E, Kuga and Ranger PHEV in Europe From Spring 2026

Access requires the Driver Assistance Pack plus a subscription to be disclosed, with operation restricted to mapped highway Blue Zones.

Overview

  • The hands-off, eyes-on driver assistance feature will be offered on selected 2026 Puma, Puma Gen‑E, Kuga and Ranger PHEV models when equipped with the Driver Assistance Pack.
  • Ford says subscription options and pricing will be confirmed closer to on‑sale dates for the newly supported models.
  • BlueCruise is a Level 2+ system that permits hands-off driving only when a driver-facing camera confirms attention and road, lane and traffic conditions are suitable.
  • The technology was first approved in Great Britain in 2023 and is now authorized across 16 European markets for use on designated highways.
  • In the UK, approved Blue Zones cover about 95% of motorways, and Ford reports more than 1 million BlueCruise‑equipped vehicles globally with over 888 million kilometres driven hands‑free.