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Ford’s Kuga Gets BlueCruise Hands‑Free Driving From April

The expansion from the Mustang Mach‑E to the high‑volume Kuga signals a push to mainstream hands‑free driving in Europe.

Overview

  • From April 2026, new Kuga models with automatic transmission will ship BlueCruise‑ready, launching with a three‑month free trial.
  • Fitment is standard on ST‑Line X and Active X and optional on Titanium and ST‑Line within the Driver Assistance package.
  • After the trial, customers can choose a one‑time activation or monthly or annual subscriptions.
  • The Level‑2 system controls steering, acceleration, braking and lane centering at highway speeds and in dense traffic, though the driver remains responsible and must keep eyes on the road.
  • Operation is limited to mapped BlueZones that Ford says cover about 95% of highways in 16 European countries, and the update also adds a 700‑watt B&O audio upgrade plus SYNC 4 connectivity with streaming, games and Alexa.