On this day in auto history – February 26th

Fri 26th Feb 2021

It was on this day in 2008 that production first began on the all-new Ford Kuga in Saarlouis, Germany.

Having debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show to positive reviews six months earlier, the compact SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) was Ford’s first venture into the growing and highly-lucrative crossover market.

Praised for its sharp styling and fine handling, sales of the Kuga exceeded market expectations in Europe and, after numerous facelifts, the vehicle now forms the basis for the rebadged Ford Escape in North America.

In the 10 years since the Kuga was launched, SUV’s and crossovers have become a global phenomenon and now account for 26 percent of all passenger car sales in Europe (up from 8 percent in 2008).

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The tax values are provided by a third-party supplier and while every effort is made to ensure their accuracy please double check with your advisor. If the car was registered after 31/03/2017 then it is subject to new tax rules. All prices we display are for the cars second tax payment onwards. You can find out information on the cars first tax payment here

Cars registered on or after 1 April 2017

Rates for second tax payment onwards

Fuel type	Single 12 month payment	Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit	Total of 12 monthly payments by Direct Debit	Single 6 month payment	Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
Petrol or diesel	£180	£180	£189	£99	£94.50
Electric	£0	N/A	N/A	£0	N/A
Alternative	£170	£170	£178.50	£93.50	£89.25

Alternative fuel vehicles include hybrids, bioethanol and liquid petroleum gas.

Vehicles with a list price of more than £40,000

You have to pay an extra £390 a year if you have a car with a ‘list price’ (the published price before any discounts) of more than £40,000. You do not have to pay this if you have a zero emission vehicle.

You only have to pay this rate for 5 years (from the second time the vehicle is taxed).

Check the list price with your dealer so you know how much vehicle tax you’ll have to pay.

Fuel type	Single 12 month payment	Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit	Total of 12 monthly payments by Direct Debit	Single 6 month payment	Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
Petrol or diesel	£570	£570	£598.50	£313.50	£299.25
Alternative	£560	£560	£588	£308	£294