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Ford Kuga wheel fitment — III PHEV

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2008–present
Ford Kuga wheel fitment at a glance — The Ford Kuga (III) PHEV (2008–present) uses a 5x108 bolt pattern, 63.4 mm centre bore, M12x1.5 nuts. It accepts ~7J–9.5J wheels at ET35–ET55.

Overview

The Ford Kuga (III) PHEV is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Ford since 2019. It marks the third generation of this model and is primarily designed for European markets, though it shares its name with the North American market's Ford Escape. The vehicle features five new engine/transmission combinations including a plug-in petrol electric hybrid capable of up to 30 miles on electricity alone. Built on the C2 platform, which also underpins the latest Focus model, this generation is longer and wider than its predecessor, offering improved interior space and fuel efficiency.

Ford Kuga wheel fitment

Ford Kuga wheel fitment for the Ford Kuga (III) PHEV (2008–present): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x108
Centre bore63.4 mm
Bolt / threadM12x1.5 (nuts)
Seat typetapered
Factory setupsquare
TPMSdirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7J–9.5JET35–ET55

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~376,406 Ford Kuga licensed on UK roads — top 1% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 376,406 Ford Kuga on UK roads, placing it in the top 1% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Ford Kuga wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
2.0 EcoBoost 2422.0L Ford EcoBoost turbocharged I4petrol242 hpAWD
1.6 EcoBoost 1821.6L Ford EcoBoost turbocharged I4petrol182 hpFWD|AWD
2.0 Duratorq 1802.0L Ford Duratorq turbocharged I4diesel180 hpFWD|AWD
1.5 EcoBoost1.5L Ford EcoBoost turbocharged I4petrol150 hpFWD|AWD
1.6 EcoBoost 1501.6L Ford EcoBoost turbocharged I4petrol150 hpFWD|AWD
2.0 Duratorq 1502.0L Ford Duratorq turbocharged I4diesel150 hpFWD|AWD
2.0 Duratorq 1402.0L Ford Duratorq turbocharged I4diesel140 hpFWD|AWD
1.5 Duratorq TDCi 1201.5L Ford Duratorq TDCi turbocharged I4diesel120 hpFWD|AWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
PHEV225 hp7 s130 mph

Dimensions

Length4443 mm
Width1842 mm
Height1710 mm
Wheelbase2690 mm
Kerb weight1613 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSUV
Produced2008–present

Trim levels

TitaniumST-Line

Factory colours

Moondust Silver MetallicMachine MetallicSea Grey MetallicRed Pepper MetallicBlazer Blue

History & notable variants

The third-generation Kuga made its debut in April 2019 and went on sale as a 2020 model. It was designed to be Ford's first SUV using the C2 platform, which allowed for significant weight reduction compared to previous models. A facelift was introduced in January 2024, following the North American market counterpart, the Escape.

Reliability & owner notes