The Ford Kuga really puts the ‘Sport’ in ‘Sport Utility Vehicle,’ because it’s a big, practical and spacious family car that’s properly good fun to drive on a country lane - which is a rare thing these days. It’s a shame the cabin looks and feels dated compared to its alternatives, and it’s not all that comfortable around town. It’s a bit like that one athletic mate who’s perfectly happy joining you at the pub, but they’re always dressed in sporty clothes, will probably stick to soft drinks, and usually jogs home. The Citroen C5 Aircross, Volkswagen Tiguan and Peugeot 3008 are more comfortable and more stylish if that suits your needs better. The latest version of the Kuga looks sporty in some ways, but a bit generic in others. The big grille has a prominent Ford badge in the middle with sweeping headlights either side. It’s a shame the rest of the design is nondescript, but at least the Active version gets chunky body cladding. Step inside and you’re greeted by a cabin that’s similarly plain. The 13.0-inch infotainment system and 12.3-inch driver’s display look bang up to date, but otherwise the interior doesn’t feel as modern as in the Volkswagen Tiguan, Kia Sportage or even the cheaper MG HS. Annoyingly the heater controls are screen-based, and they’re fiddly to use on the go. Build quality feels solid, though we found a few too many scratchy plastics around the centre console and below the dashboard.