Ford Kuga

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Body Repairs - General Information » Body Construction
General

Under bodywork construction, a general distinction is made between monocoque and non-monocoque bodywork. The safety of the occupants is the main consideration for all types of bodywork construction. The front and rear sections are designed so that they absorb the energy of the impact via crumple zones. The use of modern design and manufacturing methods and the use of newly developed body panels (relating to their deformation and strength properties) mean that, despite the continuous weight-savings, all safety-related requirements made of the construction can be met.

General

Integral body-frame

Convertible

Non-monocoque bodywork

Special points

Deformation behavior

Crash element