For China buyers, the back seat is a front-burner issue: Often, that's where the owner sits

摘要

To learn just how different the Chinese Ford Kuga compact crossover is from its North American sibling, the Ford Escape, step into the back seat. Most American car owners rarely ride there. But to many Chinese customers, the back seat might be the most important space in the vehicle. Chinese businesspeople, particularly in thriving coastal cities, frequently have chauffeurs. They transact business with clients while shuttling from place to place in the congested, often heart-stopping traffic. The rear seat is a subtle but important signifier of the owner's status.