I wonder if there will be greater interior differentiation between North America and rest of the world platforms now. That new centre stack won't really work well/have space for a manual transmission, which is by far the most popular way the Kuga is equipped here in Europe. Currently the centre console is perfect for shifter/clutch/armrest relationship.
I like the current interior; may not look pretty but it's quite functional. Tasks can be completed efficiently and quickly while driving, which is the main point.
The stop/start works fine on my diesel version, I like it. I actually kind of find it irritating when automakers charge extra for the feature here in Europe, or leave it out altogether. About 70% market penetration is the statistic I believe.