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2020 Ford Puma (crossover)
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Ford Puma vs Vauxhall Mokka - Motorpoint
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Four months with the Ford Puma ST-Line: stylish and fun to drive, but pricey
VERDICT
The Ford Puma is good-looking, well-equipped and certainly entertaining to drive. With its heavy doors and well-insulated cabin, there’s a feeling of quality and solidity that most modern vehicles simply don’t offer.
However, the ST-Line’s price tag of R617,500 is hard to justify, given the kind of value that Chinese SUVs are offering these days. Even the Puma Titanium seems excessive at R573,500. That said, if the discount is big enough or if you find a good example on the used market, this could still be a tantalising option.
VERDICT
The Ford Puma is good-looking, well-equipped and certainly entertaining to drive. With its heavy doors and well-insulated cabin, there’s a feeling of quality and solidity that most modern vehicles simply don’t offer.
However, the ST-Line’s price tag of R617,500 is hard to justify, given the kind of value that Chinese SUVs are offering these days. Even the Puma Titanium seems excessive at R573,500. That said, if the discount is big enough or if you find a good example on the used market, this could still be a tantalising option.
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Renault 4 vs Ford Puma Gen-E: which of these small e-crossovers is best?
It’s retrofit versus purpose built as Ford and Renault face off in contest of the everyday EV
Both cars offer one motor and battery option. The 4 gets a 52kWh cell for 247 miles of WLTP range, while the Gen-E harvests 233 miles from a 43kWh pack. Both looked good for those estimates on this 32°C test – ie the least challenging conditions possible. But previous experience (and the Puma’s lack of a heat pump) suggests the Renault will give you fewer headaches in the UK winter months of October to May.
So a thumping win for the R4. No doubt both will sell in buckets, but the Ford’s success will be inherited – the Renault’s will be hard-earned.
It’s retrofit versus purpose built as Ford and Renault face off in contest of the everyday EV
Both cars offer one motor and battery option. The 4 gets a 52kWh cell for 247 miles of WLTP range, while the Gen-E harvests 233 miles from a 43kWh pack. Both looked good for those estimates on this 32°C test – ie the least challenging conditions possible. But previous experience (and the Puma’s lack of a heat pump) suggests the Renault will give you fewer headaches in the UK winter months of October to May.
So a thumping win for the R4. No doubt both will sell in buckets, but the Ford’s success will be inherited – the Renault’s will be hard-earned.
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Farewell, Ford Puma! Small crossover exits SA
Ford has pulled the plug on the Puma. Yes, the Blue Oval brand has quietly discontinued the Ford Puma in SA, ending this Romanian-built small crossover’s 2-year run…
- Ford SA pulls the plug on Puma after just 2 years
- Facelifted version seemingly off the table for SA
- Approximately 1 800 units were sold in Mzansi
Another one bites the dust. The Ford Puma has quietly reached the end of the line in South Africa, despite the Romanian-built small crossover having been on the local market for just 2 years.
After noticing that only 2 units were registered locally in October 2025, we stopped by Ford SA’s website – and the Puma was nowhere to be seen. The Dearborn-based automaker’s local arm then officially confirmed to Cars.co.za that the Puma is “no longer on sale in South Africa”.
“Ford South Africa is confident that it is able to offer strong value and meet the diverse needs of local customers with its existing product range,” the Blue Oval brand’s local division added in a short statement.
With models like the Fiesta, Focus, EcoSport and Kuga having long since departed, the Puma’s discontinuation sees Ford’s local passenger-vehicle line-up (excluding the strong-selling Ranger bakkie and the Transit range, that is) reduced to the Territory, Everest, Tourneo Custom MPV and Mustang.
Ford has pulled the plug on the Puma. Yes, the Blue Oval brand has quietly discontinued the Ford Puma in SA, ending this Romanian-built small crossover’s 2-year run…
- Ford SA pulls the plug on Puma after just 2 years
- Facelifted version seemingly off the table for SA
- Approximately 1 800 units were sold in Mzansi
Another one bites the dust. The Ford Puma has quietly reached the end of the line in South Africa, despite the Romanian-built small crossover having been on the local market for just 2 years.
After noticing that only 2 units were registered locally in October 2025, we stopped by Ford SA’s website – and the Puma was nowhere to be seen. The Dearborn-based automaker’s local arm then officially confirmed to Cars.co.za that the Puma is “no longer on sale in South Africa”.
“Ford South Africa is confident that it is able to offer strong value and meet the diverse needs of local customers with its existing product range,” the Blue Oval brand’s local division added in a short statement.
With models like the Fiesta, Focus, EcoSport and Kuga having long since departed, the Puma’s discontinuation sees Ford’s local passenger-vehicle line-up (excluding the strong-selling Ranger bakkie and the Transit range, that is) reduced to the Territory, Everest, Tourneo Custom MPV and Mustang.
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Motorpoint review of the Puma Gen-E
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Ford Puma Gen-E gets bump in range for 2026 model
Model-year update for electric SUV also includes fitment of BlueCruise semi-autonomous driving tech
Ford will update the Puma Gen-E for 2026 by increasing its electric range to more than 250 miles.
The extra range has been achieved by modifying the SUV’s 43kWh (usable) pack to make it more efficient. The 2025 car offers up to 233 miles. Ford has not detailed the specific nature of the modifications.
The increase in range also brings the Puma Gen-E in touch with its Peugeot e-2008 and Mini Aceman rivals, which both offer up to 252 miles from similar-sized packs.
The Puma continues to offer peak charging speeds of up to 100kW, which enables a 10%-80% top-up in 23 minutes.
The 2026-model Puma also introduces several new features, including BlueCruise, Ford’s semi-autonomous driving system that was previously available on only the Mustang Mach-E. The optional Driver Assistance Pack and a subscription will be required to use it.
www.autocar.co.uk
Model-year update for electric SUV also includes fitment of BlueCruise semi-autonomous driving tech
Ford will update the Puma Gen-E for 2026 by increasing its electric range to more than 250 miles.
The extra range has been achieved by modifying the SUV’s 43kWh (usable) pack to make it more efficient. The 2025 car offers up to 233 miles. Ford has not detailed the specific nature of the modifications.
The increase in range also brings the Puma Gen-E in touch with its Peugeot e-2008 and Mini Aceman rivals, which both offer up to 252 miles from similar-sized packs.
The Puma continues to offer peak charging speeds of up to 100kW, which enables a 10%-80% top-up in 23 minutes.
The 2026-model Puma also introduces several new features, including BlueCruise, Ford’s semi-autonomous driving system that was previously available on only the Mustang Mach-E. The optional Driver Assistance Pack and a subscription will be required to use it.
The Ford Puma Gen-E now offers more electric range | Autocar
Model-year update for electric SUV also includes fitment of BlueCruise semi-autonomous driving tech
www.autocar.co.uk
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HubNut review of the Puma Hybrid
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Ford Puma Gen-E vs BYD Dolphin - Everything Electric Cars
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Anna on Roads review of the updated Puma ST
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£132 per month and 7.2mpkWh? My life with no-brainer Ford Puma Gen-E
Super-cheap EV showed us that Ford can still do the business with passenger cars in Europe
Dear reader, an interesting bit of insight into your life landed in my inbox recently: fresh Autocar market research with some illuminating statistics, figures and overall feelings towards lots of things. In fact, it's possible that you personally took part in the survey. There is no getting around it: statistically, I am likely to be a good chunk younger than you.
Which is why I'm deploying a bit of empathy and stepping into your shoes. A lot of you reading this might not be too interested in buying a new electric vehicle. You might consider them to be a pain to charge, with too much technology and, even worse, boring.
But I'm hoping this Ford Puma Gen-E will offer a bit of a fresh perspective, because with just the right amount of blue-sky thinking and some man maths, it might begin to make sense.
The Puma Gen-E is cheap. So cheap that using it could save you money under the right circumstances. Here's the thinking: if you've been on a leasing configurator in the past few months you will have seen a Puma Gen-E in the massive 'oh my goodness, 100/100 value' section.
The best deal I've seen is £132 per month with a £1884 deposit and 5000 miles per year, but you could upgrade to 8000 miles for another £20 per month. These cars are flooding the leasing market. ZEV? ECG? You betcha. That's £3468 in total for a year's worth of drudgery driving.
www.autocar.co.uk
Super-cheap EV showed us that Ford can still do the business with passenger cars in Europe
Dear reader, an interesting bit of insight into your life landed in my inbox recently: fresh Autocar market research with some illuminating statistics, figures and overall feelings towards lots of things. In fact, it's possible that you personally took part in the survey. There is no getting around it: statistically, I am likely to be a good chunk younger than you.
Which is why I'm deploying a bit of empathy and stepping into your shoes. A lot of you reading this might not be too interested in buying a new electric vehicle. You might consider them to be a pain to charge, with too much technology and, even worse, boring.
But I'm hoping this Ford Puma Gen-E will offer a bit of a fresh perspective, because with just the right amount of blue-sky thinking and some man maths, it might begin to make sense.
The Puma Gen-E is cheap. So cheap that using it could save you money under the right circumstances. Here's the thinking: if you've been on a leasing configurator in the past few months you will have seen a Puma Gen-E in the massive 'oh my goodness, 100/100 value' section.
The best deal I've seen is £132 per month with a £1884 deposit and 5000 miles per year, but you could upgrade to 8000 miles for another £20 per month. These cars are flooding the leasing market. ZEV? ECG? You betcha. That's £3468 in total for a year's worth of drudgery driving.
£132 per month and 7.2mpkWh? Life with the no-brainer Ford Puma Gen-E | Autocar
Super-cheap EV showed us that Ford can still do the business with passenger cars in Europe
www.autocar.co.uk
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Ford Puma (2023-2025) Buyer’s Guide
The Ford Puma was on the local market for a mere 2 years. So, should you consider a used version of this sprightly little crossover? Let’s investigate…
While the immensely successful B515-series Ford EcoSport was available in South Africa’s new-vehicle market for an entire decade, the Ford Puma that followed it lasted a mere 2 years (despite being a decidedly strong seller in Europe).
Of course, the Puma wasn’t ever intended as a direct replacement for the EcoSport, even though it arrived just as the latter left local shores. Indeed, the Romanian-built boutique crossover was not only a little larger than its budget-beating sibling but also offered a far more upmarket experience.
Still, local consumers naturally drew comparisons between these 2 models, which only served to highlight the Puma’s lofty pricing. In the end, the Blue Oval brand’s local division pulled the plug on its small crossover after just 2 years, with only around 1 800 units sold (according to our figures, anyway).
For the record, this wasn’t the first time Ford had used the Puma nameplate, with the badge having been applied to a 3-door coupé produced in Europe between 1997 and 2002, too. Like the Puma crossover, that model ran on the same platform as the Fiesta hatchback of the era.
The Ford Puma was on the local market for a mere 2 years. So, should you consider a used version of this sprightly little crossover? Let’s investigate…
While the immensely successful B515-series Ford EcoSport was available in South Africa’s new-vehicle market for an entire decade, the Ford Puma that followed it lasted a mere 2 years (despite being a decidedly strong seller in Europe).
Of course, the Puma wasn’t ever intended as a direct replacement for the EcoSport, even though it arrived just as the latter left local shores. Indeed, the Romanian-built boutique crossover was not only a little larger than its budget-beating sibling but also offered a far more upmarket experience.
Still, local consumers naturally drew comparisons between these 2 models, which only served to highlight the Puma’s lofty pricing. In the end, the Blue Oval brand’s local division pulled the plug on its small crossover after just 2 years, with only around 1 800 units sold (according to our figures, anyway).
For the record, this wasn’t the first time Ford had used the Puma nameplate, with the badge having been applied to a 3-door coupé produced in Europe between 1997 and 2002, too. Like the Puma crossover, that model ran on the same platform as the Fiesta hatchback of the era.
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Ford updates its smallest electric SUV with better range and hands-free tech
Even though the Ford Puma Gen-E only started appearing on roads a year ago, the company decided it was already time for a change. This small electric vehicle is a big deal in Europe - it fills the spot left behind by the Ford Fiesta, which was one of the most popular small cars for a very long time. Now, this "city hatchback on stilts" is getting some smart upgrades to keep drivers happy.
The biggest change involves the battery. Ford engineers improved the internal design of the battery pack and instead of the old 43 kWh capacity, the new version has a usable capacity of 46.8 kWh. This might seem like a small number, but in the world of EVs, every little bit of energy helps.
Because the battery holds more energy, the Ford Puma Gen-E can now travel further on a single charge. The driving range used to be 376 km, and with the update the car can now travel up to 417 km before it needs a recharge. This is a solid improvement for a car that is mostly meant for driving around busy cities. It gives owners a bit more peace of mind when they decide to take a longer trip on the weekend.
Having a bigger battery does come with a tiny penalty. The car still charges at the same maximum speed of 100 kW, and since there is more battery to fill up, you will have to wait at the charging station a little longer. To go from a 10% charge to 80%, it now takes 26 minutes. That is three minutes longer than the older model. In the grand scheme of things, three minutes is barely enough time to buy a cup of coffee, but it is a trade-off for that extra driving range.
www.arenaev.com
Even though the Ford Puma Gen-E only started appearing on roads a year ago, the company decided it was already time for a change. This small electric vehicle is a big deal in Europe - it fills the spot left behind by the Ford Fiesta, which was one of the most popular small cars for a very long time. Now, this "city hatchback on stilts" is getting some smart upgrades to keep drivers happy.
The biggest change involves the battery. Ford engineers improved the internal design of the battery pack and instead of the old 43 kWh capacity, the new version has a usable capacity of 46.8 kWh. This might seem like a small number, but in the world of EVs, every little bit of energy helps.
Because the battery holds more energy, the Ford Puma Gen-E can now travel further on a single charge. The driving range used to be 376 km, and with the update the car can now travel up to 417 km before it needs a recharge. This is a solid improvement for a car that is mostly meant for driving around busy cities. It gives owners a bit more peace of mind when they decide to take a longer trip on the weekend.
Having a bigger battery does come with a tiny penalty. The car still charges at the same maximum speed of 100 kW, and since there is more battery to fill up, you will have to wait at the charging station a little longer. To go from a 10% charge to 80%, it now takes 26 minutes. That is three minutes longer than the older model. In the grand scheme of things, three minutes is barely enough time to buy a cup of coffee, but it is a trade-off for that extra driving range.
Ford updates its smallest electric SUV with better range and hands-free tech
The updated Ford Puma Gen-E now offers a longer {{417-km}} range and advanced BlueCruise hands-free driving technology for European EV buyers.
www.arenaev.com
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