2020 Ford Puma (crossover)

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New Ford Puma: pricing and spec details for SUV confirmed

Ford's sporting crossover rebirth of the Puma name will be priced from £20,845, but high-spec First Edition models arrive first

Ford has confirmed UK pricing of its new Puma SUV ahead of the first examples being delivered to customers in January.

The rebirth of the Puma name as a sporty high-riding model will see it start from £20,845 in Titanium trim, with Ford not initially looking to offer a lower-spec variant.

It comes as standard with features not usually confined to 'base' models, such as lumbar massage front seats and wireless phone charging, plus lane-keep assist and pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection. However, Ford won't be taking orders for this model until the start of next year.

New Ford Puma: pricing and spec details for SUV confirmed | Autocar

Sporting crossover rebirth of the Puma name will be priced from £20,845, but high-spec First Edition models arrive first

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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2020 Ford Puma ST: hot crossover laps the 'Ring at speed

Hot, high-riding supermini cocks a wheel at the Nurburgring as Ford gears up to take on Hyundai's upcoming Kona N

Ford is readying an ST performance version of its new Puma SUV, and our spy photographers have caught a prototype being put through its paces at the Nurburgring.

The Hyundai Kona N rival has shed some camouflage since we last saw it, revealing that it will feature a trapezoidal lower grille design, large-diameter performance-inspired alloy wheels shod in low-profile tyres, and the same wing-mounted headlight clusters as the standard model.

A prominent lower bodykit extends around the car from the splitter-style front bumper to a new rear bumper designed around a twin exhaust tailpipe - the same as that fitted to the Fiesta ST.

Official details of the model's drivetrain and chassis set-up are still yet to be confirmed, but images of the prototype raising a rear wheel under hard cornering show it will feature a stiffer suspension set-up in the same vein as the Fiesta ST. The big wheels appear to hide larger-diameter front brakes, too, while the Puma seems lower to the ground than the stock model.

2020 Ford Puma ST spotted in UK during video shoot | Autocar

Performance variant of new small SUV is seen in undisguised form in Eastbourne during promotional shoot, reveal expected in coming months

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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Euro NCAP Crash test of the Puma

 

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Ford Puma 1.0 Ecoboost 155 ST-Line X 2020 review

Should I buy one?

It’s moderately enjoyable, in fact. But let’s not get carried away. A week before driving the Puma, I hired a boggo 2016 Fiesta 1.25, and despite not all of its wheels being entirely round, it was absolutely terrific fun in a way that this crossover – any crossover – is not. But that’s where we are.

While Ford was getting the Ecosport so wrong the first time around – and with its second try at it, still not quite satisfying those moving over from regular hatchbacks who wanted something not-weird – enough competitors had missed their chance to put a mark on the class, leaving the opportunity open for someone.

Belatedly, convincingly enough, Ford has taken it.

Ford Puma 1.0 Ecoboost 155 ST-Line X specification

Where Nice, France Price £23,645 On sale Late January Engine 3 cyls, 999cc, turbocharged, petrol, plus electric motor Power 153bhp at 6000rpm Torque 140lb ft at 1900-5500rpm Gearbox 6-spd manual Kerb weight 1280kg Top speed 127mph 0-62mph 9.0sec Fuel economy 51.4mpg CO2 126g/km Rivals Nissan Juke, Seat Arona

Ford Puma review | Autocar

The driver's crossover returns with a new design and a much-needed tech lift - is it now the best in class?

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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That's nice looking Kia

 

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Lol @ Kia but I can sort of see some angles.

 

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They just klap the SUV name on everything, these days. This looked more like a hatch/stationwagon, with some beefed up side panels to make it look a tad higher. SUV fads these days.
Many times have I looked at SUV's, but can't find one with more space and comfort than the Nissan Livina. Even when I park next to some SUV's, my car looks bigger. Even drives better.

 

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The Top Gear car review:
Ford Puma

Verdict
Final thoughts and pick of the range

Ford's previous form in crossovers is a bit spotty. Spoiler alert: this one's a good 'un
If it had been launched a year earlier the Puma would have been the no-brainer choice in the class. But it’s got some handy new rivals: second-generation Juke, Captur and 2008, plus the VW T-Cross.

Even so, it’s an impressively rounded thing. Its combination of an interesting engine, strong cornering and dignified ride are hard to match in the class, and the interior is cleverly versatile as well as nicely furnished.

Ford Puma Review 2023 | Top Gear

Ford's previous form in crossovers is a bit spotty. Spoiler alert: this one's a good 'un

www.topgear.com

 

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Ford Puma 1.0T 125 Titanium 2020 review

Should I buy one?

For pure driver enjoyment, the Puma leads the way in the compact crossover class. In terms of its ride and handling, it simply feels more engaging and more expensively developed than its rivals, even the pricier premium ones. Admittedly, this sector isn’t packed with high achievers, but that shouldn’t detract from Ford’s achievements in injecting some serious driver-focused fun into the Puma. And arguably the slightly softer Titanium’s well-judged blend of comfort and cornering prowess makes it even more appealing than the ST Line.

The rest of the car is isn’t up to quite the same standards as the chassis, but it’s more than good enough. The interior is inviting, plus it has all the current badges of acceptability in form of various active safety aids, a highly connected infotainment system and list of standard kit longer than your right and left arms combined. Plus, there are some genuinely neat touches, such as that Mega Box and seat trim that can be unzipped and washed following the inevitable accidents incurred during the course of frantic family life.

Like them or not, crossover models aren’t going anywhere in a hurry. With their raised driving positions and ability to project the image of a rugged and interesting lifestyle, their appeal remains undimmed for many. Accept that and the Puma is a welcome addition. Ford may have arrived late to this particular party, but it has used the extra time to finally deliver a class contender that people like us will actually want to drive.

Ford Puma 1.0 Ecoboost 125 mHEV Titanium specification

Where Malaga, Spain Price £20,845 On sale Late January Engine 3 cyls, 999cc, turbo, petrol Power 123bhp at 6000rpm Torque 125lb ft at 1400-4500rpm (155lb ft with overboost) Gearbox 6-spd manual Kerb weight 1280kg Top speed 119mph 0-62mph 9.8sec Fuel economy 52.3mpg CO2 96g/km Rivals Nissan Juke, Seat Arona, Renault Captur

Ford Puma review | Autocar

The driver's crossover returns with a new design and a much-needed tech lift - is it now the best in class?

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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Ford Puma: why it’s our 2020 Car of the Year | What Car?

 

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What Car? review

 

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AutoTrader review

 

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Autogefuhl full review of the Puma

 

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Auto Express review

 

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Ford Puma ST-Line X 2020 UK review

Should I buy one?

It’s certainly a strong contender. It has taken a surprisingly long time for the manufacturers of baby SUVs to offer vehicles of the appeal and capability of the superminis that underpin them. Renault built a terrific-looking Captur that was no great shakes on the road; Nissan’s first Juke won followers for a radical look but failed to impress dynamically speaking.

Now things are changing. The latest versions of the Renault and Nissan are better drivers’ cars — just in time to provide decent opposition for the Puma, which arrives from launch with a large helping of the traditional on-road virtues of small Fords. Yet the excellence of the Puma’s all-round package, along with its award-winning star quality, take it very close to the top of the class — provide you choose the version that rides as you want it to.

It’ll take a full-on Autocar comparison to establish the class hierarchy but there’s no disguising the Puma’s impressive suite of virtues. It’s simply better executed and more desirable than the general run of BSUV competitors, and given the current high demand for such models, it surely has a big future in prospect.

Ford Puma ST-Line X specification

Where Greater London, UK Price £25,195 On sale now Engine 3cyl, 999cc, turbocharged, petrol Power 123bhp at 6000rpm Torque 155lb ft at 1400 to 4500rpm Gearbox Six-speed manual Kerb weight 1280kg Top speed 119mph 0-62mph 9.8sec Fuel economy 48.7-51.4mpg (combined) CO2 99g/km Rivals Renault Captur, Nissan Juke

Ford Puma review | Autocar

The driver's crossover returns with a new design and a much-needed tech lift - is it now the best in class?

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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2020 Ford Puma ST: hot crossover seen without digsuise

Performance version of new compact SUV takes styling cues from its smaller Fiesta ST sibling

Ford is readying an ST performance version of its new Puma SUV, and our spy photographers have caught it completely undisguised for the first time.

The new images confirm that the Hyundai Kona N rival will feature a trapezoidal lower grille design, large-diameter performance-inspired alloy wheels shod in low-profile tyres, and the same wing-mounted headlight clusters as the standard model.

The big clue as to this prototype's performance ambitions is a prominent lower bodykit that extends around the car from the splitter-style front bumper to a new rear bumper designed around a twin exhaust tailpipe - the same as that fitted to the Fiesta ST.

2020 Ford Puma ST spotted in UK during video shoot | Autocar

Performance variant of new small SUV is seen in undisguised form in Eastbourne during promotional shoot, reveal expected in coming months

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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Please bring this Fraud SA.

 

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Ford halts Puma deliveries due to airbag spring recall

Sales halt for Puma crossover confirmed by Ford due to airbag retention spring issue; examples with customers to be recalled "immediately"

Ford UK has confirmed that the new Puma crossover will be recalled, and deliveries have been halted, due to a potential airbag component problem.

The Nissan Juke rival only went on sale late last year, with some buyers of the initially prioritised First Edition models taking delivery last month.

Ford halts Puma deliveries due to airbag spring recall | Autocar

Sales halt for Puma crossover confirmed by Ford due to airbag retention spring issue; examples with customers to be recalled "immediately"

www.autocar.co.uk