Ford Puma (crossover)

The Ford Puma is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) marketed by Ford since 2019. It is considered an SUV equivalent of the seventh-generation Fiesta.[4] The vehicle is only available for the European and Australasian markets, with sales starting in Europe from 2019 and sales in Australasia from late 2020.[3] In the European market, the Puma is positioned above the EcoSport and below the Kuga (also called Escape outside Europe).

This article is about the subcompact crossover. For the sport compact, see Ford Puma (sport compact).
Ford Puma
Overview
ManufacturerFord
Production2019–present
AssemblyRomania: Craiova (Ford Romania)
DesignerThomas Morel[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformFord global B-car platform
RelatedFord Fiesta (seventh generation)
Powertrain
EnginePetrol:
1.0 L EcoBoost Fox I3-T
1.5 L EcoBoost Dragon I3-T (Puma ST)
Petrol Hybrid:
1.0 L EcoBoost Hybrid Fox mHEV I3-T
Diesel:
1.5 L EcoBlue Panther I4-T
Electric motor
  • 11.5 kW (15.4 hp) belt-driven integrated starter/generator (BISG)
  • 150 kW (200 hp) Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output
List
  • 92 kW (123 hp; 125 PS)
  • 114 kW (152 hp; 155 PS)
  • 125 kW (168 hp; 170 PS)
  • 147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS)
Transmission6-speed manual
7-speed dual-clutch
Hybrid drivetrainEcoBoost Hybrid mHEV
Battery48-volt, 0.48 kWh battery pack (mild hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,588 mm (101.9 in) [2]
Length4,186 mm (164.8 in)[3]
Width1,805 mm (71.1 in)
Height1,537 mm (60.5 in)
Kerb weight1,205 kg (2,657 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFord EcoSport (Australasia)

An electric version of the Puma will be launched in 2024.[5]

Overview

Ford first announced the Puma crossover at its event Go Further in Amsterdam, along with the introduction of the third-generation Kuga. The Puma nameplate was last used on the Puma sport compact. The vehicle is based on the seventh-generation Fiesta platform (Ford Global B-car platform).[6]

Production of the Puma started in Craiova, Romania (Ford Romania) in October 2019 along with the EcoSport subcompact crossover and the EcoBoost 1.0 L Fox engine used in both cars. Ford invested two hundred million euros, and employed 1,700 people on the project.[7]

The Puma is offered with a mild hybrid 1.0 litre EcoBoost three cylinder turbo gasoline engine with a belt driven integrated starter, which uses energy from the braking system to charge the forty eight volt lithium ion battery pack in order to increase torque and lower emissions. Power is rated at 153 bhp (155 PS), 114 kW, and 240 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) with an additional 50 N⋅m (37 lb⋅ft) from the integrated starter system.

In December 2022, the Puma Vivid Ruby Edition was unveiled as the new flagship trim.[8]

In March 2023, the Puma ST Powershift was officially launched with a 168 hp (125 kW) 1.0L mild-hybrid engine and an automatic transmission.[9][10]

  • 2020 Ford Puma Titanium
    2020 Ford Puma Titanium
  • 2020 Ford Puma ST-Line X
    2020 Ford Puma ST-Line X
  • 2020 Ford Puma ST-Line X
    2020 Ford Puma ST-Line X
  • Ford Puma ST
    Ford Puma ST
  • Ford Puma ST
    Ford Puma ST
  • Interior
    Interior

Safety features

Puma was tested by Euro NCAP in 2019. It is rated five-star.[11] Adult and child protection is rated at 94% and 84%. Pedestrian safety is rated 77% by Euro NCAP.[11]

Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Emergency Brake Assist, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Electronic Stability Control, semi-autonomous parking assist, and Emergency Steering Assist.[12]

The car also has adaptive cruise control.[12]

Other available features are autonomous emergency braking, Intelligent Speed Limiter and lane keeping assist.[13]

Awards

In January 2020, What Car? magazine awarded the Puma its Car of the Year title.[14]

In January 2021, the Puma 1.0 Ecoboost Hybrid 155 Titanium won What Car?'s Small SUV of the Year title.[15] The same year, the Puma ST 1.5 Ecoboost 200 Performance Pack was named the magazine's Sports SUV of the Year.[16] What Car? awarded the Puma five stars out of five in its review of the car.[17]

Motorsport

A Group Rally1 car, named Ford Puma Rally1, is set to compete the 2022 World Rally Championship.[18]

Sales

In 2021, the Ford Puma became the best-selling Ford model in the UK, surpassing the Ford Fiesta. Its high sales figures also resulted in it being the overall 8th best-selling car in the UK in 2021 having achieved 28,697 new registrations throughout the year. [19]

Year Europe[20] Australia
2019 337
2020 118,180 597
2021 134,431 3,218[21]
2022 136,956

References
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  2. "2019 Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost (155 Hp) MHEV | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions". www.auto-data.net.
  3. Golson, Daniel (26 June 2019). "The New Ford Puma Crossover Is Tiny, Weird-Looking, and Probably Coming to the U.S." Car and Driver. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  4. "2020 Ford Puma Render Based On Teaser Previews The Fiesta SUV". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  5. "Ford Confirms Fiesta's Demise In 2023, Will Be Replaced By An Electric Puma". Carscoops. October 26, 2022.
  6. Allan, Lawrence (3 April 2019). "Ford revives Puma name for "evocative" new small SUV | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  7. "Ford Begins Puma Production In Romania". industryeurope.com. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  8. "2023 Ford Puma Vivid Ruby Edition Is The New Flagship Trim With Pricing To Match". Carscoops. December 8, 2022.
  9. "2023 Ford Puma ST Powershift Launches With 168 HP 1.0L Mild-Hybrid And An Automatic". Carscoops. March 8, 2023.
  10. "Ford Puma ST Gains 1.0-Liter Turbo Mild-Hybrid Engine With 168 HP". Motor1.com. March 8, 2023.
  11. "Ford Puma review". Auto Express.
  12. "2020 Ford Puma Has Cute Looks And Is Loaded With Features". Carscoops. June 26, 2019.
  13. "Ford Puma SUV – Reliability & safety". Carbuyer.
  14. "Ford Puma wins What Car? Car of the Year 2020". What Car?. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  15. "Car of the Year Awards 2021: Small SUV of the Year". www.whatcar.com. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  16. "Car of the Year Awards 2021: Sports SUV of the Year". www.whatcar.com. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
  17. "Ford Puma Review 2021". www.whatcar.com. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  18. "M-Sport Ford unveils Puma Rally1 car – first pictures". wrc.com. WRC Promoter GmbH. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  19. "SMMT - Car Registrations". smmt.co.uk. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  20. "Ford Puma European sales figures". carsalesbase.com. 2020-04-10. Retrieved 2021-03-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. "Top 100 new cars sold in Australia in 2021: From Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger to Mitsubishi's Pajero and Mirage". CarsGuide. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
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