7.9
2023 Ford Puma FWD review
The Ford Puma handles like a hot hatch, looks like a more expensive SUV, and has a sharp sticker price. Why doesn't it sell better?
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Scott Collie
Ford Puma vs Honda HR-V Comparison
Ford Puma
Honda HR-V
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2024 Ford
Puma
vs
2024 Honda
HR-V
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L
223 km
40L - 50L
172 to 345 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $36,390
$26,900 - $42,900
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- An SUV that's fun to drive
- Represents solid value, even with options
- Looks like a mini-Macan
Misses
- Tight rear seat
- Even tighter boot
- Why is active safety optional?
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive refinement
- Magic Seats bring real practicality gains
- Spacious, attractive cabin
Misses
- Lack of a centre rear seatbelt is a copout
- No spare wheel
- Not the cheapest small hybrid SUV
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
NA
Colours Available
The HR-V is available in the following colours:
- Premium Opal pearlescent
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
All colours are a no cost option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 | 1498 - 1799 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L | 1.8L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW | 89kW - 105kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 170Nm | 145Nm - 253Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 3500 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | 10.6 - 13.5 | |
