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 Isuzu MU-X Comparison
Ford Puma
Isuzu MU-X
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2024 Ford
Puma
vs
2024 Isuzu
MU-X
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
42L
223 km
80L
592 to 664 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
warranty
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MSRP
$29,990 - $35,890
$47,400 - $69,400
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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?
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Proven off-road capability
- Fuel-efficient
- Space for seven adults
Misses
- Lethargic engine
- Towing capacity down on rivals
- Slow infotainment system
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)
- Mica Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
The 2024 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Basalt black mica
- Cobalt blue mica
- Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
- Magnetic red mica
- Mercury silver metallic
- Mineral white
- Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
- Obsidian grey mica
All premium paints cost an additional $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 170Nm | 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | 16.3 | |
