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 Kia Niro Comparison
Ford Puma
Kia Niro
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2024 Ford
Puma
vs
2024 Kia
Niro
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L
223 km
42L - 45L
168 to 194 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$29,990 - $35,890
$41,710 - $72,360
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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
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
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)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | ELECTRIC, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L | 0.0, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3 | NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 170Nm | 144Nm - 395Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | 13 - 14 | |
