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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison
Ford Puma
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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2024 Ford
Puma
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L
223 km
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $36,390
$31,490 - $56,490
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
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?
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent EV driving range – if it’s not uphill
- Smooth transition between power sources
- No interruptive safety tech
Misses
- Outdated interior design
- Slower charging than other PHEVs
- Dull to drive
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
Colours Available
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond prestige
- Red Diamond prestige
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Titanium metallic
- Black pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 | 1499 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L | 1.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW | 94kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 170Nm | 199Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 2000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | 10 - 12 | |
