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 Nissan Qashqai Comparison
Ford Puma
Nissan Qashqai
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2024 Ford
Puma
vs
2024 Nissan
Qashqai
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L
223 km
55L
286 to 336 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $36,390
$34,390 - $52,590
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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?
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- (Generally) refined hybrid system
- Impressive interior design
- Solid real-world efficiency
Misses
- No getting away from the price
- Not quite as efficient as some rivals
- Engine can be coarse at times
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
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Platinum
- Burgundy
- Fuji Sunset Red
- Ivory Pearl
- Magnetic Blue
- Pearl Black
ST+ grades and above can be optioned with two tone designs, namely:
- Ivory Pearl with Pearl Black Roof
- Pearl Black with Gun Metallic Roof
- Fuji Sunset Red with Pearl Black Roof
- Two-tone Ceramic Grey with Pearl Black Roof
- Magnetic Blue with Pearl Black Roof
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 | 1332 - 1497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 170Nm | 250Nm - 330Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | 8 - 10.3 | |
