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 Toyota Yaris Cross Comparison
Ford Puma
Toyota Yaris Cross
2024 Ford
Puma
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2024 Toyota
Yaris Cross
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv compact category, between scores of 7.3 and 8.4.
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Based on the Ford Puma BASE MODEL
Based on the Toyota Yaris Cross GR SPORT HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L
223 km
36L
137 to 144 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $36,390
$30,900 - $41,230
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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?
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- An impressively packaged light SUV
- Hybrid efficiency is brilliant
- Looks pretty good in this spec
Misses
- Not nearly sporty enough for GR intent
- Can feel underpowered
- Already a bit dated inside
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)
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Colours Available
Ink mica paint is standard, with all other single-tone finishes a $575 option.
These include:
- Frosted White
- Stunning Silver
- Luna Blue
- Atomic Rush
Also available across the range, except on the GR Sport, are:
- Latte
- Mineral Blue
- Tuscan Gold
The following two-tone paint options incur a $1350 charge on the Urban:
- Atomic Rush with Ink roof
- Tuscan Gold with Ink roof
- Latte with Ink roof
- Frosted White with Ink roof
- Mineral Blue with Ink roof
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | PORT MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 | 1490 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3 | INLINE 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW | 67kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 170Nm | 120Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 3800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | 14 | |
