The Ford Puma is proving a real hit for what has long been Britain’s biggest car brand. It regularly appears among the top 10 best-selling cars in the UK.
This means there’s a high chance you are thinking of purchasing a Ford Puma. And if you’re looking to buy or lease Ford’s stylish small SUV, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we’ll run you through the entire model range outlining what you get with each version, along with how the engine line-up looks.
The Ford Puma goes up against some strong small SUV competition, including the Nissan Juke, the high quality Volkswagen T-Cross and the popular Vauxhall Mokka. But it easily holds its own, because of its broad-based talents and overall appeal. It’s easy to see why new Ford Puma sales are so strong.
A more practical alternative to the Ford Fiesta, there's a wide range of Ford Puma models available and even a high performance version in the shape of the Ford Puma ST. If you want something bigger, look at the Ford Kuga.
The variety of Ford Pumas available is growing all the time. This means there’s an ever-greater number of used models to buy, too.
It goes without saying that the Ford Puma is a pretty and stylish car to look at. Its curvaceous lines and SUV profile are very contemporary, and it’s a desirable car even in entry-level grade. Ford is also offering some on-trend colours, including a vivid bright green for the range-topping ST.
Importantly, it also ticks the boxes in terms of practicality. Compared to a Ford Fiesta, the interior is appreciably roomier and more flexible. Those in the rear have more space to relax, while front-seat passengers get the elevated view out that’s so appealing in an SUV.
The boot is brilliant. Yes, really – it’s genuinely exciting when you lift the tailgate. Not because of the space on offer, although 456 litres is a very healthy improvement over a Ford Fiesta (and bigger, even, than the next-up Ford Focus). No, it’s the addition of the brilliant Ford Megabox that so impresses.
Hidden beneath the boot floor, this is a waterproof 80-litre compartment that allows owners to carry ultra-tall loads with ease. Alternatively, it can store wet or muddy gear without getting the rest of the boot floor dirty. There’s even a drain plug in the bottom, so you can rinse it out afterwards. It’s so clever, you have to wonder why has nobody thought of it before?
The Ford Puma offers an all-petrol range of engines to buy or lease. The default choice is Ford’s brilliant 1.0-litre Ecoboost motor, with two healthy power outputs: either 125PS or 155PS. Even the entry-level engine does 0-62mph in less than 10 seconds, yet also officially averages more than 50mpg.
Or you could go all-out, and choose to buy or lease the Ford Puma ST. Its 200PS engine is a thriller, and the rest of the car has been tuned up to match, with sports suspension, hip-hugging seats and a full-fat bodykit that will leave the neighbours in no doubt you’ve bought the range-topping Ford Puma. Like the rest of the Ford Puma line-up, we love it.
There’s little to fault on the Ford Puma, which has rightly become Ford’s best-selling car in the UK. It looks the part, has an extremely practical and family-friendly interior, and it drives beautifully.
It also doesn’t cost much more than the Fiesta it’s derived from to buy or lease. Running costs will be low, Ford generally builds super-reliable cars, and fast-growing awareness of the desirable Ford Puma means retained values are proving to be healthy, too.
There aren’t many choices with the Ford Puma and, to be honest, none of them are bad. Ford Puma Titanium models will suit buyers looking for comfort - with its compliant ride and massage seats. The Ford Puma ST-Line looks and feels a bit sportier, thanks to its body kit and sports suspension. Ford Puma ST-Line X models are fully loaded, with part-leather seats, a premium sound system and sick 18-inch alloy wheels. Yes, we said ‘sick’.
In terms of engines, the EcoBoost 125 will suit most buyers, although it’s hard to ignore the temptation of the more powerful 155 version. This adds to the Ford Puma’s fun factor and won’t cost a great deal more to run. If you cover a lot of miles, it might be worth waiting for a diesel. There’s also a hot Ford Puma ST.
Ford Puma 1.0 Ecoboost 125 mHEV petrol: The entry-level Ford Puma motor is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol, which produces 125PS. It has CO2 emissions as low as 122g/km, 0-62mph takes 9.8 seconds and, alongside the standard six-speed manual, there’s an optional seven-speed DCT automatic gearbox.
Ford Puma 1.0 Ecoboost 155 mHEV petrol: The more powerful 1.0-litre Ford Puma engine packs quite a punch with its 155PS output. That’s good for 0-62mph in a thoroughly decent 8.9 seconds, yet it’s still able to average up to 51.4mpg – within 1mpg of the 125PS version.
Ford Puma 1.5 Ecoboost 200 petrol: This thrilling 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine is also seen in the Fiesta ST, and is a really charismatic motor. Zero to 62mph takes just 6.7 seconds and its 200PS output is backed up by 50 percent more pulling power than the base 1.0-litre engine. Impressively, it still returns 42.8mpg in the official economy test.
Ford Puma 1.5 EcoBlue 120 diesel: The sole diesel version of the Puma didn't sell well, and was taken off sale very quickly, so used examples are very rare. If you find one, it'll have 120PS and manage almost 62mpg. 0-62mph takes 10.3 seconds.
The Ford Puma is available in five different trim levels - with all but one of them boasting a sporty ST-style twist. The range is topped by the full-fat Ford Puma ST.
The Ford Puma is still a fresh car on the market. It was launched in 2020, so any mid-life refresh is still some way off.
The Ford Puma Titanium is the most affordable Ford Puma variant on sale. This entry-point still comes with a good amount of standard equipment, though, so it looks anything but entry-level. Ford doesn’t limit the engine choice either; you can still get a 155PS motor alongside the more affordable 125PS version – and even choose an optional automatic gearbox.
The Ford Puma ST-Line gets a mild ST-style makeover, with sportier alloy wheels, an ST-Line body styling kit and sports suspension. The interior has a digital upgrade, too. Don’t confuse ST-Line for the powerful ST. If in doubt, check the engine size. If it’s a 1.0-litre, it’s an ST-Line. If it’s 1.5 litres, it’s the ST.
The Ford Puma ST-Line X is a more premium semi-sporting Ford Puma, with larger matt black alloys, rear privacy glass and smart seat upholstery with red stitching.
The Ford Puma ST-Line Vignale combines ST sportiness with the luxury of Ford’s Vignale pack. It has a bespoke set of alloy wheels, signature LED headlights and a Vignale grille. There’s a more subtle Vignale body styling kit and, inside, full Sensico premium upholstery.
The Ford Puma ST is the high-performance flagship of the five-tier model range. It has the most powerful engine, the largest alloys, the most striking bodykit, the firmest suspension and the sportiest, most hip-hugging seats.
The Ford Puma’s exterior dimensions are:
Length: 4207mm
Width: 1805mm
Height: 1537mm
Ground clearance: 164mm
The Ford Puma’s boot size is:
456-litres
1216 litres with rear seats folded
Most drivers will pay a flat rate of £180 a year in car tax for the Ford Puma after the initial payment (which is CO2-dependent and paid when the car’s first registered). Alternatively-powered cars, including mild-hybrid versions of the Ford Puma, save £10 a year in tax - so you’ll pay £170 following the first year.
The Ford Puma range starts with a relatively affordable group 11 insurance rating for the 125PS Titanium model. That isn’t as cheap as a Ford Fiesta, but it’s not bad for a stylish crossover SUV. The 155PS engine kicks off at group 14, with most of the ST-Line versions falling into group 15 or 16. The range-topping 200PS Puma ST has a group 22 insurance rating.