Ford Puma

Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manul ST-Line
“The Ford Puma is an impressive crossover and it’s clear to see why it’s already been extremely successful in the UK. From the outside, the body style might not make sense for those unfamiliar with the crossover style, but in the driving seat it makes perfect sense.”
Author: Trinity Francis
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ford Puma’s looks won’t appeal to everyone, but few rivals can better it for boot-space and virtually none can outshine the Ford from behind the wheel. Equipment levels are strong, but there are more upmarket-feeling and spacious rivals out there for this sort of cash.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol automatic ST-Line Vignale
Score: 6 / 10
“The seven-speed auto doesn’t really fit with the Ford Puma’s sporty character, and we’d only recommend it if you must have a self-shifter. Adding Vignale extras to ST-Line X spec seems an extravagance, too, unless you really need all the creature comforts it provides.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The historic Puma badge now adorns a baby SUV with a choice of 1.0-litre petrol engines and hybrid tech, that rivals the likes of the Audi Q2, Nissan Juke, BMW X1, VW T-Cross and Skoda Kamiq.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol automatic ST-Line X Vignale
Score: 6 / 10
“New dual-clutch gearbox isn’t the greatest addition to an otherwise very commendable car and range-topping Vignale trim is best avoided, too.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“Much as the completeness of its dynamic performance impresses, the Ford Puma is just a little bit plain and ordinary in terms of on-board technology and perceived quality and it doesn’t excel for fuel economy quite as you might imagine a modern hybrid might.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0T 125 Titanium
Score: 8 / 10
“For pure driver enjoyment, the Puma leads the way in the compact crossover class.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual ST-Line X
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ford Puma is a distinguished newcomer in an undistinguished class, and ticks the usual boxes with a flourish each time. Ford’s crossover is the most fun to drive, extremely eye-catching and packing a really sweet powertrain if you stump up for a mild-hybrid.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual ST-Line X
Score: 10 / 10
“The market might not have demanded yet another crossover, but this is undoubtedly one of the best small crossovers to date, and it sits right at the forefront of this sector. It’s impressively practical and also great to drive – two things that can’t be said about much of the competition.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.4 / 10
“The Ford Puma is the best small SUV to drive and represents good value but its looks are divisive.” (Andy Goodwin)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Ford Puma looks the part, is a hoot to drive and comes with a sizable boot; but other SUVs are comfier on the road and provide a better view out.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual ST-Line X
Score: 7.9 / 10
“No matter what you think of the name, or to some extent the looks, the Ford Puma is a great little car underneath – fine-handling, practical and very efficient.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual Titanium
“Excellent small crossover addition that propels Ford into competitiveness for the first time in a rapidly growing segment.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual ST-Line X
Score: 8 / 10
“New compact SUV puts the boot into rivals.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Not a cheap option but the Ford Puma is great to drive, should be cheap to run and certainly looks sharp compared to rivals. Could the B-SUV class have a new leader?”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“With frisky engines, sharp styling and impressive kit levels, the Ford Puma sits proudly at the top of the small SUV sector. You’ll pay more for one compared to the budget Ford EcoSport, but there’s a very good reason for that.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“There’s not much going against the Ford Puma. Not everyone will appreciate its looks, while it looks pricey alongside the EcoSport, you get what you pay for – and it’s certainly no more expensive than the likes of the Volkswagen T-Roc and Peugeot 2008.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“A fine compact SUV that entertains, as well as being practical”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“Best handling small SUV is surprisingly practical too”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual 155hp ST-Line X
“The Ford Puma has, by a distance, the best ride and handling of any car of this kind I’ve driven, which is good news in its own right and augurs well for the ST version to come. And that little motor is as charming as ever.”
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Model reviewed: ST
“The Ford Puma ST is a highly useful, highly entertaining car.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual
“How does the Ford Puma compare against crossover rivals like the revamped Nissan Juke, VW T-Cross or Kia Stonic? You’d be happy in any of them but the Puma has that magic MegaBox, excellent standard kit, hybrid tech and the best handling by some distance.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual ST-Line X
Score: 8 / 10
“Big-booted crossover delivers smart looks and hatchback-like handling”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol (mild hybrid) manual Titanium
Score: 10 / 10
“As we’ve already mentioned, we really rather like the Ford Puma. However, what we hadn’t yet discovered was the best news of all: the best version is also the most affordable.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual ST Line
Score: 10 / 10
“After a glut of quite ordinary cars rushed into this burgeoning sector by a host of manufacturers, the new breed of second-generation vehicles are really quite good. Yet the Ford Puma takes this several steps further, with a specification and luggage capacity that rivals struggle to match and a driving quality which surpasses them all.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“It’s an impressively rounded thing. Its combination of an interesting engine, strong cornering and dignified ride are hard to match in the class, and the interior is cleverly versatile as well as nicely furnished.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“With its agile cornering and surprisingly nippy performance, the Ford Puma will put a bigger smile on your face than any other small SUV. But it’s a car you can buy with your sensible hat on, too.”
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