A small SUV's compact size mustn’t come at the expense of practicality and should be reflected by low running costs. It should ride comfortably too while maintaining a sense of fun Lots of boxes to tick and forduk's Puma ticks all of them WhatCarAwards
has now managed the automotive equivalent by winning this category for a third year in a row.
Like many Fords, it’s great to drive, and feels super-nimble whether you’re flying down your favourite country lane or merely scooting around town. Crucially, though, you don’t pay the price for that with a bone-shaking ride. Yes, you’re more aware of lumps and bumps than you would be in a, but the upside of this firmer edge is that the Puma is unlikely to leave your passengers feeling queasy as you drive along undulating roads.
If you go for our recommended engine, the 1.0 Ecoboost Hybrid 155 petrol, the Puma also manages to mix strong performance with surprising efficiency. It’s helped by mild hybrid technology, which provides a small amount of electrical assistance – not enough for the car to run on electricity alone, but sufficient for a useful boost in low-rev pulling power and to improve fuel economy by reducing the strain on the engine.
The driving position is another strength. The Puma places you fairly high up, and the front seats offer excellent support, especially the sports seats fitted to ST-Line models. Tall adults can fit in the back easily enough . Plus, the boot’s large underfloor storage area allows it to take eight carry-on suitcases – as many as the much bigger and more expensive
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