Puma safety specs
A new model in Ford's lineup for the 2023 year, the Ford Puma is a new nameplate for South Africa but not for the brand. Based on the seventh-generation Ford Fiesta from Europe, the new-to-SA Puma is a fun and funky crossover presented with small families and young professionals in mind.
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Entering a market segment that is already quite full with the likes of the VW Taigo and Hyundai Kona, the Puma is going to carve out its own spot with an impressive features list and Euro styling. With the Puma aimed at families, a prominent question from these buyers is safety and reliability. How safe is the new Puma?
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Feature list
The Ford Puma has an impressive list of safety features that includes but is not limited to:
- 6 Airbags (Front, side and curtain)
- ABS
- Electronic Brake Assist
- ESC
- Hill Start Assist
- Cruise control with speed limiter
- Lane-Keeping System and Aid
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Collision Mitigation System
- ISOFIX Childseat Anchors
Optionally, you can add the Driver Assistance Pack, which consists of a Blind Spot Information System, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Jam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Driver Impairment Monitor, Front Parking Sensors, Active Park Assist, and Rear View Camera.
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S-Rated
The Ford Puma, in all its variants, scored 4 stars on the Euro NCAP safety test. Receiving 75% for adult occupational safety, 84% for child safety, 70% for pedestrian safety, and 69% for additional safety systems. With a well-balanced score of this magnitude, it can be said that the Ford Puma is a safe car.
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