The Ford Puma arrived locally later in 2023 and replaced the Fiesta. While the Fiesta is a hatchback, the Puma fits more into the compact crossover category as it has a taller ground clearance, and the occupants sit a bit higher in the cabin. Thus, the Puma is quite the practical choice, but is it any good for long drives?
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Ford Puma space
As detailed in the article, "Is the Ford Puma a 7-seater?", the Puma offers a lot of space for luggage. The boot is rated at 456-litres, but if you don't have passengers on the rear bench, it can be expanded to a whopping 1 456-litres. But should you have a few passengers, the rear of the cabin does offer good head- and legroom for two adults or three smaller children.
Ford Puma safety
In the article, "Is the new Ford Puma safe?", Ané details all the standard safety features on the new Ford Puma as well as list what comes optionally available for the Titanium trim. But the highlights include that when the Puma was first launched in Europe, it scored a very impressive five stars in the EuroNCAP Crash & Safety Test.
With all the standard safety features, not only do we think the Puma is safe, but also should take a lot of strain away from the driver, especially when the optional Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go and Lane Centering package is specified.
Ford Puma performance and fuel consumption
Under the bonnet of both derivatives of the Ford Puma, it features a 1.0-litre, turbocharged, 3-cylinder petrol engine coupled to a smooth-shifting, 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This engine is claimed to produce 92 kW and 170 Nm of torque and should return a manufacturer-claimed average fuel consumption figure of 5.3 L / 100 km.
Verdict
With a frugal but nippy engine, ample space and good levels of safety and comfort features, it is safe to say that the Ford Puma should be good for long drives.
