The Ford Puma has been around for some time in Europe but is now in South Africa to satisfy that ever-so-competitive compact crossover market. We have a long-term Puma in the office, and you can search the many Puma articles we have, and you can read the grand review here.
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In size, the Puma is not that far off from the Fiesta but still has the lovable Fiesta characteristics like a premium feel, a peppy yet frugal 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine and everyday practicality. A confident cat-like stance shows the Puma is ready to pounce, and it's attractive in both pictures and the metal, too. We have two variants on offer in South Africa namely the Titanium and ST Vignale, but which is the best variant though?
What differences do the Puma variants have?
| Titanium | ST Vignale | |
| Power figures | 92kW / 170Nm | 92kW / 170 Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed Auto | 7-Speed Auto |
| Claimed Fuel economy | 5.3l /100km | 5.3l /100km |
| Steering wheel | Leather wheel, 3 spoke standard, Sensico trimmed | Leather wheel, 3 spoke sports with unique stitching |
| Auto Dimming mirror | n/a | Standard |
| Front map lights | n/a | Standard |
| Floor mats | Standard floor mats | Premium Ford floor mats |
| Seat upholstery | Cloth | Partial leather with metal grey stitching |
| Lumbar massage | n/a | Front driver and passenger seats |
| Infotainment | Ford SYNC 3 (With Android Auto and Apple CarPlay), 6 speakers, Voice Control System, Ford Pass Connect | Ford SYNC 3 (With Android Auto and Apple CarPlay), Bang and Olufson Premium 10 Speaker Premium Sound System with subwoofer, Voice Control System, Ford Pass Connect |
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue | 12.3 Inch Digitial Instrument Cluster |
| Styling Package | Standard with plastic body cladding | ST-Line Package - Rear wing, front and rear bumpers, ST-Line scuff plates, chrome grille inserts with an optional panoramic sunroof, full glass roof and passenger seat 4-way manual adjustment. |
| Tailgate | Standard | Hands-Free Power Liftgate with Smart Keyless Entry |
| Door mirrors | Electrically-operated and heated, power-foldable, integrated side indicator, black colour | Electrically-operated and heated, power-foldable, integrated side indicator, black colour with logo projection |
| Glass | Standard | Privacy Glass, Acoustic Laminated Windscreen. |
So which Puma variant is the best?
The ST Vignale dials up the style factor and extra luxury elements, but the Titanium is a fairly comprehensive package that doesn't really leave you wanting more. There are also plenty of Titaniums up for sale on our website, which you can check out for some great pricing. With this in mind, we believe the Puma in Titanium trim is the best Ford Puma. Don't forget that you can sell your car here, too.
