7.9
2023 Ford Puma FWD review
The Ford Puma handles like a hot hatch, looks like a more expensive SUV, and has a sharp sticker price. Why doesn't it sell better?
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Scott Collie
Ford Puma vs Skoda Kodiaq Comparison
Ford Puma
Skoda Kodiaq
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2024 Ford
Puma
vs
2024 Skoda
Kodiaq
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L
223 km
58L
435 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$29,990 - $36,390
$53,290 - $70,590
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- An SUV that's fun to drive
- Represents solid value, even with options
- Looks like a mini-Macan
Misses
- Tight rear seat
- Even tighter boot
- Why is active safety optional?
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp drive-away price
- Still very nice to drive
- Proper buttons? In 2024?
Misses
- Technology feels old
- 132kW is adequate, more punch coming
- Rivals have grown over the years
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- Power Child Locks (+$250)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,200)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,250)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 170Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | 11.65 - 12.2 | |
