Ford Puma STline X EcoBoost Review

 Put it this way-this may be the last crossover review you must read. The Ford Puma is like a golf or 3 series station wagon. It is one of the cars that makes everyone very satisfied. 

 What is even more surprising is how long it took Ford, the most popular car manufacturer in the UK, to make a good crossover. How long has the Nissan Juke been around, nearly ten years? By this time, the tall hatchback had become the new, uh, hatchback. But Ford has had a great time and has had some tragically failed attempts to catch up. 



 Ford produces very good cars. Not waste time. Carnival, Fox, SMax, even Mondeo; may not be exciting, but they are hard to choose. 

 On the other hand, Ford has an impressive cross-border track record. EcoSport is so bad, Edge is so bad that Ford gave it up (this must be one of the only cases where an SUV was pulled off the shelf in these 4x4 obsessions), and only Kuga has shown any talent, but he's just about to do so. Be replaced by its dated cabin, but for now, Puma is Ford's brave new hope in the crossover SUV field. 

 This is what we suspected after the first trip earlier this year. Now that we've spent some time at UK spec Puma on the UK spec road let's be clear. The Ford Puma is a very tasteful car. It's not perfect, but it's round enough, Nissan Juke, Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008 and Volkswagen TCross should be very concerned. Vauxhall Crossland X and Kia Stonic can be packed at home. 

 It is true that only a small number of buyers will notice Puma's transformative attitude and incredible desire to live. If this were the main factor in buying a crossover, Vauxhall Mokka would never move a unit, and we would be submerged in the sea of ​​Hyundai Konas. But people care about this kind of thing, even if they don't think it's a top priority. 

 Every carnival incorporates well-designed agility, making it the best-selling car in the UK. The old Nissan Juke is quite a phenomenon in the UK, although its interior is spruced up like a nursery after a break. And shamelessly willing to feel a firm move on "n". 

 It prioritizes the former - we tested the Ford Puma STline X EcoBoost on the optional 19-inch wheels, and the ride was a bit shaky. Stick to the standard 18 seconds, and it will help. 

 It is more exciting than I expected. It will let you take those little indirect liberties that make the idle Honda completely off guard, but it's a more elegant car than the Kia Stonic. Do you remember that incident? It feels similar to the new Juke in terms of chassis: a wise combination of maturity and agility. However, it has a far superior motor that can move it between curves. 

 You may not need the 153 horsepower version of the 1.0-liter EcoBoost. As long as you choose the 48-volt hybrid specification, the 123bhp version may be fine. However, if you are to test a 1.0-litre 153-horsepower Puma hybrid, you will find a gem. This is such an intelligent little power system. The way boost fills up turbo lag is fascinating. The way to turn off the engine when stationary, even if you have put down the clutch and expect a quick escape, is almost magical.



 And also dividends. We have always suspected that to reduce the engine and reduce the engine, or negligible hybrid settings, these settings will increase weight and complexity, but the fuel economy is tiny. But this tiny Ford engine with 48V assistance is good for real-world 40 mpg and above if you can refuse to let this cheeky little engine accelerate. 

 Summarize what we like about this car. If you like cars and like driving, it will be fun. If it does not bother you, it is wise and polite. Among all crossovers, this Puma feels the most uncompromising. Chapter 

 The noise on the road is too much. Optional 19-inch wheels make the permanently submerged Puma firmer, but they do add to the highway rumble. Here, people like boring but quiet driving Renault Captur caught Ford. The other drawback is not Puma's fault, but please note that if you have one of them to get something "somewhat different", please forget it. These will be everywhere. The financial transaction allowed them to pay £150 a month for the 123bhp titanium alloy specification. 

 Yes, Puma is not radical. It is just a carnival inside, and on the road, it just happens to be bigger. But this is a very clever transformation that has been achieved. It puts Puma in a leading position in a class where there is little merit other than look at me modelling for too long. In other words, it is worth the wait.

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