Test Drive New Ford PUMA Hybrid ST Line X 2020.

INNOVATIVE NEW FORD PUMA FUSES MILD-HYBRID EFFICIENCY, BEST-IN-CLASS LUGGAGE SPACE AND CROSSOVER APPEAL

New Ford Puma crossover enhances fuel efficiency, performance and fun to drive character using advanced Ford EcoBoost Hybrid 48-volt technology.

Flexible stowage solutions deliver best-in-class uncompromised load space. New Puma styling delivers the next chapter in Ford’s human centric design philosophy
New Local Hazard Information standard, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go available. Premium specification Puma Titanium X and ST-Line X Vignale variants also available

The new Ford Puma introduces Ford’s advanced, fuel-saving mild-hybrid powertrain technology alongside class-leading practicality and head-turning design for compact crossover customers.

Powerful, responsive performance and optimised fuel efficiency is delivered using Ford’s EcoBoost Hybrid 48-volt technology – seamlessly integrating electric torque assistance with a low-friction, three-cylinder 1.0‑litre EcoBoost petrol engine to deliver up to 155 PS.

Puma is a new chapter in Ford’s design identity with styling cues including distinctive wing-top mounted headlamps and athletic lines. SUV-inspired proportions deliver a raised ride-height for a confidence-enhancing driving experience, and support class-leading uncompromised luggage capacity of 456 litres.

Puma is also the first vehicle in its segment to offer hands-free tailgate technology and lumbar massage seats for comfort and convenience – both delivered as standard in premium Titanium X specification. The Ford Performance-inspired Puma ST-Line is offered with signature sports body styling including 19-inch optional matt black machined alloy wheels, sports suspension and a flat-bottomed steering wheel. A new Puma ST-Line X Vignale variant further enhances comfort with standard Windsor leather seats and premium B&O Sound System.

Last year Ford announced that every one of the company’s nameplates launched from the all-new Focus onwards will include an electrified option. Puma is one of 14 electrified vehicles to be introduced by Ford by the end of this year.

Puma customers will be among the first to benefit from Ford’s mild-hybrid architecture – tailored to enhance fuel efficiency while complementing Ford’s fun to drive experience with more powerful and responsive performance.

EcoBoost Hybrid technology enhances Puma’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine with an 11.5 kW belt-driven integrated starter/generator (BISG). Replacing the standard alternator, the BISG enables recovery and storage of energy usually lost during braking and coasting to charge a 48‑volt lithium-ion air-cooled battery pack.

The BISG also acts as a motor, integrating with the engine and using the stored energy to provide torque assistance during normal driving and acceleration, as well as running the vehicle’s electrical ancillaries.

A 125 PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine delivers from 131 g/km CO2 emissions and 5.7 l/100 km fuel efficiency WLTP (from 103 g/km and 4.5 l/100 km NEDC)1 and later this year will be available with a new seven-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission that offers seamless gear changes for optimised refinement and fuel efficiency.2

Puma further optimises Ford’s B-car architecture that also delivers class-leading driving dynamics for the Ford Fiesta. A new, stiffer twist-beam rear suspension, larger shock absorbers, stiffer suspension bushes and optimised suspension top mounts reduce friction and enhance stiffness throughout the chassis to support best-in-class driving dynamics.

The new Puma optimises the wheelbase and track of Ford’s B-car architecture to deliver head-turning SUV proportions. A low, sloping roofline delivers an instantly recognisable silhouette, and bucks the trend for wedge-style crossover side profiles with an “anti-wedge” design that features a flatter belt-line to deliver balanced proportions.

A unique “floating” A-pillar design creates an uninterrupted connection of belt line to cowl, which positions the visual mass of the cabin further rearward for a powerful and elegant silhouette.

Puma variants offer distinctive personalities that reflect individual customer preferences, including sporty Puma ST-Line, stylish Puma Titanium, high specification Puma Titanium X and the luxurious new Puma ST-Line X Vignale reflecting individual customers’ preferences.

Based on the sporty Puma ST-Line, the Puma ST-Line X Vignale features a satin aluminium upper grille and surround, ebony lower grille, body-coloured lower rear bumper, and large rear spoiler. Standard specification includes LED headlights, Windsor leather seats, Manacor leather steering wheel, premium B&O Sound System and Ford KeyFree system.

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