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 Toyota Yaris Cross Comparison
Ford Puma
Toyota Yaris Cross
2024 Ford
Puma
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2024 Toyota
Yaris Cross
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Based on the Ford Puma BASE MODEL
Based on the Toyota Yaris Cross GR SPORT HYBRID (TWO-TONE)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L
223 km
36L
137 to 144 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $36,390
$30,900 - $41,230
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
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?
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still an impressively packaged light SUV
- Hybrid efficiency is brilliant
- Looks pretty good in this spec
Misses
- Not nearly sporty enough for the GR intent
- Can feel underpowered
- Already a bit dated inside
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)
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Colours Available
Ink mica paint is standard, with all other single-tone finishes a $575 option.
These include:
- Frosted White
- Stunning Silver
- Luna Blue
- Atomic Rush
Also available across the range, except on the GR Sport, are:
- Latte
- Mineral Blue
- Tuscan Gold
The following two-tone paint options incur a $1350 charge on the Urban:
- Atomic Rush with Ink roof
- Tuscan Gold with Ink roof
- Latte with Ink roof
- Frosted White with Ink roof
- Mineral Blue with Ink roof
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | PORT MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 | 1490 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3 | INLINE 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW | 67kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 170Nm | 120Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 3800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | 14 | |
