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 Volkswagen T-Roc Comparison
Ford Puma
Volkswagen T-Roc
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2024 Ford
Puma
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2024 Volkswagen
T-Roc
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L
223 km
50L - 55L
315 to 457 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $36,390
$36,890 - $63,490
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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?
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy 140kW engine
- Blend of style and substance inside
- Solid value alongside Golf R-Line
Misses
- Back seat is good, not great
- $8000 is a big jump over base Style
- Noisy on the open road
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)
NA
Colours Available
The following colours come at no extra cost:
- Ascot Grey (CityLife)
- Pure White
The following colours cost $700:
- Deep Black Pearl
- Indium Grey
- Petroleum Blue (CityLife, Style)
- Ravenna Blue (Style)
- Pyrite Silver (Style, R-Line, R )
The following colours cost $900:
- Kings Red (Style, R-Line)
- Lapiz Blue (R-Line)
All paint options for the 2024 T-Roc R come at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW | 110kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 170Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | 10.5 - 11.7 | |
