Is the new Ford Puma ST in a class of its own ?
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- Опубліковано 17 січ 2021
- I love the old Puma but this new cross-over style has so much character. With 200 horsepower, a manual 6 speed gearbox and the optional Quaife ATB differential this delivers in spades in terms of driver enagement. It is by no means perfect so join me as I experience this little 'Mean Green' pocket rocket...
Thanks to Hendy Ford Portsmouth for letting me play with their brand new Ford Puma ST demonstrator. They are still open for online sales with Click and Collect, and the Service Department is also open.
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Someone living on a large modern housing estate near me has bought one of these. It stands out for all the right reasons against a sea of grey and black high-end German cars and actually looks more upmarket.
Why are people normally allergic to colour today?
Hope neds don't see this car
Seen one yesterday it look impressive
Do you need an appointment at Specsavers?
@@Chillednfunked You would probably be surprised how strong a following Ford has for very good reasons.
@@truthseeker8483 most peoppe finance cars whites are cheaper
Yeh with you 100%. I now am the proud owner of the ST and an ex mini cooper S 2018 owner. Very very impressed with all aspects of the car and the handling and ride are very similar to be honest. Lovely sound to the engine and more room. Perfect.
Think you’re wrong regarding the boot, it was one of the main reasons for ordering a Puma, I don’t like parcel shelves and so the way it raises out of the way is brilliant plus a super amount of storage space with a clever boot floor arrangement whereby it stays in place while accessing the contents so definitely a winning design for me….can’t wait for delivery of mine 👍
Totally agree …
Having started out with Fords at the start of my car ownership, I've always had a soft spot for them. This looks like a lot of fun and love that colour.
Ford Puma was from an age when Ford made some interesting cars
All good here, new addition to household keeping us up late at night, a pup!!!
I've seen one that's been completely murdered out, and wrapped matt black, it looked absolutely ridiculous, but so cool, so cool infact, i followed it for a while. Really really cool looking little car i think
It’s the price that gets me! £35k for a Ford Puma!
Fair comment. Lots of choice out there for £35k.....It seems steep for a Ford. If an SUV is a priority there is the VW T Roc, although that is a bit plasticky inside. My personal choice might be the Skoda Karoq. Better interior than the VW ( both in terms of quality and appearance), plus allegedly nicer to drive and more practical for family use...... There are also the Hyundai and Kia offerings, but they're a bit....er... Korean. Good warranties and reliable though, if that's a plus for you. I do wonder about the wisdom of spending £35k on a petrol car now though, with electric likely to take-off big style in the next couple of years. I was recently speaking to a mate of mine whose brother is a sales guy at a Peugeot dealer, and he said that when Peugeot re-hash the 208, 2008 and 308 ranges in the next couple of years, there will be NO i.c. options offered anymore, as the full 208/308 range will be 100% electric..... Might other car makers be looking to do similar I wonder? The car market is very much trend driven these days, and a pricey petrol car may not be such a good buy if the residuals take a huge hit.....
In a world where the new Defender is £80k.... nothing surprises me!
they drop in price massively after year or two
£35 grand? Not for me! They call something 'sporty' so they can hike the price.
Can't see many paying that. Plenty of dealers offering significant discounts where you will pay around £28k for performance pack, mean green paint, driver assistance pack and electric tailgate.
I very nearly bought an original Puma back in the day and regret that. I'm loving this version. Give it a couple of years when they're on the used market and you never know. 😍
Friend of the family had one of the original top if the range original Pumas and it looked and sounded epic! Drove his Cougar he had also! Nice little car that new Puma. Smiles for miles!
I really enjoyed this, have watched it a couple of times now. I used to have a Focus ST which I absolutely loved and is still to date my favourite car. I then traded it for a Kuga and then a Jaguar E-Pace, both decent SUVs but not very exciting to drive so definitely thinking of looking at one of these for my next car. Great stuff, love the enthusiasm!
Good evening all. I must admit being a Ford fan boy ( I currently own MK8 FIESTA ST, MK4 FOCUS ST & 155BHP PUMA) I am looking forward to this review as its on my list lol. Frozen white for me to match the Fiesta & Focus. Our Puma is in Magnetic & I have to say the parcel shelf has worked very well for the last 5 months & no issues. Brilliant honest review, thank you.
I hate myself for saying it, but I quite like the look of these.
oh no! :-)
I bet you like the Nissan Juke too 😂
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@@Bergie_78 😆 no, definitely not.
@@beano6452 phew 😅 Would love to give the puma a go though tbf! Car regs are really squeezing car designers I don’t envy them! Well I do, that’s what I went to uni for 😭😭
I've ordered a Puma ST in blue just this week. 3 months delivery time. Just in time for the summer! ^^
Another great review! For me you hit the nail on the head with your comments regarding your ability to exploit the cars power and potential without hitting ridiculous speeds. I've an Alpina B4s and if I take it out for a fun drive, I'm constantly having to check my speed as a few seconds of throttle and I'm breaking the national speed limit. Similarly in the twisties, pushing the car to the point where it comes alive and I feel like I'm driving it, and again I quickly find myself having to ease off or I'd be breaking the limits and by some margin. Maybe I should have bought a JCW.....
Enjoyed that. Cooped up in Paris all my drives these days are vicarious ones
Love this video.I actually bought this car in mean green with the performance pack
Had it a month and only racked up 120 miles so far...love the colour & drives great. Had a mk 8 fiesta ST but this is PERFECT
Mega aren’t they 👍
I just got my Ford Puma STLine Hybrid 2023 in White. I love it 🥰 ❤
i actually had a puma st line for a courtesy car while my focus was in the dealership and omg it was an absolute blast and the sound was amazing 5 stars for the puma. yes you was having fun
Great review again.Have to agree on the parcel shelf,it looks like they won it in a lucky dip.
I bought one yesterday!! Green, full spec - Just have to wait for it to be delivered!!
Nice 👌
Great vid.... nice looking car ...... I have a Mk4 focus ST and I can honestly say the seats are supremely comfortable even after a 9 hour drive .... and I’m 6ft 2’ .... keep up the great work keeping us entertained 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Ford (option list). Front seats (Comfort or Sport seats) A lot of middle aged drivers, have middle - aged spread ! Steering wheel (Alcantara) The steering wheel is very important. The Eco button is a great idea. Ford are 80% there.Great review.
A friend of mine had an original Puma 1.7 and spent a lot of time in that car so looking forward to compare my memory of that against the ST line
I love the styling of this car. A Porsche badge on it wouldn't look out of place. Good looking machine. Great review Ped - as usual. 👍
Great video. Just fully specified one on Ford UK, max price was £31885, also did a local Ford dealer spec and came in just under £30k as your test car. That’s becomes a different proposition altogether!
Heated seats and steering wheel along with the B&O sound system are all standard.
Really cool to see this very well done review Sir Pete. We don’t get the puma in the states but we do get the new bronco sport and bronco full size. The bronco sport badlands really has my attention. The bronco sport comes with a 3 cylinder engine option to or a 4 cylinder eco boost with 250hp. That green color was very cool.
Perfect colour. Really stylish too.
Fantastic video and review Peter. I totally love the new Puma and I’ve seen some in very nice colours that really suit it. This ST seems fantastic, what a car, sounds great too 😉👌🏻
I had an original puma , which is still going in my town, and i loved it. Great handling and special 1.7 engine, part yamaha. The brakes were poor and i shouldve done something with the exhaust but i often wondered when ford would bring out another.
I expected a coupe but i suppose they are out of fashion and crossovers are in. If it had to be a crossover, then this is pretty good. I like it.
Always loved the styling of the original. Not sure on this bt then I'm not so much of a crossover fan. Glad it still has character, I never managed to drive the puma, but there was one on the drive of the house over the road from me for about 2 years. I loved just looking at it.
Absolutely delighted to know that it comes with a sunroof.
Just taken Del of my Puma ST, wowed by it !. the car is a Drivers car , so much to offer drive wise, impressed by the build quality and its looks, Engine is a honey to engage and performance wise is outstanding.Definetley a hot hatchNo cars perfect but Ford have a belter here.
They sure do 👍
Puma is growing on me now maybe next time bit out my price range should be getting a go in a puma st in the summer. Got my st 2 5 door with performance pack now and Its amazing engine great fun to drive still running it in atm but it's still fast already. Great vid this one
I'm a ford fan love these seen alot on the road nice to see.a.good.looking modern car
Love the colour
Hi Pete, I enjoyed your review and you answered the main reservation I had about ordering one ..... the seats. I’ve sat in them for 10 minutes in the showroom.... for me, agony! However I like the Puma and wanted the versatility of 5 doors. I now have a brand new Puma ST Line X Vignale, with the 155bhp engine. I chose this for a number of reasons. Most of the extras on your car are standard. Headlights, comfort pack, B&O even the Magnetic paint is cheaper. The seats - full leather - are really comfortable and as most of my drive is motorway it ticks all boxes. I noticed a slight lag on your video.... the hybrid takes care of that on my car. Also the boot floor goes lower than you showed, in addition to mega box, it’s huge. I am really impressed with mine, just ran it in, averaging 48mpg. Just my thoughts.... hope you don’t mind. Cheers 👍
I took delivery of mine yesterday. What a great little car.
You lucky thing 👍
@@PetrolPed Your right about the engine,its a gem 😄.
I love this Puma! Just ordered one.
Mega cars 👍
Puma is easily one of the best looking small cars out there at the moment, and I love the colour - reminds me of the green the X1/9 was released with.
This car is amazing. Saw one today in the Ford dealer in Cardiff but in red. Red looks better that in green
Picking up my Puma ST in mean green on Saturday, your review convinced me to go for it, cheers!
Amazing 👍 You’ll love it 👌
@@PetrolPed thanks, it’s amazing so far, such good value for money I think, keep up the good work!
Got one on order from Hendy Ford Southampton in Grey matter. The recaro seats have been replaced by Ford performance seats.Personally I think the LSD should be standard spec.
Great review. Now I've got to go and review the Quaife. Why oh why do they get things wrong like the parcel shelf, lazy design. Keep it up Pedro, this review is exactly the reason I watch you channnel
I get the impression that you like this car😄 I love green so I have got to like this car and you gave your usual honest review and loads of people are going to like what you have said so I would say there may be a surge in sales for the S T. Well done Peter 👍👍👍
I have the Fiesta ST and i love it, like to try the Puma ST
Same
I have the fiesta st its my 5th st car... I love the new puma & now it as the st badge its a must buy
I got my Puma ST Line from Hendy Portsmouth a few weeks ago, absolutely in love with it!
The screen in the centre I’ve just done 150 hours in teaching hours to pass a driving instructor test. I never ever needed to look at it. When I did for Spotify it was fine. I honestly can say the centre screen just disappears in your eyeline and is useful enough if ever stare at it. No problem this in extended use. Real world ownership.
Collected my Fiesta ST Edition only two weeks ago, and I totally agree with your opinion on the 1.5L three pot, it's just full of character, and I also owned the Puma 1.7 many years which I also loved for it's entertaining drive. Although I can't help but think that Ford missed a trick in not turning the Fiesta ST into a small coupe like they did with the original Puma. Great car none the less.
I had in my posession 2 of the old Pumas. The 1.7 was really awesome at 190 km/h! :)
Small coupes aren't big sellers in the UK. Hyundai tried it with that silly Veloster thing a while back. It bombed. Renault had a go with that Wind thing. It flopped too.
@@Brian-om2hh , The Veloster was anything but silly. Interesting, bold, fast, handled great? Certainly! Silly... not so much. The Wind, on the other hand, was a joke starting with the name and ending with the overall design.
MINI levels of interaction in a funky little package - nice 👌
Yet Pete dished it as it was in JCW price range???
I’d sooner have one of these than the mini.
Yep 👍
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. The first Ford Puma In Right hand Drive
We ordered the st line x 155 and specced it almost to the max. My mrs wanted this but we cant justify it on price, use and the point you bring up about the seats and hips is bang on.
Enjoy the new car 👍
Hi Ped
Yet another great review, and pleased to see Ford have not lost their touch in providing a Drivers Car. 🤗🤗 superb engine, manual box, lsd, and proper tyres, what’s is there not to like. Well the price😂😂 Takes me back to my Escort Mexico, which was a special order in that identical Green hue. Ack in those days I wan not concerned about being noticed.😏😏👮♀️
My Mrs loves these, but I expected more room wise to think of it as a family car contender. I think the LSD as it’s an ST should come as standard. The pilot 4S tyres and that LSD make a great combo. Great review as always 👍🏻
Great review I've had 2 original Pumas in the past and love them but was upset the new one was a crossover. I must say the ST does look good in mean green sounds like an excellent car if you can live with the small passenger space but does seem overpriced vs a focus ST
I’d love an ST! Currently looking to change and torn between a Puma and T-Roc
I have the ST Line X (first edition) 155BHP in race red, absolutely love it best Ford for the money !
My daughter wants one of these in the matt grey colour - she has a Fiesta ST at the moment so seems like a logical upgrade! I love the shape - a bit Mecan looking at some angles which is no bad thing!
The grey she likes is called grey matter.
thanks for another fine review, like others i would like to understand the different experience between the fiesta and puma..apart from the slightly larger packaging. I have seen one or two about and the do look very convincing.
I’ve never experienced a Q diff. I remember your factory visit. Hubnut also says the same, sometimes less power is more. The utilisation of engine gives you a fun drive. Looks a fun car indeed, I’m on the same page as you regarding coatings. I know 5k isn’t a huge amount, however, that will always work better in your pocket than someone else’s bank account. Can’t see the seat bolsters lasting too much, bit of a weakness in the ole Xr3i and ‘eccy’ RS Turbo. They went tired on higher used cars, ahh, retro memories lol.
Great review. I've added a diff to my Mk3 Focus RS and it's so much fun and better still it doesn't affect the warranty.
That’s interesting. I’m thinking of doing the same to my Mk3RS. Did Ford dealer install easily? Price?
I love your enthousiasm. And a very nice little car indeed. Gr from the Netherlands
Thanks Marcel 👍
Ford have for years produced great drivers cars! totally functional and usually a great balance of comfort and handling over the generations. That's why the term Fast Ford is so well known.
However, £35K for a 'SUV' Fiesta wow. Doesn't even have an RS badge! But it clearly will put a smile on your face.
Great vid as always Pete.
After watching your Review on the New Puma, I decided to get the ST Line X 125 Puma Mild Hybrid, although a step-down from my previous car - Fiesta ST 2017 with a Stage 1 Revo package added, I find the Puma an utterly amazing' replacement, with a bit of OOOmmpph without the thirsty fuel consumption and there's no Cables to endure with to charge the car up - thanks Petrol Ped :))
That is great to hear 👍
Storage area? Mega box? Mega bollox that's the spare wheel well...
That's exactly what I was thinking. So many reviews of the puma are making comments about the "megabox". Rubbish! That's where the spare wheel is supposed to be!
Mean Green, 3 cylinders and quick. Got to be a 70's Kawasaki 2 stroke surely! Thanks Ped nice vlog, in the rain again ☹, good to see the pooch and pup have room a plenty. Hello everybody.👋
Hi Tim 👋
@@coltoncleveringa8004 Hi Colton. Yeah I looked up on the web, regards the Escape, and I guess you know it is the Kuga over here. Pete did a good review tonight. Best wishes to you and your family in the US.
@@timmartin7468 thanks for the info. Yea things are weird and crazy over here right now so I appreciate that!
Great review Pete as am seriously considering one of these I know that road well is great fun very early in the morning - just look out for deer,😀
Another Great video. Thank you. That price point £31k+. That's 3 series territory for what used to be called a boy racer. Good to see Ford keeping the sporting heritage though.
I saw one the same colour on the motorway yesterday. Proper looker. Another good video👌🏻
Thanks 🙏🏻
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres are the best EVER tyres I have ever put on a car, I had them on my 640D Gran Coupe, now have put back to Dunlop run flats, as I am selling her this year and the ride has completely changed, even in Comfort+ it is still very slightly harsh! Cant wait for the next car....either M760li or Porsche Panamera 4 Ehybrid Sport Turismo!!!
Not a fan of SUVs, but it seems to be a very nice car, with character. Great review!
Really enjoyed this video wasn’t sure about the exterior styling but I am starting to like it and Ford giving great options
Don’t normally like Fords particularly hideous Mondeos or indeed crossovers but those Pumas stand out and look high end
Not a fan of 3 cil cars! But it looks good and you are right about the exhaust!
Think you hit the nail on the head. Massive fun. I think it is probably is a 'toy' no disrespect to the car and the power seems like it is spot on. Great sound as well. Ford have always made well handling cars. Had two Focus and they drove like they were on rails.
Great video Peter, I wasn't sure about the new Puma when it was first released however I must admit it's growing on me! A shame that it's so expensive of course... Ford do seem to have upped their game across the board in recent years, and whilst the interiors are often a bit of a let-down, the way they make a car handle and feel takes some beating imo. They've been doing that for years, my Mk2 RS is a classic example of that, and after nearly 9 years of ownership, I absolutely love it!
or aston martin!!?
Ford nailed the looks on this one. Great colour too
I am forever on the lookout for a replacement for the JCW. When the time comes I might have just found its replacement. I had been thinking of another Fiesta ST it was so good to drive but firm and very basic inside. The Puma I think gives me another slightly more practical option and I can get a tow bar and an LSD. Not ready to part with the Mini yet and had thought our "fun" car replacement would be Electric or PHEV at least.
Well done Pete great review it seems ford are on the money with this one. I still find it amazing a 3 cylinder 1.5 can produce 200 ps, when I drive a 6 litre V8 which pumps out 360 hp. Technology ahh. Good stuff keep your reviews coming loving them. Cheers Dave from downunder DFDU 😎
Just caught up with this one. Even pleased to hear you liked the Yeti of which I also did. The review was very comprehensive as usual, it is interesting to hear of some of the points you like, pan roof and don’t like, infotainment screen, both of which I have the opposite opinion.
I must be one of the few who didn’t like the jittery, understeering original coupe model.
The quality shows through and I will be ordering an ST Line X auto with a couple of packs. Don’t need the driving fun as the R53 caters for that.
Great video, asides from a distracting amount of ads. I had an original 1.7 Puma which I loved. Imagine this running gear in that! Sigh...My neighbour hast the ST Line X First Edition 155bhp in white, very eye catching and they're delighted with it. Ford needs to give the treatment to the Kuga now...
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I’d have one if I had a kid or two - that and a pre-loved A6 / a4 allroad for when you needed something to drive to the alps.
The only crossover I find appealing, and looked a lot of fun up the hill too.
Love the car, great video! You definitely sold it to me especially being a Ford nut but unfortunately a bit out of my price range, maybe one day 🤞
I own a Fiesta ST PE and am wondering whether to swap for a bit more space/practicality but same driving experience 🤔
Top review as always 👍
That's a BANGING stereo mate!
Worth mentioning that the price is inflated due to issues with origin of some of the parts which come from the USA. Price was nearly £2k cheaper in December! Like the review though....nice one.
What's also worth mentioning is the absolute bonkers discount policy of Ford dealerships. We bought in June 2020 (from stock) a Puma StLine-X (125bhp MHEV and a ton of optional features - LEDs, B&O sound, lane assist, collision alert, fatigue alert, traffic signs alert, leather seats, heated steering wheel, mirrors, seats, windscreen, blahblahblah): starting price - 27000 EURO, VAT included; price after dealer discount - 21500 EUR (yeah, nuts!); price after Government subsidy (about 1800 EUR, because it's a mild hybrid) - 19700 EUR; price after trade in of a 2012 Ford B-Max - 14900 EUR, VAT included. Even if they hadn't accepted my old B-Max as a trade-in, 19700 EUR is still a good price for a car that looks, drives and feels the way it does. Rumour has it, the ST will cost in my country (Romania, where it is also being built) about 28000 EUR, full-spec, after Dealer discounts and Government hybrid subsidy. That is an absolute bang for your buck! But yeah, that parcel shelf is absolute shit. It's like Ford engineers thought to themselves: "we'll make it 95% modern Ford and 5% '70 British Leyland". Funny enough, they put the same type of parcel shelf on the Mustng Mach-E. Idiots.
Great review cheers, lovely looking car especially in that mean green, I'm going to see parks ford about trading in my Sportage early an get one of these brand new in mean green with the performance pack added 💚👌👍
Great review thanks!
First time I've watched one of your reviews I would just like to say a big thumbs 👍 enjoyed it very much keep the good reviews coming car sounds amazing
Thanks, will do! Make sure to Subscribe and welcome to the channel 👍
nailed it, exactly what put me off was the price, currently have a mk 7 Fiesta ST and was interested in this but that kind of money is just obscene
I've just ordered a Puma st with sunroof and auto rear hatch in red. After discounts I paid £28.500. So with £2000 of extras. I don't think that's bad.
Once again a good video! Everytime something to look forward to in these quaraintine times.
My pleasure 👍
Hi everyone! I’m very pleased with my 1.5 3 cylinder 182hp 8 speed automatic focus ST Line X (only available as 150hp variant now) * glad I ordered when I did! Even the 1 litre has 125hp. There are a lot of very familiar features across both cars, however, I could not fit my crutches in the boot of the puma, and the rear leg room is far better for passengers. I have to say in hindsight I should have done more research about the seats. I’m not a big lad (5ft tall 40 inch chest), but I find them a bit narrow and even though I have adjusted the bolstering I do get back ache after a long journey. I have driven 3 Vauxhall Astra over the last 9 years without an issue.
i'm not a Ford person but that looks quite cool. Skoda lent me a Rapide in a similar colour a few years ago, it's certainly gets you noticed!
Great review Pete, I hope to get my hands on Puma ST soon!
They are brilliant 👌
Great review it certainly is Green but it’s looks a fun drive I think the diff makes the difference 😉👍🧽
Re: the under floor storage. I'm guessing it has a plug and drain? That way it can be used as an icebox for drinks. _Chin-chin!_ 🍻
Oh yeah 🍾🥂
that 'll be for letting the water leak water out.
Looking to change cars and you’ve sold me even more
A test drive will tip you over the edge 😜
Nice little ride Pete👌. Quite like the Mean Green too 👍