This is now the car we thought the Puma ST would be before we first tried it back in 2021 - and in this case, that's not a good thing. It's now more of a fashion accessory - though hints of the old driver's car still remain. It's still a fun thing to buzz about suburbia in - in fact, if that's what you want, with its Powershift auto 'box, it's more user-friendly than before. But where the old Fiesta ST-engined model really shone - on your favourite back road on the way back from the school run, this updated model's lost a lot of its previous fizz. 
Which makes it all the more difficult to take that it's so much more expensive than it used to be. Perhaps in that regard, Ford's taking advantage of the fact that there's so little competition in the properly sporting section of the compact SUV combustion segment these days. Still, we can still see why you might be tempted. But try not to be. Instead, search the classified for a lightly-used pre-facelifted model fitted out with the 'Performance Pack' you can sadly no longer have with this replacement. Save yourself some money; have a lot more fun. And enjoy the car this Ford really ought to be.

Automatic headlights with rain sensing wipers and auto high beam

ST-Line X Premium synthetic leather upholstery

Selectable drive modes(Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery and Trail)

Electronic stability control (ESC) and hill start assist

Electronic automatic temperature control (EATC)

Power foldable heated door mirrors with puddle lamps and puma logo protection

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

Ford Puma

1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV ST-Line X 5dr DCT

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