HAVING thoroughly enjoyed taking the Ford Puma ST for a spin back in 2023, Drive thought it was high time that we also checked out the lukewarm version of Ford’s best-selling crossover SUV.

With the Ford Fiesta stepping down, the Ford Puma has effectively stepped up. This doesn't mean you can spec your Puma with a ...

The Ford Puma ST was once a great example of translating some proper performance car know-how into a new segment. Given this had such a heavy influence from the now-deceased hot hatch hero that ...

Is the Ford Puma ST a good car? Unfortunately, the facelifted Ford Puma ST is a pale imitation of its former self. The only engine and gearbox option that’s now available isn’t sporty enough ...

Given its larger body, the Puma ST’s weight is almost 100kg up on the hot Fiesta at 1358kg, however a tweak of the final drive ratio helps it cover the 0-62mph sprint in a respectable 6.7sec ...

The result is a 25 per cent reduction in throw distance and a considerably more tactile shift, greatly improving on one of the Puma ST’s key downfalls – the new shifter even retains the ...

Opt for the Puma ST-Line or ST-Line X and these come with rain-sensing wipers, while there’s also automatic headlights (with automatic high beam). The Megabox on the Puma means more storage, but the ...

Excluding the ST version, which we review separately, all Ford Puma engines are 1.0-litre petrols with 48-volt mild-hybrid (mHEV) technology that can shut the engine off to save fuel when you’re ...