He is Ford’s bestseller in France, the main competitor of Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008 and Toyota Yaris Cross in particular. Last year, 23,253 copies were sold (on the personal channel), Puma surpassed its 2022 result, 20511 units Even the Citroën C3 Aircross, although it is French and works in its homeland, has not become better. After the disappearance of the Fiesta, Puma provides an entry level manufacturer, being the “smallest” model of the brand. When it was launched in 2020, it was very close stylistically and technically to a small city car. It included landing gear, main engines and on-board technology. He suddenly became obsolete the simplest Ecosport (which was designed more for developing countries) which he pushed to exit.
Multi engine
Little has changed since Puma appeared on the market. It is still offered with several engine optionsits main argument compared to other competitors. Essentially1.0-liter Ecoboost with a capacity of 125 or 155 horsepower, optionally combined with a manual or automatic transmission. Two features for these gasoline versions: the first is offered in dual-fuel gasoline/superethanol E85, is one of the rare models on the market that offers this! The second, 155 horsepower, is associated with a 48V microhybridization. that’s not all! Ford is also one of the rare manufacturers that still offers a sports model in person Puma ST, with a capacity of 200 horsepower ! Microhybrid variant, called ST Powershift and with a capacity of 170 horsepoweralso added to the catalog.
The electric Puma is coming
In this segment, this is one of the models with the largest selection! but there really is no Puma in the equation: 100% electric Puma ! Its grand exit will take place this year, simultaneously with the restyling of the model. But what does he have in store for us? Stylistically, not so much. We expect a full grille and wheels, a new light signature and possibly new colors. We are mainly interested in the technical aspect: it will rebuild the Transit Courier’s 136-horsepower electric unit (100 kW).
Its battery, which should be around 51 kWh, should be provide from 300 to 350 kilometers of autonomy, and also support fast charging up to 100 kW. Other, more powerful engines should be offered (especially in the ST version), because Ford has others, thanks to the larger Explorer and Mustang Mach-E. Several camouflaged instances of this new electric Puma have been spotted recently, and it has to be none other thanA few weeks before its official presentation…
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Source: Auto Plus
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