Engineering:Ford Puma (2019)
| Ford Puma | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Assembly | Romania: Craiova (Ford Romania) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Ford global B-car platform |
| Related | Ford Fiesta (seventh generation) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1.0 L EcoBoost Fox I3-T 1.0l EcoBoost Hybrid Fox mHEV I3-T 1.5 L EcoBoost Dragon I3-T (Puma ST) Diesel: 1.5 L EcoBlue Panther I4-T |
| Electric motor | 11.5 kW (15.4 hp) belt-driven integrated starter/generator (BISG) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Hybrid drivetrain | EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV |
| Battery | 48-volt battery pack |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,588 mm (101.9 in) [1] |
| Length | 4,186 mm (164.8 in)[2] |
| Width | 1,805 mm (71.1 in) |
| Height | 1,537 mm (60.5 in) |
| uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,205 kg (2,657 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Puma (sport compact) Ford Ecosport (Australia) |
The Ford Puma is a subcompact crossover SUV marketed by Ford since 2019. It is considered an SUV equivalent of the seventh-generation Fiesta.[3] The vehicle is only available for the European and Australasian markets, with sales starting in Europe from 2019 and sales in Australasia from the end of 2020.[2] In the European market, the Puma sits above the EcoSport and below the Kuga (also called Escape outside Europe).
Overview
Ford first announced the Puma crossover at its event Go Further in Amsterdam, along with the introduction of the third-generation Kuga. The Puma nameplate was last used on the Puma sport compact. The vehicle is based on the seventh-generation Fiesta platform (Ford Global B-car platform).[4]
The Puma is offered with a mild hybrid 1.0 litre EcoBoost three cylinder turbo gasoline engine with a belt driven integrated starter, which uses energy from the braking system to charge the forty eight volt lithium ion battery pack in order to increase torque and lower emissions. Power is rated at 153 bhp (155 PS), 114 kW, and 240 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) with an additional 50 N⋅m (37 lb⋅ft) from the integrated starter system.
The vehicle was named “Car of the Year” by What Car? in January 2020.[5]
Production
Production of the Puma started in Craiova, Romania (Ford Romania) in October 2019 along with the EcoSport subcompact crossover and the EcoBoost 1.0 L Fox engine used in both cars. Ford invested two hundred million euros, and employed 1,700 people on the project.[6]
2020 Ford Puma Titanium
2020 Ford Puma ST-Line X
2020 Ford Puma ST-Line X
Ford Puma ST
Ford Puma ST
Interior
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Sales
| Year | Europe[7] |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 337 |
| 2020 | 118,180 |
Safety features
Puma was tested by Euro NCAP in 2019. It is rated five-star.[8] Adult and child protection is rated at 94% and 84%. Pedestrian safety is rated 77% by Euro NCAP[8]
Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Emergency Brake Assist, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Electronic Stability Control, semi-autonomous parking assist, and Emergency Steering Assist.[9]
The car also has adaptive cruise control.[9]
Other available features are autonomous emergency braking, Intelligent Speed Limiter and lane keeping assist.[10]
Motorsport
A Rally1 car, named Ford Puma Rally1, is set to compete the 2022 World Rally Championship.[11]
References
- ↑ "2019 Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost (155 Hp) MHEV | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions". https://www.auto-data.net/en/ford-puma-1.0-ecoboost-155hp-mhev-37757.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Golson, Daniel (26 June 2019). "The New Ford Puma Crossover Is Tiny, Weird-Looking, and Probably Coming to the U.S.". Car and Driver. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a28194880/ford-puma-euro-crossover-photos-info/.
- ↑ "2020 Ford Puma Render Based On Teaser Previews The Fiesta SUV" (in en). https://www.motor1.com/news/348874/2020-ford-puma-suv-render/.
- ↑ Allan, Lawrence (3 April 2019). "Ford revives Puma name for "evocative" new small SUV | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/ford-revives-puma-name-evocative-new-small-suv.
- ↑ "Ford Puma wins What Car? Car of the Year 2020". What Car?. https://www.whatcar.com/news/ford-puma-wins-what-car-car-of-the-year-2020/n20845.
- ↑ "Ford Begins Puma Production In Romania". industryeurope.com. 10 October 2019. https://industryeurope.com/ford-begins-puma-production-in-romania/.
- ↑ "Ford Puma European sales figures" (in en-US). 2020-04-10. https://carsalesbase.com/europe-ford-puma/.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Ford Puma review". https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/puma/reliability.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "2020 Ford Puma Has Cute Looks And Is Loaded With Features". June 26, 2019. https://www.carscoops.com/2019/06/2020-ford-puma-has-cute-looks-and-is-loaded-with-features/.
- ↑ "Ford Puma SUV – Reliability & safety". https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/reviews/ford/puma/suv/171450/reliability.
- ↑ "M-Sport Ford unveils Puma Rally1 car – first pictures". WRC Promoter GmbH. 8 July 2021. https://www.wrc.com/en/news/2021/wrc/m-sport-ford-unveils-puma-rally1-car-first-pictures/.
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