2021 Ford Puma in-depth review - the best small SUV to buy?

The Puma name has been revived for Ford’s latest small SUV, which has irked some fans of the 90s coupe that wore the badge first. But with an unmistakable design, a raised ride-height, sporty driving dynamics and frugal petrol engines, the latest Puma has plenty to offer. Should you pick one over rival models such as the Renault Captur or Peugeot 2008? Nicola Hume delivers the Carbuyer verdict.

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[lewisjohnston]

Wow that's the first video of yours I've seen. Fabulous job, informative and professional. May we see many more

[patricknl]

We own a Puma Titanium X First Edition in metropolitan white 125hp mild hybrid here in Holland. It has all the kit you want. It's a nice smal family car. We love the big washable boot space and the washable seat covers, specially with kids. We think it's a smart car to buy. We're really happy with it.

[ski]

Wow I really like this girl! Bucket loads of personality, interesting opinions and angles, and she connects with the audience. She certainly did with me. Breath of fresh air, keep it up, and more please! Nice car too

[ainalrami]

I bought it two days ago. it is very attractive, have good specs and likes to move eagerly 👍

[giannisdiamantopoulos]

She is better reviewing cars... So keep her as the main reviewer

[ulverop]

For me, the real deal breaker on any car trying to be an SUV is the lack of four wheel drive. If I buy a taller car, some of the point is being able to go a bit off road, and while these things might take me further than a regular car, they'll soon get stuck...

I live in the north of Norway btw. Not lacking slippery climbs in the winter...

[testtester]

Don’t know about Puma but I like the couger

[Oolon_Colluphid]

Our second is on the way. St Line to ST Line X. Left a Mk8 Fiesta ST for our current model and very happy with it. Does all you need. No slouch, and loads of space.

[kevhippo]

Why do so many video car reviews use the top spec model which usually sells the least? Test the one that’s likely to be the choice of the most buyers.

[george-florinconstantin]

I have the StLineX, I have had 2 of the original Pumas. The new one, even if it is controversial, is a worthy successor to the '90s sports coupe. I absolutely love it. It looks awesome, it handles great, it is cheap but well equipped.

[johnk]

A good and fast presentation! I noticed you' ve also covered (in 3 words!) the introduction of the new CVT7/mHev. Indeed, it was a very "compressed" description of PUMA. Not that you missed some important points but I would enjoy it being more analytical!

[POTIS]

YOURE VERY GOOD REVIEWER...IM FROM GREECE AND I UNDERSTOOD YOUR CLEAR ENGLISH PERFECT!

[thomasharrison]

Great video but as for Ford re-marketing the spare wheel space as extra storage is stretching it a bit! Having had a tyre blow out on the side of the busy A27 which couldn’t be repaired with the obligatory tin of tyreweld my preference is for a spare tyre and not somewhere to store my golf clubs vertically!

[graemeq]

I bought the ST-X about 6 months ago. Great car, really nice to drive and decent amount of toys. The self park is actually really good (my street is parallel parking only)

[cactus]

why is this review months late compared to other review channels ???

[tbeau]

She is a very watchable presenter. I've been ignoring anything Ford for years ever since the Focus Mk 1 disappeared. Now I might look out for them again thanks to this video.

[jamesmccormack]

Another great review, I really like this car, Ford have done well. However all u on line reviewers need to stop calling it an SUV, the focus and even the Sandera stepway has better ground clearance! Call it wat is it, its its hatch back car, its just a new model of fiesta.

[marcopozzoli]

Really exhaustive and very complete video. Very, very good ! P.S. amazing and very sympathic Nicola !!!

[sgregorybird]

I honestly wish they'd replace the Ecosport with the Puma in the US. Badly wanted the new Focus hatchback here but I would concede to a "crossover" if it looked like that.

[christiankansichi]

There is way too much fluff in this video that it's actually distracted from the car. You talk about the interior for a good 3 minutes but you were so obsessed with showing off fancy close-up camera work, that you actually did not show how the front interior actually looks. How?