Is the new Ford Puma ST in a class of its own ?

I love the old Puma but this new cross-over style has so much character. With 200 horsepower, a manual 6 speed gearbox and the optional Quaife ATB differential this delivers in spades in terms of driver enagement. It is by no means perfect so join me as I experience this little 'Mean Green' pocket rocket...

Thanks to Hendy Ford Portsmouth for letting me play with their brand new Ford Puma ST demonstrator. They are still open for online sales with Click and Collect, and the Service Department is also open.

Southampton Rd, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 4RW
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[briangriffiths]

Someone living on a large modern housing estate near me has bought one of these. It stands out for all the right reasons against a sea of grey and black high-end German cars and actually looks more upmarket.

[andy]

Storage area? Mega box? Mega bollox that's the spare wheel well...

[markmw]

Think you’re wrong regarding the boot, it was one of the main reasons for ordering a Puma, I don’t like parcel shelves and so the way it raises out of the way is brilliant plus a super amount of storage space with a clever boot floor arrangement whereby it stays in place while accessing the contents so definitely a winning design for me….can’t wait for delivery of mine 👍

[beano]

I hate myself for saying it, but I quite like the look of these.

[UKRYKERRIDER]

It’s the price that gets me! £35k for a Ford Puma!

[andrewdent]

Yeh with you 100%. I now am the proud owner of the ST and an ex mini cooper S 2018 owner. Very very impressed with all aspects of the car and the handling and ride are very similar to be honest. Lovely sound to the engine and more room. Perfect.

[arrangrant]

Why do Ford still insist on putting the Aston Martin shaped grill on all their models even transit vans ? They sold Aston Martin years ago?

[timewarphifis]

I wouldn’t buy this not for 35 grand rather go for the Honda Civic type R

[brumsgrub]

I've seen one that's been completely murdered out, and wrapped matt black, it looked absolutely ridiculous, but so cool, so cool infact, i followed it for a while. Really really cool looking little car i think

[andrewwallace]

Worth mentioning that the price is inflated due to issues with origin of some of the parts which come from the USA. Price was nearly £2k cheaper in December! Like the review though....nice one.

[johnpardo]

I have the Fiesta ST and i love it, like to try the Puma ST

[amHlam]

Re: the under floor storage. I'm guessing it has a plug and drain? That way it can be used as an icebox for drinks. _Chin-chin!_ 🍻

[vava]

Mega box?! Utter crap. Give me a spare wheel any day!

[johnhutchinson]

Ford Puma was from an age when Ford made some interesting cars

[mr_glasgow]

Heated seats and steering wheel along with the B&O sound system are all standard.

[palethorpe]

Collected my Fiesta ST Edition only two weeks ago, and I totally agree with your opinion on the 1.5L three pot, it's just full of character, and I also owned the Puma 1.7 many years which I also loved for it's entertaining drive. Although I can't help but think that Ford missed a trick in not turning the Fiesta ST into a small coupe like they did with the original Puma. Great car none the less.

[mattylf]

Having started out with Fords at the start of my car ownership, I've always had a soft spot for them. This looks like a lot of fun and love that colour.

[stevenfreeman]

I bought a Fiesta ST2 new, best car I ever owned. Had the blue paint with protection, cruise. 182 HP, now that is a silly price. I paid less than £23k. That's over priced.

[andrewportass]

Just taken Del of my Puma ST, wowed by it !. the car is a Drivers car, so much to offer drive wise, impressed by the build quality and its looks, Engine is a honey to engage and performance wise is outstanding.Definetley a hot hatchNo cars perfect but Ford have a belter here.

[mikem]

Hi Pete, I enjoyed your review and you answered the main reservation I had about ordering one the seats. I’ve sat in them for 10 minutes in the showroom.... for me, agony! However I like the Puma and wanted the versatility of 5 doors. I now have a brand new Puma ST Line X Vignale, with the 155bhp engine. I chose this for a number of reasons. Most of the extras on your car are standard. Headlights, comfort pack, B&O even the Magnetic paint is cheaper. The seats - full leather - are really comfortable and as most of my drive is motorway it ticks all boxes. I noticed a slight lag on your video.... the hybrid takes care of that on my car. Also the boot floor goes lower than you showed, in addition to mega box, it’s huge. I am really impressed with mine, just ran it in, averaging 48mpg. Just my thoughts.... hope you don’t mind. Cheers 👍