I recently had the pleasure of getting to know the brand-new Ford Puma ST. This lively competitor in the compact crossover category is like a small, feisty Jack Russell that believes it’s as formidable as a Rottweiler. Ford has a track record of infusing their ST magic into everyday family cars, transforming them into tire-shredding, grin-inducing machines.
The Puma ST inherits its lively DNA from the Fiesta ST – a master of agility. It proves that being a compact crossover doesn’t mean settling for something unremarkable. The Puma ST is dressed in sporty attire, showcasing its athletic prowess with a body kit and 19-inch alloy wheels. Under the hood, there’s a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine producing 200 horsepower – enough to accelerate from zero to ‘blimey’ in just 6.7 seconds, quite impressive for a car that can also accommodate your shopping haul. Ford’s engineers have managed to take the ordinary Puma and give it a dose of excitement.
The car handles like a go-kart with boundless energy, featuring responsive gearing and an exhaust note that’s like music composed by the gods of internal combustion. The interior is cozy, and the Recaro seats embrace you snugly. It also comes with a generous array of tech, equipped with all the touchscreens and modern driver-assistance features you’d expect. In summary, Ford’s Puma ST refuses to blend into the crowd and, for all the right reasons, demands to be driven.
