HAVING thoroughly enjoyed taking the Ford Puma ST for a spin back in 2023, Drive thought it was high time that we also checked out the lukewarm version of Ford’s best-selling crossover SUV.

With the Ford Fiesta stepping down, the Ford Puma has effectively stepped up. This doesn't mean you can spec your Puma with a ...

The Ford Puma ST was once a great example of translating some proper performance car know-how into a new segment. Given this had such a heavy influence from the now-deceased hot hatch hero that ...

Is the Ford Puma ST a good car? Unfortunately, the facelifted Ford Puma ST is a pale imitation of its former self. The only engine and gearbox option that’s now available isn’t sporty enough ...

The 11.4:1 steering ratio is also unchanged, remaining 25 per cent faster than the standard Puma’s to make the ST feel darty and on its toes. Steering feel is also strong, with a surprising ...

The result is a 25 per cent reduction in throw distance and a considerably more tactile shift, greatly improving on one of the Puma ST’s key downfalls – the new shifter even retains the ...

1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV ST-Line X 5dr DCT Ford’s engineers have got it pretty spot on with the Puma’s handling. It’s great fun to drive, and one of the sharpest handling small SUVs you can buy.

Excluding the ST version, which we review separately, all Ford Puma engines are 1.0-litre petrols with 48-volt mild-hybrid (mHEV) technology that can shut the engine off to save fuel when you’re ...