New Ford Puma ST Review: Have they killed the Puma?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- Yes yay or nay indeed is the new Puma ST a hit or a miss? Could this be the most pointless hot car or late? We drive and find out to let you guys know.
Power (bhp) 197 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph 6.5 secs
MPG - 41.6 mpg
UK RRP - £27,875
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Excuse me now for the goofy faces made when I started pushing it around the hill climb course section 🤣🙌 …. I apologise I truly do 🤪
I placed my order in July and expected delivery in November. I'm in my late 50s but still wanted a hot hatch. This fitted the bill perfectly and looking forward to its arrival.
Awesome fella! I’m sure you’ll love it, it’s a fun little car and does have many other positives too.
Thanks for watching also by the way, please stick around and subscribe as it’ll be great to have you around on here 🙌👌😎
It’s 30% stiffer than the fiesta st , maybe getting a bit older I prefer the Puma over the fiesta
40% apparently, I remember saying it but not adding it into the review because it doesn’t completely paint a true picture. I think it’s Ford trying to blind some people with science. Reality is it doesn’t help it feel sharper or faster from point A to B against one. That being said they’ve done a great job Damo and I enjoyed the drive. I definitely wouldn’t but again they’ve done a good job for sure. It’s hard to make these kind of cars keep there higher (as in at a higher COG) weight in check. It reminds me of pitching a Stelvio Quadrifoglio against a Gulia it’s night and day, none the less both deliver what they needed to well for the target markets ❤️🙌✅
I love them, the fact it's the 5th best selling car in the UK speaks volumes for what the buying public think. As a Ford fan I want to see the brand do well in sales as the more cars they sell the more money they have to bring out hotter models. With the Puma WRC coming in 2022 I expect the Puma RS in 2024/5 💚
Amen and 100% I’m glad they made it tbh and if I needed more space and love the platform it would be a great way to go. It’s a very fun chassis too which I love and it rotates like a mad thing. Yep the Puma WRC and RS will be epic! Thanks for watching Jamie ✅❤️🙌
How have you found yours and how much do you drive it? and negatives that stand out for you? and what’s your favourite thing/s about it too?
Nice drive Alex🤘
Thanks Ralph 🙌
Sorry but this isn't a Puma, it went from a cute sporty 2 door coupe to a family crossover a mom with 3 kids drives. To me this just looks like another focus which is the epitome of "nothing special"
I have to say I honestly felt it was a very strange thing for Ford to do and when I think Puma I only really think of the 90’s/00’s one, it’s so strange they went mini SUV like and decided to call it a Puma, I personally hate brands using old names for cars when they look nothing like the originals.
I actually had a 1.7 original Puma myself and loved it 🙌❤️ long time ago now, would loved to have still had it 😢
@@PeakPerformanceReviews You'd be surprised how many good non-rotten examples you can still find under 5K. Have a browse some time. Great cars they were, remember being a kid in the 90s and having to squeeze in the back of one whenever my dad took me somewhere. Not great family cars but perfect otherwise.
100% agree, I think if I was in the market for a modern classic/classic I’d definitely consider one for sure I loved mine, went so well with that 1.7 and the chassis was sublime 🫶❤️ yeah made for a good sports car but not practical etc at all but I loved it
How do you feel about comfort as compared to the St Line X?… looking for a Puma but needs to be comfortable for long journeys. I’ve heard other reviews say the ST is a bit too firm for longer drives…
I’d say what are you used to? For me it’s not too hard but it is definitely on the firmer side. It’s as hard as I’d recommend for a long drive but not too firm personally.
Sorry I only just seen this message 👍
@@PeakPerformanceReviews thank you!
I’ve literally just driven past a black one haha, it looked great. Weirdly I found myself looking carefully at the suspension and its movement because it made me think of this comment/question. Honestly is fairly firm but nothing bad. I think for 100-200 mile journeys all in one go it would be a probably but say maybe huge 300-400 mile trips in one go it would feel too firm but I couldn’t see it being a problem, your very welcome thank you for watching, where are you in the world fella?
thank you :) I'm from Cheltenham :)
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Welcome buddy! Awesome 🙌 thank you so much for watching fella appreciate it, stick around and subscribe as it’ll be great to have you around 👍
Great channel. Is the Puma St more comfortable ride than the Fiesta St Mk8? Wife needs space and comfort and i think the Puma St is a good conpromise.
Hello Born_hard (sorry I don’t know your name) really appreciate the kind words. I would say yes slightly yes so yep 100% it would be a great choice and compromise for sure. Thanks for watching, if you haven’t please stick around and subscribe as it’ll be great to have you around 🙌👌
the Puma is awesome to drive especially the 155hp ST-Line and the ST. I also test drove the 125hp and thought it was nimble but not quite like 155hp and ST.
It’s an engaging drive for sure, very fun car always moving about and rotating
Hi Alex have you driven the Ford Kuga 2.5 ST Line X PHEV?
I haven’t to be fair, it will likely still be very good, it’ll be a less firm version of this.
If I ever get a chance I’ll try to for sure 🙌
Having seen this, all I can say is "by any stretch of the imagination..."
Not sure what you mean … maybe if I watch my own video again I may understand … I won’t though haha 😆
Would you buy it?
If I was in the market for a sporty small SUV type car yes I’d buy it in a heartbeat. I think it represents great value for performance but I’ll want at least another 30-40bhp and it would be naughty 🙌
Thanks for watching Steven 🙌🙌💕
@@PeakPerformanceReviews Mountune can take it to 232BHP , 256bhp or a massive 285 BHP lol
@@PeakPerformanceReviews Mountune can take it to 232BHP , 256bhp or a massive 285 BHP lol
That’s so good, is the latter one still on a stock turbo? I’m guess no but I’m guessing the first two are. Epic numbers 🙌👌 would make it so much better.
You thinking of getting one?
@@PeakPerformanceReviews last one is with a hybrid Turbo . Yes Im thinking of taking it that high .
Moutune can take this car to 285BHP 😂
That’s a huge gain and imo would totally change this car. I think with that power it would be so much fun.
Brilliant review this, my favourite so far. So much better than all the big magazine reviews who all just seem to rehash each others reviews. I've already ordered one before watching this, but the fun factor you showed rather than outright speed is what I'm looking forward too.
Neil thank you so much for the kind words. Honestly it means a lot to hear this, even more so as this is what I’m always trying to achieve.
What colour did you go for and whereabouts are you? Thank you so much for watching and again for the kind words 🙌
Please stick around as we need more good people like you on here with us.
I've gone for the more grown up magnetic grey colour. I think it looks incredible without drawing undue attention.
Every single colour tbh looks great as the little touches that set it off from any other model is obvious! Your gonna love it, so much fun to drive wether it is only to the shops and back or a b road fun blast 50+ miles it’s awesome 🙌
Not exactly fast and a shame that they didn’t recreate the frp
I did say myself I wish they just gave it a little more power then it could have been outstanding imo, just like 20-30bhp more would have made a huge difference.
Thanks for watching John 🙌👍😎
Alex your comments are correct regarding the St Puma.The Mountune stage 1 upgrade is worthwhile and is just the right amount as it give you added confidence in most gears.
Personally think 260 bhp may be too lively but there should be less stress with the lower upgrade?
I think it’s because I’m so used to 300-400bhp cars these days.
I reckon that would be the perfect bhp for a Puma ST, would love to try one with this upgrade! Where in the world are you? UK? Have you bought one with this upgrade?
In Surrey uk ,and got FJRS to do upgrade.It’s lovely.Ps I’m not in your bhp league re power its enough for me
@@ianguest7341 ah mega, you’ll love it will be so good with a Mountune upgrade no doubt. Hopefully one day I’ll get a go in one like that.
To be honest it’s only because I’m use to testing every hot hatch out there and the norm seems to be circa 300-400bhp now.
That being said with the Pumas weight, 260bhp will feel like a hot hatch with around 300bhp so it’ll be very quick 🙌❤️😎
Just come across this channel. Nice no nonsense and clear content.
Thank you so so much for the kind words, really appreciate it.
Please stick around and subscribe as we need more good people like you around ❤️🙌✅ thank you so much again.
Does the fiesta ST feel a lot faster compared to this?
The Fiesta in a straight line is a tiny bit, on track/road the Fiesta ST is decently quicker too imo.
Never have been a great fan of fords, but this one i can get used to unlike the focus and fiesta because those are very overused like aggressive kinda cars to me but anyway im fine with the ST i guess and am excited to see how it does
Awesome Emma glad you like and liked this. It’s a popular choice now and yeah I see what your saying too.
Thanks for watching 🙌👌😎
Glad I got a fiesta st this doesn't sound as nice as the fiesta sounds pretty quiet even In sport and race this sounds like and you don't get the pops like the fiesta does
I would personally have the Fiesta ST over one also, only if you need a little more space I get why it can be an option for other people.
Thanks for watching Richard.
@@PeakPerformanceReviews no problem quality content mate love my little fist well not small it's the 5 door but only one garage could get worth it though fun little thing corners like a dream constantly have a smile on my face driving it for the next 6 years or so it's my daily 😁
Thanks fella really appreciate it.
It was a game changer of a car in MK7 and 8 form and it’s so good even now in it’s class and still on a par or better than cars that cost much more, adore it.
This puma st in mean green is gorgeous,I love the look of the whole car even the quirky Kermit frog looking front end lol, just ordered a brand new puma st in mean green with the magnetite machined alloys , delivery due in September October time this year, can't wait , I'm a ford fan, had fiesta, Mondeo and Mustang ecoboost before so can't wait for this green puma st ,good job by ford well impressed 👌👍🏴
Great spec fella! That’s the way I’d go if I had one also. when does it arrive and where are you based? I’ve had a few fast Ford’s too and always loved there character 🙌 thanks for watching fella please stick around and subscribe as it’ll be great to have you around on here 👌😎✅
@@PeakPerformanceReviews my puma st I ordered should be built soon and delivery is expected about sept/Oct time this year, really love the green colour looks amazing,never put any packages on it like performance pack or power tailgate etc, just the green colour paint option and the machined finish alloys is perfect for me, it's north east Scotland I'm from 🏴👌👍
Did you get the Puma in the end I didn’t know wether you said or not but I seem to recall seeing a comment from you
@@PeakPerformanceReviews no was getting mucked about kept saying it coming each month,went on for 9 months an I cancelled it, ended up getting a jaguar e pace p200 AWD r dynamic s , but had it 9 months an changed it, was 530 a month on PCP and a guzzler lol, changed it for a 2018 jeep renegade limited, 1.6 diesel, it's a great car lovely to drive, very economical, plenty room for camping gear and mountain bike and full leather heated front seats and heated steering wheel, it's black with silver grille, roof rails,mirrors and alloys, best car I've had so far, saving 150 a month on fuel and also it's 150 a month cheaper than the Jag and it's on hire purchase, well happy with my purchase and had it near 6 months now and it's been flawless, and still get excited about driving it, absolutely love it 👌👍🏴
I loved my drive in the Jeep renegade myself so don’t blame you they are great cars 🙌🫶 thanks for coming back, glad your still around on here with us ❤️🙌👍
My wife wanted one of these when the concept came out and the production model had a different front end, she didn't like it. She didn't like the bug eye front end.
She also wanted the number plate on her Puma "PANTS".
Haha they never end up looking like the concept, reminded me of the MK5 Supra… was hoping it would end up looking like the FT1 concept 🤦♂️🤣 still ended up fairly nice but not a patch on the concept.
I think that’s what I don’t like, I don’t think it’s even been a light design that looks nice.
Haha did she think it was pants? 😂
@@PeakPerformanceReviews no, if you say Puma in an American accent like Pooma it would be pooma pants....
It is a shame they Juked the front end and gave it those high up bubble lights. Seems like a great little crossover though.
@@fordyford 🤣🤣🤣 love that haha!
Definitely, overall a fun little/medium-ish size Suv car 🙌
I've driven a puma st now I know what you mean about the steering compered to my mk8 fiesta st
Glad you agree, I don’t understand manufacturers that make steering weight so light, surly it never has to be that light 🤔
@@PeakPerformanceReviews ots very similar to a fiat abarth steering in weight. Having said that I'm buying a puma st line x as we have a baby now need the space I was torn between the puma st and st line still I'm getting a really good price for my fiesta st as the second hand market prices are high at the moment. What would you buy out of the puma st and the st line 155 ?
@@andrewmaple9863 I think if you’ve got the money it would be worth going for the full fat Puma ST as re sale value should be way better come time to sell. Overall it’s a great and very fun car and also good value. The steering definitely wouldn’t be a deal breaker for me so it’s a good buy for sure.
@@PeakPerformanceReviews OK thanks great video have you driven the st line x if so what did you think
@@andrewmaple9863 you are very welcome bud, I haven’t unfortunately there normally a good bit more soft and of course have a little less power but I’m sure it’ll still be great. What’s the price difference for the model your after vs the ST?
I can save you all 19.25 min of your life. This vehicle is dull, soulless and has the aesthetic appeal of a microwave oven. The End. :)
😂
And what do you drive?
@@andrewdent696 who me or Liverpool fella dude? 😆
The Liverpool idiot...
@@andrewdent696 😂 I wonder too
sport and race mode dont do anything to the chassis. its throttle response only
Yeah I did correct this in the bio some time ago it’s really strange because through the modes it really feels different almost to the extent it’s doing something to this suspension but yeah it’s not.