FORD PUMA FROM $30,840

Joshua Dowling

The Ford Puma is the smallest SUV in the brand’s line-up. There are three models: Puma (from $30,840), Puma ST-Line ($33,190) and Puma ST-Line V (from $36,390). All three models are powered by the same turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine (with 92kW/170Nm) matched to a seven-speed dual clutch automatic sending drive to the front wheels. Puma’s fuel rating label says average consumption is 5.3L/100km but this is based on laboratory tests. During our test drive on mostly inter-urban roads and not much stop-start traffic we averaged between 6.7 and 8.0L/100km, on the recommended premium. It’s not meant to be a hot hatch (despite its sporty appearance) but Puma does the 0 to 100kmh dash in 9.7 seconds, which by any measure today is pretty slow. To be fair, once it’s on…

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