RadicalX Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Powertrain: 1.0 Ecoboost 125HP or 155HP Mid-hybrid 1.0 EB + 48V battery Transmission: 7speed DCT Features: Apple Carplay - Android Auto SYNC3 8" Digital Cluster 12.3" Co-Pilot360 Massaging seats wide-view 180 degree camera 10 speakers stereo sound system 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Ew, that looks terrible At least it's offered with the correct number of pedals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passis Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Not bad. And with this huge crossover/SUV wave going on, I could see this guy effectively replacing the Fiesta in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadicalX Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) I do not know if I liked the front. Ford is trying to put the Focus front on all cars and is not being successful (New Escape front US-spec is ugly) but it's better than the Ecosport, that the rear is as straight as refrigerator door. Puma front end looks like the Chinese Escort Sedan too Edited June 26, 2019 by RadicalX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Ew, that looks terrible At least it's offered with the correct number of pedals I just don't see the appeal of a stick in a commuter car. If you like driving enough to shift manually, surely you'd be looking for something more exciting? Edited June 26, 2019 by probowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, probowler said: I just don't see the appeal of a stick in a commuter car. If you like driving enough to shift manually, surely you'd be looking for something more exciting? If it was still 2013 I would have gladly ordered my Fusion with a stick like my dad did. Maybe it's because I generally don't see a ton of stop and go traffic in the areas I typically drive. But then again when I lived out in the shadow of FCA Sterling Heights Assembly and had to take a HEAVILY trafficked route on I-696 to work it didn't bother me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Going to be one of those rare ones where I like the tail better than the front. The perched-on-top look for the headlights is going a long way towards throwing off the nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Turbo Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I actually really like that! As a former Puma owner, I'm not keen on them reusing the name, and I'd rather see a new Fiesta based sports coupe. But given that market is now tiny, I'm sure Ford would sell 10x the number of mini-SUVs than they would mini-Sports coupes. I really hope this is a big success for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 6 hours ago, passis said: Not bad. And with this huge crossover/SUV wave going on, I could see this guy effectively replacing the Fiesta in the future. 6 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Ew, that looks terrible At least it's offered with the correct number of pedals 5 hours ago, RadicalX said: I do not know if I liked the front. Ford is trying to put the Focus front on all cars and is not being successful (New Escape front US-spec is ugly) but it's better than the Ecosport, that the rear is as straight as refrigerator door. Puma front end looks like the Chinese Escort Sedan too IMO I really like it-the problem is that for some reason or another (at least with Ford) is introduction photos are shot at the same height as a small mammal that is going to run over by it. When you see, your going to be looking Down on it, not up on it like this photos show. The 2020 Escape headlights mimic the Ford GT headlights (very generally-but I noticed it when I saw a GT in the flesh)-the grill is off the EU Focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Nicely true to the original, stylistically speaking. Not bad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willwll313wll Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I really like this! They did a great job. I think it'd be a hit here in the states in it's class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passis Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Willwll313wll said: I really like this! They did a great job. I think it'd be a hit here in the states in it's class. I believe the US market (and China) is getting a C2- based version of it, which should be better, in principle. South America, on the other, is getting a Mahindra-based version of it... Hopefully, in the following generation, with the global implementation of C2, all these cars can merge into one (with small variations to adapt to each market). But then we're in 2028... Edited June 26, 2019 by passis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 22 minutes ago, passis said: I believe the US market (and China) is getting a C2- based version of it, which should be better, in principle. South America, on the other, is getting a Mahindra-based version of it... I thing between the two of us, we've managed to traumatize radcal X Me with VW based comment and you with Mahindra based. I better stop, because as much as I like Falcons, he might send a green one after me..LOL Quote Hopefully, in the following generation, with the global implementation of C2, all these cars can merge into one (with small variations to adapt to each market). But then we're in 2028... That's right, the Fiesta subcompacts are now grouped together with the former C1s and CD4s under C2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) The Puma looks cheeky in the front and a lot of women like that sort of look or styling, it's not my favorite but its's a lot better than a Juke and I think it could do well even if sold alongside Ecosport until it gets replaced. It's all about fresh and variety these days. That 7-speed DCT is a worry, why not a dependable 8-speed auto, the optics of a true auto would play so much better after Powershift debacle. Edited June 26, 2019 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 39 minutes ago, jpd80 said: That 7-speed DCT is a worry, why not a dependable 8-speed auto, the optics of a true auto would play so much better after Powershift debacle. From what I understand, the DCT used in EU didn't have issues because it was lubricated vs the Powershit transmission that was in the US and assuming Oz Focus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, silvrsvt said: From what I understand, the DCT used in EU didn't have issues because it was lubricated vs the Powershit transmission that was in the US and assuming Oz Focus. Yep - wet clutch vs dry clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passis Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, jpd80 said: The Puma looks cheeky in the front and a lot of women like that sort of look or styling, it's not my favorite but its's a lot better than a Juke and I think it could do well even if sold alongside Ecosport until it gets replaced. It's all about fresh and variety these days. That 7-speed DCT is a worry, why not a dependable 8-speed auto, the optics of a true auto would play so much better after Powershift debacle. And I think keeping both Puma and Ecosport (new) on sales matches the plan of having two crossovers in each category (one more urban, the other more rugged, e.g. Escape / BabyBronco, etc) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 It’s a bit cartoonish looking to me. Maybe a good alternative to the Toyota CHR if you don’t like it’s sharp edges. I know there’s a market for these super small cuvs, but why would you ever buy something in this class? The designs are usually a bit strange looking, an adult can’t fit comfortably in the back seat, and they cost as much as some mid size sedans that give you a much better package. im already tired of this interior though. So many vehicles have had a similar interior for so long now, that it makes all of ford’s “new” interiors already look old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 10 hours ago, RadicalX said: I actually quite like it - it's cute, and perfect for the segment. I think it'd do well if it were brought here to the US, but seems like that won't be happening. An oddity about it for me is the proportion of how big the mirror mount is compared to the mirror itself. The mirror pillar look giant while the mirror itself looks small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 This car is much more on target with European and US CUV buyers than the EcoSport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Press release: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2019/06/26/New-Ford-Puma.html Ford spent a whole paragraph talking about the trick trunk setup with a load floor that can be raised or lowered to fit tall items (like golf bags) in upright position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 That's a neat setup. I'm assuming there's no spare with it though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) I can't imagine Ford putting expensive run flat tire on something this low price point. There is probably a tiny spare below the trunk. In fact, the first photo I posted looks like the locking nut for the spare tire. Edit: It's a drain plug for easy cleaning... Quote The storage solution offers a capacity of 80 litres in a space 763 mm wide, 752 mm long and 305 mm deep, which can house unstable items up to approximately 115 cm tall – such as houseplants – in an upright position. Alternatively, with the lid down, the space can be used to conceal dirty sports equipment or muddy Wellington boots. The Ford MegaBox’s synthetic lining and drain plug in the bottom makes it easy to clean with water. For even greater versatility, the Puma’s boot floor can be easily adjusted using just one hand to suit load requirements, and to hold one of three positions in the cargo area: In the lowest position, the maximum storage volume available while concealing the Ford MegaBox is delivered In the high position, the area underneath increases to create a cargo floor that is level with the fold-flat second-row seats Removed, the floor can be securely stored vertically against the back of the second-row seats for full 456-litre capacity Edited June 26, 2019 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Twin Turbo Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, bzcat said: In fact, the first photo I posted looks like the locking nut for the spare tire. That's actually a drain plug that you can remove so you can hose out the trunk! (no, really!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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