The Ford Puma ST is sort of a cute-looking SUV and on paper, actually appears to have rather a lot going for it. How does this all translate to the street?

Powering the Puma ST is identical powertrain because the Fiesta ST sizzling hatch, particularly an all-aluminum 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder that delivers 197 hp at 6,000 rpm and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque between 2,500 and three,500 rpm. Whereas the horsepower determine is unchanged from the Fiesta ST, the Puma ST has 22 lb-ft (30 Nm) of extra torque.

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Mated to a guide transmission, the Puma ST can dash to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.7 seconds and hit a high velocity of 137 mph (220 km/h).

When driving, the reviewer notes that the small SUV doesn’t really feel fairly as brisk because the Fiesta ST and the exhaust isn’t as tuneful. Given the Puma’s elevated measurement and weight, this isn’t a lot of a shock. Paired to the competent engine is a direct and exact steering and glorious suspension that works nicely on easy roads.

These out there for a Puma ST additionally profit from the addition of an non-compulsory Quaife limited-slip differential and drive vectoring springs. The SUV additionally incorporates a bespoke twist-beam rear suspension that’s 40 per cent stiffer than that of the Fiesta ST whereas additionally having new anti-roll bars and dampers. The SUV sits on Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.