We may be sitting a little higher than in a city car - in Recaro bucket seats all the same - the Ford Puma ST is reminiscent of the good old days of the GTi.
A time when the censors had not yet inoculated society with their harmful ideas.
The bubbling mechanics are an invitation to flirt with the red zone all the time;
the 6-speed manual gearbox imposes the heel-toe and gives all its salt to the drive;
the steering wheel with the thick rim requires a grip.
The Puma ST is one of a kind.
A cocktail of Fiesta ST and Puma.
With a catchy melody that encourages crossing the white line, the 3-cylinder Ecoboost 200 hp also has the good manners of well-behaved children.
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Sensations without leaving a fortune
Under low acceleration, only 2 cylinders are operational in order to save a few drops of gasoline.
Waking up this 3 cylinder exposes you to unleash a storm on board.
This SUV rears up and it will be necessary to check the Performance Pack option (+ € 1,100) to access the locking differential which avoids the pranks of the front axle.
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Ford has everything planned: a fourth mode is reserved for circuit escapades.
Without ensuring a result as convincing as the Fiesta due to a higher center of gravity and a greater mass of the order of 75 kilos, this SUV provides sensations without leaving a fortune.
Distorted pavements are not his cup of tea, but efficiency has come first.
It uses larger diameter anti-roll bars, 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires and a stiffer rear torsion axle.
Sports performance does not prevent it from showing versatility.
The good features of the Puma's livability and boot space are preserved.
The ST also retains the clever MegaBox, a nearly 80-liter plastic box placed under the floor.
Ford
Technical sheet
Engine: 3-cylinder turbo petrol, 1,497 cm3, 200 hp, 320 Nm
Transmission: Traction, 6-speed manual transmission
Dimensions: L. 4.22, l.
1.80, h.
1.53 m
Consumption 6.9 l / 100 km
CO2 emissions: 155 g / km
Speed: 220 km / h
Price: 33 650 €
