Ford Puma ST-Line 2021 review: Long-term small SUV review

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00:00 Intro
01:05 Like #1 - It's funkier than Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
01:40 Like #2 - High-end tech (kind of) justifies high-end price
02:18 Like #3 - It's a hoot to drive
05:35 Dislike #1 - It's how much??
06:06 Dislike #2 - Back seat is not for claustrophobics
07:22 Dislike #3 - Where's the leather?
07:46 Verdict
Ford Australia is known here as the Mustang and Ranger brand, but that's unfair to the SUV range the brand is building, which is a competitive set of models across different size brackets. While you might be able to level the criticism that the Ford Escape isn't very interesting, the same can't be said for the Ford Puma, which our man Andrew Chesterton has just spent three months getting to know.
Chesto reckons that being interesting is vital in the small SUV segment. There are literally dozens of light SUV and small SUV choices out there, and not all crossover models put fun, excitement and interesting design at the top of their to-do lists.
The model Andrew spent time with was the mid-spec ST-Line, which is a pricey little unit, but offers plenty of tech, safety and fun for the money. After coming out of competitor compact SUV models such as the Mazda CX-30, Kia Seltos and Hyundai Venue, Chesto reckons this Ford Puma ST-Line could be almost the right fit for him, his wife and their dog Poppy. Sadly, Poppy didn't make an apperance this time around.
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@aaaaplay 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love a comparison between the Ford Puma ST-Line and the Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo. My parents recently purchased a Puma and I wasn't a fan of the rear space, without a sunroof and at 180cm tall I found myself look at the headlining rather then out the window. I also found the interior quality was a step back from previous model Fords such as the LZ Ford Focus.

@malcolmscott4150 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite of this class although my fave would be the Puma ST available in Europe 😍

@vinivincent684 3 жыл бұрын

great review

@maureenbarclay2127 5 ай бұрын

We've just bought one. It's an automatic first time we've had one. My hubby has driven it I haven't yet. I was impressed by your video look forward to driving it I think ?

@johnm8237 2 жыл бұрын

Loved driving this car

@ChAnkur 3 жыл бұрын

I thought one of the dislike would be lack of manual transmission + PHEV engine.

@frankopanklaric 3 жыл бұрын

This or the mokka? Could both be used for a young family starting out?

@denniss2474 3 жыл бұрын

I like the ST V version best, comes with leather seats :)

@reventonrowe6111 3 жыл бұрын

Worried about the longevity of the tiny engine and transmission. And the fact it only take premium fuel

@motioncreations7168 Жыл бұрын

Does the standart st-line brings the adaptive control or you need to buy some pack of extras? If it needs some pack can you tell me which one please?

@Rally4Life1982 3 жыл бұрын

Drove one.....loved it. What's funniest is that 400 people bought a Venue.....they should really have bought the 48volt mild hybrid to Australia. The big wigs at Ford Australia really are a bunch of dimwits.

@bellini2535 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. But leather is a bad idea in cars. You will be happier with fabric in the long term. A smaller car could justifiably be pricier than a bigger one depending on the amenities, construction, performance, build quality etc being superior to those of the bigger one. At least I believe so.

@Fold_Mobile_Gaming Жыл бұрын

You didnt mention the huge list of issues with these cars, The extremely thin paint; All pumas have ridiculous paintwork that easilly chips. The door cards rattle. The windows rattle. The battery has a persistent issue and needs replacing by Ford. The infotainment screen is laggy and suffers from updates that make it worse and often needs restting. The electric windows constantly need manual resetting to use normally. i could continue

@adrianpavel9740 3 жыл бұрын

i didnt know you drive on the left side of the rode in Australia

@Benny8940 3 жыл бұрын

The Puma is the only Ford product I actually like.

@hotrod7603 3 жыл бұрын

Ranger , Everest , Raptor , Falcon , Mustang, Territory there are so many

@ykbrandz9602 6 ай бұрын

@@hotrod7603sadly people hear puma and only know fiesta and focus

@jimbennett1995 Жыл бұрын

Is this colour the solar silver??

@xavierverriest6682 3 жыл бұрын

Grey Solar???

@philipc239 3 жыл бұрын

Nice but Kona N-Line ✌😊

@sicboi 3 жыл бұрын

Nice look, though to be fair it looks like a squished down Kia Sportage.

@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын

Long curl handle

@LincolnRobinson 3 ай бұрын

How is this a LONG TERM review? What insights did you get from a long term period? Not a single thing in this review was long term oriented.

@351tgv 3 жыл бұрын

The Focus Active is the better purchase, I've said it before that Ford Australia pricing is ridiculous and Ford Australia can not blame the AU to EU currencies as Romania where this vehicle comes from is not part of the EU and has it's own currency which checking shows 1 AUD buys 3.14 Romanian Leu, so the reality is Ford can easily sell this particular Puma ST-Line at $26,990 and still make a profit on each and every one instead it's chosen to boost the price way to way and be greedy about. Shame on Ford Australia.

@USATRIB 3 жыл бұрын

Romania is part of EU from 2007.

@JP-hh2qj Жыл бұрын

What about high Australia government import tax..

@brobiv2452 8 ай бұрын

This was not a long term review

@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын

Competitive now double dragon lol

@JogBird 3 жыл бұрын

looks like a hatchback to me

@timdee-crowne664 2 жыл бұрын

Get with it mate animal skins are old hat

@swanblake 3 жыл бұрын

Just get a Fiesta and don't be lame.

@dummyxl 3 жыл бұрын

This one has more room in the back

@malcolmscott4150 3 жыл бұрын

We only get fiesta st in Australia as our market is suv/cuv obsessed

@bloatedtonydanza7798 3 жыл бұрын

That engine though... it’s not entertaining when a lemon from 2002 passes you on a free way and you are Flooring it.

@lukehall3487 3 жыл бұрын

don't think so mate, its got a bit of power.

@kevinvermeulen01 3 жыл бұрын

It's punchy enough and there is a 155 hp version as well. At least in Europe. We even have the ST with 200 hp

@nickos1397 3 жыл бұрын

What 2002 Lemmon can do 0-100 under 10s? Must be a fast lemon 🍋

@2KTwisted2K 2 жыл бұрын

this does just as good as a 1.5L with a turbo, speaking from experience.

@chirpywiggins5796 3 ай бұрын

@2KTwisted2K I've driven both this and the 1.5l ST amd there's no comparison 😂

@JFomo 3 жыл бұрын

2:46 it's leaking fluids lol

@jozenlostcanvas2428 2 жыл бұрын

@南川あさかチャンネル it is called condensation

@buzzing8365 2 жыл бұрын

These are rubbish vehicles and what makes it worst is ford’s service policies. Bought a brand new Puma. After only 1900 miles the clutch goes!!!! No replacement vehicle was given for the duration of over two weeks and was charged £989 for the replacement. How sad is that? FORDS are Rubbish.

@austral7634 2 жыл бұрын

What about the Ford warranty? In Australia, it is for five years / unlimited kilometres.

@buzzing8365 2 жыл бұрын

@@austral7634 in England unfortunately since the lockdown every one including the government wants to extract funds out of the public. 1) fuel prices 2) parking penalties 3) food prices Etc etc …. Everyone wants to extract funds out of every one KIA and Haundai are the only two companies giving you a genuine guarantee. Very frustrating