Ford Puma ST Performance Review - Episode 13 - The Hot SUV

Ford Puma ST Performance Review - Episode 13 - The Hot SUV - www.hothatches.co.uk

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Жыл бұрын

Welcome to this quite surprising Ford Puma ST Performance Pack in Mean Green presently for sale with www.hothatches.co.uk
This car shares it’s underpinnings with the awesome Fiesta ST-3 which means it’s going to be great! To ensure the Puma ST feels as agile as the smaller Fiesta hatch, it also benefits from faster- acting steering, stiffer suspension, beefier anti-roll bars, an optional mechanical limited-slip differential (which this one has) and some very grippy Michelin tyres.
Under the bonnet sits the very punchy 1.5 3 cylinder turbo that divided the crowd when first announced but you must try it to believe it! 62mph is dealt with in 6.7 seconds and it keeps pulling to a licence loosing 137mph! This car can pick fights with cars way above it’s price range, surely it’s to good to be true...
Join me for a test drive to find out! 😳👌👍

Пікірлер: 62

@gammawaving Жыл бұрын

Great review. Really gives a sense of the Puma's driving feel and I like how you show your first reactions.

@CarMadDad Жыл бұрын

Cheers - trying our best 👌

@terrencestimson1784 Жыл бұрын

Pick mine up in a few weeks, after 15 minutes in it that was it. Cannot wait an ice age for a new one so managed to pick up a 71 plate with just over 5K on the clock with the performance pack and recaro's which I have always been a fan of, Really great review

@CarMadDad Жыл бұрын

Great choice Terence - thank you for the view and comment 👌

@russky68 Ай бұрын

Fiestas were always that engaging.. I found it near impossible to part with my mark 7 ST-3.. only the update in technology pushed me… Now..a Puma ST though!😂👍🏻👌🏻.

@CarMadDad Ай бұрын

I know right!!!

@russky68 Ай бұрын

@@CarMadDad LIKE Totes…

@hellion1967 Жыл бұрын

Had my ST Puma since October. Got it in Grey Matter as I didn’t want to stand out.They now have Fords own performance seat in my opinion are far more comfortable.

@CarMadDad Жыл бұрын

Oh never knew about the other seat option chap. Sounds good as I rated those on the mean green machine 👌

@Nurwin1 Жыл бұрын

I was fortunate to be able to Test drive one, i was really looking forward to it. The only issue is i had driven to the test drive in my zc32s swift sport and the ST wasn't as good or engaging to drive. The only pro was it had a big boot for a performance suv. Will stick the swift for a bit longer and see if these pumas are reliable and revisit the option next year.

@CarMadDad Жыл бұрын

Cheers for the view and thoughts 👍

@Fold_Mobile_Gaming Жыл бұрын

Owned one since August, I have the same Mean Green Colour. Overall its a great car, Boot space is HUGE, rear seats (for kids in my case) more than adequate. Heated steering wheel, seats, wing mirrors and windscreen plus a wireless charger as standard, oh and a subwoofer in the boot!. Brilliant fun to drive, 200bhp just about enough power. Hanldles very good too. The only negative I would throw in is the build quality of the interior, its mostly good actually, just after a few months of ownership now it has rattling door cards which is annoying.

@CarMadDad Жыл бұрын

Great feedback Mike Thank you for the view and comments 👍

@diorocks5858 10 ай бұрын

Those rattles i think a little DIY can fix hopefully

@russky68 Ай бұрын

That’s the B&O system… sound proofing is poor… plastic is poor.. I think the quality has gone downhill since the Mk7 Fiesta.. made in Romania apparently.. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@samacton4726 2 күн бұрын

Thanks

@CarMadDad Күн бұрын

That’s amazing - thank you 🙏🏻

@TheSimplygoodmusic Жыл бұрын

This car is the business grips like glue on the road mean green stands out its brill.

@CarMadDad Жыл бұрын

Agreed chappy 👍

@Scala598 Жыл бұрын

I'm very conflicted with this car but only on a conceptual level. It looks great fun and seems to fulfill everything a practical small fun car should be. I just dont understand why it needs to be a 'suv' and sit that high. I'm obviously in the minority though as the fiesta is out and the puma is in 🤷🏼‍♂️

@CarMadDad Жыл бұрын

I agree Shaun - don’t get it on paper - but it works!!!

@hi9580 Жыл бұрын

All the advantages of a suv without the disadvantages of something like the V8 Landcruiser.

@rmackrm Жыл бұрын

Ford's sales figures would indicate that SUV's/crossovers are all the rage, hence the blue oval's decision to can the Fiesta.

@janlojko5228 Жыл бұрын

Want to see what time douse to the 1.5 eco boost Cus like the car but after the 1.0 engine failed continuously is it better

@CarMadDad Жыл бұрын

👌

@karllelliott681 7 ай бұрын

The 1.0 ecoboost has a 'wet' cambelt. The 1.5 ecoboost does not (as is the case here). Do your own research and you will see the reasons why the 1.0 has more of a reputation than the 1.5.

@andrewdent696 Жыл бұрын

I have a Puma ST and its a fantastic car. Didn't go for green as it could be a theft magnet. Great to drive and it keeps me away from those over priced, not so cheap to run boring electric things.

@CarMadDad Жыл бұрын

Great choice Andrew. I noticed a black one on the way home which I thought was quite stealth 👌

@Luckie666 Жыл бұрын

They are theft magnets. Especially with the start button easily hacked.

@andrewdent696 Жыл бұрын

@Musica The latest Ford's have a new anti theft 'motion's key fob that disables the car. On recent tests, they were unable to steal the car. Its not impossible I'm sure but apparently, it's one of the best systems.

@Luckie666 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewdent696 that’s good news, I’m looking to get one in the summer when prices have hopefully dropped !!

@andrewdent696 Жыл бұрын

@Musica Try 'autobid' on line for one of the best prices. Last time I looked, there was around £3000 off.

@peterkirton4580 Жыл бұрын

I like the colour of that car at first glance but doubt that I could live with it. Did you drive the Elise? I would be interested in your opinions as I have owned two

@CarMadDad Жыл бұрын

The colour is fantastic Peter - can see you with a shy and retiring mean green next 👍 Elise video 30th Dec 👌

@borosniper7725 8 күн бұрын

How does this compare to the audi Q3 s line which would you choose?

@CarMadDad 8 күн бұрын

As an engaging drivers car the ford is far superior and so I would likely go to the ST.

@borosniper7725 8 күн бұрын

@@CarMadDad thanks

@1970cgb Жыл бұрын

Can someone who owns one tell me what mpg they get on average,as I’m looking to buy one .

@CarMadDad Жыл бұрын

Sure someone can help you there chap…

@Dannykholden Жыл бұрын

Had mine for 14 months, sits between 37-39 mpg

@kevinmills5293 9 ай бұрын

Same here. Around 38mpg on average.

@arisopola9522 9 ай бұрын

best is 6,4-6,5L per 100km. in winter (finland) 6,8L per 100km

@markbeauchamp7491 8 ай бұрын

From first drive to now - 7 months - I’m on 40 mpg. Long motorway journeys 45 - 48 mpg.

@kavan30 Жыл бұрын

Really like the puma ST. Even considered trading my m135i for one

@CarMadDad Жыл бұрын

Historically I’d have thought that was a crazy statement Kavan - now I get the consideration 👌

@connorpartridge9719 Жыл бұрын

I’ve sold my m140i for one 👍🏼 Can’t wait for it to arrive, something different

@leannemcdonald9418 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to get rid of my gold edition Puma ST. Poor build quality, mechanical issues at 2k miles, rattling door cards, parcel shelf falling off etc

@CarMadDad Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that Leanne - useful ownership experience / thoughts though

@russky68 Ай бұрын

Not surprised.. looks wrong… gold alloys?? 🤔