Great watching your review Tom. Always very balanced and love your suggestion of other options as alternatives, when offering your verdict on these 2 SUVs, which I think are both excellent, in the small SUV category.

I’m trying to help my mum chose between these two cars, the salesman in the 2 dealerships really can’t give us enough information about the cars other than it has 4 wheels. You’ve really given the information/ review that I was looking for and I’ll certainly be back to choose between different cars in the future 😂 Thanks & Great work 🤙

Definitely the kamiq. Monte Carlo trim is fantastic

Great car review ! I think the best choice is Skoda Kamiq during the week ... and Ford Puma for the week-end Like that no problem to choose !

Good review. The one thing I've noticed on other reviews is that the rear seats fold flat in line with the boot. There is also no lip which is not the same as the Kamiq cars in Australia.

Kamiq. Just buy it. It’s that good!

Good review with a good presenter!

Good comparison. Covered all points. Much waited one is comparison between all Kamiq 3 variants! I found that so many people are looking for this comparison. I am eagerly waiting that comparison from you as you do really good review and comparisons. Base, monte carlo and limited edition.

Awesome review and comparison as always! Kinda like your comparison with CX-30 and T-Roc Sports...one better interior/features, the other better driving dynamics :)

I've got the puma st line x in desert Island Blue & it's an amazing car

In the UK I choose the 155 ps ST X with the getrag manual gearbox. A real hoot to drive, more equipment than Fiesta ST and extra room , shame you don't get this engine/gearbox. Great review,

Has to be kamiq on looks, practicality,interior standards & Superior Quality.

I like the Skoda. It's very classy looking. Too bad there are non in the US to buy ☹️

We chose Puma because of the bigger boot space and availability. Škoda dealer told us that you are expected to wait more than a year to get a new Kamiq.

*Thís ís the review I've been waiting for* ❤️

Well now that you mentioned it I would take the Fiesta..but yeah both good cars but I think like the look of the Puma to be honest... great vid btw 👍

Hi Tom Several Kamiq reviews and also for VW"s. but what about Kamiq v T-Roc or is T-Cross? And it would be great to see a comparison between the Ford Puma v some luxury SUVs like the Q2. and Lexus UX.

Puma is like a giant hatchback, while Kamiq is like a miniature SUV

Thanks mate..👍❤👍

When kamiq will launch in India?

Greeting from Utah.

Thanks for the Review! Please review the Kamiq Monte Carlo and Limited when they get released. I’ve been waiting for these models for a few months now. The limited version appears to tick all the boxes for a luxury small SUV at an affordable price.

The incredible loud engine vibrations at low rpm in the PUMA made us get the Kamiq. Headroom in the Fiesta with the panoramic roof is terrible for people over 6 ft.

Great review !

Hello, greetings from Turkey, why is there no Turkish subtitle option for the videos?

Nice as always Tom. Love that ending- what can you get for the $$ - such an important facet to consider when the market says, ‘SUV or bust’.

Please do Skoda Kamiq versus Kia Seltos Sports Plus

For me, you consistently miss 1 thing that I want to know for aus country drivers...ground clearance. Our storm drains in town plus state forest roads make this important.

Skoda provide more quality, practicality and spec for your money than just about anyone else. The Ford may look more interesting and take tight turns a bit better...but to live with every day, the Skoda will kick it's arse.

I mean, the Kamiq at least looks like a small SUV. The Puma is basically a hatchback with a 2 inch lift...

SKODA YETI

Can't argue with the value equation on the Kamiq

No manual gearbox on the limited edition or Monte Carlo version. Why?

When will the four cylinder Kamiq be available?

Wow the review we've been waiting for

Wow a lot of out dated perceptions on 3 pot engines. This is not the 90s/ early 00s. These cars have more power and dynamics than the 4 pots of old. I have owned the Kamiq for almost a week in its 3 pot variant and surprisingly impressed with its power. Just managed a 6 hour round trip to Wilsons prom and it performed superbly. In regards to low rev speeds, the lag is almost non existent if you leave in sport mode and fuel economy is not really affected. Just one thing in regards to 2021 plated Kamiqs, they deleted the nets and detachable torch in the boot but the steering wheel has been updated with a bit of piano black and updated chrome buttons. I don’t regret not waiting for the 4 pot upgrade as 200nm of torque still provides plenty of punch and with such a quiet engine. Very happy Kamiq owner. Puma looks like something for a more youthful (20s) audience

Head versus heart. Puma more fun and more stylish. Kamiq more comfortable and practical

The thing about the puma I just dislike is the high tailgate. I want to be able to get my dog in the trunk. Other than that it's one of the only crossovers I actually like. Maybe it's cause its not trying to be something it isn't.

Defs a Fiesta ST in this price range. Shame that Skoda put the fan speed in the infotainment - a very silly thing to do...

holy smoke, Kamiq has frontend of Seltos and Puma has same rear as Seltos.

Great sum up Tom - Fiesta ST all the way from a drivers point of view however if must have a small suv these are both great at delivering what it says on the box and that grey Puma floats my boat along with the juke and soon to be reintroduced Captur - this has become a sharply contested segment yet it would be nice if Ford would import a luxury dct fiesta Vignale to sit alongside the ST - imho :)

Use obdeleven to turn off that open Door beep

Can't help thinking that the Puma is just too much a Fiesta that's been down the gym a bit and popped on some sporty clobber! Sporty look wise it trounces most in this sector but if you drill down to what you really need a small SUV to do it lags behind.

Is Ford Puma manufactured in the UK or in America?

Looks like ford isn't treating u aussies like eu.Here we get the puma as a hybrid and with manual at the same price as a kamiq with the 1000cc tsi

You never touched on that the Puma can have a power tailgate :)

Where’s the 110tsi kamiq

Puma ST is a 1.5l 3 cylinder with 200hp. Not a 4 cylinder

What a terrific review, especially how close these cars rank compared to each other. I do have to mention that there were a few mentions that weren't mentioned and that was when comparing the rear seating of both the skoda was said to be better although it didn't have a sunroof which the puma does and the Skoda was given better rear seating space without mentioning the lack of a sunroof which would have made a huge difference. Also from the comments the puma sounded much nicer to drive, so not due how the skoda came out on top. But aside from that, great review and always enjoyable. For me personally I'd go the Ford.

Kamiq first...

Poor Tom: SUV after SUV after SUV....GIVE THE MAN AN ESTATE CAR!

The Puma is made in Romania.

Skoda for sure. The Puma has a ‘fresh new look’. A rather polite way of saying it’s hideous.

Watching from the UK, the Puma ST is still a 3 cylinder just like the Fiesta ST.

Well done skoda!

ED, HNY, as per your closing comments I just don't know why you would buy a Puma, sporty small SUV thats not a good SUV and much sportier alternatives for $$ it'll probably be a roaring success lol. I seen white manual Kamiqs go for $27k on carsales too fyi!

You didn’t mention how low and useless the arm rests are in the Puma or the fact there is no where for your sunglasses.

ST-Line vs Style falsch, wenn dann vs Monte Carlo. Deshalb nicht ernst nehmen, das ist wie Äpfel mit Birnen vergleichen!

Skoda kamiq car is super super

Ford should have used the 1.5T from the focas at 130kw would have been a lot more fun to drive especially when your on the hwy .I've said it before the puma will be another Ford sales flop.The Suzuki Vitara or s cross is far better buy same money and you get Suzuki's boostajet eng 1.4t 4cyl and 6sp tc auto long term will be a lot more reliable than these two duds and far better resale value when time comes to sell

Id take the puma based on looks an drving dynamics, in Scotland uk most the pumas are 1.0t petrol manuals with mhev in 125 or 155hp or you can get the puma st with 1.5t petrol 200bhp and 320nm torque which i will be ordering in December this year, we dont get diesel pumas in uk but you can choose automatic for the 1.0t pumas if u dont want manual but puma st 1.5t is manual only an very well specced 👌👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

How on earth is the skoda an suv ? Just looks like a normal hatchback.

Great review. The comparison really made the Puma look very claustrphophobic inside thanks to the dark headlining and smaller glass. The Kamiq was like a breath of fresh air inside. It also looks like Ford upholstery (especially when you did the close up) looks poorly made compared to the Skoda. Most people were upset with Ford's Powershift auto because of their refusal to admit fault and reluctance to address customer issues. They may have a better transmission now but many will be fearful of Ford's after care. For me it's the Kamiq. It just looks more classy compared to the Matchbox car looks of the Puma.

Just a thought but do you really need to access the fans on a aircon with climate control?...if so just use the knobs to turn the temp up or down to get the fan’s going to your desired speed...oh and I think at the moment the best bang for your bucks in this segment is the Kia Seltos sports +. Thanks for the review.

Why am I not surprised yet again you choose a VAG group car as a winner...

Piumah

Tom what makes the Puma a SUV? It looks like a hatchback to me. I really dont think 3 cylinder engine vehicles are going to take off. If Ford didn't have enough buyers of both the Ranger and Everest, I doubt selling their other vehicles would be a viable proposition as the Ranger and Everest are their best sellers and nothing much else sells here. I would by a Hyundai or Kia product than these 2 contenders.

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Pronunciation: Skoda = [sh k o d a] with shortly sounded [o] as same as last [a], no accent; Kamiq is not [k a m i k], it is ended with q, so also [v] has to be come out: kamiq = [k a m i k v]

The Puma looks sportier 👌

So much missing in this report - parking sensors - yes/no? Reversing cameras - yes/no? They are suv‘s (you say) so 4wd, fwd, rwd? Owning a car is not just about a chunky steeringwheel…

Ford puma.

The Kamiq is such a good looking car whereas the Puma is so ugly and most likely to get stolen cos its a Ford.

The kamiq is butt ugly from the front, nice rear though. It looks like a Ssangyong from the front.

after year or two Ford starts to rattle

I think Ford logo doesn’t look very good

I will never consider a 3 cylinder trash like these shame on car manufacturers

The Puma looks like a yawning frog. They're both gutless. Suited for a teenage mum who doesnt care about cars. 3 cyl engines need to be revved hard to make work. OK if you like driving at 5000 rpm everywhere. For $30K one can actually get a real car. Who buys these stupid things?

What an odd comparison. Who buys Skoda?