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

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! 😳👌👍

[@terrencestimson1784]

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]

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

[@gammawaving]

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

[@CarMadDad]

Cheers - trying our best 👌

[@philleith7827]

Superb review ,cheers had my puma st mean green since last march,got the new performance seats and performance package cant help washing and waxing it great car cheers.

[@CarMadDad]

Nice one!☝️

[@hellion1967]

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]

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

[@iSteveGWT]

How are you liking the Puma ST? I got the mk8.5 Fiesta ST a few months back that shares the same 1.5 engine, along with the same interior and new ford performance seats, fantastic car.

[@potemapote]

@@iSteveGWT He never answered, so I will. It's a very good car, great engine, amazing handling considering its height. It's not the fastest in a straight, nor is it a head turner, aside from the exhaust perhaps. A very steep price tag kept it from selling well, imo.

[@samacton4726]

Thanks

[@CarMadDad]

That’s amazing - thank you 🙏🏻

[@Nurwin1]

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]

Cheers for the view and thoughts 👍

[@Fold_Mobile_Gaming]

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]

Great feedback Mike Thank you for the view and comments 👍

[@diorocks5858]

Those rattles i think a little DIY can fix hopefully

[@russky68]

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.. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@RighteousBrother]

Mine has been ok thankfully, 71 plate. I removed the parcel shelf though!

[@TheSimplygoodmusic]

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

[@CarMadDad]

Agreed chappy 👍

[@janlojko5228]

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]

👌

[@karllelliott681]

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.

[@borosniper7725]

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

[@CarMadDad]

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

[@borosniper7725]

@@CarMadDad thanks

[@peterkirton4580]

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]

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

[@andrewdent696]

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]

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

[@Luckie666]

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

[@andrewdent696]

@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]

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

[@andrewdent696]

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

[@russky68]

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]

I know right!!!

[@russky68]

@@CarMadDad LIKE Totes…

[@Scala598]

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]

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

[@hi9580]

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

[@rmackrm]

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

[@1970cgb]

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

[@CarMadDad]

Sure someone can help you there chap…

[@Dannykholden]

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

[@kevinmills5293]

Same here. Around 38mpg on average.

[@arisopola9522]

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

[@markbeauchamp7491]

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

[@kavan30]

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

[@CarMadDad]

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

[@connorpartridge9719]

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

[@leannemcdonald9418]

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]

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

[@russky68]

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