New Ford Puma

Galaxy · June 26, 2019, 12:12:54 AM

Cute little thing, but it does not have much resemblance with the OG. The took the light signature from the GT. Ecoboost I3s with 125hp, or a Hybrid with 48V and 155hp. A 125hp diesel is also offered.

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/de/de.relatedmedia.viewmore.image.html/content/fordmedia/feu/de/de/news/2019/06/26/der-neue-ford-puma--ein-crossover-suv-mit-attraktivem-design-und/jcr:content/rightRailPar/relatedmedia.html#

^There is a nifty tub in the trunk with a plug that can be hosed out.

Hmm can not hotlink the photos.

2o6 · June 26, 2019, 02:38:31 AM

I don't know how to feel about it. It looks weird from the front, and in typical Ford small car fashion, the interior looks small. It's also FWD only.

I wouldn't be surprised if it comes to the US, but I think Ford really needs a cheaper and traditional car that isn't an SUV in our market. Just one.

I don't understand why this AND the Ecosport exists.

12,000 RPM · June 26, 2019, 05:19:02 AM

If Ford is smart this will put the Ecosport to pasture

I agree that Ford should have 1 car- the new Focus- selling at lower volumes/higher margins.

FoMoJo · June 26, 2019, 05:34:43 AM

12,000 RPM · June 26, 2019, 06:39:17 AM

Also is Kuga supposed to be some kind of play on Cougar?

MX793 · June 26, 2019, 04:04:40 PM

For the love of God, please stop ruining the names of fun, small, sporty cars by slapping them on lame-ass CUVs....

Galaxy · June 26, 2019, 04:43:10 PM

I think this is the chocolate angle.

Eye of the Tiger · June 26, 2019, 04:52:12 PM

I'll just echo ... what is the foookin point? We should have the new Fiesta.

Xer0 · June 26, 2019, 05:26:55 PM

It really doesn't look that bad honestly. The new styling looks better here than the escape and this seems worlds better than the echoshit.

MX793 · June 26, 2019, 08:27:57 PM

I like the way it looks, for a CUV, but give it its own name. Surprised they didn't rename the new Kuga "Capri".

BimmerM3 · June 26, 2019, 08:34:12 PM

Quote from: Xer0 on June 26, 2019, 05:26:55 PM
It really doesn't look that bad honestly. The new styling looks better here than the escape and this seems worlds better than the echoshit.

Yeah I kinda like it.

Xer0 · June 27, 2019, 11:28:01 AM

Quote from: BimmerM3 on June 26, 2019, 08:34:12 PM
Yeah I kinda like it.

And it comes with a 6-spd!

cawimmer430 · July 01, 2019, 08:10:51 AM

I thought it was a Kia - at first glance.

shp4man · July 01, 2019, 08:25:39 AM

It does look kind of Korean.

cawimmer430 · July 01, 2019, 11:09:08 AM

Quote from: shp4man on July 01, 2019, 08:25:39 AM
It does look kind of Korean.

It's one of those cars where I find the rear more attractive than the front. That's been happening a lot lately.

FoMoJo · July 01, 2019, 12:02:43 PM

Something I would never be in the market for, but it's a neat little package. Love the way the wheels fill the wheel wells.