[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ford-puma-suv-2019\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ford-puma-suv-2019\/","headline":"The Ford Puma returns as a mini SUV","name":"The Ford Puma returns as a mini SUV","description":"The new 2019 Ford Puma is not the sporty coupe we were expecting. Not at all. The Ford Puma that was once known as a cool, affordable sports car back in the noughties has now been brought back to life in a completely new guise. The new Ford Puma, which will go on sale at the end of 2019, is not a compact coupe at all but rather a compact SUV, commonly known as a crossover. Although the new Ford […]","datePublished":"2019-07-01","dateModified":"2019-07-01","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Not at all.The Ford Puma that was once known as a cool, affordable sports car back in the noughties has now been brought back to life in a completely new guise. The new Ford Puma, which will go on sale at the end of 2019, is not a compact coupe at all but rather a compact SUV, commonly known as a crossover. Although the new Ford Puma crossover isn\u2019t atall what we were expecting, the car actually looks quite exciting and seems totake some design cues from the original Puma that was released back in 1997.Although it may not be the sports car we were hoping for, this Puma crossoveris still enough to pique our interest and hopefully for ford, the interest ofpotential customers as well. The new Ford Puma will be a \u2018mild-hybrid\u2019 So far, it seems that all Ford Puma models will feature a 1.0-litre engine which is paired to a small 11.5 kW belt-driven integrated starter\/generator (BISG). The car will be available in both petrol and diesel options, with the diesel option only being available at some point after the initial release of the car. Currently, Ford has only revealed stats for one model of the new Puma; 125 PS (approximately 123 horsepower) 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine will deliver 131 g\/km CO2 emissions and 5.8 l\/100 km (roughly 48.7 mpg) fuel efficiency. The small electric generator makes the Puma a mild-hybrid, as the car is still mostly powered by an internal combustion engine. The 48\u2011volt lithium-ion air-cooled battery pack charges itself while the car is coasting or braking and the mild-hybrid system monitors the car’s performance to know when the deliver extra torque and take some of the strain away from the combustion engine. This increase in power supplied by the electric motor can increase torque by up to 50% at lower rpm, allowing the driver to accelerate quicker for a more engaging drive. The mild-hybrid technology not only increasesfuel efficiency and torque, but it also minimises turbo lag thanks to thetorque supplementation that rotates the engine faster for maintained turbochargerboost response.Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing,Sales & Service, Ford of Europe had this to say:\u201cOur 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine has alreadyproven that fuel efficiency and performance can go hand-in-hand. Our EcoBoostHybrid technology takes that to the next level,\u201d \u201cWe believe customers are going to love thesmooth and urgent power delivery of our EcoBoost Hybrid powertrains just asmuch as they\u2019ll enjoy less-frequent trips to the fuel pumps.\u201dLike you\u2019d expect from a modern Ford, it\u2019s got plenty of techThe 2019 Puma is equipped with 12 ultrasonic sensors, 3 radars and 2 cameras which are used for things like adaptive cruise control, parking and safety\/protection features. With the 7-speed automatic transmission, customers can enjoy adaptive cruise control with stop & go, speed sign recognition and lane centring. Ford\u2019s new Local Hazard Information functionality can notify drivers of a hazard in the road ahead, even when it\u2019s not visible to the driver. This is possible thanks to data provided by HERE Technologies, which includes updates from local authorities, emergency services, and driving data from other vehicles connected to \u201cthe cloud\u201d. These updates, whether it be a fallen tree or a car incident, are accurate within minutes according to Ford. There are many great driving assistant technologies included in the Ford Puma, including a 180\u00b0 rear camera for greater reversing visibility, automatic bay parking, pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection and evasive steering assist which can help you avoid a crash. \u201cPuma is offered with an unprecedented arrayof technology for its segment,\u201d Steffens said. \u201cFeatures from wireless chargingto Stop & Go are designed to fit seamlessly into owners\u2019 lives, and makedriving Puma an effortless and intuitive experience.\u201d Roelant de Waardcommented. Ford\u2019s trick up their sleeve: a sink in the bootYou could say the Puma has everything but the kitchen sink, but the car even has that to some degree. At the bottom of the boot is a spare-wheel-sized trench which has been named the \u2018Ford MegaBox\u2019. Essentially, it\u2019s an extra 80-litres of storage space with a drainage hole, which is very handy for dirty items such as muddied wellies, as Ford demonstrates. Like the original Puma, it\u2019s cool, quirky and funWe can\u2019t help but see the original Puma when looking at the wing-top mounted headlights, rounded rear lights and sporty design but truthfully, the new and old Pumas don\u2019t really have much in common. They may share the same name, but other than that, Ford seems to have all but forgotten about their cute and crazy little coupe that brought joy to so many owners 20 years ago. The \u2018Puma\u2019 name stands for something entirely different now. What we can say, however, is that the new Pumais shaping up to be a very interesting compact SUV and we\u2019re looking forward tolearning more about it. To stay up to date on all things motoring-related,subscribe to our email list today! Let us know what you think of the new Puma in the comments!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The Ford Puma returns as a mini SUV","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ford-puma-suv-2019\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]