Ford Puma Gen‑E SUV

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When Ford announced a model that would eventually replace the highly-popular and hugely successful Fiesta, it sent shockwaves through the industry. The car to take over the mantle was the Puma, a five-door compact crossover SUV. And the Blue Oval company was spot on with its predictions as the Puma has gone on to be a multi-award winning model that appeals to a mass audience of buyers. In fact, it is currently Ford’s best-selling car in Europe.

It was back in 2019 that the Puma was launched and it is currently sold powered by a 1.0-litre mild hybrid EcoBoost engine in trim levels called Titanium, ST-Line and ST-Line X with a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmission.

But it was just a matter of time before the fully electrified version hit the streets and, like most manufacturers, Ford has now introduced its Puma Gen-E model complete with fast charging capabilities, advanced technology and three grades called Select, Premium and Sound Edition to choose from. All versions have a driving range between charges of up to 233 miles.

We opted for the mid-grade Puma Gen-E Premium model for a test drive to see if it actually lives up to all the hype, and whether or not the £30k-plus price-tag is justified in an era where so many Chinese manufacturers are flooding the market with very tempting models at bargain basement prices.