Ford Puma

What is the Ford Puma?

The Puma name belongs to two quite different small Fords. The original was a compact coupé, sold from 1997 to 2002. Ford revived the name for a compact crossover in 2019, giving it a higher stance and a more practical everyday role. The newer Puma sits among Ford’s smaller European crossovers, pairing compact proportions with SUV-inspired styling.

The crossover launched with distinctive headlamps set high on the front wings and mild-hybrid technology. The system uses electric assistance to support the petrol engine. Ford also gave the Puma a flexible load area, including its MegaBox storage compartment.

Puma generations and engines

Generation I, code SE, ran from 1997 to 2002. Generation II, code B2E, began in 2019 and continues in the generation description. The two generations share a name but differ in body style and purpose: a coupé first, then a crossover.

EU figures for the newer Puma cover engines from 1.0 to 1.5 litres and power from 67 kW (91 PS) to 147 kW (200 PS). Listed fuels include petrol, hybrid, electric, plug-in hybrid, flex fuel E85 and diesel. UK figures cover 1.0 to 1.7-litre engines and power from 91 kW (124 PS) to 200 kW (272 PS), with petrol and hybrid versions.

How economical is the Ford Puma?

The lowest EU consumption figure is 4 L/100 km on the WLTP test for petrol, diesel or hybrid versions. The lowest listed plug-in hybrid figure is 4.3 L/100 km WLTP. This official weighted result assumes that part of the driving is electric. The UK minimum is 5.2 L/100 km on WLTP.

The EU and UK figures use WLTP, though the versions available differ by market. The plug-in hybrid figure is a weighted result, not a measure of fuel use on every journey.

Where was the Puma sold?

The first Puma generation ran from 1997 to 2002, and the revived crossover began in 2019. EU figures cover the crossover from 2019 onward, while UK figures include both generations. The newer model brought the Puma name back as part of Ford’s European crossover range.