Ford Puma (97-02) - Review

Review by Parkers on
4
Puma was launched in 1997 - shortly after the Ka - and was the second model to benefit from Ford's 'New Edge' design philosophy. It got its claws into buyers with sleek lines, feline-look headlamps and a chassis that was matched by a sporty-feeling 1.

Ford Puma (97-02)

Fun factor; styling

Go-faster Fiesta

New price range:

£12,280 - £22,945

Used price range:

£273 - £1,260

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

4 out of 5

Puma was launched in 1997 - shortly after the Ka - and was the second model to benefit from Ford's 'New Edge' design philosophy. It got its claws into buyers with sleek lines, feline-look headlamps and a chassis that was matched by a sporty-feeling 1.7 engine. Underneath it's essentially a tuned-up Fiesta - and it shares all it's major components with Ford's long-running supermini. There’s now a wide range of models on the market, with retail prices starting at around £5,000.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Handling

4 out of 5

Comfort

3.5 out of 5

Practicality

3 out of 5

Behind the wheel

4 out of 5

Safety

3 out of 5

Reliability

4 out of 5

Running costs

3.5 out of 5

Green credentials

not rated yet

Buying used

4.5 out of 5

Selling

5 out of 5

Equipment

4 out of 5

What owners say...

 Surprisingly large boot for such a small car. Also easy to park and manoeuvre due to its size.  

4 out of 5

Chris Hyde ,   02 May 2013    ... read more

 It's a very practical car all round - it has central locking, a remote boot release, heated rear and front windows, the interior lights come on as soon as I unlock it, it even has electric mirrors!...  

4 out of 5

Sara George ,   04 Aug 2012    ... read more

 Value for money! Parts are cheap to replace. car is lovely looking and brilliant to drive.  

5 out of 5

Laura Johnston ,   05 Jan 2012    ... read more

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