Ford Puma (97-02) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 1997 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. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Fun factor; styling Go-faster Fiesta New price range: £12,280 - £22,945 Used price range: £273 - £1,260 View all used prices 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 See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get your Ford Puma (97-02) information pack for only £1.99View 31 used Ford Puma Coupes for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 139 owners' reviews Tweet Other Ford reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ 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