A few months ago the Ford Puma arrived, a crossover of tourism essence with nods to the past and a good range of customization. We are not only talking about its exterior, which has conquered the young public, also to the propulsion styles: gasoline, diesel and Mild Hybrid . Little by little a range is being structured for all tastes, including those passionate about motorsport and sporty driving, who see their desire fulfilled with the Ford Puma ST. Urban dwellers will also have a configuration to their liking: the new Ford Puma EcoBoost Hybrid with a seven-speed automatic gearshift.
The automatic transmission is a success for those drivers who spend hours on the streets of a city, an environment that tends to wear a clutch excessively. With this type of change the transitions are more refined and a retention stops being an ordeal for our left leg. With the introduction of this dual-clutch system, the EcoBoost Hybrid model further reduces CO2 emissions, while also reducing fuel consumption with 48V mild hybrid technology.
The changes between the 125 hp EcoBoost Hybrid focus not only on efficiency, but also on its performance. The first of them accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 9.8 seconds, a figure that drops to 9.6 with the automatic transmission. For the 155 hp Mild Hybrid option, it goes from 9 seconds to 8.7 seconds for the automatic transmission.
However, if we are looking for sensations and performance, the Ford Puma ST is our best option. To demonstrate its agility and power, the oval firm has compared the compact 200 hp SUV against a 1/10 scale radio-controlled replica . The first of them was driven by Louise Cook, the second by RC pro Lee Martin. The demand was maximum and the chosen circuits were Brand Hatch Indy for the Puma ST car and a 220-meter replica for the remote control. Two identical cars but very distinctive sizes, which one do you think won? If you want to know more, don’t miss the gallery.
