The Puma EV has been spied ahead of its debut later this year
Automaker now says it could still offer ICE cars on the continent beyond the end of the decade if buyers want them
EV version of Ford’s baby crossover wasn’t revealed with the facelifted ICE variants last month, but its launch is imminent
The mild-hybrid Ford Puma ST and the plug-in hybrid Cupra Formentor are the first electrified models to benefit from a Millitek exhaust
The smallest SUV in Ford’s European lineup gets a technology injection to stay relevant in a competitive segment
First EV to dominate an entire year relegates last year’s winner, the Dacia Sandero, to second spot, and VW’s T-Roc takes third
The all-electric B-SUV will probably share the same powertrain with the E-Transit Courier
Refreshed range will also include the first Puma EV, but mild-hybrid engines
The EV will be joined by the Mustang GT3, the Dark Horse, the fully electric Explorer and the Puma Hybrid Rally1
The Puma EV might be the highlight of the facelifted range, but the mild-hybrid ICE-powered models will also benefit from a series of visual and technological updates
Marketing push is all focused on electric version, but petrol and diesel engines are still on the menu and will be biggest sellers
The Puma ST Powershift accelerates from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.4 seconds
The tiny 1.0-liter three-cylinder produces 168 hp, which is 29 hp less than the non-electrified 1.5-liter engine of the regular ST
A comment by Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, signals the discontinuation of certain models or their replacement with EV-only offerings
Ford will also highlight the “American” appeal of the rest of their European lineup
The Peugeot 408 and the Ford Puma get four stars, unlike the five-star Chery Omoda5, Maxus Mifa 9 and MG 4 from China
The new top end trim of the non-ST Puma range introduces a fancy duo-tone exterior
The seven generations of the Ford Fiesta have sold more than 18 million units since 1976
