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Ford Puma

Historical South African specifications and last-listed pricing

Model year 2021 Generation First generation Puma in South Africa Body style SUV
Puma is a discontinued South African SUV with historical specifications for used-car research.
ZAR 459,900 · last listed
Last listed price ZAR 459,900
Engine:999cc (1.0L) Torque:170Nm (125 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:170mm (6.7″) Power:92kW (123 bhp) Boot456L (16.1 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 16.4 km/l (39 mpg)
City 12 km/l (28 mpg)
Highway 18 km/l (42 mpg)
User Reported 12–15 city / 15–18 hwy km/l Medium confidence · 16 reviews

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Ford Puma

Puma is a discontinued South African SUV with historical specifications for used-car research.

First generation Puma in South Africa. A proper look at the Puma begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a 7-Speed DCT transmission sits beside a 7-Speed Automatic DCT transmission, while a front-wheel drive drivetrain sets a practical boundary. The Puma has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are engine of 1-litre Turbocharged Petrol and a power output of 92 kW @ 6000 rpm; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. For this South African suv, the owner should weigh local history of New model introduced in South Africa against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. The Puma is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a front-wheel drive drivetrain, towing capacity of 1200 and a listed ground clearance of 170. For a buyer searching the Puma price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. Petrol power describes the opportunity; engine of 1-litre Turbocharged Petrol and a power output of 92 kW @ 6000 rpm describe the conditions around it. The useful starting points are a power output of 92 kW @ 6000 rpm and a 7-Speed DCT transmission; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. Here, a 7-Speed Automatic DCT transmission sits beside a front-wheel drive drivetrain, while towing capacity of 1200 sets a practical boundary. Puma is discontinued in South Africa, so a used example should be judged by condition, service history, parts support and remaining cover rather than a new-car price promise. Here, Petrol power sits beside engine of 1-litre Turbocharged Petrol, while a power output of 92 kW @ 6000 rpm sets a practical boundary for Puma. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for Puma. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for Puma. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a 7-Speed DCT transmission, a 7-Speed Automatic DCT transmission and a front-wheel drive drivetrain for Puma. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Puma

Ford Puma — Quick Facts

Ford Puma Variants & Prices

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1.0T EcoBoost Titanium Automatic Discontinued Top Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 389,900last listed
1.0T EcoBoost ST-Line Automatic Discontinued Flagship Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 459,900last listed
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.0T EcoBoost Titanium Automatic Discontinued Top Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 389,900last listed
1.0T EcoBoost ST-Line Automatic Discontinued Flagship Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 459,900last listed
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Ford Puma Specifications

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Model Introduced Year
2023
Vehicle Type
SUV
Generation
First generation Puma in South Africa
Facelift History
New model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Tare Mass Kg
1325 kg
Segment
SUV
Production Status
discontinued
Model Year
2021
Body Style
SUV
Length
4186 mm
Width
1805 mm
Height
1531 mm
Wheelbase
2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
456 l
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1775 kg
Payload Capacity
450 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
Front Headroom
981 mm
Rear Headroom
947 mm
Front Legroom
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
898 mm
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
999 cc
Cylinders
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
4
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
128.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Drivetrain
FWD
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Clutch Type
Yes
Transmission Type
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Number of Gears
1
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Low Range
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.0 km/l
Claimed Mileage
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Knee Airbag
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Airbags
8
ABS
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
EBD
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
BA
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
AEB
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Seat Adjustment
Electric 6-Way
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Rear Armrest
Standard
Front Armrest
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
Ambient Lighting
Ambient Sport Lighting
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Seat Trim
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted
Heated Seats
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Seat Material
Sport Partial Leather
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Unlocking
Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Air Conditioning
Automatic AC
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Rim Size
19-inch Sport Alloy
AC Type
Automatic AC
Push Button Start
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
Sound System
6
Climate Control
Automatic AC
Spare Wheel
Tyre Repair Kit
Power Windows
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Number of Speakers
6
Navigation System
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
12-inch Full Digital
USB Ports
3
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Audio Speakers
6
Touchscreen
Yes
Infotainment Screen
10.1
Infotainment System
12-inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Headlamps
Full LED
DRL
LED
Rear Spoiler
Sport Rear Spoiler
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Headlights
Full LED
Headlight Type
Full LED
Led Headlights
Full LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Sport Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Fog Lamps
LED
Body Cladding
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Approach Angle
25 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Sport Alloy
Handbrake Type
Yes
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheels
19-inch Sport Alloy
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Wheel Type
Alloy
Tyre Size
225/40 R19
Spare Tyre
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Sport Alloy in
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Power Steering
Electric
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Rear Track Width
1534 mm
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
1541 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Service Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
Service Plan
Yes
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 1 Year
Maintenance Plan
Optional
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
Approx Service Cost
Approx R5,000
Basic Warranty
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Warranty Years
3 years
Warranty
3
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
Warranty Kilometers
100000 km
Noise Level
67 dB
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
Hybrid System Type
Mild Hybrid
Owner Review Count
16
Real-world City Mileage Min
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
18 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
15 l/100km
Starting Price
459900
Price Zar
459900 ZAR
Ownership Role
Private and family
Starting Price Zar
459900
Pricing Role
Historical listed price

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Variant
1.0T EcoBoost ST-Line Automatic
Source URL
https://www.ford.co.za/vehicles/puma
Source Page URL
https://www.ford.co.za/vehicles/puma
Source Name
Official OEM South Africa
OEM URL
https://www.ford.co.za/vehicles/puma
Model
Puma
Market
South Africa
Make
Ford
Country Slug
south-africa
Country
South Africa
Brand Slug
ford
Brand
Ford
Average Fuel Consumption
Yes
Claimed Fuel Consumption
1 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
1 l/100km
Combined Consumption
Yes
Combined Consumption L 100km
1 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
1
Price Source
South African market variant price list
Driving fit

Where the Ford Puma Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The Puma represents a genuine evolution in its segment, balancing practical daily usability with longer-term ownership satisfaction. The best buyer for Puma can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare a 7-Speed DCT transmission and a 7-Speed Automatic DCT transmission with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
Young urban buyers, style-focused professionals, compact crossover seekers. The urban test for Puma should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s towing capacity of 1200 is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For highway buyers, the Puma needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. The 2023 model year helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for Puma. Run Puma at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a power output of 92 kW @ 6000 rpm, a 7-Speed DCT transmission and a 7-Speed Automatic DCT transmission is more informative than maximum speed for Puma. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for Puma
Off-Road
A listed ground clearance of 170 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for Puma. For Puma, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for Puma. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for Puma

Ford Puma — Should You Buy It?

A used-buying option only when condition, history and remaining support justify the price.

Market positioning places the Puma as a premium vehicle for buyers prioritizing premium refinement. Ownership costs align with realistic expectations. A fair review of Puma should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a front-wheel drive drivetrain, towing capacity of 1200 and a listed ground clearance of 170 can be valuable for the right driver. The buying case for Puma is specific. Petrol power gives it a reason to be considered, while engine of 1-litre Turbocharged Petrol and a power output of 92 kW @ 6000 rpm set the boundaries for Puma. It deserves a shortlist when those details solve a repeated South African driving need for Puma. It is less persuasive when the buyer is paying for unused capacity or assuming that another derivative’s equipment applies here for Puma. Compare the written price, the nearest grade and one genuine alternative before deciding for Puma

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Engine: 1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 92 kW @ 6000 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 7-Speed DCT
  • ✓Gearbox: 7-Speed Automatic DCT
  • ✓Drive layout: FWD
  • ✓Towing Capacity: 1200
  • ✓Ground clearance: 170
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Puma can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Puma depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Puma quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Puma budget.
  • ✕A short Puma test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Puma capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Puma grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Puma figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Puma stock and support terms.

Ford Puma FAQs

The retained historical listing for the Ford Puma shows R389,900 to R459,900, depending on the derivative. These are reference prices from its period on sale, not current new-vehicle offers.

The Puma represents a genuine evolution in its segment, balancing practical daily usability with longer-term ownership satisfaction. The best buyer for Puma can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

Young urban buyers, style-focused professionals, compact crossover seekers. The urban test for Puma should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded.

For highway buyers, the Puma needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. The 2023 model year helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort.

Buyers researching the Ford Puma often compare it with rivals such as Jetour X70 Plus , Mitsubishi Outlander Sport , BYD ATTO 2 DM-i , Omoda C5 SHS , Suzuki Jimny . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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