For those who want an SUV that delivers more power and enjoyment, the contract hire Ford Puma ST Powershift delivers a powerful blend of a fast-changing seven-speed automatic gearbox and the most powerful version of the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine.
The power has also been enhanced using 48-volt mild hybrid technology, so the new Puma ST Powershift delivers 170 PS and torque of 248Nm.
The award-winning engine comes with paddle-shift-operable dual-clutch transmission to make it a great choice for everyday use and deliver energised driving experiences.
The Puma ST – which stands for Sports Technologies – also gets the optimised chassis from the Puma model with the 1.5-litre EcoBoost unit was unveiled in 2020.
Ford Puma ST Powershift lease
Handling for the Ford Puma ST Powershift lease is boosted with vectoring springs, anti-rollbar settings and a bespoke twist-beam.
There’s also lots of interior space and a range of practical innovations including Ford MegaBox which adds a stowage box in the boot floor.
As for the performance and handling, this Puma really stands out with a 0 to 62 mph sprint time of 7.4 seconds and fuel economy of 45mpg and emissions of 144g/km.
That’s impressive performance from the 3-cylinder turbocharged engine with a 10% boost in power from the 155 PS EcoBoost hybrid unit.
Ford also highlights that the new engine delivers twice the power of the impressive 2002 Ford Focus ST 170.
Delivering effortless and smooth-shifting convenience
Drivers also get a responsive car when it is in automatic mode with the dual-clutch transmission delivering effortless and smooth-shifting convenience – Ford says it is a sound performer in stop-start traffic.
The engine management system delivers optimum RPMs for better fuel economy and also exploits the potential performance of the engine.
The model features a sport driving mode, so it holds the lower gears for longer for more sporty responses.
It’s also worth noting that the steering ratio for the new model has been tweaked so it’s 25% quicker than a standard Puma.
Puma ST Powershift’s exterior design
The Puma ST Powershift’s exterior design also helps boost handling with improved front end downforce and there’s a large rear roof spoiler.
Drivers also get six paint choices for the Puma ST Powershift car lease range with sports seats developed by Ford Performance.
There’s also a ‘Quickclear’ windscreen, a wireless charging pad, rain sensing wipers and front and rear parking sensors.
There’s also a FordPass connect modem along with the firm’s excellent Sync 3 communications and entertainment system that is smartphone compatible.
Safety features include active brake assist, pre-collision assist, cross traffic alert and intelligent speed limiter.
There’s no doubt that for anybody who loves an SUV, and the Puma is an excellent example, then leasing the Ford Puma ST Powershift is an excellent choice for everyday use and thrills.