Puma ST 1.0 Powershift

The Ford Puma ST 1.0 Powershift features turbocharged 1.0-liter EcoBoost inline-three engine producing 170 horsepower (127 kW) at 5750 RPM with 248 Newton-meters (183 pound-feet) torque at 3000 RPM utilizing 48-volt mild-hybrid technology with belt-integrated starter-generator recovering energy during deceleration through seven-speed dual-clutch Ford Powershift transmission with steering wheel paddle shifters and front-wheel-drive achieving 7.4-second 0-100 kilometer-per-hour acceleration and 210-kilometer-per-hour (130 mph) electronically-limited top speed. The performance crossover incorporates sport-tuned suspension with anti-roll bars, hydraulic rebound stops, upgraded brakes, launch control, electronic limited-slip differential functionality, selectable drive modes, and distinctive exterior styling with aggressive body kit and 19-inch alloy wheels.

Puma ST 1.0 Powershift launched 2023 represents Ford Performance division expansion of successful ST sub-brand into compact crossover segment utilizing most powerful 1.0-liter EcoBoost variant ever produced representing 10-percent power increase versus standard 155-horsepower mild-hybrid application combining electrified efficiency with genuine performance credentials featuring automatic transmission accessibility contrasting conventional ST manual-only philosophy broadening appeal to performance-oriented customers seeking practical elevated driving position with sporting dynamics and fuel economy achieving 6.3-liters-per-100-kilometers consumption with 144-grams-per-kilometer CO2 emissions demonstrating modern performance engineering balancing driver engagement environmental responsibility and daily usability in competitive B-segment crossover category.