Ford Europe Talks New Puma Design, And We’re All Eyes – And Ears
Small crossovers and SUVs are one of many hottest segments proper now within the automotive trade world wide, and Europe is not any exception.
It’s solely pure then that automakers attempt to supply as many such fashions as doable – which is Ford’s method too. The automaker already had the EcoSport in Europe as its fundamental B-segment SUV providing, backed up by the Fiesta Energetic high-riding hatch.
Apparently, that wasn’t sufficient, and that’s why Ford just lately unveiled the Puma, one other B-segment crossover that targets a distinct viewers than the EcoSport. Whereas the latter is out there with all-wheel-drive, the Puma is front-wheel drive solely. It additionally boasts a extra emotional design and can be positioned above the EcoSport, bridging the hole between it and the compact Kuga.
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Talking of styling, Ford Europe has launched a video during which the design group that labored on the Puma shares some attention-grabbing tidbits of details about the sporty-looking crossover.
For starters, Ford Europe’s design director Amko Leenarts says the group tried to create “essentially the most lovely automotive folks have ever owned.” That’s a really daring assertion and, to be honest, the Puma is a bold-looking crossover. It is probably not 100 p.c authentic (what automotive is lately?), however all of the design components come collectively in a harmonious means.
The proportions of the Puma are what make the small crossover actually stand out. The wheels are pushed as far out as doable, leaving designers with loads of sheet steel to sculpt. It additionally appears to be like athletic because of the 55 mm (2.16 inches) of added width in comparison with the Fiesta supermini.
The engaging exterior mixed with the intelligent inside design (particularly within the baggage compartment) detailed within the video under ought to make the Puma a powerful contender in its section. There’s only one query, although: why on earth did Ford resolve to supply this mannequin completely in Europe?