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Old 27th March 2018, 18:34   #1
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New Fiesta-based Compact SUV from Ford - Called the Puma

Revealed in teaser during Ford's internal presentation a few days ago, the compact SUV known so far only as "Baby Bronco" was shown as a SUV arriving soon.

Model is tested under the body work of the new Fiesta and is expected to be launched in 2020.

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Test mules of test vehicles under the guise of the European Fiesta was seen in Europe.

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Information on the design is still limited, but the mule has extra length, modified wheelbase, and wheelhouse changes denouncing the use of a larger, more robust platform.
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Speculations are:

1. Completely new model developed on a larger basis, with off-road capability, 4x4 traction and greater height compared to the ground. In North America, all sides point to the "Baby Bronco," scheduled to debut in 2019 as a direct competitor of the Jeep Renegade and in Europe will take on Suzuki Jimny.

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2. EcoSport being in the market since 2012 has lost out to competition in Europe. The new incarnation, expected for 2020, will grow and become more spacious, which coincides with the adoption of a larger platform as seen in the proto types.
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It will be the solution to fix the trunk of limited size and at the same time accommodate the spare, which will finally leave the trunk lid
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Old 6th September 2018, 08:47   #2
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re: New Fiesta-based Compact SUV from Ford - Called the Puma

Ford's B SUV spotted again in Europe, where it seems that it is doing tests in high-temperature environments.

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As for its positioning, it seems clear that it will be the successor of the current Ford EcoSport , but we can not advance the relationship it will keep with the Fiesta range . At least at the level of marketing and design, it is more than likely that technically it will be related to the European utility.
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re: New Fiesta-based Compact SUV from Ford - Called the Puma

Ford Fiesta-based SUV set to replace EcoSport in 2020 - Prototype tests continue.

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The as-yet-unnamed new model – which could continue the Ecosport nameplate or take on a new identity more closely aligned to the Fiesta – will serve as a replacement for the ageing Ecosport as the smallest model in Ford’s SUV range
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re: New Fiesta-based Compact SUV from Ford - Called the Puma

So they are reducing the butch and tough looking EcoSport's looks to something mellow and soft like a cross-over now? If Ford India is watching the Indian SUV segment, and if they know what has happened to soft looking cross-overs like the Renault Captur or even the Suzuki S-cross, they should drop this plan and go get a handsome looking compact SUV. With Hyundai set to enter this already fiercely competed segment, there would be no place for a beautiful cross-over.
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So they are reducing the butch and tough looking EcoSport's looks to something mellow and soft like a cross-over now?
That Fiesta body shell is part of the camouflage for these tests. It will duly get a new body shell once the launch is near.

Else, there is no difference to this test mule and the Fiesta Active variant which is already available in the EU.
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Next-gen Ford EcoSport caught testing

A test mule of what is believed to be the next-generation Ford EcoSport has been spotted testing. It is expected to replace the current model in international markets sometime around 2020.

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The test mule of the Fiesta-based compact SUV appears to be sporting a Fiesta bodyshell. It has dummy headlights at the front with a front fascia that resembles that of the European Fiesta hatchback. The rear is also identical to the current-gen Fiesta. However, the raised ride height indicates that the car is likely to be an SUV.

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In Europe, the EcoSport is available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options. However, Ford only offers the front-wheel drive version in India. Engine options include a 1.5-litre petrol producing 121 BHP and 150 Nm of torque, a 1.5-litre diesel putting out 99 BHP and 205 Nm of torque and a 1.0-litre EcoBoost turbocharged petrol that develops 123 BHP and 170 Nm of torque. A 5-speed manual transmission is offered as standard, while a 6-speed automatic is available with the petrol engine. The EcoBoost engine comes paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

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This is What The Upcoming 2020 Ford EcoSport Will Look Like

2020 Ford Ecosport rendering
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Ford has started testing a mysterious new car in Europe and it is the all-new EcoSport that is expected to make its global debut in 2020.
The car was caught under heavy camouflage but here is a rendering image based on the EcoSport that shows how it may look like in production form.
The all-new EcoSport will be much sleeker and looks much sportier than the current version.
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Old 17th January 2019, 16:36   #8
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re: New Fiesta-based Compact SUV from Ford - Called the Puma

The Fiesta based S/CUV will be the Gen. Next Ecosport, will take on Nissan Juke.

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The as-yet-unamed SUV will join the Fiesta Active in the company’s compact crossover range and the manufacturer will hope the new model can rectify the shortcomings of the current EcoSport by offering extra interior and boot space, plus a more premium cabin.

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PUMA is likely to be the name of the Gen Next EcoSport for Europe. To debut at the Frankfurt auto show in September.

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The small crossover will be built at Ford's plant in Craiova, Romania
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PUMA is likely to be the name of the Gen Next EcoSport for Europe. To debut at the Frankfurt auto show in September.



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Interesting name, considering that Puma is the internal code name of a series of engines that they already use!

I guess they still would have the EcoSport name plate for a much more rugged looking SUV-ish car. If not, this is going to be a disaster in India - where even Maruti failed to ignite the Crossover fire with the S-Cross.
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re: New Fiesta-based Compact SUV from Ford - Called the Puma

At the expense of being OT on the SUV subject, But when i read the title Puma from Ford, all i remembered was this beauty.

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It looked attractive, it drove well. Had Interiors not worth mentioning because it looked a whole lot like the Ford Ikon Interiors. The car was so good that it was Top Gear Car of the year 1997. This is what they had to say about it back then
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“A drum-roll should most definitely be playing to herald Ford’s latest trick - the Puma. For a company whose idea of fun used to be sticking a set of alloys and a ropey spoiler on a Fiesta, the Puma is something of a U-turn. The Puma is the first of its kind to drive even better than it looks. Start its fruity 1.7-litre engine, snick the chrome-topped gear-lever into first and it’ll take about 60 seconds for it to put a smile on your face.” August 1997
Now we may go back to the topic of the SUV which could come with the same name.

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New Fiesta based CUV will be the next Gen. Ford EcoSport (at least for Eu and America).

Now spied in Germany in production tail lamps and interiors.

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The interior will not only offer more space compared to the EcoSport but also a more premium environment. Expect Ford to offer trims such as Titanium and ST-Line above the standard grade. New pictures provide the first look at the dashboard but, it’s still a work in progress. The steering wheel is clearly sourced from the Fiesta and the instrument panel might be taken from the supermini as well.
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Ford is readying an all-new SUV for the global markets that it will be positioned above the EcoSport – the brand’s smallest SUV. This new SUV is likely to be around 4.2m-long and will take on the likes of the Volkswagen T-Roc. Expected to be called the Ford Puma, this new SUV will sit on the latest-gen Fiesta’s underpinnings and will be built at the company’s plant in Craiova, in Romania, which also produces the EcoSport, according to analyst firm Inovev. This new SUV is likely to see a global unveil next week at an event in Amsterdam.

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Ford previews new compact crossover - PUMA

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At first the new car was believed to be a replacement for the Ecosport, but we now know it will sit alongside that car as a sportier, more style-oriented alternative. The Puma’s design can be seen in part in Ford’s teaser image of the car, showing its front and side profile will be significantly different to the Ecosport and has more in common with the latest Fiesta and Focus.
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Ford has also revealed that the new Puma will be offered with a 153bhp mild hybrid powertrain, featuring a 1.0-litre Ecoboost three-cylinder turbo petrol engine mated a 48V belt-driven starter motor generator.

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Re: New Fiesta-based Compact SUV from Ford - Called the Puma

A hotter version of Ford's little crossover spied.

The Ford Puma is the Blue Oval's upcoming compact crossover, and these spy shots appear to catch a sporty ST variant of the model on the Nürburgring.

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The Puma has a lot in common with the Fiesta, and the ST variants would share a powertrain. The pint-sized hot hatch packs a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder with 198 horsepower (148 kilowatts) and 214 pound-feet (290 Newton-meters) of torque running through a six-speed manual gearbox.
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Expect the regular Puma to share the Fiesta's turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine that makes 153 hp (114 kW). It likely would only be available with front-wheel drive.
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