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Long-term intro: Ford Puma ST-Line keeps the fun-to-drive tradition alive
We'll be evaluating the Ford Puma ST-Line over the next few months.
There's a clash of two empires going on at your nearest Ford dealership, but it's certainly not a bad thing.
Last month we said goodbye to our Ford Territory Titanium long-term test vehicle, which we have swapped for a brand new Puma ST-Line Vignale.
With that came the opportunity to compare two Fords from two continents, with the Territory being an adaptation of a Chinese product, developed in conjunction with JMC, and the Puma being a traditional Blue Oval machine created by the brand's European division in Germany.
The Territory has become a strong seller in its segment, thanks to its combination of value, practicality, comfort and interior technology.
The Puma has emerged as something of a niche player, with its pricing of between R573,500 and R617,500 perhaps hindering its potential in a market that's leaning more towards larger SUV products.
But what I've grown to love about the Puma, in the short time since we made acquaintance, is how it continues the tradition of compact Ford products designed from the ground up to put a smile on your face every time you drive them.
