Ford Puma Gen – and bury its rivals with a detail that nobody has seen come

While electric SUVs still struggle to convince completely, between shaky autonomy and rates that fly away, Ford arrives with a model that is not dreaming, but only. And sometimes, that’s exactly what you need to win the bet …

The Ford Puma Gen-and: late electrification but assumed

Ford is not the type to hurry. Instead of rustling headlong in the electric jungle with the first light shines, the producer preferred to observe. And you have to believe that the wait has brought fruit. Here is the Puma Gen-eThe 100 % electric version of the European bestseller, who does not pretend to reinvent the wheel but who intends to make it work in the right direction.

Far from the megalomaniac speeches of some rivals who swear to kill Tesla with pixels and promises, The Puma Gen-e plays paper Realismefficiency and above all relevance. Its architecture is based on an already well -consolidated base: that of the thermal puma, an urban SUV that has been a great success since 2019. Clearly, Ford recycling intelligently and unpleasant electrifying way.

And to pass the pill to the skeptical electro, the brand plays on two sensitive strings: A content rate (announced under € 35,000) and a micro-hybrid version maintained in the interval. No dogmatism in Ford: Electric, yes, but not at any cost.

A look that is not revolutionizing anything, but that controls all the boxes

Visually, Puma Gen-e is not clear from the petrol cousin. The purists of the «differentiated design» will shit. But in a market where an electric SUV is confused with a potato press, This could be the real luxury: controlled discretion.

The front shield is slightly redesigned, the complete circles have their effect on the followers of the KWH and the «Gen-e» inscription on the tailgate of the tailgate is reminded that we are dealing with a fashionable model. But otherwise, everything is there to reassure the average motorist: No excess of zeal, no failed experimentation.

Inside, Ford was clean: a double floating screen, a simplified interface, a general comfort. We are not in a premium stay, but Ergonomics is thereWith a serious finish and an effort visible on soundproofing. In short, a well -raised SUV atmosphere, which does not try to give a complete vision, but which sometimes does it despite herself.

On board: XXL surprised in the trunk, sobriety under the hood

Say goodbye to small ridiculous compartments: the Puma Gen -e offers an incomparably generous loading space. With over 600 liters under the rear shell – and up to 1,600 liters when everything is folded – ridiculous most of the city’s electric cars and compete with thermal compacts: a real packaging feat! This thorace XXL is a stroke of genius: few competitors offer a lot without going to the upper segment.

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And that’s not all: from the point of view of consumption, the gen – and surprises. During our tests, he flirted with the 15 kWh/100 km to ask for mixor consumption Really modest for an SUV of this size. Ford explains that he has optimized thermal management and has adopted tires with low rolling resistance: the result is heard at the pump (or close to the socket, rather).

What to remember: A chest that rarely does electricity And he barely believes in consumption. Puma Gen-e does not only electrify a bestseller: it improves it, effortlessly.

An electric SUV that is not dreaming … but that will hit

Ok, we will not talk about sensations above the lot here. The gen -e is not a lightning light: the power oscillates between 156 and 200 hp depending on the versions, with 0 to 100 km/h approximately 8 seconds at the top of the range. Not enough to humiliate a Tesla Y or a Kia EV6 model, but sufficient to stick to urban traffic and secondary road, without sacrificing comfort.

However, in its strategy, Ford is only shots. With Attack price around € 34,000A solid network, an autonomy announced between 370 and 420 km (WLTP) and a known platform, the Puma Gen – and all the boxes emerge that most buyers are looking for: Practical, reasonable, accessible. And for those who want to maintain a thermal, don’t panic, Puma petrol remains in the catalog.

Clearly: it may not be The most exciting electric SUVbut he has All the chances of making a misfortune In parking lots, shopping centers and concessions. Because in the end, The most useful car always ends up winning.

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• Gigantic chest: up to 1,600 liters, a record in the category.

• Controlled consumption: about 15 kWh/100 km in mixed use.

• Well balanced range: Between 156 and 200 hp, 0-100 km in ~ 8 s.

• Competitive price: attack rate around € 34,000, WLTP autonomy of 370-420 km.

• Winning strategy: pragmatism, Ford network and no electrical dogmatism.