Ford Puma ST-Line X Vignale Now Available

Ford in Ireland has further expanded the new Puma range with additional powertrain and equipment level options. Customers can now choose from Puma models equipped with a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and a luxurious new Puma ST-Line X Vignale variant.

The brand also tells us that they have invested approximately €200 million at a state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Craiova, Romania, to support production of Puma, taking Ford’s total investment in Craiova to almost €1.5 billion since 2008.

The Ford Puma SUV-inspired crossover arrived in Ireland at the beginning of the year, priced from €24,835. It was the first car in the Ford range to benefit from Ford’s 48-volt mild hybrid technology for enhanced petrol fuel efficiency from the 1.0-litre Ecoboost engine with a six-speed manual transmission. It launched with three trim levels: Titanium, ST Line and ST Line X.

Now a new seven-speed automatic transmission option for the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine with 125 hp delivers from 139 g/km and 6.1 L/100km WLTP.  Available from €26,797 (Titanium series), according to the brand the advanced transmission’s greater number of gear ratios and dual-clutch operation for seamless gear changes contribute to optimised fuel efficiency, refinement and driving dynamics.

Based on the sporty Puma ST-Line X variant, the Puma ST-Line X Vignale is now available from €28,644. It adds more premium styling and specification including exclusive 18” alloys, a satin aluminium upper grille and surround, ebony lower grille, and body-coloured lower rear bumper. Standard specification includes signature LED headlights, Windsor leather seats, wrapped instrument cluster, heated front seats, heated steering wheel and Ford KeyFree system.

In June, Ford announced that a new Ford Performance Puma ST model will join the range later this year.

“Customers have told us that they want a range of options to help find a combination of style, equipment, performance and efficiency that’s just right for them. That’s something we committed to delivering with Puma, and with a new Puma ST coming later this year, we’re not finished yet,” says John Manning, Market Lead, Ford Ireland.

Read our latest review of the new 2020 Ford Puma ST Line X.