Skip advert
Advertisement

New 2024 Ford Puma facelift spied testing once again

Ford’s most popular model is due for a facelift early next year

The Ford Puma has been a huge success since its reinvention as a small SUV in 2019, so now is about the right time to start expecting a well-earned refresh. We’ve received these new images of what looks to be an ST-Line Ford Puma variant testing underneath the typical camouflage, probably hiding lots of small changes. 

Advertisement - Article continues below

From the new images, we can instantly see new LED headlights fitted above a fresh front grille that will feature the Ford logo within its confines, rather than above it. Aside from this, other details will also be given a subtle freshen up, but the update does look to be less substantial than the ones recently applied to the Focus and the now discontinued Fiesta

The key elements that have helped make the Puma such a commercial success don’t appear to be affected by the facelift, though, with the car’s chunky road presence still fully intact, with short overhangs and wheel arch cladding.

The interior of the updated Puma could take inspiration from the Focus to help give it a more upmarket appeal. The current car comes with an eight-inch central screen and in higher-spec models a 12.3-inch driver’s display. The dash layout of this prototype looks different however, which could hint at the use of the Focus’ 13.2-inch touchscreen.  

We should see the same selection of mild-hybrid 1.0-litre three-cylinder powertrains with figures ranging from 123bhp to 153bhp. With no Fiesta ST anymore, cheap thrills will hopefully be provided by the turbocharged 1.5-litre Puma ST with 197bhp.

The Puma currently costs from £24,940 which will most likely increase with this facelift to over £25,000. Looking to make more upmarket vehicles, Ford recently told Auto Express “Ford cannot continue to be a volume manufacturer making okay products.”

With the Ford Fiesta going out of production, a greater onus has been placed on the Puma - Ford’s most popular car in Britain. We’ll soon see it being offered as a full EV, sitting alongside this facelifted version of the internal-combustion engined (ICE) model. 

Click here for our list of the best small SUVs on sale...

Skip advert
Advertisement
Senior staff writer

Senior staff writer at Auto Express, Jordan joined the team after six years at evo magazine where he specialised in news and reviews of cars at the high performance end of the car market. 

Find a car with the experts

Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models
Best selling cars - June2025

Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models

These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far this year
Best cars & vans
4 Jul 2025
Ford Puma review
Ford Puma - main image

Ford Puma review

The refreshed Ford Puma compact SUV is still the best-handling car in its class
In-depth reviews
26 Jun 2025
Best fast Fords - the greatest high-performance cars ever built by the Blue Oval
Best fast Fords

Best fast Fords - the greatest high-performance cars ever built by the Blue Oval

We reveal our favourites, from hot hatches to coupés and track legends
Best cars & vans
19 Jun 2025
Ford Focus alternatives: ten cars to consider instead of the family hatch icon
Ford Focus alternatives - header image

Ford Focus alternatives: ten cars to consider instead of the family hatch icon

As the Ford Focus prepares to bow out, we suggest some other great cars worthy of your attention
Best cars & vans
6 Jun 2025

Most Popular

Range Rover Sport SV gets massive £35k price drop as it enters series-production
Range Rover Sport SV Black - front

Range Rover Sport SV gets massive £35k price drop as it enters series-production

There’s also a new SV Black trim, and a Range Rover Sport Stealth Package for non SVs
News
1 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: MG ZS gives a big SUV feel for a miniscule £194 a month
MG ZS - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: MG ZS gives a big SUV feel for a miniscule £194 a month

The MG ZS is an easy car to like and live with. It’s our Deal of the Day for 3 July
News
3 Jul 2025
Arrivederci Roma: new Ferrari Amalfi slots in as brand’s latest entry-level model
Ferrari Amalfi - front static

Arrivederci Roma: new Ferrari Amalfi slots in as brand’s latest entry-level model

A slick new look and more power are the headlines for Ferrari’s new baby, but it’s probably some simple new buttons that will get customers’ attention
News
1 Jul 2025