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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 21 JUNE 2020 8 MOTORING The Ford Puma arrives in Malta FROM increased efficiency to sporty luxury, the latest Ford Pu- ma offers additional powertrain and equipment level options – offering the most comprehen- sive line-up yet for the SUV-in- spired compact crossover. The Puma is now available in Malta too and for the first time ever, customers will be able to choose from Puma models featuring Ford's 120 PS 1.5-litre EcoBlue engine, Pumas equipped with a new seven-speed dual-clutch auto- matic transmission, and a lux- urious new Puma ST-Line Vig- nale variant. "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," said Roelant de Waard, vice president, Mar- keting, Sales & Service, Ford of Europe. "That's something we com- mitted to delivering with Pu- ma, and with a new Puma ST coming later this year, we're not finished yet." A new seven-speed automat- ic transmission option for the 125 PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost en- gine delivers from 110 g/km CO2 emissions alongside 4.9 l/100 km fuel efficiency NEDC (from 137 g/km and 6.0 l/100 km WLTP). The advanced transmission's greater number of gear ratios and dual-clutch operation for seamless gear changes contrib- ute to optimised fuel efficiency, refinement and driving dynam- ics. Luxurious Puma ST-Line Vignale Based on the sporty Puma ST- Line variant, the Puma ST-Line Vignale adds even more premi- um styling and specification. Unique details include a satin aluminium upper grille and surround, ebony lower grille, body-coloured lower rear bumper, and large rear spoiler. Standard specification includes LED headlights, Windsor leather seats, Manacor leather steering wheel, premium B&O Sound System and Ford Key- Free system. Further Puma variants mod- els including the Trend, Titani- um, Titanium X and ST-Line X feature as standard innovative technologies including Ford's Local Hazard Information, en- abled by the FordPass Connect modem,* and the versatile Ford MegaBox storage solution, able to house unstable items up to approximately 115 cm tall – such as houseplants or golf clubs – in an upright position. There really is no time to waste so get yourself over the GasanZammit showroom in Mriehel to test this new excit- ing range. Ford Puma ST Line Vignale Ford Puma Titanium