Ford Puma updated ahead of electric version's arrival

Ford has facelifted the Puma, its best-selling model, with a light restyling and a new interior.

A fully electric version of the car is due to go on sale later in the year.

The popular compact crossover gets a fresh look courtesy of a new grille with a central Ford badge, aligning its aesthetic with the recently updated Focus.

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Bigger changes have taken place inside, where the Puma gets an all-new dashboard. On-board technology takes a significant step forward, as the more conventional button-led cabin of the old car is ditched in favour of a new central touchscreen.

Ford's latest SYNC 4 operating system powers the new setup, which also includes a new digital instrument cluster. Computing power has doubled, according to Ford. The car's key functions, including the climate control settings, are all integrated into the central display.

The Puma's steering wheel has also been replaced with a new two-spoke unit that has a flat top and bottom.

Technical updates include a new adaptive cruise control system that incorporates lane centring and is said to provide acceleration and braking with a more natural feel. Ford has also added matrix LED headlight technology and a 360-degree parking camera system.

Three trim levels are offered: Titanium, ST-Line and ST-Line X. There is also an ST variant.

The Puma's powertrain line-up is based around a single 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. It's offered with 125 or 155PS, while the ST has 170PS. A six speed manual is available in conjunction with the 125PS unit, while the rest of the range uses a seven-speed automatic. CO2 emissions start at 119g/km for the 125PS manual, rising to 146g/km for the range-topping ST model.

Pricing for the new Ford Puma starts at £25,790.