Puma, produced by Ford Otosan in Romania and one of the most preferred models in its segment in Europe, continues its success with its fully electric version Puma Gen-E. Ford Puma Gen-E, determined as one of the “Europe’s Best Car” finalists in the AUTOBEST Conquest organized by AutoBest, one of the most prestigious award organizations of the automotive industry, stands out in its segment with its features that successfully meet the needs of modern daily life.
AUTOBEST Conquest winners, which will be determined not only by a jury from the automobile industry, but also directly by consumers, are also important in terms of revealing the preferences of vehicle owners.
The winning model will be announced at the AUTOBEST Conquest Show to be held on March 28, 2026. Public voting will be held until March 18, 2026. autobest.org will continue on. The final result will be determined by the public vote and the half-shared votes of the jury.
Puma Gen-E is a leader in its segment in many areas; Sharing that they blend high technology with aesthetic design, Ford Turkey Business Area Leader Özgür Yücetürk said: “As Ford Otosan, Puma Gen-E, which we produce in our Craiova factory in Romania, is the fully electric version of our Puma model, which is currently number one in its segment in Europe. Our Puma product family has achieved great success in Europe, especially in the UK, with the advantages it offers in the B-SUV segment. Puma Gen-E has many features, from energy consumption to luggage volume, from design to connected features and charging time.” “It is a compact SUV that considers user benefit in the field. We are pleased that the increasing interest of the consumers in our country to Puma Gen-E in many categories in its segment is an important reflection of this.”
A new style for urban mobility
Offering style, efficiency and functionality together in urban mobility, Puma Gen-E further raises the standards of the B-SUV segment in which it belongs. Puma Gen-E draws attention with its strong stance despite its compact structure, with its design that combines agility, efficiency and elegance in urban mobility. The model, which has both an urban and dynamic appearance with its 19-inch wheels, Matrix LED headlights and sporty lines, carries the success of the Puma family throughout Europe to a fully electric driving experience.
Connectivity technologies, which have become a necessity rather than a luxury today and are among the priority demands of the customers, are among the factors that make Puma Gen-E stronger. Users can easily access all data about the vehicle through Puma Gen-E’s 12.8-inch digital trip computer and 12-inch SYNC 4 infotainment screens. While the 360-degree camera system and B&O sound system take the comfort of Puma Gen-E to a premium level, the Ford application allows the user to stay connected to his vehicle whenever he wants. Thanks to the application, operations such as unlocking and closing the vehicle remotely, starting the vehicle, location tracking and tire pressure control can be carried out easily and safely. The charging process can also be easily monitored and managed via the application. In this way, it becomes easier for users to plan their journeys and routes. The application also enables the target charging level to be determined and details about the charging history to be viewed.
Puma makes a difference in the Gen-E segment
Further strengthening its “best car” claim with the practical solutions it offers in daily use, Ford Puma Gen-E offers a large and modular luggage volume that makes it stand out among vehicles in its class. Providing up to 574 liters of loading space up to the ceiling with the rear seats in place, the vehicle offers even higher flexibility with the Puma-specific GigaBox lower luggage compartment. In addition to this area, which can be easily cleaned thanks to its water-resistant structure, the vehicle has an additional 43-liter storage space under the front hood.
Puma Gen-E has a very competitive character for the B-SUV segment it belongs to, in terms of range and charging times. The range of the vehicle, which has a consumption value of 14.2 kWh per 100 km with its advanced electric motor, offers a range of up to 494 km in urban use. The battery of Puma Gen-E, which exhibits a dynamic driving character by reaching speeds from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds with its uninterrupted acceleration feature, can reach the level of 10 to 80 percent in just 23 minutes with 100 kW DC fast charging.
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