The Ford Puma has been updated with the introduction of the firm’s BlueCruise autonomous driving system, plus a range boost for the electric Puma Gen-E.
Ford’s patented BlueCruise Enabled Driver Assistance Pack has already been made available on other models in the firm’s range, but this is the first time it has been utilised for the Puma.
To mark the occasion, Ford has introduced a new BlueCruise trim level, which gets the system included as standard alongside exclusive Vapour Blue paintwork, 18-inch alloy wheels and a two-tone interior.
There are some caveats to BlueCruise functionality as it is only approved for Level2+ autonomous use on UK roads.
BlueCruise is able to accelerate, brake and steer hands-free, but is reliant on the driver having full attention of the road. Using cameras installed inside the car, the system monitors whether the driver is watching at all times and, if not, automatically disengages.
The system only works on UK motorways, with Ford identifying so-called ‘BlueZones’ that permit BlueCruise to be used. This accounts for 84,000-miles of road across 16 countries in Europe.
Range Increase for Ford Puma Gen-E
Having firmly established itself as one of the UK’s most popular electric cars to complement the Puma’s status as the nation’s best-selling car outright, the Ford Puma Gen-E benefits from a range boost for 2026 too.
While the size of the 47kWh battery remains unchanged, changes to the design of the power unit means range rises from 234-miles to 259-miles.
The changes mean the Puma Gen-E will now travel marginally further than the Vauxhall Mokka Electric and Peugeot E-2008.
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