Towing capacity for a Ford Puma

Ford Puma towing capacity : the practical guide

The Ford Puma belongs to the SUV family, a body style that combines a raised driving position with the structural rigidity needed for towing. Its higher ground clearance and longer wheelbase typically give a more stable behaviour with a caravan than a compact saloon. Across the 2 listed engines, figures vary depending on transmission and gearbox.

Ford Puma towing capacity in one line

Across the 2 engines listed, built 2019, towing capacity is 750 kg (1,653 lb) to 900 kg (1,984 lb), with a manufacturer maximum braked towing weight of 750 kg (1,653 lb) to 900 kg (1,984 lb). Take the lower of those two figures and you have the real limit, before factoring in your gross train weight.

The engines listed cover petrol, full hybrid. Pick the one whose maximum braked towing weight clears your loaded trailer by a real margin, not just on paper.

Gross vehicle weight, gross train weight and payload

Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the maximum laden weight of the car alone : 1,815 kg (4,001 lb) to 1,845 kg (4,068 lb). Gross train weight (GTW) is the maximum laden weight of the whole outfit : 2,565 kg (5,655 lb) to 2,745 kg (6,052 lb). Payload (GVW minus kerbweight) sits at 451 kg (994 lb) to 457 kg (1,008 lb), the share you can use for passengers, luggage and the towbar noseweight.

What to check on the V5C of your own Ford Puma

• Field F.1 / F.2 : maximum laden weight (GVW). The figure on your logbook is the only one that legally applies to your car.
• Field F.3 : gross train weight (GTW). Compare it to the published values above to spot a discrepancy.
• Field O.1 : maximum braked towing weight. Sometimes lower than the manufacturer brochure if your car was originally fitted without a towbar.
• Field O.2 : maximum unbraked towing weight. Capped at 750 kg in most cases.

What licence do you need to tow with a Ford Puma?

If you passed the UK car driving test on or after 1 January 1997, you can now tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM with a standard category B licence: the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer (B+E) test was scrapped. Drivers who passed earlier usually keep grandfather rights. As a stability rule, less experienced drivers should keep the loaded caravan weight to no more than about 85 % of the car kerbweight, especially on motorways and in crosswinds. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate before hitching up.

FAQ

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford Puma?
The gross vehicle weight of the Ford Puma is 1,815 kg (4,001 lb) to 1,845 kg (4,068 lb).

How much can the Ford Puma tow?
The Ford Puma can tow up to 750 kg (1,653 lb) to 900 kg (1,984 lb) depending on the engine.

Can you tow a caravan with a Ford Puma?
Yes, within its towing capacity of 750 kg (1,653 lb) to 900 kg (1,984 lb). Compare it with your caravan loaded weight (MTPLM) before buying.

What licence do you need to tow with a Ford Puma?
In the UK, drivers who passed the car test on or after 1 January 1997 can tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM on a standard category B licence (the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer test was scrapped). Drivers who passed before then usually keep larger entitlements. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate.