2022 Ford Puma price and features: Increased cost and revised options detailed for Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross and Kia Stonic rival

For the first time since its introduction in October 2020, Ford Australia has increased the Puma light SUV’s pricing as part of a model-year update.

With the MY22.25 version, the Puma is $350 dearer across the range, from the unnamed entry-level variant ($30,340 plus on-road costs) to the mid-range ST-Line ($32,690) and flagship ST-Line V ($35,890).

While no changes have been made to standard equipment, the Puma’s optional Park Pack (steering assist, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, park assist and front parking sensors) has had its price reduced from $1500 to $990.

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Other options have also been tweaked, with the $2000 panoramic sunroof and $500 black roof now exclusive to the ST-Line V, having previously been offered range-wide.

For reference, all variants of the Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross and Kia Stonic rival use a 92kW/170Nm 1.0-litre EcoBoost turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine, which sends drive to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Standard equipment in the unnamed entry-level version includes 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, keyless start, an 8.0-inch touchscreen Sync3 multimedia system, satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, digital radio, a seven-speaker sound system, wireless smartphone charging and cloth upholstery.

Advanced driver-assist systems extend to autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, regular cruise control, traffic sign recognition, driver attention alert, tyre pressure monitoring, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors.

The ST-Line adds sports suspension, a body kit, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a flat-bottom steering wheel (with paddle-shifters), sports seats and metallic pedals.

Meanwhile, the ST-Line V also picks up 18-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, a hands-free power-operated tailgate, keyless entry, a 10-speaker B&O Play sound system, climate control and leather-accented upholstery.

2022 Ford Puma pricing before on-road costs