The Ford Puma ST is the best-handling compact SUV on the market, and by some margin. Admittedly, it’s not quite as thrilling to drive as the recently retired Fiesta ST with which it shares so much, but if it’s an SUV you must have rather than the traditional hot hatch, the Puma ST is simply the best of its type. It’s a great all-rounder that could be considered a performance car bargain. The mild-hybrid Puma ST Powershift with its automatic gearbox is the more economical option, and should be cheaper to run, but the good old fashioned manual version is quicker and more engaging to drive, making it our pick of the two.