Everything you need to know about the new Ford Capri
The Ford Capri
Ford has a habit of bringing back famous nameplates with its cars and turning them into something completely different.
The current Puma is nothing compared to the sleek and stylish coupe of the late 90s and early 2000s. In fact, a modern-day Puma is now a compact crossover to rival the Nissan Juke and Peugeot 2008.
However, the fans of the Blue Oval can now rejoice as the Capri name has returned - though not into a pastiche of the famous 70’s and 80’s coupe that the company’s most loyal customers loved, but an electric SUV.
Why has it done that? It’s all part of Ford’s plan to become an electric vehicle maker by the end of the decade and with the demand for SUVs rising, the best solution was to combine the two together.
Like it or loathe it, the Capri will be available to order from the end of this year, but if you are interested in what this new model has to offer, we have compiled the things that you need to know about this big Ford.
It will be available with a choice of three different battery packs
For modern-day motoring, the consumer wants choice, and with the Capri, the buyer can have the option to choose from three different battery packs to suit their lifestyle.
The standard range model will come with a 52kWh battery pack with a 168bhp electric motor and has a top speed of 99mph – however, a 0-60mph time has not been revealed yet as well as charging speeds. But, it can do an estimated 250 miles on a single charge.
There is an extended-range variant that comes with rear-wheel-drive and an 82kWh battery pack. It benefits from DC rapid charging at 135kW, which means it can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 28 minutes. It can also achieve a claimed 390 miles between topping up and it produces 282bhp, can do 0-60mph in 6.1 seconds and has a top speed of 112mph.
You can also get an all-wheel-drive version of the new Capri which should benefit those who want to do a bit of off-roading. This model features an 84kWh battery, which gives a claimed electric driving range of 348 miles, but it also supports rapid charging at 184kW and goes from 10 to 80 per cent in 26 minutes. Power is also plentiful with 335bhp, enabling a 0-60mph time of 5.2 seconds. However, it has the same top speed as the former at 112mph.
There are two trim levels
The new Capri range is simple, as there are only two trim levels to choose from.
The entry-level Select model is well equipped with features such as sports seats that are electrically adjustable, heated and have a massage function. There is also a seven speaker sound system and an integrated sound bar which is located on the dashboard with shortcut buttons to control some of the car’s functions.
The top-of-the-line Premium boasts 20-inch alloy wheels, a powered tailgate, a panoramic glass roof, matrix LED headlights and a 10-speaker Bangers and Olufsen sound system.
It uses the same underpinnings as the Explorer
Underneath the skin, it shares the same MEB electric platform as its bigger brother, the Explorer.
This platform is found in VW Group products such as the Skoda Enyaq Coupe, Volkswagen ID.4 and Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron.
However, the Capri will be rivalling smaller vehicles such as the Peugeot e-3008, Volvo EX30 and Polestar 2.
It’s got practicality on its side
Despite the fact that this new model is smaller than its larger stablemate, the Explorer, it actually boasts more boot space.
With the seats in place, there are 572 litres to play with, which is 30 litres more than you get from the Explorer. There is a 60:40 split folding rear seat to increase its flexibility when loading larger items and there is decent underfloor storage which is great for the charging cables when they’re not in use.
In the cabin, there is something that Ford calls the ‘Mega Console’, which is a 17-litre storage bin located between the two front seats.
It currently costs more than an Explorer or Mustang Mach-E
A surprising fact to know is that the new Capri will cost more than its larger family members.
This is because it’s only available with the extended range models first. This means prices start at £48,075 – which is £2,200 more than the cheapest Explorer and £4,745 more than the most basic Mach-E. The flagship Premium model will come in at £52,175.
However, later this year, the standard 250-mile range model will go on sale for a more affordable £42,000 – making it cheaper than both.
