Purists look away now: the new Ford Capri has arrived as an electric Polestar-style coupe-SUV with Volkswagen underpinnings
This is the all-new Ford Capri, the latest model to arrive from Ford as it seeks to catch up to its rivals in the continually evolving electric car market. Continuing the recent nameplate revival trend seen across many other brands – and with Ford’s own Puma – the new Capri is fashionable SUV with a coupe-like roofline.
There aren’t many similarities between the new Capri and its classic forebears, although the front and rear lights are supposed to evoke those of the Mk3 Capri. The curve of the rear quarterlight window also looks close to that of the last classic Capri, albeit set into a much larger C-pillar.
Otherwise, the new Ford Capri looks a lot like the Polestar 2 in its proportions, with a similar fastback rear end and squared-off boot. Bright paint colours are offered: Agate Black, Frozen White, Magnetic Grey, Vivid Yellow, Lucid Red and Blue My Mind.
Inside, the cabin is dominated by a sliding 14.6-inch infotainment screen and features the tiniest nod to classic Ford models – a third spoke that looks a bit like that on classic metal wheel.
As with the Explorer, two- and four-wheel-drive options will be offered from launch, with the former sending to the rear wheels as with the original Capri, albeit with 282bhp on tap. The four-wheel-drive version gets 335bhp. Claimed range is 390 miles for the two-wheel-drive car with its 77kWh battery, while four-wheel drive cars manage 348 miles from a larger 79kWh item.
The new Capri is on sale now priced from just over £48,000, rising to a shade over £56,000. A lower-powered 168bhp, 55kWh version is set to arrive in 2025, with prices starting at just over £42,000.
Ford has history with reusing the Capri name, as with the Mercury Capri (above) and others
The original Ford Capri was a success by any standards, clocking up a total production figure of 1,900,678 by the time it was discontinued in December 1986, the last two years of production devoted to right-hand drive cars purely to meet the demand from the British market.
Recycling the Capri name isn’t without precedent: the Consul Capri originally appeared in 1961 and the name was first revived in 1979 by Ford’s Mercury division for the Mercury Capri based on the ‘Fox’ body Mustang. The name was also used from 1989 to 1994 by Ford Australia for a Mazda-based roadster also sold in the USA as the Mercury Capri.
Ford Fest 2024
If you love classic Fords of all ages, shapes and sizes, Ford Fest 2024 should be on your calendar.
Held at Mallory Park Circuit in Leicestershire on Sunday, September 22, Ford Fest 2024 is set to bring together all the best Ford cars in the country, with club displays, show-and-shine and live action all on the billing. Themed displays will bring together some of the best examples of the breed – including many Capris – while an extensive autojumble and retail areas will keep bargain hunters happy.
There’s also the option to camp on-site – and you can even take your own car on track with the option of professional instruction.
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