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Taking an iconic sports car's name and slapping it on a crossover is a bold maneuver, but automakers are doing it anyway in the name of profit. The latest nameplate to fall victim to the SUV craze is the Capri, which will be reserved for the Old Continent just like its predecessor. But that's just about where the similarities end.
This new Capri takes on an interesting sedan-crossover mashup body style reminiscent of the Polestar 2, which is a far cry from the original "Euro Mustang" that roamed the streets from the late sixties to the mid-eighties. It's also electric, and it gets its underpinnings from Volkswagen's MEB platform. So like the Explorer EV introduced for Europe last year, this repackaged Volkswagen ID.5 technically isn't even a Ford.
While the revived Capri is receiving much backlash for its looks, we have to admit that Ford executed the coupe-SUV styling quite well. Unsurprisingly, it's a near match with the Volkswagen ID.5 in terms of proportions, measuring in at 182.4 inches long, 73.7 inches wide, and 64 inches tall, with a wheelbase spanning 109 inches. Ford will offer the new Capri with 19-inch wheels as standard, but 20- and 21-inch versions will be optional too.
The Volkswagen influence continues with the powertrains, and the base setup consists of a single, rear-mounted motor producing 282 hp and 402 lb-ft of torque. That's enough to get the crossover from 0-62 mph in 6.4 seconds, before the vehicle tops out at 119 mph. So much for instant torque––we're sure there are some old Capris that can outrun today's entry-level model.
The rear-wheel drive Capri supplies power to the motors through a 77-kWh battery pack, which can provide up to 390 miles of range on the WLTP cycle. The SUV supports DC fast charging at up to 135-kW, and getting from 10 to 80 percent will take approximately 28 minutes.
If you're looking for something better suited to that old "Euro Mustang" motto, the Capri is also offered with a dual-motor variant, which uses both front- and rear-mounted motors to deliver a total of 335 hp and 501 lb-ft of torque. That means the 0-62 mph sprint gets shaved down to a swifter 5.3 seconds, and there's a larger 79-kWh battery pack to boot. The upgraded battery supports charging at up to 185 kW, which means it can only take around 26 minutes to get from 10 to 80 percent on the fastest chargers. Range takes a slight hit compared to the RWD Capri, with 368 miles on offer.
If there's one advantage the new Capri will have over its predecessor, it's practicality. Behind the rear seats, the electric crossover boasts 20.1 cubic feet of trunk space, and that expands to 53.3 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down. Somehow, the coupe-like Capri manages to offer more space than the conventionally-shaped Explorer EV, which is a result of the Capri measuring a bit longer.
The new Capri will enter production in Cologne, Germany alongside the Explorer EV. While we won't be getting our hands on either model here in the U.S., those who want to commit sports car sacrilege can opt for the Mustang Mach-E here on our shores.
Image Credits: Ford
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Jul 16, 2024
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The Ford Capri Has Returned As An Electric SUV, And People Don't Like It
The revived Capri shares its underpinnings with VW, and will be exclusive to Europe.
Taking an iconic sports car's name and slapping it on a crossover is a bold maneuver, but automakers are doing it anyway in the name of profit. The latest nameplate to fall victim to the SUV craze is the Capri, which will be reserved for the Old Continent just like its predecessor. But that's just about where the similarities end.
This new Capri takes on an interesting sedan-crossover mashup body style reminiscent of the Polestar 2, which is a far cry from the original "Euro Mustang" that roamed the streets from the late sixties to the mid-eighties. It's also electric, and it gets its underpinnings from Volkswagen's MEB platform. So like the Explorer EV introduced for Europe last year, this repackaged Volkswagen ID.5 technically isn't even a Ford.
While the revived Capri is receiving much backlash for its looks, we have to admit that Ford executed the coupe-SUV styling quite well. Unsurprisingly, it's a near match with the Volkswagen ID.5 in terms of proportions, measuring in at 182.4 inches long, 73.7 inches wide, and 64 inches tall, with a wheelbase spanning 109 inches. Ford will offer the new Capri with 19-inch wheels as standard, but 20- and 21-inch versions will be optional too.
The Volkswagen influence continues with the powertrains, and the base setup consists of a single, rear-mounted motor producing 282 hp and 402 lb-ft of torque. That's enough to get the crossover from 0-62 mph in 6.4 seconds, before the vehicle tops out at 119 mph. So much for instant torque––we're sure there are some old Capris that can outrun today's entry-level model.
The rear-wheel drive Capri supplies power to the motors through a 77-kWh battery pack, which can provide up to 390 miles of range on the WLTP cycle. The SUV supports DC fast charging at up to 135-kW, and getting from 10 to 80 percent will take approximately 28 minutes.
If you're looking for something better suited to that old "Euro Mustang" motto, the Capri is also offered with a dual-motor variant, which uses both front- and rear-mounted motors to deliver a total of 335 hp and 501 lb-ft of torque. That means the 0-62 mph sprint gets shaved down to a swifter 5.3 seconds, and there's a larger 79-kWh battery pack to boot. The upgraded battery supports charging at up to 185 kW, which means it can only take around 26 minutes to get from 10 to 80 percent on the fastest chargers. Range takes a slight hit compared to the RWD Capri, with 368 miles on offer.
If there's one advantage the new Capri will have over its predecessor, it's practicality. Behind the rear seats, the electric crossover boasts 20.1 cubic feet of trunk space, and that expands to 53.3 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down. Somehow, the coupe-like Capri manages to offer more space than the conventionally-shaped Explorer EV, which is a result of the Capri measuring a bit longer.
The new Capri will enter production in Cologne, Germany alongside the Explorer EV. While we won't be getting our hands on either model here in the U.S., those who want to commit sports car sacrilege can opt for the Mustang Mach-E here on our shores.
Image Credits: Ford
