Ford Capri review, specs and prices
The Ford Capri is back, but not as we remember it. In fact, it’s a totally different car that’s ditched its engine for cleaner electric power and moved into an SUV shape. But is it everything Ford’s saying it is or is it just a way to cover up the death of the Fiesta? Here’s everything you need to know about the new Ford Capri.
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Pros
- Great claimed range
- Smart styling
- High-tech interior
Cons
- Not as sporty as the Capri name suggests
Interior
Our rating: 7/10
The Ford Capri shares its interior with the new Ford Explorer – a much larger SUV but just as tech-savvy.
And just like many other new electric cars, it’s the central screen that does all of the heavy lifting, changing anything about the way it drives or your air-con.
This is a 15-inch portrait screen that runs Ford’s SYNC infotainment software which is a smooth system and is used across its range of cars including the Puma.
It also tilts to reveal added storage hidden underneath – somewhere to hide your snacks perhaps?
While everything is controlled from this screen, there is a dedicated section at the lower part of the screen for heater controls, giving you quick access to adjust the temperature.
When we sat in the new Capri, we noticed it’s a comfortable place to be with plush seats and plenty of headroom in the front. Move to the rear and it’s slightly less impressive but the flat floor helps for taller passengers.
Performance
Our rating: 6/10
There are two different battery options available – a 52kWh battery with 160hp and a 77kWh with 286hp. Both are rear-wheel-drive, powered by a single-motor setup.
If you want more performance, that’s where the dual-motor, all-wheel drive version come in with its 79kWh battery and 340hp motors.
Ford says in its fastest guise, the new Capri is capable of completing the 0-62mph sprint in just 5.3 seconds – that’s sports car performance from a family SUV.
Practicality
Our rating: 8/10
Being an SUV, we have high hopes for the Capri’s practicality.
It gets a 572-litre boot which is class-leading, beating the VW ID.5 (on which it’s based), Peugeot e-3008 and Skoda Enyaq Coupé.
Running costs
Our rating: 8/10
The Capri’s official range with the 77kWh battery is 389 miles for the most frugal single-motor and 346 miles for the heavier dual-motor variant with a 79kWh battery, placing it well against its rivals.
There’s also the smaller 52kWh battery which offers 231 miles on a full charge and will suit those who drive less.
For comparison, the ID.5 gets a maximum range of up to 344 miles, so the Ford beats it big in this area.
It does when it comes to charging too, with a 10-80% rapid charge taking just 28 minutes with a 200kW rapid charger, a few minutes quicker than the VW.
As far as prices go, a new Capri starts at £48,075 for the base model 'Select', rising to £56,175 for the top-spec 'Premium' model.
The verdict
Interior
7/10
Performance
6/10
Practicality
8/10
Running costs
8/10
We’ll give our full verdict once we get behind the wheel of the new Ford Capri, but if it lives up to its promises, we could be looking at one of the best electric coupé SUVs on the market today.
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