Ford is reviving The Capri, which looks more like most cars from the 1970s, albeit only in name, bears no resemblance to the two-door original. pony style fastback Debuting in 1968, the new Capri will be a four-door electric vehicle built on Volkswagen's MEB platform and will be sold only in Europe.
The Capri looks like it was designed by an executive committee, with styling reminiscent of the Polestar 2 but much more bland. Ford calls it a “family-friendly sports coupe,” and the only thing vaguely as rebellious as the original is the paint scheme, either bright yellow or blue.
There will be two models available at launch, in basic and Premium versions, both called “Extended Range”. The basic model is a rear-wheel drive model with a single 282 horsepower motor with a 77 kWh battery, 630 kilometers of autonomy (WLTP) and a charging time of 28 minutes from 10 to 80 percent.
The Premium model has all-wheel drive with two motors and 335 horsepower. The slightly larger 79 kWh battery accepts a 185 kW charge (50 kW more than the base), so it can go from 10 to 80 percent in 26 minutes. The range for this model is slightly reduced to 368 miles, according to Europe's WLTP standard. As for performance, the base model can go from 0 to 62 MPH in 6.4 seconds, while the Premium can do it in 5.3 seconds.
The Premium model adds a few other extras, including 20-inch alloy wheels instead of 19-inch ones, along with ambient lighting, a B&O sound system and a hands-free tailgate.
tech-wise, the Capri offers automatic lane changes, cyclist detection when opening the doors, and a massaging driver's seat. The 14.6-inch vertical touchscreen even slides out to reveal a storage compartment, while the front armrest hides a “MegaConsole” with 0.6 cubic feet of space.
Ford recently introduced another electric vehicle in Europe that bears the name of a classic model, the Explorer. Like the Capri, it bears no resemblance to the original in either its look or spirit, being a compact crossover rather than a pickup truck or SUV.
The Capri will be available only in Europe, but not in North America. It will be built in Germany and will start at 49,400 euros (about $53,590) for the base model and 53,000 euros ($57,490) for the Premium package, according to Ford. shop” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank” data-ylk=”slk:French website;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link “>Website in French.
