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Pros: practical cabin, refinement, ok to drive
Cons: use of the Capri name, a bit dull
Ford Capri Design
Taking the Volkswagen Group electric platform as its basis, the Capri is a similar size to the VW ID.5 and it’s styled to be a coupe-SUV, in effect a sportier take on the Explorer SUV concept. On top of all that, Ford’s designers have attempted to align the new Capri with the original in the design detail, though until it’s pointed out to you, you’d probably not notice.
For example, the sculpting of the bonnet and the black strip joining the headlights are inspired by the original, as is the double-round daytime running light signature. Around the side, the new Capri’s window shape apes its predecessor’s, while there’s another vaguely retro black strip between the rear lights.
Ford Capri Interior
Inside, the only retro throwback is the style of the bottom spoke on the steering wheel. There’s nothing old-fashioned about that wheel either as it follows the contemporary style for a flattened bottom and top, plus it features touch-sensitive controls on its side spokes. Behind is a small set of digital instruments and a drive selector on the column.
More impressive is the large upright touchscreen in the middle of the car. This runs Ford’s own infotainment system, and it generally works well, though as ever, we’d prefer if there was physical switchgear for the heating and ventilation - at a minimum.
The angle of the whole screen can be adjusted to avoid glare, and in doing so you’ll discover a sizeable storage area hidden behind. More clever packaging is found between the front seats in what Ford calls the ‘MegaConsole’. This has lots of space for odds and ends and can be adjusted to carry some quite large items.
Behind, the rear seats are also quite spacious, though the door openings to get in are restrictive, while the boot behind is massive, holding 567 litres including a section under the movable floor.
Ford Capri Performance & Drive
Our test drive was in a version of the Capri using the bigger battery option (77kWh), which comes as default with a 286hp electric motor. Turning the rear wheels, this gives the Capri good performance, though it’s not as sporty as Ford would have you believe. Still, it makes up for that with a noticeable focus on refinement and civility, as the Capri is wonderfully comfortable and quiet in all scenarios.
It feels a little like a VW ID.4/ID.5 to drive, but Ford’s engineers have tweaked the chassis to their own settings and there’s a decent mix of excellent control in the corners with great bump absorbency. It’s a good all-rounder, in essence, so long as you’re not expecting it to drive like a sports coupe.
In terms of efficiency, we managed no better than 19kWh/100km over a couple of days in mixed conditions, so factor that in if you’re looking at the official range, as the Capri won’t achieve that for most drivers.
Ford Capri Pricing
It starts at €45,799 including current incentives, though that’s for the basic Select model with a relatively small battery pack of 52kWh capacity. The specification is quite generous, even in the entry-level model, but with an official range of less than 400km for that battery, most buyers are likely to want the bigger one. It has a 77kWh energy capacity enabling a far more impressive range of up to 627km, though it does cost from €47,270.
Carzone Verdict
Much has been said about Ford’s decision to use an iconic name on what is, at the end of the day, yet another electric coupe-SUV that isn’t dramatically different to anything else on the market. You can make your own mind up on that, but in reality, most buyers in this sector are unlikely to care about the name and will instead appreciate the Capri’s mix of performance, smoothness and practicality. Ford certainly needed a car such as this in its lineup to satisfy demand.