Ford Capri, it’s not over yet

What stung the marketing master? Ford ? Contrary to what Hervé Vilard sang in 1966, the Capri is not finished. Resurrecting a name that evokes a coupe of which 1.8 million units were produced between 1969 and 1986 and with an impressive sporting record – two European Touring Championships, two 24 Hours of Spa and the French Production Car Championship – to designate an electric SUV does not lack salt. Not sure the American manufacturer asked itself a lot of questions before reviving this historic name. Didn’t he already name an electric crossover Mustang?

The Capri is the third model in its electric range and is derived from the Explorer, although it is not visible. Like the Explorer, this new SUV is the result of a partnership agreement between Ford and the company. public. The Explorer is derived from the ID.4, while the Capri is derived from Volkswagen’s coupe SUV ID.5. He uses this technology. Unlike Volkswagen’s ID.4 and ID.5, which are very close, Ford has worked hard to differentiate its two SUVs on the German group’s MEB platform. The Capri is clearly different from the Explorer, not only in the treatment of the bow, but also in the treatment of the stern. As for the drop of the roof, it undoubtedly refers to the coupe. The Capri is 4.63 m long, 1.87 m wide and 1.63 m high.

Capri takes over the engine from Volkswagen. The basic version is equipped with a 286 hp electric motor on the rear axle. The range of the 77 kWh NMC battery is 627 km. This version is claimed to accept a charging power of 135 kW and can be charged from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes. The top all-wheel drive version is equipped with two motors with a total output of 340 hp. The range is 592 km, the charging power is 185 kW, and 80% of the capacity of the 79 kWh battery can be restored in 26 minutes.

The interior is very different from the Volkswagen Explorer. There is a storage space between the two front seats, which can hold a 15-inch laptop or a 1.5-liter water bottle upright. There is a secure storage space in the center console. The Capri will be launched in late 2024.