The Capri was one of Ford’s most iconic models, a long, two-door coupé launched by the brand in 1969 and manufactured for three generations over 17 years. The four-seater model left an important mark on sports enthusiasts, certainly not because of the version powered by the small 1.3 engine with four cylinders, but because of the Capri 3.0 GT and Capri RS2600, both with a V6 engine proved its value. in the races of the era. Now, Ford announces the return to the model, no longer as a two-door, four-seat sports coupé, but as an electric SUV coupé which, because it is less bulky and more dynamic, more aerodynamic and could be considered a crossover.
With some good will it is possible to recognize the similarities between the new Capri and the 1969 one.
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The Capri is another Ford vehicle results from this manufacturer sharing platforms with Volkswagen, which the North Americans gave the basis of their Ranger collection to produce the new Amarok. Alternatively, the German manufacturer provided the MEB electric platform so that its “partners” could occasionally go ahead with the Explorer and Capri, which will be seen on the market as competitors of the VW ID.4 and ID.5.
The interior of the new Capri
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Compared to the Explorer (4,468 m), the Capri (4,634 m) is 16.6 cm longer and 4 mm shorter, using the same wheelbase (2,767 m), which allows it to offer more luggage (567 per 470 litres). And like the Explorer, Ford’s new SUV is offered with rear wheel drive (RWD) and 286 hp or all-wheel drive (AWD) and two engines that add up to 340 hp.
If the RWD is equipped with a 77 kWh battery, the AWD versions of both SUVs use the new 79 kWh accumulator, which increases the range a little more, almost to compensate for the approximately 65 extra kg that they weigh the balance as because of the second engine and the accumulator more generous. If we consider the more affordable versions (RWD), the Ford Capri advertises a autonomy of 627 kmcompared to 602 km for the equivalent Explorer, which in addition to the much more will make you forget a slightly higher price, that is in Portugal €51,608, that is, €2541 more than €49,067 the Explorer.