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Ford Capri review

It’s no sports car or retro reboot – rather a refined and well-built EV that happens to sport a controversial name

Overall Auto Express rating

4.0

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Pros
  • Refinement
  • Smooth powertrains
  • Nice interior
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Not particularly engaging to drive
  • Discontenting looks from Capri lovers
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Is the Ford Capri a good car?

Lovers of the classic Ford Capri need not apply, but for everyone else, the latest Capri is a well executed mid-size electric SUV with a smart interior and impressive powertrains. There’s not much added substance over the closely related Ford Explorer, and it doesn’t offer a hugely engaging driving experience to go with the sporty styling. But if the Capri’s expressive exterior design floats your boat and you can stomach the high price tag, then there’s every reason to consider it.

Key specs
Fuel typeElectric
Body styleMid-size SUV
Powertrain55kWh battery, 1x e-motor
77kWh battery, 1x e-motor
79kWh battery, 2x e-motors
Safety5 stars (Euro NCAP 2024)
Warranty3yrs/60,000 miles

How much does the Ford Capri cost?

Say hello to one of the most contentious cars launched in recent history. We know the Ford Capri is one of the UK’s most loved nameplates, so to apply it to an electric SUV with little more than a passing resemblance to the original is an interesting move. But, if we consider the new Capri as a stylish, family-friendly electric car, rather than a reborn icon of the ‘70s, it actually stacks up rather well.

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Just as with the Ford Explorer, the Capri is a product of a technical partnership with Volkswagen and therefore shares its underpinnings with the VW Group’s all-electric MEB platform. This applies many of the elements that you can’t see, such as the electric powertrain and basic chassis, but the bits you can are convincingly different, whether that be the interior tech or exterior styling.

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The Capri will launch with a combination of different battery and motor options, with prices starting at just over £42,000, putting it at the upper end of the price spectrum compared with key rivals. Beyond this are two trim levels: Select and Premium, with a limited range of option packages available for each. 

The base price is for a 55kWh single-motor model that wasn't available at launch, so we’re focusing on the 77kWh single and 79kWh dual-motor variants, starting from around £48,000. 

This figure gets you an Extended Range RWD model in the entry-level Select trim, which includes a good, but not great, level of standard equipment. This includes Ford’s 14.6-inch SYNC infotainment system, 19-inch wheels, 12-way power driver’s seat with a massage function, heated seats in the front row, keyless entry and start, a reverse camera, front and rear parking sensors and intelligent cruise control with a stop and go function. 

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Upgrade to the Premium trim for around £4,000 extra, and you do get a good level of added toys, including 20-inch wheels, a panoramic glass roof, a powered tailgate, Matrix LED headlights and a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. The 79kWh dual-motor powertrain is only available in the top-spec Premium trim, adding up to a hefty £56,175.

Electric motors, performance & drive

A choice of various powertrain options is welcome, but all major on gentle, effortless performance and excellent refinement ahead of anything engaging or sporty. Calibration of the powertrain and brakes is also good, and it handles well thanks to accurate steering and a fluent flow to the suspension. What it’s not is a rear-drive coupe, but luckily Ford already sells one of those called Mustang. Read more about the electric motors, performance and drive of the Ford Capri...

Range, charging & running costs

Ford’s Capri comes with three different powertrain options, each with their own range, performance and charging capabilities. The entry-level 55kWh option will come on stream later this year, but here we’re testing the 77kWh single motor and 79kWh dual motor options. In short, the Capri’s range figures are good, without being remarkably so. Read more about the range, charging and running costs of the Ford Capri...

Interior, design & technology

The Ford Capri might share lots of bits under the skin with VW’s ID range, but from inside and out you’d never know it. Ford’s gone all-in with its interior design, with a modern and functional design that’s both well-built and practical. Outside, there’s some abstract references to the original coupe, but it’s well executed enough not to feel contrived or messy if you didn’t know it was referenced on a ‘70s original. Read more about the interior, design and technology of the Ford Capri...

Boot space, comfort & practicality

The Capri’s interior space is good for the class, with a decent amount of legroom, plenty of foot room thanks to a flat floor and lots of headroom despite the sloping roof. The seats are soft and comfortable, but the integrated headrests on the fronts can be uncomfortable if you have your hair up in a bun or ponytail. Read more about the boot space, comfort and practicality of the Ford Capri...

Reliability & safety

The Ford Capri shares lots of components with the Explorer, and by extension Volkswagen as a key technical partner. As such, many of the bugs seen on MEB products like the ID.3 and ID.4 should be resolved. Ford’s own schedule was also delayed in the Capri’s turnaround, giving the European development team more time to iron out any of its own bugs. Euro NCAP has awarded the Capri the maximum five-star rating. Read more about the reliability and safety of the Ford Capri...

Ford Capri alternatives

Compared with rivals, the Capri looks pricey, being a few thousand pounds more expensive than mainstream rivals with similar battery and range figures. 

These include the excellent Kia EV6, which has just been updated with a greater capacity 84kWh battery and fresh tech and styling. Pricing starts at £45,575, and in our opinion, is the Capri’s most complete rival. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is even less expensive at £43,400, and picks up the same updated tech and powertrain as the Kia, but isn’t quite as resolved to drive. Looking at European competition, the firm-riding but stylish new Peugeot E-3008 starts at £45,950, with the closely related Vauxhall Grandland a relative bargain at £40,995. 

The Volkswagen Group and its shared powertrain also offer a variety of potential rivals, from the Volkswagen ID.4 and Volkswagen ID.5 which start at £44,360 and £45,860, respectively, or if you’re after something more striking to look at, the Cupra Tavascan at £47,340. The long and short is, if you’re looking at something at this point of the EV market, there are plenty of options, making the Capri’s job that much harder. 

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