It has no connection to the classic fastback coupe in looks or spirit, and it’s secretly a Volkswagen underneath.
Following the 2019 launch of the Mustang Mach-E, which generated mixed reactions at first due to its use of the Mustang name, Ford is reusing another iconic coupe nameplate on an electric crossover to enhance its appeal. The new Ford Capri is here, and it’s billed as a coupe SUV, but it looks more like a hatchback on stilts, and it bears little resemblance to the two-door classic. Looking at the new Ford Capri EV from the side, it reminds me more of a Polestar 2 than an actual coupe SUV.
The dashboard layout is minimalist, with no physical buttons other than the hazard triangle under the screen, and none of what you see would reveal that the Capri is one of several new electric Fords built on Volkswagen underpinnings using its batteries and motor. Opening the large hatch reveals a 20.1 cubic-inch trunk, which can be expanded to 1,510 liters by folding the rear seats. Just like the Explorer EV, the Capri rides on the VW MEB platform, making it a close relative to the ID.
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