2025 Ford Capri interior, design and features review

25 October 2024

Introduction

The Ford Capri is an all-electric mid-size SUV that aims to bring the company back in the EV race after its slow start. However, unlike the Renault 5 EV, this one share little beyond the name with the original model of the same name. From a fastback coupe back in the 70s and 80s, the new Capri is now an SUV. Not unlike the Mustang Mach-E, the original Ford EV flagship.

The new Capri is built on Volkswagen's MEB platform as part of an EV know-how sharing between the two companies and is thus largely similar to the ID.5 and ID.4.

The Capri has the advantage of being slightly cheaper and with a bit better interior. Not to mention it's slightly bigger overall, enabling more trunk space.

The vehicle is also closely related to the Ford Explorer, which is a bit smaller, cheaper and with identical drivetrain configurations.

Who is it for?

The new Capri should appeal to a larger audience since it's not too large, making city commute a chore, but it's still spacious enough for a family vehicle. And the Extended Range option with 77 kWh battery is rated at 390 miles of WLTP range, so it's good enough for longer trips too.

Give me the technical stuff

Ford Capri at a glance:

• Dimensions: 182.8 inches x 73.7 inches x 64 inches, 108.9 incheswheelbase.
• Drivetrains available: 52 kWh - RWD 125 kW (170 hp), 229 lb-ft, 77 kWh - RWD 210 kW (286 hp), 402 lb-ft, 79 kWh - AWD 250 kW (340 hp), 501 lb-ft
• Charging: 120 kW CCS (52 kWh), 135 kW (77 kWh), 185 kW (79 kWh) 10-80% in 25-28 min.
• Range: 390 miles (ER RWD), 368 miles (ER AWD) WLTP
• Weight: up to 4,793 lb
• Trunk: EU: 572 l, no frunk

What's great about it?

It's the right size so it can serve so many purposes. Spacious cabin that comfortably sits 4 adult, plenty of trunk volume and good range figures make for one versatile vehicle. The AWD version does the 0 to 62 mph sprint in just 5.3s too, so those looking for extra performance won't be disappointed.

The interior is well-made and richly equipped, especially on the Premium trim. It's also slightly cheaper to spec the Ford Capri compared to the VW ID.5, for example.

The Ford Capri undercuts the ID.5 as it starts at €47,720 for the Extended Range, Select trim with 77 kWh battery. The Standard Range option with a 52 kWh battery is yet to be priced as it's coming at a later date.

We also liked the adjustable central infotainment screen. That's a nice little unique feature and it also serves as a "secret" compartment.

The overall design is bound to bring some fans in as well, particularly in its hero yellow color. The ID alternatives look much blander in comparsion.

What's not that good?

For starters it's got nothing to do with the original Capri. Ford wanted to capitalize on a popular badge, but that's just not the right way to do it.

The software is behind the times both in terms of performance and layout. It was borrowed from Volkswagen, but it's not even the latest the German company has in its cars.

The absence of a frunk and the lack of V2L support limit the practicality too.

Which version to get?

Right now, you can only get the Extended Range version with rear-wheel drive, but in some markets you can already order the Extended Range all-wheel drive configuration with a slightly bigger 79 kWh battery.

The Standard Range variant with 52 kWh is coming later on, but it's certainly not worth waiting out for. The 52 kWh capacity on a 2 ton vehicle will effectively render it a liability outside the city, and the resell value will inevitably suffer for it, negating any early savings.

The extra few thousand bucks for the ER RWD variant with 77 kWh will be well-spent. Alternatively, you can also get the ER AWD with 79 kWh battery, if you want to get places quicker. It trades power and excitement for a bit of range, but it does cost a bit extra. The 77 kWh ER RWD is thus the sweet spot for most buyers.