The Ford Capri is an upcoming battery electric compact crossover SUV (C-segment) produced by Ford through its European operations. Set to be produced in the Cologne Body & Assembly in Germany and marketed mainly in Europe, the vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform, and will use Volkswagen supplied batteries. The vehicle shares its name with the original Ford Capri.
| Ford Capri EV | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 2024 (to commence) |
| Assembly | Germany: Cologne (Cologne Body & Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door Coupe SUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MEB |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | APP 310 permanent magnet synchronous |
| Battery |
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| Range | 529–570 km (329–354 mi) (WLTP) |
Overview
editIn early 2023, there was speculation that Ford could revive the Capri nameplate in Europe as an electric sports crossover coupe, similar to the revival of the Puma nameplate in 2019. Though the Capri name has not been confirmed by Ford, instead being named the "Sport Crossover" prior to an official launch in 2024, the vehicle would be based on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform and would share technology and design cues from the 2024 Ford Explorer EV.[1][2][3] A camouflaged pre-production vehicle would later be photographed driving around Cologne in November 2023.[4][5]
On 10 June 2024, it was reported that the Capri would be debut on 10 July.[6]
References
edit- ^ Harvey, Charlie (11 April 2023). "New Ford Capri to return as an electric coupe-SUV". Carbuyer. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ Fowler, Steve (29 March 2023). "New Ford Capri will be a coupe-SUV". Auto Express. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ Allan, Keith (23 March 2023). "New Ford Capri: iconic name poised to be relaunched as electric crossover". National World. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ Page, Felix (10 November 2023). "New 2024 Ford Capri: electric crossover spotted for the first time". Auto Express. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (10 November 2023). "Ford Capri Electric Coupe-SUV Spied Riding On VW ID.5 Gear". Carscoops. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ Hugo Dupont (10 June 2024). "Ford Capri : l'attente, c'est bientôt fini". Auto Moto.