2024's most controversial car: Ford caused uproar by announcing its new electric SUV is called Capri - now we've driven it to find out if it's worthy of carrying the iconic name
Daily MailIt was hard to miss the relaunch of the Ford Capri earlier this year. The rear-wheel drive though is slightly slower off the mark managing 0 to 62mph in 6.4 second compared to the AWD’s 5.3 seconds The Capri's shape and size lends itself to better visibility though; the Explorer’s visibility wasn’t good, and you couldn’t easily tell placement of the front wheels especially on roundabouts Another big win is that Capri is also much quieter than the Explorer, picking up less road and wind noise, which provides a more cossetting and relaxing driving experience Nameplate aside – what is the Capri like to drive? ‹ Slide me › The new Capri uses the Volkswagen MEB platform - one that underpins the VW ID.5 - which it shares with the new Explorer Its shape and size also lends itself to better visibility; the Explorer's all-round view isn't good, and you couldn't easily tell placement of the front wheels especially on roundabouts. Another big win is that Capri is also much quieter than Ford’s other EV SUV exploit, picking up less road and wind noise, which provides a more cossetting and relaxing driving experience. Fords says it's an ‘urban electric sports car’ that’s good for the whole family, and in that light, it drives well, has excellent range and is a very comfortable coupe-SUV for a wide range of people Unfortunately, the new one simply feels too samey.
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