Video Summary
The following points summarize the review of the Ford Capri electric car from the video:- The Ford Capri is built on the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform as a licensed product.
- The car shares many components with VW models, including technical components and hardware, with even details like the door handles being identical.
- The Ford-specific features in the Capri, are retro-style.
- Ford's intention to go fully electric in Europe by 2025 with the Capri and Explorer models, but the transition has stirred controversy.
- The production factory in Cologne was upgraded for this purpose.
- The exterior front design with the dark element and headlights that recall a dog bone were made to relate to Ford's traditional styling.
- Available with a 52 kWh base or 77 kWh battery, and a model for 210kW with rear engine. An all-wheel model also exits.
- The reviewer reached approximaely 17,5 kWh during testing, where WTLP normal range says around 590 and 598km.
- With a full charge the range meter showed as far as 540km.
- Reaching 135kW charging with a warm battery works.
- The front seats are comfortable; however, tall rear passengers might experience limited headroom.
- The black headlining darkens the interior.
- Interior plastic quality doesn't quite match its price point.
- Standard features include electric driver's seat adjustment with memory and side bolsters.
- It includes the Travel Assist system from VW with assisted lane change
- There are rear usb-c plugs, but no climate control adjustments.
- It does not have augmented reality in HUD.
- The suspension is firm, but it gives good feedback from the road.
- At 55,650 Euro for the tested premium version, the Capri is a bit expensive compared to other MEB models.
- A more affordable Skoda Enyaq Coupe with the same performance would cost around 1,680 euros less.
- The Capri offers an Agile handling.
