Ford Capri electric review | What this divisive car is like to drive!

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The Ford Capri EV Review Summary:
- The Capri is an alliance between Volkswagen and Ford.
- Underpinnings, chassis, and powertrain are based on the VW group.
- It has a 77kWh battery, 286 horsepower rear wheel powertrain.
- A dual motor is also available.
- Ford has put its own stamp on the inside of the car.
- The car resembles the Polestar 2.
- A black strip is featured along the front.
- Brighter colors help show off the lines and angles.
- Air curtain under the LED lights improve aerodynamics.
- It features twenty inch alloy wheels.
- Heat pump is not standard and is optional.
- Dimensions: 4634 mm length, 1872 mm width, 1626 mm height.
- It has black mirror housings and a black strip on the side.
- The review highlights small nibs on door handles for keyless.
- Panoramic roof is fixed.
- There are a lot of space in both the rear seats and in boot.
- The boot has shopping hook holders and a bright white LED light.
- There are two trim options in Ireland: Select and Premium.
- The Select model costs around 47,000 Euro (after grant) with the 77 kWh battery.
- There is a smaller battery available, as well as a dual motor version.
- Driving performance is good. It is smooth at lower speeds, and steering is light.
- On the motorway, 16-17 kWh per 100 km was achieved. On twisty roads, it achieved 19.
- Suspension was firm.
- The styling looks and feels very modern.
- It is difficult to say anything negative about the car due to the name.
- It would be perfectly fine if not called the Capri. It may have amplified hate more than necessary.
- If you are triggered by that name, you probably were not going to purchase it anyways.
- For those that remember the Capri, they will not be purchasing it. So leave it for the next generation.
- It has frontal collision avoidance, blind spot and rear cross-traffic monitoring.
- Just drive your current Capri and leave this for the next generation.

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