First look at the NEW Ford Capri as beloved classic is brought back from discontinuation as an EV after 40 years away
THE legend has returned.
Ford has unveiled the new Capri to the world, with the beloved model reborn as an all-electric SUV.
In a world exclusive, SunMotors has been given a peek inside the new motor, which launched officially this afternoon at an event hosted by Premier League icon Eric Cantona.
It’s a far cry from the original Capri – one of the most desirable cars of the ’70s and ’80s and the motoring star of shows like Minder and Only Fools and Horses.
Giving fans the first look at the new version, The Sun’s own Rob Gill said: “The car you always promised yourself has been rewired as an electric sports crossover.
“Some people used to put a bag of cement in the back of their old Capri because it was too tail-waggy.
“This one is also going to be quite playful.
“But does it get your juices flowing like the original Capri?
“This one is lush and tech-rich…it’s even got massaging seats.”
Also on the list of mod cons is the wide touchscreen on the dash that’s becoming ever more popular with car makers, though this one tilts to provide a more convenient display.
Drivers can even take advantage of wireless phone charging, which would have been like something out of Star Trek when the MkI Capri was released in 1968.
However, there are echoes of its ancestor, with the fitted headlights, C-shaped passenger windows and stylistic machined holes in the steering wheel.
Plus it will be available in the same Daytona Yellow colour that Capri fans know so well.
The car is set to hit UK showrooms from November this year with a 286 horsepower, rear-wheel drive version priced at around £48,000
However, The Sun is also able to reveal that Ford is planning two more versions.
From 2025 there will be a £42,000 version with a more tame 170 horsepower.
Then, an all-wheel drive, 340 horsepower variant is also coming down the pipe at about £52,000.
That version is expected to boast some extra features and a handy 0-62mph time of just five seconds – quicker than the sporty Focus ST model.