Ford Capri got the update it needed, with more power and more range
The Ford Capri update arrived quickly, and in exactly the area where the entry level electric crossover needed help most. Ford gave the base version a new 58 kWh LFP battery, lifted output to 140 kW, or 190 hp, and pushed WLTP range to as much as 463 kilometres. Order books are already open.
What changed on the Ford Capri
Previously, the cheapest Capri came with 125 kW, or 170 hp, 310 Nm, a 52 kWh battery and a maximum range of 393 kilometres. Ford now raised output to 190 hp, increased torque to 350 Nm and cut the 0 to 100 km/h time from 8.7 seconds to 8.0. The LFP battery adds a practical bonus too, because Ford says this chemistry can be charged to full with less worry and also points to better durability.
More tech, less parking drama
The March update did not stop at the powertrain. The Ford Capri now gets adaptive cruise control with traffic light recognition, a reversing assistant that remembers up to 50 metres of route, a learning parking assistant that can store up to five manoeuvres, a driver monitoring system and a one pedal driving mode. Pro Power Onboard also lets owners use the traction battery to power external devices at up to 2.3 kW, while the 14.6 inch SYNC Move screen now runs on a smoother Android based platform. The car is trying to park, charge and think a little more by itself now, which in theory leaves the driver with more time to simply get on with driving.
The price still keeps the Capri above the Explorer
Ford’s German model page lists the Capri from €42,400. On the same page, the electric Explorer starts at €39,900. That leaves a gap of around €2,500, so the Capri still asks buyers to pay extra for its more coupe like silhouette. Nostalgia may be free, but the design department still puts it on the bill.
This move makes Ford’s current strategy look fairly clear. Rather than chasing some grand revolution, it is opting for careful, surgical evolution. On 28 January, Ford improved the Standard Range hardware. On 12 March, it gave the Capri more driver assistance systems, external power capability and an updated interface. That looks like a car aimed at buyers who care less about the old name on the nose and more about the things that matter in real life, range, charging convenience and everyday ease of use.
