Ford is preparing for the launch of its second fully electric SUV in 2024, built on Volkswagen’s platform. Rumored to revive the iconic Capri name, this new electric vehicle was recently captured by our spy photographers. Despite being under camouflage, its coupe-SUV silhouette and distinctive LED lighting signature were discernible.
Announced in March 2022 as the “Sport Crossover” in an official teaser, the new EV from Ford has yet to be officially named. While Ford has not confirmed the use of the “Capri” moniker, there are reports suggesting that it may follow in the footsteps of the Puma, transitioning from a sports car to an SUV in Ford’s evolving lineup.
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The LED headlight graphics of the camouflaged prototype match those from the earlier teaser and could be interpreted as a loose reference to the quad-round headlight units of the Capri. Other features harking back to the original include the rear windows, the C-pillars, and the coupe-style tail with an integrated spoiler and horizontally mounted taillight clusters.
As suggested by its shared proportions and hardpoints, the Ford Capri will be closely related to the VW ID.5, in a similar way that the Ford Explorer EV is a sibling to the VW ID.4. As such, it will ride on Volkswagen’s MEB architecture, most likely offering a choice between single or dual electric motors and two battery capacities (58 kWh or 77 kWh). In terms of footprint, it is expected to measure close to 4,600 mm (181.1 inches), making it smaller than the 4,739 mm (186.6 inches) long Ford Mustang Mach-E.
The new Ford crossover will rival similar-sized electric coupe SUVs including the VW ID.5, the Skoda Enyaq Coupe, and the Peugeot E-3008. Expect a European debut in mid-2024, closer to the delayed launch of the Explorer. Both EVs will be produced at Ford’s factory in Cologne, which has been repurposed following the demise of the Fiesta supermini.
