Irish pricing and specification has been announced for the Ford Capri, a nameplate that has been revived by the brand after a four-decade hiatus. Returning in the guise of an all-electric coupé SUV, the new Ford Capri is priced in Ireland from €47,270 (including SEAI grant) for the ‘Select’ trim.
The new Ford Capri is built on Volkswagen Group’s MEB electric vehicle platform, with two powertrain options available. The first is an all-wheel drive (AWD) variant equipped with twin electric motors for 340hp and a 0-100km/h time of 5.3 seconds. This has a 79kWh battery with a quoted WLTP range of up to 592km.
There is also an extended range rear-wheel drive (RWD) model. This has a 286hp electric motor providing a 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.4 seconds, while its 77kWh battery gives a quoted WLTP range of up to 627km.
DC charging is up to 135kW for the RWD and 185kW for the AWD, both of which can be charged from 10-80 per cent capacity in less than half an hour, according to Ford.
The brand describes the interior as luxurious with a minimalist and digital feel, with soft touch materials and sculptured one-piece front seats. Standard high specification comfort includes 19-inch wheels, keyless entry and start, heated front seats and steering wheel, dual-zone climate control and driver’s seat with massage and memory function.
The ‘Premium’ trim is priced from €50,990 (including SEAI grant) and adds 20-inch alloy wheels, power operated tailgate, fixed panoramic roof , Matrix LED headlamps, 10-speaker premium B&O sound system, full Sensico seat trim and ambient interior lighting.
The new Ford Capri has up to 572-litres of boot space, a foldable boot floor, a 17-litre MegaConsole beneath the front armrest and more storage behind the sliding 14.6-inch centre screen. Available colour choices include ‘Blue My Mind’ and an exclusive ‘Vivid Yellow’ (pictured).
Order books are now open for the new Ford Capri, with first deliveries before the end of the year.
