The Ford Capri has been leaked ahead of its imminent reveal, and the latest iteration of the classic nameplate is an electric coupe SUV. A single front three-quarter image has been published by Car Design World on Instagram of the Capri, which is expected to share its Volkswagen-sourced MEB electric vehicle (EV) underpinnings with the European Explorer . It’s set to be officially revealed later today .
While the European Explorer has design cues inspired by Ford’s American SUVs, the Capri’s styling makes at least a token nod to the European Capri coupe that was sold for three generations from 1969 to 1986. Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. The LED daytime running lights evoke the twin round elements found in the Mk3 Capri coupe’s headlight assemblies, while the black trim joining the EV’s headlights bears a slight resemblance to the slim grilles of Capris of yore.
Otherwise, there’s not much of a resemblance to the classic coupe it shares its name with, with the C/D-pillar treatment and chunky shoulders instead evoking rival EVs like the Polestar 2 . As part of Ford’s partnership with Volkswagen, it’s rolling out the Explorer and Capri as Blue Oval equivalents to the ID.4 and ID.
5 but with completely different styling. Both vehicles are being built in Cologne, Germany, where the original Capri was built. While specifications have yet to be revealed for the Capri, the Explorer is offered with a choice of singl.
