New Ford Capri EV. Thoughts, experiences?
Discussion
Controversy about the name aside, what's the new Capri like to live with as a daily work & family car?
It's currently a very cheap option as a company car, a lot cheaper than the equivalent ID4 or Enyaq which share the same platform, presumably because they're not selling quite as well as Ford hoped...
I'm looking at the long range RWD version. AWD would be nice but ups the cost quite significantly
Reviews generally seem fairly positive in terms of driving experience and practicality (passenger room, luggage capacity, range, etc).
I think it's quite a nice looking car as far as modern crossover things go. Interior looks decent as well, although I am not quite as convinced by the VW based ergonomics. 282bhp, realistic 300+ mile range, and a decent amount of standard kit all appeal.
Anyone have any experience of the Capri? What's good, what's bad, how annoying the VW based controls really are...
(Full disclosure, I've owned a MK3 Capri for over 20 years. I can see why some think the new one is controversial, personally I can't say I'm 100% convinced about using the name on the new car, but also can see several parallels between it and the original Capri.)
It's currently a very cheap option as a company car, a lot cheaper than the equivalent ID4 or Enyaq which share the same platform, presumably because they're not selling quite as well as Ford hoped...
I'm looking at the long range RWD version. AWD would be nice but ups the cost quite significantly
Reviews generally seem fairly positive in terms of driving experience and practicality (passenger room, luggage capacity, range, etc).
I think it's quite a nice looking car as far as modern crossover things go. Interior looks decent as well, although I am not quite as convinced by the VW based ergonomics. 282bhp, realistic 300+ mile range, and a decent amount of standard kit all appeal.
Anyone have any experience of the Capri? What's good, what's bad, how annoying the VW based controls really are...
(Full disclosure, I've owned a MK3 Capri for over 20 years. I can see why some think the new one is controversial, personally I can't say I'm 100% convinced about using the name on the new car, but also can see several parallels between it and the original Capri.)
“ Ford has equipped the Capri with its proprietary SYNC infotainment system, offering a distinct user interface compared to the systems found in the Enyaq and Volkswagen models”
The Capri uses Ford Pass app.
My wife has a Ford Phev that uses that app. It’s terrible. I’d try it out as a test!
Slow to connect to the car, just terrible.
I have an Enyaq EV. The app is far better..
The Capri uses Ford Pass app.
My wife has a Ford Phev that uses that app. It’s terrible. I’d try it out as a test!
Slow to connect to the car, just terrible.
I have an Enyaq EV. The app is far better..
RotorRambler said:
“ Ford has equipped the Capri with its proprietary SYNC infotainment system, offering a distinct user interface compared to the systems found in the Enyaq and Volkswagen models”
The Capri uses Ford Pass app.
My wife has a Ford Phev that uses that app. It’s terrible. I’d try it out as a test!
Slow to connect to the car, just terrible.
I have an Enyaq EV. The app is far better..
What’s your opinion on the Enyaq? Been looking at them for the wife to replace her E-class later this year. The Capri uses Ford Pass app.
My wife has a Ford Phev that uses that app. It’s terrible. I’d try it out as a test!
Slow to connect to the car, just terrible.
I have an Enyaq EV. The app is far better..
SteBrown91 said:
Id personally go for the Explorer - same car but more practical.
I've had the Explorer for 7 months now, it's the same as the Capri from the C pillar forwards.It's a good car, not just a good EV. It's genuinely fun to drive, and not just the straight-line acceleration. it's efficient, it won't go under 3mi/kWh, unless I cane it, and now it's warmer, get 4+ if I want to (not that I do, at 2p/mile, life's too short
).It's roomy, comfortable and the tech is easy to use and configure. LKA and Speed Warnings are just a button press away, and it's now habit to press them before setting off. All in all, it's a nice place to spend time.
ClarkA said:
RotorRambler said:
“ Ford has equipped the Capri with its proprietary SYNC infotainment system, offering a distinct user interface compared to the systems found in the Enyaq and Volkswagen models”
The Capri uses Ford Pass app.
My wife has a Ford Phev that uses that app. It’s terrible. I’d try it out as a test!
Slow to connect to the car, just terrible.
I have an Enyaq EV. The app is far better..
What’s your opinion on the Enyaq? Been looking at them for the wife to replace her E-class later this year. The Capri uses Ford Pass app.
My wife has a Ford Phev that uses that app. It’s terrible. I’d try it out as a test!
Slow to connect to the car, just terrible.
I have an Enyaq EV. The app is far better..
I purchased it @ 9 months old, Enyaq 80 with lots of extras. Big discount of course as nearly new, from main dealer.
As comfortable as the Superb that it replaced. Boot slightly smaller.
Range 300 miles in summer, 250 on the coldest days.
No regrets!
Mammasaid said:
I've had the Explorer for 7 months now, it's the same as the Capri from the C pillar forwards.
It's a good car, not just a good EV. It's genuinely fun to drive, and not just the straight-line acceleration. it's efficient, it won't go under 3mi/kWh, unless I cane it, and now it's warmer, get 4+ if I want to (not that I do, at 2p/mile, life's too short ).
It's roomy, comfortable and the tech is easy to use and configure. LKA and Speed Warnings are just a button press away, and it's now habit to press them before setting off. All in all, it's a nice place to spend time.
Cheers, sounds promising. Nice colour as well!It's a good car, not just a good EV. It's genuinely fun to drive, and not just the straight-line acceleration. it's efficient, it won't go under 3mi/kWh, unless I cane it, and now it's warmer, get 4+ if I want to (not that I do, at 2p/mile, life's too short
).It's roomy, comfortable and the tech is easy to use and configure. LKA and Speed Warnings are just a button press away, and it's now habit to press them before setting off. All in all, it's a nice place to spend time.
A couple of colleagues have the ID4 and grumble about the efficiency, but it seems like the Explorer does a lot better with the same underpinnings. The Capri should do better still, apparently there's a fairly significant difference in drag coefficient compared with the taller Explorer.
Couple of mentions for the Enyaq, not an option for me as it's a lot more expensive on our car scheme.
Picked up my wifes Capri yesterday. its the Premium 77kwh so pretty well optioned. Memory drivers, but manual passenger seat... There are a few other little annoyances in the equipment that for example my much cheaper Nissan X-trail Tekna has and the way they squeeze the 360 camera view next to the reversing camera view on the screen causes a bit of a distorted view.
Other than that despite people getting bent out of shape around the name everything else is good. I think the styling is colour sensitive, I saw a grey one and wasn't too impressed.
Also annoyingly doesn't come with a 3 pin granny charger so until Octopus get round its a little frustrating.
Its an expensive car but comes with quite a bit as standard I think the "free" home charger, 5 years free servicing and 0% APR at the moment (plus some other little bits and pieces) makes it an interesting prospect for more long term ownership (my wife keeps her cars for 10 years plus).
Too early to tell if it's a headache but initial impressions are it drives well and provides a safe and comfortable plus quick commute. Not sure its in any way a drivers car though.
Other than that despite people getting bent out of shape around the name everything else is good. I think the styling is colour sensitive, I saw a grey one and wasn't too impressed.
Also annoyingly doesn't come with a 3 pin granny charger so until Octopus get round its a little frustrating.
Its an expensive car but comes with quite a bit as standard I think the "free" home charger, 5 years free servicing and 0% APR at the moment (plus some other little bits and pieces) makes it an interesting prospect for more long term ownership (my wife keeps her cars for 10 years plus).
Too early to tell if it's a headache but initial impressions are it drives well and provides a safe and comfortable plus quick commute. Not sure its in any way a drivers car though.
I didn't spot this thread and started a similar one of my own.
I ordered a Capri Long Range Premium today on lease - delivery ASAP I hope (there are cars in stock). £280pcm, 12 month deposit, two year term 8k miles. Just for the school run and the odd longer jaunt. Let's see how it holds up.
I ordered a Capri Long Range Premium today on lease - delivery ASAP I hope (there are cars in stock). £280pcm, 12 month deposit, two year term 8k miles. Just for the school run and the odd longer jaunt. Let's see how it holds up.
Back2theFuji said:
sixor8 said:
I'm a little surprised it doesn't come with a 3 pin charging lead. I'd have thought it would be a legal requirement. 
Vauxhalls don't either, just a mode 2 to mode 2 cable.
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