THE NEW FORD CAPRI HAS BEEN RELEASED! WHAT WERE FORD THINKING?!

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Bit of a spontaneous video from myself but I couldn't resist expressing my views on the new EV Ford capri! It's sent shockwaves through the automotive world and there have already been many mixed reviews.
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[@Bob-_-Smith]

What an abomination So sad what’s happened to Ford.

[@philtucker1224]

@@Bob-_-Smith All car companies, there’s no need to single out one particular manufacturer..

[@Bob-_-Smith]

@@philtucker1224 it’s obvious that Ford have made the least effort compared to the others

[@philtucker1224]

@@Bob-_-Smith Actually I think Toyota are the worse at recognising the EV trends in Western Europe as most developing and third world countries are clearly going to need to rely on diesel energy for at least the next 50 years or more. Toyota has already pledged to continue manufacturing those vehicles ( I believe)..

[@animaltvi9515]

@philtucker1224 they could have changed the name I think that's what most people are upset about.

[@James-gf9jl]

The decisions are now being made by millennials. Nuff said.

[@TheTigersbay]

W.T.F. have they done ? That’s not a Capri that’s a Crapi .

[@1954Antony]

Perfect, that's exactly it. The new Ford CRAPRI.

[@iandaniels8386]

or ford CRAP

[@neill4133]

Lets be honest, most of the people who would buy (rent on PCP finance) a new Capri, probably wouldnt even have a clue what the original one was.

[@pauljeffries]

Don't be silly.....everyone born in the millennium knows everything about everything 😅😅

[@philtucker1224]

They were probably conceived in one if they are 40 something…

[@rossanderson7553]

😂😂

[@philtucker1224]

@@neill4133 it’s irrelevant. If the ecological green government lobbies demand and legislate for “EV only” then the car manufacturers can only sell what is legal. Don’t blame the car companies.

[@statementleaver8095]

​@philtucker1224 That same "Green Government" that is using Your Tax payments to Arm a NONE Nato Ukraine. That same "Green Government" that Went to War for Oil in Syria & Iraq ......Claiming Weapons of Mass Destruction Sale of Arms = Terrorism

[@josephbrooks5345]

I'm 65 years old and still have a capri . The new capri is a disaster another milk float

[@TheFusedplug]

I'm buying another Capri soon I ve barely got 4 grand together but I'm buying a 1.6 or 2 litre so just one with MOT that runs .....I used to pick these up cheap so I'm gutted for not keeping one stored away but I'll definitely keep my next one

[@Mk7adxm]

My 1986 Ford Capri Laser is what a real Capri looks like.

[@pooooornopigeon]

My 1969 Mk1 Capri was the original and best.

[@user-or6pk6fy5y]

@@Mk7adxm Had a mk 2 Daytona yellow m reg 1.6 facelift loved it felt like Starkey showing my age now (62) 👍😭😭😭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦊

[@danielriddell441]

I've got a white Laser 🥰

[@Tiffany.1970]

Agreed my partner had 2 ford Capri car's a mk 2 and mk 3 great car's 👍⭐❤️

[@leefarrar2240]

I used to have a cookery teacher who had one of those in metallic blue. She must have been in her 60s at least

[@taff4379]

I'm a huge Ford fan and have been since the 70's. This new 'Capri' is nothing short of embarrassing. Shame on you Ford.

[@Scimmia-Locale-wr9cx]

It's actually insulting to those of us who love cars.

[@mikeolly67]

The Sam smith of cars, it identifies as a Capri , but we know it isn’t a Capri

[@BigStuCorby]

👏 😂

[@andrewdouglasblakey3148]

@@mikeolly67 ha ha , a TransCrapi, it's delusional!

[@Mikey_0007]

Awful looking thing. Like the rest of today's cars, it's simply an appliance. A throwaway car that no one will remember. Truly awful!

[@varffman1053]

Legend is NOT back.

[@christianknight1367]

No no it's not back mate that's not capri in anyway !!!!!!

[@the_forbinproject2777]

re-launched ford Kuga ? 🙂

[@robertgibson7716]

MILK FLOATS THE LOT OF THEM TRY FLOGGING IT IN 3yrs

[@richarddinning6901]

I love you're comment. Electric vehicles are the scam of the century

[@johnmail]

An electric EV not a capri

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

An electric Electric Vehicle. You don’t need to put electric before an acronym that literally stands for Electric Vehicle lol.

[@blackjockofmangertonpele]

​@@Jonathan_Doe_ He wins the LDV Vans Trophy 🏆 😂

[@DoubleG79234]

Desperation to try and promote ev’s that Ford know are junk but are being forced to manufacture. Sad times for petrol heads

[@DavesGarageuk]

Same marketing as the "Mustang"... Ford should be ashamed of using these iconic names on unnecessarily large and ugly barges. More shame on the folks that buy them.

[@stephengirling7859]

Just another boring anonymous SUV. No imagination!

[@Mikey_0007]

@@stephengirling7859 the school run mums might like it. That's about it.

[@ianhill4585]

Soon to be made in four wheel drive, for the high kerbs on the school run , normally on zig zags and over people's driveways.

[@macchiatomachiato]

not even sporty or 2 door…… boring looking bland ev

[@mediannox]

The defamation of model names continues, I don't like it.

[@RWL2012]

"Capri", "Explorer", "Mustang" and "Puma" now I think.

[@Mk7adxm]

We don’t care for electric cars, all new cars are identical, just rebranded. Soul less, lack of personality and character, corporate greed, and excessive government control, this is not only modern cars, but the modern world.

[@ringstinga]

The all electric Ford will be like Every other Ev manufacturer = Their Downfall !!

[@brevlod]

Having owned three capris in the past, I can honestly say this monstrosity has no resemblance to what a capri would look like if it had stayed in production and evolved over the years up to today. This model looks more like a modern day mustang. Fords designers haven’t got a fkn clue.

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

I’m not sure how they got from a sports coupe to a boring SUV and called it the same thing . Not for me just another hideous soulless modern car that unless you made an effort to check the badge out like so many others you wouldn’t have a clue what it was …I’m with you on this one Mitch 👍

[@stevew579]

It looks like a lego brick like all the other EVS.

[@davdave3470]

Oh don't knock Lego, even kids can make all sorts of interesting shapes out of Lego.

[@dcarbs2979]

@@davdave3470 Let's see what shape the scrapyard makes of it.

[@T4TipsGuides]

The soul of a sportscar in an SUV. That sounds like a case for mechanical reassignment. I think I know which market that will appeal to.

[@philpearson1714]

More like the arsole of a sportscar in an EV.

[@stephenrobson6662]

Are they serious 😂

[@eddiejones.redvees]

My friend bought him self a JP special brand new back in 1976 he and a canvas sunroof fitted you would get a lot of people admiring it it cost £1600 back then

[@bayarcadeandgaming676]

Can't see Bodie or Dole rocking up in that. That is not fit to have the Capri name, Ford should be ashamed of themselves!

[@Saxtoo]

Bodie, Doyle, have you charged 'em up yet? No Cowley... next week, Boss🤣😂

[@AJ-qn6gd]

My prediction here is, it will bomb it,s nothing like the Capri it’s a humongous blob !

[@nicholasdavies6264]

Oh good grief ! No more words.

[@MarkHillhwtb]

Why do Ford hate their cars, and us 😂😂

[@chrislewis4830]

when my mates had capris i never for one moment thought hmm thats a nice looking SUV theres a really good reason fo that it wasnt one. it was a low slung shapely buget sports car. not a hippo with wheels thats eaten a whale and really needs a diet. Why do they do this a mini thats as bigger than a escort ( mini is supposed to be small hence the name mini). A fiat 500 that bigger than bmw.( again supposed to be tiny ) now a Capri i mean WTF

[@James87987]

I believe a lot of the increase in car sizes over the last few years is to do with the NCAP safety ratings. The bigger the car, the bigger the crumple zones which help protect the occupants. So as you say, the small cars of today are still bigger than medium sized cars from 25 years ago. If in doubt, make it bigger.

[@mollybickley2203]

Compare the arse-size of people today compared with the 70s and 80s... most people today couldn't get one leg in an original Mini!

[@steveaga4683]

The issue is NOT that it is electric! The problem is that it is an SUV

[@ian4419]

The issue its electric and totally shit

[@steveaga4683]

@@ian4419 Even if it was powered by ICE, it would still be shit if it looks like an SUV

[@matthewgodwin3050]

The new Ford Capri: The car nobody promised themselves.

[@chrisrandom1404]

I'm over the "everything must be an suv/ crossover" mentality these manufacturers have.

[@neilmarshment2910]

The Ford marketing team probably excited the sales teams with the prospect of a new ‘Capri’ then delivered yet another SUV - I can hear the collective sigh from the sales teams. At least the SUV sheeple will be happy.

[@lordstiffupperlip3095]

Hello buddy , You need to look up how to pronounce Eric Cantona ! 🤣

[@ozbrick498]

Eric who 😮

[@Saxtoo]

Can tooooooon ah 🤣🤣🤣 🛢🐟

[@_DaSpookyOne_]

Ford - "Lets bring out a new EV!" "Ugh... noone wants to buy EVs. How will we get them excited about buying one?" "Lets call it the Capri!"

[@animaltvi9515]

The legend is most definitely not back. That thing will never be a legend

[@sidsod1616]

It is back, after several years of going to the pub and eating takeaways on the way home 😂😂😂

[@wallacemassey1371]

They ballsed up the mustang now the capri😂

[@peterlee44]

The Mustang Mach E has been a flop this will be too WTF!!! Are Ford on a suicide mission Great Vid Mitch as always

[@dave4803]

Because it doesn't look like a Mustang, has too many doors and is just shameful use of them name to sell crap people don't want. Same story with this fake Capri. The person working at Ford that thinks this is a good idea needs sacking.

[@animaltvi9515]

@peterlee44 I duno. There are alot of those mach E twat mobiles about. Seem rather popular. Unfortunately.

[@martinbrookes1372]

Truly shocked , I thought it must be a relaunch of a brand like Lada or Moscovich .

[@user-lw1mk8df4r]

The legend is NOT back.

[@BIBIWCICC]

Kevin and Sharon will be so pleased!

[@seanodriscoll8153]

I wouldn’t waste my money having this out side my door even if i could afford it sticking to my fiesta. 👍

[@philtucker1224]

The all electric Fiesta is due soon, the old production lines have been converted to all EV production now, ( same with the Focus and Mondeo production lines).

[@bradwhite5884]

​@@philtucker1224 I'd bet they ended production on the Fiesta just to make it an EV Sports SUV Crossover like this and the Puma, the same what they'll do with the Focus and Mondeo, then they will revive the other beloved Ford cars like the Anglia, Sierra, Escort, Granada, Cortina, Gran Torino and so on I bet, maybe revive the Mercury brand as an EV brand too, next will be Lincoln too, lol

[@paulriggers1558]

my gaffer has his capri in our workshop under a cover, it's a ratty special edition 1.6 pinto, still looks good when under it's cover... by the way it's can-ton- aarh, the fiery frog spent more time banned + off pitch than on, but was a brill player in the late 80s early 90s "ooh aah cantonar" was the cry

[@rumpoh8039]

NOT A CAPRI CAPRI WAS 2 DOOR FRONT ENGINE REAR WHEEL DRIVE THEY ARE MERELY RENAMING THEIR UNSELLABLE MMUSTANG EV

[@johndawson8806]

the car advert with cantona is cringeworthy and the car is the same , not a capri end of in my opinion

[@brianfreeman8290]

It's good that I have a reason to be content about my old age. I've had some wonderful times in some epic cars. It's all over now.

[@ian4419]

Couldn't have put it better myself 👍

[@thehightonesmduk]

Load of pants!!!! The whole ethos with the capri was a fast, big litre sports car. Long body with a big engine… they’ve ruined it as most of the car companies do 😢

[@BCBaron]

I just don't understand why every single freakin car has to be a boring SUV. We already have way too many of them out there clogging up the roads. Can't automakers do anything different?

[@animaltvi9515]

@BCBaron whilst I agree with you. Unfortunately, the masses are buying the dam things . Just look around there are thousands of poxy twat mobiles.. they are what sells. Sad but true. I poxy hate the stupid pointless things. .

[@iangreenhalgh7080]

Not an electric car person to start with but the new Ford Capri has taken me further away 0 out of 10

[@derektaylor6713]

I don't know who the hell is running Ford at the moment but they should be sectioned. Good video,

[@ian4419]

Someone taking back handers off the corrupt government

[@davemorris9275]

My first car in 1987 when i was 18 was a 3.0l mk3 ghia, what a car but this new thing comes nowhere close

[@johntate5050]

Calling this a Capri is like calling a turd a wedding cake.

[@davdave3470]

I've got a battery powered drill and that has zero residual value too. Still you can at least swop the battery over.

[@CheesestringXX]

Should have called it the Ford Can-toner, it has a ring to it.

[@busydoingstuff2155]

Great video. Ford Australia built a Ford Capri from 1989 to 1994. Was at the time accepted with mixed emotion mainly because of the small engine and it was front wheel drive and most Blokes down under didn't want a convertible as it wasn't thought to be giving the right impression unless you were a hair dresser. Some rare turbo versions are sought after today. To be honest the new cars being designed and built are being built for the the new generations with new families so they are never going to appeal to people like us. They aren't interested in working on cars and just want something reliable and new to drive around in.

[@ibrstellar1080]

It's almost as if Ford are trying to go bankrupt.

[@Kiinell]

It's an abomination and not worthy of its name. We thought we were getting a proper sports coupe and it's just another crossover. And an electric one at that. Shame on you, Ford. Shame on you.

[@philtucker1224]

All of us that have to run a company vehicle for work will be driving EVs shortly. ITS NOT A REQUEST! 🤣😂

[@r0b41]

Crapri

[@ian4419]

Totally crapri 💩

[@philtucker1224]

My third ever car was a Capri in 1973, also was my fourth fifth sixth seventh and eighth. ( my wife and me were hooked on them until we had our kids) great reclining seats! 😁👍

[@alxgu198]

😉👌

[@jalhc54TR6]

looks like you got your own ford mustang e we don't like it either too bad Ford can't build anything that we as motor heads want

[@markchurch5273]

Insulting to the legendary capri.

[@davidwebb8877]

My old E reg 2.8i was nothing like that🥴

[@victorwilson4366]

if they brought the old shape back with all the mod cons of vehicles of today i reckon they would sell millions

[@jamesking8508]

Capri started in 1969 and ended in 1987

[@StuartOliver83]

£42k!!! You could buy 4 really nice examples of the original for that and they would go up in value unlike that toaster looking thing they’re selling now

[@mickwhite9477]

Even Del boy wouldn't swap the Capri Ghia for this😅

[@GPH2474]

Ford probe was another modern capri type car in the 90s

[@bradwhite5884]

And I wouldn't be surprised the Probe will be next to be revived as an EV Sports SUV Crossover along with the Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo, Scorpio, Anglia, Cortina, Sierra, Granada, Gran Torino, Ka, Pinto, Zephyr and so on, so yeah

[@peterstudley1804]

They've spelt it right, everything else is wrong, especially being a battery vehicle, well that's killed it stone cold dead.

[@richardrichard9631]

So basically one of the worlds most sexy cars is now another boring moms milk float.

[@rosswootton8825]

As a kid I remember when the Capri was first launched, I was mad about cars (and still am) and the whole thing was so exciting. It seems to me that due to Government pressure, cars are fast becoming appliances, no more exciting than a dish washer. It’s so sad.

[@Joe-ug1vu]

Reminds me of when ford brought the Scorpio out in 1995

[@andrewwaller5913]

At least that wasn't an SUV and didn't use an iconic name

[@nickwhitney1534]

100 % agree with everything you said. It’s uninspiring, a giant battery on wheels. It has zero original Capri heritage. A couple of nods to the design of the original body. It’s pure marketing giving it that name. It has us all talking. Any other name and it would have been released with very little attention from the press or public. ITS NOT A CAPRI!

[@paulmartin4971]

Having owned 3 capris in my time I'm very disappointed as many others will be with this monstrosity!!! That's no Capri I'm afraid cheers 🥂

[@saneman8147]

Wow another SUV. How exciting and its an EV too........icing on the cake.

[@mikldude9376]

I guess ford had to call it something , but looking at it , it would appear to have as much in common to the original as a greyhound has to a hippo …. Except maybe the ford badge.

[@pauljeffries]

Great content but the last original capri was the 280 Brooklands in 1988.....not 1986 as you state in the video.

[@g.a.m.b.i]

My brooklands just appreciated by 50% lol

[@James-cs2wi]

Ex football players will say anything for a few pennies extra😮😮

[@Spatan117]

Bodie and Doyle won’t be happy And as for Terry McCann 😂

[@keithclinch1303]

It’s a Ford Crapi. Let’s get that point straight!

[@Treker-yv7nz]

This will be the new car for all the mommies with naughty kids to get with their Benefits and a Blue badge

[@johnnydavidson3078]

Eric Canton-ahh😂👍🏻

[@nickb5391]

@ 0.12, the original Ford Capri was built between 1961-1963 albeit a Consul Capri, even so this 'New' Capri doesn't resemble either type of Capri

[@CASHSEC]

I liked the original Mk1. Lovely boxy shape. Metallic Green or black vinyal roof and yellow body. C'mon rebuild as it was. zinc dipped and built with the necessary obligatory safety features. Oh and for good measure make it easy to fix and clean to drive. Agate is pronounced (Ah-gate). This is what you get with Text to sound software.

[@5ebra1]

Ford are mad. They have a great history and are dissing it with crappy SUV toy EVs - Puma, Mustang or Capri anyone? - I didn’t think so.

[@brianbottomley7000]

should have had a petrol engine version

[@janrdoh]

Truth be told, those of us looking for a Capri that looks like the legend are going to hate it but, the target market is the youth with no memory of the original who are looking for a SUV.

[@RWL2012]

So now we have a new "Capri", "Explorer", "Mustang" and "Puma".

[@sidsod1616]

They'll be bringing out the all electric model T next 😂😂

[@iandaniels8386]

next ford escort and cortina

[@donnawhite1926]

Eric can- two-nah..... Is how you say he's name pal

[@billywhizz98]

The front looks like the Vw golf

[@MrRedfreds]

It's just the name ford capri, shame it's nothing like the one back in the day 😢

[@TheFusedplug]

I love the original Capri This imposter doesn't deserve the badge ..."

[@Zeus-kj7nn]

Golden opportunity missed

[@silvervandriver9940]

At 8.33 what's in the background another van for the fleet😮

[@Dan23_7]

He’s had that escort a few months now.

[@silvervandriver9940]

That's not the escort it's a ford courier

[@RWL2012]

oh wow yes a Courier! albeit at 8:33 not "8.33". I'm looking forward to seeing videos on that!

[@user-ql4em3rd6d]

The only bit of a capri is the badge on the front 😂

[@kdorman1085]

What the heak i owned a mk 2 capri. 3000 gtxlr it was an amazing car most girls thought it was a sexy looking car. that new thing is ugly just like 90% of cars on the road today

[@paulosborne9091]

OMG!!!! What were Ford thinking of ?

[@claudecassar8087]

I from Malta and a ford Capri is still considered an iconic sports car same like other Fords... May I ask who was the genius designer to turn this heritage into into an SUV??? Producing an SUV is ok but why replace it with a totally different design??? What a shame... BIG SHAME