Ford has rebooted the Capri, as a modern EV SUV

Ford has pulled out some iconic IP from its back catalogue, launching an electric reboot of its 1970s muscle car, the Capri.

The US carmaker, in a press release, said the new all-electric Ford Capri reimagines the classic sports coupe for the electric vehicle (EV) era, combining iconic design elements with modern features.

Car owners of a certain vintage may, however, find themselves disappointed by what is a largely contemporary and not particularly familiar aesthetic.

The new EV Capri boasts a driving range of 620 kilometres and has fast-charging capability, plus more than 570 litres of boot space … both features are a far cry from the 1970s old-school Capri.

Effectively being a sporty all-electric SUV, is very much targeted at modern car owners rather than classic car enthusiasts – with the model set to compete directly with the Tesla Model Y, the Polestar 2 or the ever-expanding range of Western and Chinese EVs.