Should you buy one?

Yes, but only if you go into the purchase with your eyes wide open. Ford’s dealers are going to try and sell you the Capri as a ‘sports car’ – but that’s a long way from the truth.

This is a 2.2-tonne family SUV with slightly firm damping and a sporty badge. It was designed for families. The original Capri was a two-door coupe with a small boot and barely enough space in the back for a holdall and a jacket, let alone two children.

This ‘reborn icon’ has done a fantastic job of shaking off all the characteristics that made its grandfather such a likeable car. And if you’re walking into this purchase looking for a rose-tinted time machine that’ll transport you back to the 1980s, you’re going to be disappointed.

That’s a shame because I don’t really have a problem with the Capri as an entity. It’s a perfectly serviceable family runabout that promises decent efficiency, good practicality and reasonable technology. But I take great offence in Ford’s disingenuous marketing.

If it was my money, I’d go for the Kia EV6 every time. It’s a better all-round product, with faster charging times, a sharper driving experience, a better warranty and a more exciting performance flagship variant. It’s a more honest product, too.

What we like

The Capri has a huge boot, good tech and plenty of standard equipment. The all-wheel drive model is quick in a straight line and my early drive of the car in Europe suggests it uses its battery power efficiently.

What we don’t like

It isn’t anywhere near as good to drive as Ford claims. The steering is dead, the brakes have next to no feel and the chassis isn’t particularly playful. I’m also a little concerned that the firmer damping will be quite uncomfortable once we get the car in the UK.

It’s also quite a bit more expensive than its Volkswagen Group siblings – and it doesn’t take a big enough stride away from them in terms of its technology or driving experience to encourage me to part with the extra cash.