The new Capri seems to be a mix between the company’s latest designs in innovations.

The new, upgraded three door version of Ford Focus is said to be a top-notch family car for 2010.
Ford’s approach with the Capri reminds of what Volkswagen did with the Scirocco in terms of reinventing an old model and the expectations concerning this vehicle are high. Yet, as far as an affordable coupe the Capri is not short of competition: there are Audi with A5, Volkswagen with Scirocco, Peugeot with 308 RC Z etc.

The concept of the new Capri is to be brought at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show in September and to be produced in 2010. In what concerns the aspect of the new Capri the automobile is inspired from the Max concept whose premiere was at the Geneva Motor Show (if you’ve seen it you know it’s saying something). The car has a hatchback, a tail-heavy stance, C-shaped rear windows and thick pillars. Rumor has it that the Capri will be set up on the Focus platform. Capri could have a 3,2 litre six-cylinder motor with a four wheel drive or a  2,5 litre five-cylinder turbocharged. In the interior it has a 2+2 seating and could be inspired by Mondeo.

All things considered I should say that the Capri has to face some very high expectations since Volkswagen’s reinventing the Scirocco was a success and since the Capri itself was a success back in the day. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see if it rises to the expectations.

The car is set to be released in 2010, so until then we have all the time to look at the new features that Ford has prepared for us.

So, what are these great features?

Well, to begin with, if you want to have an idea of how the new model will look like, it is good to know that the new Focus will be similar in appearance with the Ford Max that was presented last month at the Geneva Motor Show. Be prepared to be surprised by the panoramic glass roof that will be available from the manufacturers as well as the awaited improved version of the Human Machine Interface control system designed by Ford. It is said that a reversing camera could be also included optional.

When it comes to the engine part, early models will come equipped with an 1.0-litre four-cylinder unit capable of producing 89bhp or 108bhp, while most models are probably going to get a 1.6-litre turbo, which can go up to 148bhp or 178bhp. The standard will be manual boxes, but Ford is also prepared to offer its Powershift twin-clutch transmission for those who are interested.

It seems that Ford will be launching its newest model of Focus alongside the new C-Max. Germany will be the manufacturing place for Ford Focus, while the new model of C-Max is set to be produced in Valencia, Spain.

Until we can get ourselves a test-drive with this model, we’ll just have to be patient and settle with whatever news we have about the new Ford Focus