Pr*ck is another name for an idiot and we'll call people that if we damn well please and they sow themselves as such, therefore Richard Porter for your opinions on the Capri I and many others will think you're a PR*CK!
Most people have already seen it on the internet. Also it's not available in Europe, it's literally illegal (no crumple zone to absorb the impact during a crash).
As much as i would have loved a rant about that stupidity on wheels. I feel like the whole point of that car is to thrive of the addage of "there's no such thing as bad publicity..." so ignoring it is probably the best thing they could have done to annoy the dickwads who love it
I might get slated for this but feels like it slips nicely into the gap the TT has left. Oh and there’s no ‘believe’ needed chaps, Honda have announced it’s coming to the UK next year. At a guess the carbon stuff swaps out for black plastic, roof on the top end model gets glass, interior maybe (hopefully) gets the tech from the very recent Accord refresh, slightly warmed up civic hybrid with the chassis / handling bits being closely related to the Type R.
@outinthewildoutinthewild8687 "The legendary name is back". Just on a car shaped like a poorly designed SUV-alike. Wasted opportunity that an age group that it could appeal to (and possibly afford it) will ignore in their droves.
For at least 20 years, Honda has been showing "concepts" that are usually about 98% production intent, with maybe some custom trim bits, but as Richard noted, you can see production car parts everywhere. I'm guessing the windows are blacked out because the interior parts are not final production quality finish and they don't want people seeing that - they will sometimes get early test batches of plastic parts that don't have the final textures or colors on them because the supplier is still finishing up the tooling.
That is new EU laws, that the UK are signed up to still, safety sensors. And they cannot be placed behind grills so no every car has one. Some uglier than others though.
Looks horrendous. I wouldn't pay that kind of money for a car designed with that intentionally. They could've at least centred it. And made the grill black.
Ford had already sullied the name in the US and Australia by applying it to the terrible convertible they made by chopping the roof off the Laser / Mazda 323 platform in the early 90's. So the new car is a significant improvement!
It's funny Richard's reference to Elvis as I believe the Ford Elvis would be the perfect name for the new Capri. A perfect comparison to the evolution of the model 👌
Enjoyed this feature. Richard's presenting skills have come on leaps and bounds since last year. Did laugh when he just walked off in front of Jonny at 3.47.
By the time production ended on the old one it was also a joke so Ford staying loyal to their heritage then? Personally, I think it’s less a joke and more an incredibly dull and expensive use of resources. There’s literally nothing to get excited about with it other than the name.
@@Anonymous_0894 Or the Anglia, Sierra, Fusion, Taurus, Scorpio, Prefect, Fiesta, Focus, Pinto, Ranchero, Thunderbird, Granada, Cortina, Mondeo, Ka and anything I am missing?
Wasn’t sure if this presenter combo would work, but heck, it does. Richard’s droll jokes and slight snarkiness complement Johnny’s more straight man enthusiast vibe really well. Well done lads.
@@russellclarke3803 It’s the one thing about their podcast I don’t like; these two are extremely competent presenters with valuable insight, but they just mess about every Monday. That said, they certainly fill a niche in automotive media and I’m not sure I’d prefer the alternative.
Props to Ford for giving the Capri that gloss black strip between the headlights, which makes it look almost exactly like the new Ferrari 12Cilindri. /s
Can anyone explain why the height of the Alpine A290 bonnet/scuttle line is so high ? Just look at how much distance/girth/bodywork there is from the top of the tire to the top of the bonnet - looks just like one of those mini-SUVs that's been 'lowered'... they obviously blacked-out the lower fender arch to hide/mask this visual awkwardness ... I've always understood that the manufacturers have had to do this because of the engines being up front combined with new (ridiculous) EU pedestrian impact 'safety' rules/regs... but there's obviously no engine up front here... so why not lower the bonnet line for improved sight-lines/safety etc ? Why does it have to be so chunky/tall/huge up front like that ? Teslas have a low bonnet/scuttle line - shouldn't this ?
Guys I love this but seeing this pair shouldn’t be this much of a treat they are quietly kings of automotive entertainment. Two genuinely interesting and decent guys who know their stuff should be on film as often as possible. I love the podcast I’ve been to live shows I’d watch anything these guys made together
@@groeacht8525 Nope. Ford own Volvo AB which is the truck, bus, heavy equipment etc. Volvo & Polestar is owned by Geely. A Chinese company - the same company that owns Lotus, LEVC and other Chinese car companies. (Also have shares in Aston Martin, Merc & strangely Volvo AB) but absolutely nothing to do with Ford. 😂
New cars aren’t as exciting, but that’s what my grandad said so I will respectfully wait and see. The new lude has my eye by I hear no American model…. :(. lol at the cyber truck comment, if you got harassed about driving your fridge to work all the time you’d carry too. Great coverage gents.
Sniff is definitely in the pocket of big Ford 😂, in all seriousness though, Jonnys opinion on the Capri is the overwhelming opinion online. By all means make a big SUV but don’t cash in on the Capri name. Ford uk got a hammering on their LinkedIn page this week.
Hate to say it but the new conti is not an improvement. Looks very frumpy. Capri is simply tragic. What are they thinking. And just look at it wobbling and lumbering its way up the hill. Probably wayward in all aspects.
The new Renault 5 is twice the weight of the old one. And a fair bit bigger. I hear all the comments about safety malarkey but, is this really progress chaps?
Richards comments on the Capri were spot on. It was an embarrassment towards the end 1984-86 and this new one won't fair any better because it'll be £48k+!
Great video but the Capri is an absolute abomination. I'm completely with you Jonny! If there's a market for a Mustang then I'm sure there could be a market for a proper restomod style Capri with a long bonnet and 2 door coupe body. I can accept that it would probably be electric, but that could be the thing to set it apart from the Mustang whilst still delivering on similar performance. Call this one the Capri SUV (if you really must) and give us the true Capri we want. If you really want to make a ballsy move give us the restomod and put a big Cosworth engine in it, don't tell me that wouldn't sell!
Well done Honda - showcasing a car petrolheads want! Who needs a 2 ton 800bhp EV that will depreciate similar to current Taycan values? Cant wait to see the Prelude in the showrooms!
Camera work needs to improve. You talk about the steering wheel and interior of the Alpine and yet no images, you say the MG concept is a coupe, but there is no side or rear shot, then we’re told the Prelude is a two-seater and again only a frontal shot. And so the whole video went on…
1. The Cyberster apparently drives like a boat, according to Evo Magazine 2. The A290 is another freaking EV 3. The new Prelude looks like a rebodied Civic coupe with wonky proportions and comes with just an economy focused hybrid powertrain, nothing actually high performance 4. The new “Capri” is an unfunny joke, I swear Ford's management department are full of 🤡 5. The new M5 is an absolute land yacht
