For 2018, Ford refreshed the Mustang across all trim levels.
We had the opportunity to test the Mustang GT with the 5-liter V-8 engine which generates 460 horsepower. With acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in under 4 seconds, the new Mustang rivals its American and German competitors.
The updates go further than Ford throwing power at the engine. In the comfort drive mode this feels like it could be a daily driver, but once you flip the metal switch into track mode, the car comes alive. In track mode the handling would be good for any car yet makes the Mustang feel like a proper sports car and not just a muscle car.
Like any good refresh, the interior and technology have all been updated. This is where the biggest difference can be seen. The new seats are fully leather and are ventilated and heated. The new Sync 3 entertainment center is responsive, colorful, and easy to use. The new gauge cluster is now a digital screen that can be fully configured to display whatever information you would like about the car. Our favorite was the Track Mode symbol.
The interior space and trunk space has not changed from the previous model and the truck still provides 13.5 cubic feet of space, which is plenty enough for a sports coupe. The back seats are compact but by no means too small to use.
Some other updates are that styling has been changed, but in subtle ways. The headlights are more aggressive and the iconic tail lights are more angular. The door sills light up upon your entry to the car and the Mustang logo is projected on the ground at your feet. The fuel rating is an impressive 15 mpg for city and 20 mpg for highway.
Starting at $35,000, the new Mustang GT is more expensive than the previous models, but the amount of car you get for the money is surprising. For the same speed from other manufacturers, you would be looking to spend closer to $50,000-$60,000.
The refresh from the first half of this generation was necessary to keep the car modern, but it has been better than just a few changes to the interior and some aesthetics – and it feels like a better car all around.
Grant Miller is the publisher of Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277 or via email at Grant@CommunityNewspapers.com.
