Ford Mustang review (2015-2024)
Is there a more evocative automotive name than ‘Ford Mustang’? The sheer mention of it conjures up images of long highways, the hills of San Francisco, and Steve McQueen. And these days, the American dream can be fulfilled on UK roads – in a car that sounds sensational and looks oh-so-cool. Read our full Ford Mustang review here.
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Pros
- Classic Mustang looks
- Great exhaust note in V8 form
- Rapid in a straight line
Cons
- Expensive to run
- Not very practical
- German alternatives may be better for the UK
Interior
Our rating: 7/10
The outside of the Ford Mustang undoubtedly harks back to a glorious era when muscle cars ruled American roads.
And the interior of the car also brings to mind the cabins of those classic Mustangs.
Tech and features
As soon as you get in through the vast doors, you’ll see that the dashboard is large and vertical, and very traditionally styled – apart from the couple of screens.
A 12-inch digital display shows the rev counter and speedometer and allows you to flick through various settings.
The centre of the dashboard contains a large touchscreen with Ford’s Sync 3 infotainment set-up.
It responds pretty quickly and controls the audio, sat-nav, Bluetooth and car settings. It also has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which are both easier to use.
Leather upholstery and electrically adjustable front seats allow you to get perfectly comfortable. Just be aware the view out over each shoulder isn’t great.
Quality is acceptable, but you’ll notice the difference if you’re jumping out of a German rival into the Ford. Still, it’s fine on the whole.
Performance
Our rating: 8/10
Engines and power
There are a couple of engines available, the first of which is a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder.
It might sound good, but choosing that is like going on a distillery tour and asking to taste the mineral water at the end.
The other option is the 5.0-litre V8, which provides all the power you’re likely to need with a soundtrack that’ll make you feel like a NASCAR star.
Handling and ride comfort
The steering is quite slow and meaty, providing loads of feedback so you know exactly how hard the front tyres are gripping on a twisty road.
Parking requires some arm-twirling, though.
Body control is good, and a switch on the centre console lets you change the settings for the steering, accelerator, and traction control.
Practicality
Our rating: 6/10
The Ford Mustang looks like a pony car of old on the outside and offers traditional pony car accommodations on the inside.
What this means is there’s a whole load of legroom and headroom for the two front-seat occupants to enjoy.
You’ll never feel cramped or penned in. The good news is that even if you’re small, the driving position can be adjusted to make you feel comfortable.
Rear seats
Things are a bit tighter in the back, where two taller adults will find their knees rubbing the backs of the front seats.
The headroom isn’t bad, though. The two sculpted rear buckets are very supportive and can even accommodate an ISOFIX child seat.
Boot space
The boot is a perfectly reasonable size for a few small bags or boxes, and you can fold down the rear seats to extend it, but the lip to lift items over is a bit high.
Running costs
Our rating: 3/10
Fuel economy
A high-performance sporting coupe is never going to be the cheapest to run, and the big Ford proves it, although anyone considering a Mustang is doubtless aware of this anyway.
So, it won’t be a shock to see that the 2.3-litre four-cylinder model does an official 31.7mpg, while the V8 does, ahem, 23.9mpg.
Insurance groups
Insurance kicks off at group 39 for the 2.3 model, while the V8 starts in group 43.
The verdict
Interior
7/10
Performance
8/10
Practicality
6/10
Running costs
3/10
One thing’s for sure, each and every journey in the Ford Mustang will be an event.
That V8 burble grabs your attention, and the way the car drives will keep you entertained.
It’s also roomy, well-equipped and comfortable. Oh, and pretty thirsty.
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