Why Buy? | 2016 Ford Mustang Ecoboost Review
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- Motor1 Executive Editor Seyth Miersma gets behind the wheel of Ford's turbo pony car to see if it does it's V8 siblings proud (as tested price: $34,675).
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Engine: Turbocharged 2.3-Liter I4
Output: 310 Horsepower / 320 Pound-Feet
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 21 City / 32 Highway / 25 Combined
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Host: Seyth Miersma
DP: James Bradbury
Editor: James Bradbury
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People must be pretty stupid and nearly blind if they cant tell a Mustang from a Camaro... The stang looks awesome!
how about a penis and a vagina? can people know the difference(s)?
how about a penis and a vagina? can people know the difference(s)?
The Camaro also looks awesome.
@@BreakinBeatz1625 ummmmm…
This is a 2016. The 2024's do look very Camaro-ee.
Those people who say they can’t tell the difference between a Camaro and a Mustang obviously need to go to an eye doctor and get glasses or contacts. Seriously. 😒
Work rented me an ecoboost for two weeks for a road trip...I dont fly. Awesome car.
Was able to get over 34 mpg in my rental after 3700 miles...
Fuel economy for something with that level of power was impressive, in my opinion! :)
It's funny to see people respond about how having the v8 makes you a man and if your a man you get the v8. That's not a good way to view masculinity or your pride.
real mean dont burn 5mpg and try to think of future generations
@@FosterMedia you trying to compensate?
@@Othusdragonreviews huh?
Let them define their masculinity through an engine, meanwhile we will just buy whatever we want.
Literally who cares
Of course a V8 is the way to go when choosing a Stang, but the ecoboost is more practical for an everyday car. I just got an ecoboost and it's awesome! :D
how's your gas mileage ?
Raul Barsan I've only had the vehicle for a month. I use premium and I average 28-30 mpg highway and 21-23 mpg city. So far, not too bad.
i average 26-27 in the city and 32+ on the highway and yes i step on it sometimes lol
+uwot m8 lol, yeah I can't help but gun it once in a while as well.
+Chris Hull How much you pay for your tune and do you have any mods installed?
if you guys are going to review the ecoboost mustang, please stop mentioning the v8. alright its a mustang, but i hate when people gripe about such a well priced car such as this and spoil with the v8 comment.
@Justen Galacia na the real man's engine is a v12. A v8 is just a wana be race engine.
2.3 is as fast if not faster than the 4.6
@@JuanTorres-nx1cd V12??? Lol
@@OceanEggg I was being sarcastic 🙄 (sorry for the late reply) 🤣🤣🤣
@@JuanTorres-nx1cd fuck a v12, stick a quad turbo CAT engine in there 🥴😛🍆🍆🍆
2018 EcoBoost 310 horsepower 26 MPG in the city & 33 MPG Highway I know it's not a V8 but it's practical for me super fun car to drive I like it and oh yeah it does haul ass ! And handles awesome.
Yep i agree alot better than the V6.
Had a black one aswell I had so much fun great car
I can't wait!!! This is going to be my first car!!! Just a few more months.
Jfferson19 2 more years for me lol
I'm 20 years old with 1 year of driving experience in the UK. The car here is £34,000 and to insure it, I'll be paying towards the arse end of £10,000 for the year. It's mad how Americans can get this beast so cheap!
McGumba we manufacture it here so that's why haha, still pricey for most of us though
I Bought one in the UK when I was 19 yeah insurance is no joke lol
Did u get it yet
ummmm the mustang changed styles in 2015 the camaro in 2016....how did the mustang copy it???
good point.
Yeah the guy doing this review has no historical knowledge of muscle cars, not even of recent years, any diehard follower of the muscle/pony car segment knows the Camaro has been copying the Mustang since it's inception. The Mustang came out in 1964, the Camaro 1967, the second-gen Camaro actually did it's own thing and didn't seem very influenced by the Mustang, but in 1979 when the Foxbody came out, a few years later, Camaro had the same look going, starting in 1982, when the Camaro took a hiatus through the 2000s, they came back again in 2010 after the Mustang had already started with the revival of muscle cars with all the old styling cues and designs, and it's been well documented that the 2016 Camaro looks way too similar to the 2015 Mustang.
Emil Borchert Camro changed its design in 2014 to that ugly model that I wish was never made.
chevykillr 111 .
Right on. That was such a stupid comment in this video I stopped watching this a minute later.
These can be made VERY fast with the right few mods. Also, how the hell do you accidentally turn the hazard lights on? I haven't made that mistake in 2 years of ownership.
just a tune bumps it up to around 400tq
yeah these cars can definitely be made to preform the way a 5.0 does, however once you get to it, you can spend enough money to match and beat the stock or lightly modded 5.0 and match the price, but once the 5.0 takes on bigger mods especially supercharger it blows the eco out of the water, but it is more expensive. So this car definitely competes, just sadly not in noise and wow factor. And to answer Anthony i havent made the mistake either but i always do have to double check what button i am pressing, not the best toggles switches but they do what they need to.
Dynoids
yep modded 5.0 takes out modded 2.3T
I was wondering the exact same thing about the hazard light! :-)
if you install a new cold intake from Afe power GT + exhaust chiptuning its very agressieve the ecboost .
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*Looks* great, no question.
Nice video, great info , great editing, and straight forward.
I like your reviews because it simply answers any question I might ask
I just bought my Mustang ecoboost 2017 from carmax 4 weeks ago .
This car is awesome...
I just took my first Ross trip fro..vegas to Newport Beach California.
Top off my tank with gas in vegas preamam ...
On the highway in normal mod Crouse control 80
I was gett 36.6mpg average.
When I got to Barstow I hoped off with gas . I only had to add 4.9 gallon s to top off . From vegas to Barstow 157 miles .
Got back on the highway. 80 mph .
Again 36.6 mpg .
When I Got into Newport Beach it too 5gal To top off thr gas tank
Thus car runs great fun to drive and comfortable.
I have t premium package.
If anyone is looking a a mustang I highly recommend the ecoboost.
I have one exactly like that, and gets 31-32 mpg's consistently on the highway at 70 mph, just as the EPA estimate states. Not disappointed at all, I average 23-25 in overall driving, again, very close to EPA estimates. Get's econobox mileage but looks way-better and has ooomph when you step on it. The sport mode is fun. Have had zero issues with mine.
Mechanically how's the car overall?
@@moodz524 so far so good. Put an aftermarket free flowing exhaust on it that helped a bit. FORD offers a tune that doesn't void the warranty that raises the hp from 310 to about 350 and the torque from 340 to 380. It will stick together at that level. It pulls at least as hard as a small V8 and just as fast or faster than most of the old muscle cars. Doesn't consume the engine bay like the Coyote and cheaper on insurance. Mine is a Premium package with heated and cooled leather seats, love that, the paddle shifter, different transmission modes, and the handling. Drive train warranted for 60k miles so we'll see.
Really wish they would just put the v6 twin turbo ecoboost into the mustang.
Following Chevy? They took their design back to the 1964 model Mustang. Ford did a great job on this car. Good review🖒
Awesome video! Seriously considering getting one of these
You mean you can't drive the piss out of it and expect to get the EPA fuel mileage rating? *gasp*
I've seen plenty of people getting over 30 on the highway.
Stock I got 31 with 87 octane fuel, 38 with 93. After my tune (400hp and 380 torque) I get 31mpg with 93.
Stock, I can get 36 mpg highway if I try. Usually I hit the gas a bit more but can still get 33 mpg.
Nice video. I'm actually looking at getting this Mustang, and this was very helpful in helping me to make my decision.
I have the 2016 ecoboost in convertible with 20" rims and Pirelli P-zero tires. Looks awesome but best highway mileage (top down) I can get is about 29 mpg, averaging about 25 over the 9000 mile life of the car, to date. Pretty happy with that. Love the awesome car, 100%.
What problems have you had since?
@@josephfulton4002, never any problems. Only routine maintenance. Traded it in 2020 for Mustang Bullitt. (Best muscle car I’ve owned. )
“Whine of a turbo charger” I’m done
I just bought a 2017 ecoboost premium. Wish I could have got the gt but still loving it
I’m thinking about getting this exact car thanks for the review !!
I wanted & needed a daily driver, the 5.0 would be fun no doubt, but commuting 200 miles weekly and driving for fun for another 100 or so the gas costs add up quickly, in Bidens America that's a deal breaker. I got the 2020 HPP EcoBoost and have zero regrets.
They should have used the HO 3.5L Ecoboost used in the F150. I recently tuned one up, test drove it and that F150 was ridiculously quick. 365 hp(2011-2016) and 420 ft-lbs @ 2,500 rpms would make the GT really quick and torquey.
I bought it and I fully agree with the video... it is just as it is!!
Awesome review I plan on getting this sleek whipp
I've been seeing 30 mpg on highway and about 20 mpg city because I'm using that boost
I don't understand the 4 vs 6 vs 8 arguement. If you want the v8, buy the v8. If you want the 6 or 4 then buy that. No one is forcing you to get any particular version. Yes the Mustang has had 4 cyl, 6 cyl, and 8 cyl. You get to buy the car you want. Its like arguing auto vs manual transmissions.
Fax id get a v8 but I dont need all that speed, I want a economical car I won't have to spend gas on way more than I have to
Hey , no matter which mustang you pick you can't lose! Mustang is a winner!! Go for it!!!
thanks for the review!
I must disagree with your mileage report. I have almost exactly the same car you drove. I recently took a day trip and, on a stretch of highway I knew to be mostly flat and straight, did a mileage test in 10 mile increments using the onboard reporting as you did. Testing with the air conditioning on and setting the cruise gave me the following results: @65mph: 39 MPG; @75mph: 32mpg; @85mph: 27 mpg.
You can get ecu “reflashed” and can easily add 20 to 30 hp and it will not lose any mpg unless you smash on the car all day.
Great review !
The EcoBoost is perfect for me. I definitely get better mpg than the video indicates. If you drive in sport mode with a heavy foot the mpg will drop. No surprise there. Mustang history will tell you that there have been plenty of options other than the V8.
Notice how you say the drinks holders are offset to the right for the driver, well. The right hand drive one (i'm in the UK) has the cup holder in the same place but as mine is an auto its not such a pain but I wish they switched it over with along with the steering wheel.
its true. if the ecoboost could have a deeper sound exhaust option, i would love it
I agree with you I own a 2016 and even after upgrading the exhaust I still don't have that sound
I got 31mpg highway using 87 octane fuel, 38mpg when using 93. Reading the forums there seems to be a large range car-to-car.
well explained, most people i ask give me negative answer like get a v8. i had v8s thier are banks they take your money lol but i will try this ecoboost sounds fun.
I have a EcoBoost an I enjoy driving it .
I enjoyed the video. About the only comment I'd make is with regards to the fuel economy. First, that car has the performance package which comes with a lower final drive ratio. That doesn't help. Second, of course you're going to have to stay out of boost if you want maximum fuel economy. There is no free lunch, if you use that turbo all the time, you're going to loose in the gas mileage race.
I worked for Ford back in the early 80's. They had a turbo four in the Mustangs back then too and in those days, the turbo four was very close to the V8 in hp numbers. Anyway, we had one customer that we were never able to satisfy with regards to her fuel economy in her turbo four car. It seems that her "salesman" convinced her that she could have V8 performance AND four cylinder fuel economy. She was not happy when we told her she could have V8 performance OR four cylinder fuel economy, not both at the same time. There is no free lunch!
Steve Rhodes well car? Mustang is a muscle car so its bad
Well, even a muscle car can return fuel economy that isn't totally awful but the driver does have make an effort to keep their foot out of the radiator. Easier said than done, I grant you, but it can be done.
Oh, I wouldn't say that. Current Mustangs, Camaros, etc make more hp, get better fuel economy, ride/drive/handle way better than their 70s era counterparts. Muscle cars are alive and well in my opinion. I don't find the fact that they're a lot more civilized a bad thing at all. Of course, that's not necessarily true for everyone. To each their own! :-)
+WarmSoftKitty
So is body style your only criteria for judging what constitutes a "muscle" car? Check this one out:
1970 Mustang Mach 1 (which most would call a muscle car, I think)
i.wheelsage.org/pictures/mustang/mki/autowp.ru_mustang_mach_1_428_cj_9.jpg
Compare that to the:
2016 Mustang GT fastback
motrolix.com/wp-content/gallery/2016-ford-mustang/2016-ford-mustang-gt-black-package-04.jpg
Both are fastbacks, not coupes. I don't know about you, but the family resemblance looks pretty strong to me!
I did a little research on the OEM specs of the 1970 Mach 1. Here's the link I used: www.themustangnews.com/reference_08/spec-1970.htm
The largest engine they put in that car appears to be a 429 ci V8 producing a claimed 375 hp. That was the strongest engine available from the factory. The 2016 GT is a 302 ci V8 (107 ci's smaller than the Mach 1) yet it's rated at 435 hp, or a full 60 hp more than the 1970 Mach 1 even though the 2016 is sporting a smaller engine. So which car is pumping out more "muscle" here?
Granted, there's been a LOT of evolution between the two cars through the years but to say there's "literally nothing" in common between the two is just wrong as far as I'm concerned. I mean no disrespect in saying that. This is just one of those things that you and I are going to disagree on! ;-)
that should have said "127 ci's smaller!"
in a few years theirs going to be a Ecoboost 3.5L V6 Mustang. the reason i know is because on Ford Racing they have a 3.5L engine out so you can swap out a old Mustang engine with the Ecoboost with Twin turbos if you like :)
zebulon new can it fit an O7?
zebulon new new info leaked, next year mustangs are only coming in Eco 4 or V8, no V6 since the eco just out does it in every way
They just killed your prediction. No more v6 version lol
He clearly doesn't know about the about the driving modes and steering mode
You need to be in more videos. I loved the way you did this. The ecoboost was going to be my first Mustang but could not afford it. I got a 2012 v6 and love the crap out of it. I still would by a ecco but right now I want a 15 GT. If I have to do what I did with the v6 and get the ecco first not going to complain. I want all the trims to be honest. after owning mine now almost a year it is not going anywhere and I am going to collect some how mark my words hahahahaha. For had really stped it game up with the Mustang 8,4,and 6 will kill a lot of things with just a few mods and a tune. Heck the v8 are stand alone monsters. Not the everything killer but for the money they will go.
liked the video because of great questions and answers
he says the steering wheel is a bit loose but doesnt realize the switch with the steering wheel on it will change that
Welp y’all. I finally did it. Months of research and work. I’m one week away from getting one of these cars🤩🤩🤩
congrats brooo I’m wishing to have one of these car but I’m still 14.
Omar Hajir thanks man. Honestly if you want something you can have it. You just gotta work for it. You’ll get there
u got the car???
Great review. Thanks.
I drive like a maniac in LA. I get 16.7mpg. Which is good for the stop and go we have here. (and my binary throttle application)
The best review on mustang 😍
Is there any particular spec that includes those boost gauges on the dash? or is some aftermarket? Thanks!
Switch to the paddles , with tune and bolt ons you get 36 mpg
I have a cobb accessport.
You must have 93 octane. The best I’ve seen in my 2018 coupe on 91 octane is 32 mpg. I have Cobb stage 1 with Cobb CAI. In mixed driving, mpg varies (24-26 mpg). Still, with just a few bolt ones and a tune this car rips!
I have sync 3 but I dont have the navigation part?
I’m considering one for my wife. For me not having the V8 would drive me nuts
No bullshit just the right questions and the right answers.
I own a 2015 EcoBoost and with a few upgrades on is pulling 380 horsepower and 390lb of torque to the rear wheels
mynor noriega what upgrades bro? I just bought one yesterday.
mynor noriega intercooler, exhaust, ford tune including CAI=400HP
i get 27 hwy in the manual
mynor noriega if these number are real could you please tell me what mods you have I'm going to pick up my 17 today or tomorrow.
mynor noriega Have you ever had AC problems?
Will this car be decent to drive in the winter i live in michigan
Love it! Getting myself one😃
All of the critics I read concerning Mustang come from US drivers. In Europe the story is a little different. A mustang should come with a 5.0 engine. Sure, except that in Belgium f.i. there is a tax to put the vehicle into circulation and an annual car tax. The first tax is about 12.000 dollar and the annual tax is around 3000 dollar. The ecoboost engine has less CO2 emission and a less powerful engine, as such this car and engine is very much suited for the european market. And not to forget price of fuel, which in europe is also exuberant.
For this reason and because Mustang is now generally available in Europe, I bought the ecoboost model. FYI : ecoboost Mustang premium model in Belgium comes at 45000 dollar.
Two questions, Did you have any instances of the the car bottoming out, and how tall are you?
My son is 6' 3" and a big guy and he fits remarkably well in mine. The legroom and headroom is quite generous from my experience.
You didn't even mention the performance pack which I'm quite sure it has
Trunk space vital then the cup holders,,,wow
roadtax for the 5.0 is about 10,000 dollar(RM40,000) plus insurance per year in Malaysia. stupidly expensive
Brought one of these for a good ride to the gas station for the dealership I work for in sport and sport+ the thing when you lightly tap the gas just wants to scream BOOOOOSSSSTTTTTTT
I like the comments on here. "Yeah a 2.3 ecoboost modded can hang with the v8 or even beat it, but once you put mods onto the v8 it will blow the eco out of the water" ..do you realize a 3-4k dollar bigger turbo kit on these LIGHTER cars put it up to 500 hp? And guess what, you STILL haven't matched the same price as you would spend on a v8. People really are just stupid and uneducated
Bray Zap, Won’t all that power be detrimental to the engine if you push it to hard? I think to get it to 350+ hp is just enough for some more fun, and so you don’t risk the possibility of voiding your warranty or blowing up your engine!
Wow bro you're so smart
Tyler Durden ehh
Or you could strap only $1000 of fireworks to it and go even faster for even shorter.
Until the engine blows....
It's very shocking to me that Ford did not put a spare tire in the trunk, I have had a blown out before on the highway and don't know what I would of done without a spare tire. So do you have a option to get a spare tire.
Jenbug0421 mine has a full size spare and Jack. It is optional on many cars now to save weight and production costs.
superb video.... keep it up
Good review
Where is the 5.0 ecoboost?
Best of both worlds!!
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Should have gotten the 6-speed manual. I have no problem getting 30 MPG, even with a Cobb tune.
GMoney agreed! I have averaged 31.4 MPG combined since I purchased the car. I also love to get on it.
The most I ever squeaked out doing 100% highway on a 30+ mile trip was 37 MPG, without the Cobb tune.
Great Reveiw
There is an upgrade package for about $1,400 that will put the car at 350 whp. It consists of a cold air intake, intercooler and exhaust. But I have read that there is another turbo, and head studs with a tune along with the $1,400 kit will put the car right at 400 whp. This is a bargain and the best bang for your buck. Without a doubt, the car with a few upgrades will run with the 5.0 because the 5.0 is losing 20% to the wheels as most cars do because of the crank. The 2019 is claiming 460 but that’s motor dyno and not whp. Wheel horsepower. Most cars lose at least 20% to the wheels but it’s said that the ecoboost is really close to the 310hp/350tq. LOL! So, choose wisely if you are a person that’s a tuner or a straight up give me everything you got at the purchase price.
Oh, and a boost controller. My bad.
Epic review
I would have to say this is a very well put together video and all though I respect his opinions while also agreeing with just about all of it , the one I would have to disagree with one of them! I drive a ruby red premium Ecoboost which is sooo much fun and I drive a lot!!! I'm talking like 24,000 miles a year lol and I feel as though the interior parts are much better and seem to be great quality , it doesn't feel cheap at all and I love the switch options in the center. It makes you feel like your in a plane cockpit which is actually what ford was going for when they designed the interior. Nothing is perfect but I can say after Putting this car through it and driving it like a maniac around turn everyone and then it handles like no mustang before it. It's actually really impressive and worth the fuel efficiency. Also that turbo spools quick which is also very useful!
Jacob Martin I also have a 15 Ruby Red Ecoboost Premium and agree. It is an excellent choice for a daily driver that can be modded to smoke a stock GT. P.S. 400 RWHP and 479 rwtq.
I can't stand how people praise the WRX/STI and the Evo etc, because the car company hasn't made anything better than them and they are top trim. This car is guess what... EVEN FASTER AND NICER than both of them and gets shit because Ford is a performance company and comes out with higher trim products. Just because there's a higher trim "v8" etc out there, doesn't make the car bad. So when people get the GT v8 what do you say, "oh , should've gotten the Ford GT with twin turbo v6 because that is just much better" get the fuck out of here seriously.
Bray Zap Who TF is comparing a WRX to a Mustang?
The WRX stands for World Rally Experimental. The Mustang traces its roots back to American 2 door muscle cars.
They're two completely different vehicles.
Nice vid thanks 😁👍
i love my ecoboost
Am I the only one who started dancing at 0:44?
I love the look of these mustangs, specially in red, but they're far to common, I'll get a German car instead
I’m looking forward to purchase THE 2018....two options only...... A) basic gt. B) eco premium/ sport package. some help please.....
B. premium
Man my 2007 Ford Fusion gets 11.5 MPG 25 MPG on a mustang??? HERE I COME
good review
My 2016 eco 6 speed manual at 31 mpg at 75mph
6 speed automatic? I thought it
Had a 10 speed automatic?
I've got a 2015 ecoboost manual, premium package and performance package. I've got the aftermarket intercooler, thermal catback with 1320 downpipe, cobb stage 3 tune, etc... and I'm getting 27 to 30 mpg on the highway with cruise set at 65 most the time and passing a car here or there. It's better than that if I don't mess around and just relax and cruise. 93 octane fuel.
If the ecoboost would've had an exhaust option to make t sound better. Then the ecoboost would be a solid choice
muffler and resonator delete m8
uwot m8>?
Michael ufckenw0tm8
The perfect mustang to finland, where cars are taxed by the amount of cylinders, power and displacement. The 2.3 ecoboost mustang is about 600€ per year, and the V8 model is way over 1000€/year. Oh, and couple that with a 500€ yearly insurance, and fuel price of 6,5€/ US gallon. You can't even modify the car, because every mod has to go thru an 250€ modification inspect. Diesel wagons can be registered as a vans if you strip out the back seats, and get an discount in car tax, and that's why they are popular in here.
Need to clean the valves from carbon to improve on mpg.
Many says that ecoboost is better than the 5.0? Idk anythinf about cars. But they say it's because of the cylinders? Ecoboost got 4 cylinders? Why is that?
Fizzy Elf eco really only beats V8 in mileage, but you might be thinking of the V6, which the eco engine does the same or better in every category.
Thank you Flow 444
Good job on video...
Tradition the 4 banger isn’t more traditional as it gets so a little history and you’ll see that the 8 wasn’t the main goal for the pony
Guys iam looking into this mustang as my first car any cons and pros
Economic, only con i see is bitch aint as fast as the 5.0 lmao. Im trying to get on soon im 16.
Yes of course the traditional stang is a V8 but technology is better today than from back in the day the ecoboost stang is the better choice for daily driving especially if you live in a bigger city sure you can get 435hp but where you going to use it at not in a populated city with a ton of stop and go traffic speed cameras red light cameras pot holes and not so bright people that like to walk out in traffic but yeah I test drove the 5.0 first before the ecoboost and of course it had that jump and rumble of taking off over the ecoboost but it felt as if the ecoboost was almost right there as far as acceleration not quite but it was good enough so for the better mpg and cheaper insurance cost I decided to go with the ecoboost cause it ain't like I'm about to go racing I hit it every now and then when it's late and nobody is on the e-way I'm satisfied with the ecoboost and last Ford made a recalibration kit to compete with the V6 camaro so for only $600 you can push the ecoboost up to 335hp and under 14sec quarter mile time and it's got V8 torque it's close to the 5.0 with it and still does good on gas whoops almost forgot top speed is 145mph 2016 performance pack
I have 2023 ecoboost and getting 13-14 kmpl on highway if u speedup it will be 11-12 kmpl
Is it worth buying it in 2022?