Matt tests the new Ford Mustang Ecoboost on one of Malibu's bumpiest canyon roads. With the new IRS and the torque shove of a turbo, could this be the perfect canyon carver Mustang?
I wish ford would put more aluminum in the mustang for weight reduction like they did in the new F-150 , now that would be a fast car , imagine a mustang that weights 3000-3200lbs !!!!
Slickpete83 Having owned a 2009 Pontiac Solstice, where apart from the front and rear fascia; the whole car is hydro-formed aluminum. I can say, the major downside of aluminum is they dent much, much easier. I've had to deal with more door dings on my Solstice and RX8 than I can count. On the other hand, I have a 2000 Corvette, and it has zero dents or dings. Fiberglass all the way!
Glad to hear you like the EB more now Matt! Like you said at the end, the GT is still the best but for those like myself that need a less expensive Mustang, the EcoBoost is a great compromise. Looking forward to the Drive video.
Just drove one of these, same setup except for the tires,most impressive thing about it was the brakes. Good pedal feel, great immediate stopping power, certainly handled the mass of the car well. Overall it has potential but in stock form it's just not exciting in the way a Mustang should be, especially with the automatic.
A few months ago, I test drove a nearly-base EcoBoost Mustang and a nearly fully loaded GT back to back. The EcoBoost was very surprising. It's an incredibly well-rounded and practical car for the price, and and at the speeds I was driving it at, reminded me of my E46 on coilovers.
Jason I own a 2011 v6 and honestly I honestly don’t know why they would bring back the v6 when the eco boost does everything better. The only thing I prefer in the v6 is the exhaust sound.
Matt what king of formal driving/racing training do you have and or recommend? I am always impressed at how you can drive at eight tenths and still talk to us about the car.
Septimius13 I've done several racing schools, loads of track days, a few private instruction days, off-road school, rally school, a few Lemons and Chump Car Races, some autocrossing, a bunch of karting, and I've driven 120-150,000 miles per year for the last 10 years in various sports cars in a huge variety of situations. I recommend the Bondurant School, Skip Barber (as long as you're in the road cars, not the formula cars so much), and absolutely Dirtfish or Team O'Neill Rally school. Rally school probably made the biggest difference in skills.
Great Run !!!!!! Wow you really pushed the car pretty hard. Nice narration too. Thanks for posting. I Love this car w/ the Automatic. Looks like a lot of fun to drive & being able to back off the throttle for some decent fuel economy is a big plus.
I'm probably in the minority here but I like the turbo 4 more than the V8. I know the car has tuning potential, it's lighter and more nimble, and I find it's a throwback to the original SVO (same displacement and engine config).
these guys act like 200-300 hp is not a lot, remember the days when the fastest car in the world only made 350 hp? realistically that is a lot of power, its not as much as higher performance cars but that doesn't mean it isn't a lot of power, furthermore its more about what you can do with that power more over how much it has.... jay leno is known for stating that you can do a lot with 13 horse power, let along 200-300 hp. Look up jay lenos review of the fiat topolino if you want verification
"Theeuhhh,andduhhh,um, uhhh" is all I could hear....why?....I don't know!...aggravating?...yes....the perfect journalism he does with Automation is sooooooo classy and on point, I don't see why all,ALL his short films aren't done that way.....Matt please get it together on EVERYTHING!!!!!
Audiwan Kenobi The whole point of this is that it's done in One Take. When you edit a film, you cut out all the "um's" but the whole point of these films are that they are not edited.
at the bump for the IRS demo, I got an image of Peter Griffin turing to the camera with a dramatic zoom and saying "Mustang" in the way he says "Roadhouse"
anon1561 The RS is coming in four colors: White, Black, Gray, and Blue. I'm going with blue. As far as I know, Yellow is not a planned production color.
Drove the Ecoboost Mustang and the Focus ST. Wound up buying the 2015 ST and it wasn't even close. Better power in the mustang but when it came to everything else, I vastly preferred the Focus.
Great review and loved how you translated what the car feels like.. I can tell the chassis-improvements amazed you nicely. As a Belgian this Ecoboost is my first choice, with manual offcourse ..not sure yet on the color though,but I'm waiting for the anual carshow to get a fair price and some extra's on it, so plenty of time to think about those things. I'm pretty sure this engine will be a european succes from the start. Can't wait to jump in! Thanks for sharing!
Due to the way the car is better in the middle rpm range, this car should be way better on a canyon road than on a track. Probably a good thing since 99% of the ones that are sold will never see a race track.
I like the Ecoboost Mustang. Drove a convertible one around Florida for over 1800 miles and loved it. It does lack the sound track, but felt like a scaled up Mazda Mx-5 with more power. However I have no idea what Ford are thinking for the UK market. The 2.3 Mustang costs almost the same the 5.0 GT does..... so no friggin point in buying it really. For the UK market the Ecoboost Mustang should be priced against the Toyota GT-86 (FR-S...) and top spec MX-5. They are the sort of people who'd buy one.
Good review (as usual). I think the new mustangs are a big step up from the older models, mainly due to the IRS. I like they look pretty damn sexy, too (IMHO of course). I'm sure the eco boost is a great car, if you can get over the noise. I can't get over the noise.
I grew up in a pinto with an offy manifold, Holley 4barrel and hooker header running Mulholland in the late 70’s. I would have killed for 310 hp. Shoot man I think the top Ferrari back then was like 260 hp. It’s a wonderful time to be a car guy.
The Ecoboom. I considered buying a used 2015+ Mustang for pizza delivery but they sit down to low to the ground for my old knees. If I had bought one it would have been a V6 made 2015-2017.
I've been hearing the ecoboost is also better out in the canyons because with the lighter engine it's closer to a 50/50 weight where the GT is front heavy with that 5.0
***** the EB does feel lighter in the nose than the GT, and is a bit happier to change direction quickly. All other things (tires, brakes, driver) being equal, the EB could possibly beat the GT in an autocross. In most cases, the GT's power outshines the EB's slight dynamic edge in tight corners though.
Matt, Please also show speedo and tach in a small window as you drive. Some indication of performance along with sound would enhance the experience of your drives for the viewer.
The Ecoboost is basically a 2 door Subaru without a huge wing , 5 more hp, American, no Awd sadly, and a little cheaper. But both cars are Legends. Please don't hate on me please it's just my opinion .
***** But even with that, it still has that whiny four banger sound. Plus if I were to get a new mustang, I wouldnt do anything to it until the warranty runs out.
Mike Cromley I preferred the Supercharged BRZ to the EB Mustang. But I preferred the Mustang to the N/A BRZ. I'd take a Fiesta ST over either, by a huge margin.
How would you say this stacks up against the BRZ? It almost seems as though the new Ecoboost Mustang is trying to be more traditional sports car rather than Pony/Muscle car..
Joshua Sharaf It's a lot quicker than the BRZ, cheaper to tune, and has a back seat. If these things are important to you, this is the better car. If you value low center of gravity and steering feel over all else, you want a BRZ.
I really want to like the new mustang. Before it went on sale, it looked good in pictures; at least I thought it looked better then the outgoing model. But this car is massive. Inexpensive, but massive. I had the chance to drive both the new 5.0 and the Eco Boost and neither grabbed my attention. Great car, but not for me. Maybe I'm too used to my NSX as a true drivers car. But i want something practical that's not boring. Might have to pass on the mustang, but it's still on the list.
It's a nice daily. Plenty of pep to have fun when you want. But at the end of the day you'd be better off with a fast four door like the WRX or GTI. The ecoboost mustang does very little to justify it's size and weight. As for me, I'm sticking with the FRS. After living with the toyobaru for the past two years driving the mustang feels like driving a pickup truck.
Hmmm, not sure how I feel about not having a spoiler on the back. So far all the new Mustangs I've seen had at least the small one, looks a little weird :)
Matt, Have you ever been on Tail of the Dragon? How do you think a 4 cylinder motor would handle a very twisty road like that in terms of trying to put the power back down coming out of tight corners?
In terms of driving pleasure and power, which is better/more enjoyable to drive, the Focus ST or the Ecoboost 'Stang? (I've driven the ST and thought it was very quick and handled very well but haven't had the chance to test drive the Ecoboost mustang)
IRS inderpendant rear suspension???? in 2015. japan and Europe have had that for so many years. I rented a mustang when i went to the us, so very disappointing
So do you think the Ecoboost can be modded (not EXPENSIVELY mind you - mainly a tune and maybe some small add-ons) to be a fun, fast, track car? With awesome turbo noises? Do you see potential in it basically, do you think the engine is just tuned too conservatively? Thanks!
COBB's accessport Stage 1 93 Octane Accessport Tune showed in increase of +28 in rear wheel HP and +80 ft-lbs gain in torque. Now when they have later stages with intakes and exhaust hello turbo noises. For track though I'd rather a GT. Daily driver and Canyon carver the ecoboost would be fun
WarmSoftKitty Montune, and Cobb to name the two biggest companies. Heck Ford will provide the montune tuning parts and you can keep your factory warranty.
On the track though the 228i felt faster you said, and that's with less HP than this Mustang.... What do you take at the end of the day the Eco Boost or 228i/328i with the M sport pack?
nope! the only differences are the wheels. the v6 comes with a 17 inch wheels. while the Eco boost comes in 18s or 19s depending on the package you get. but you could always swap the v6 wheels for the eco boost ones or get after market wheels. i am getting the v6 because i don't plan on racing/tuning/modding it and its more reliable in the long run!! it sounds way better too. its faster than my current car so i cant complain.
Louis VV I've been saying for years that Lincoln needs a "Chrysler 300." If Bentley doesn't sue them for trademark infringement (because it looks just like the Flying Spur), they will have a winner, because it looks just like the Flying Spur.
TheSmokingTire The new Continental wont be a 300 competitorThe car showcased is a 94% production model It will have a price tag north of 80000 USD and will have a 3.0 TT ecoboost with over 420 HP and 420 ft pounds torque Its a direct competitor to Mercedes Benz S class, Jaguar XJ,BMW 7 series, Audi A8
Stndibnz as soon as it goes from body work to paint, which I hope is soon. Right now they are removing the 80-100 dings all over the body from years of use as a police car. Time consuming, tedious, and not worth driving all the way to Hollywood to get video of.
Matt have you driven a 15 C7 with the new 8 speed? Also how would you compare the gearbox in the mustang to the A8 in the C7 and ZF8 in the srt products?
I'm getting the V6 in May it's cheaper but it only comes with cloth seats should be pretty sweet with exhaust and cold air tho about 32,000 all in don't kno why you would want a four cylinder muscle car.
Hey Matt i know youre all about testing out people's cars but i have a one-of-a-kind offer for you. I'll send you my wife, you do what you do.
depending on how she looks, I may do more than one take.
TheSmokingTire lmaooo
TheSmokingTire thug life
Burrrrrrrrrrrn
lmfaoooooo well played matt well played
It's amazing how far turbos have come. 20 years ago a little 2.3l turbo 4 would never have been known for torque or good throttle response.
Appreciate you guys putting these videos on your channel instead of drive+. Great video as usual. Keep up the good work.
Just bought one last week with a manual.
Freaking amazing car.
This car took me by surprise. So much torque!
Prius hell = California. Every car that passed was a Prius.
We can fix this planet. Just buy the Prius. It will make everything green and natural like a carrot. :)
Jonas Rosenven Haha!
Jonas Rosenven
Wasn't aware the planet was broken...
Joe11Blue
Me neither :) It was just a carrot joke.
Jonas Rosenven Hybrid batteries are a huge concern buy a smart TDI or some cheap hatch like a nissan micra.
I wish ford would put more aluminum in the mustang for weight reduction like they did in the new F-150 , now that would be a fast car , imagine a mustang that weights 3000-3200lbs !!!!
What even happened to plastic panels? Safety? Can you imagine a car with mostly plastic panels? Think of the weight savings?
Slickpete83 Having owned a 2009 Pontiac Solstice, where apart from the front and rear fascia; the whole car is hydro-formed aluminum. I can say, the major downside of aluminum is they dent much, much easier. I've had to deal with more door dings on my Solstice and RX8 than I can count. On the other hand, I have a 2000 Corvette, and it has zero dents or dings. Fiberglass all the way!
Glad to hear you like the EB more now Matt! Like you said at the end, the GT is still the best but for those like myself that need a less expensive Mustang, the EcoBoost is a great compromise. Looking forward to the Drive video.
Just drove one of these, same setup except for the tires,most impressive thing about it was the brakes. Good pedal feel, great immediate stopping power, certainly handled the mass of the car well.
Overall it has potential but in stock form it's just not exciting in the way a Mustang should be, especially with the automatic.
CANNOT WAIT FOR THE SHELBY GT350R!
The perfect Mustang for people like me. People who want the mustang looks, and decent mpg.
Thats me also
This should be me since im 21. Should help my credit too eh
A few months ago, I test drove a nearly-base EcoBoost Mustang and a nearly fully loaded GT back to back. The EcoBoost was very surprising. It's an incredibly well-rounded and practical car for the price, and and at the speeds I was driving it at, reminded me of my E46 on coilovers.
They should make the v6 turbo charged premium..!
Tijuana yes , I have been thinking about that a lot lately, or at least make the v6 come back
Jason I own a 2011 v6 and honestly I honestly don’t know why they would bring back the v6 when the eco boost does everything better. The only thing I prefer in the v6 is the exhaust sound.
I'm loving these One Takes Matt, keep up the good work!
Matt what king of formal driving/racing training do you have and or recommend? I am always impressed at how you can drive at eight tenths and still talk to us about the car.
Septimius13 I've done several racing schools, loads of track days, a few private instruction days, off-road school, rally school, a few Lemons and Chump Car Races, some autocrossing, a bunch of karting, and I've driven 120-150,000 miles per year for the last 10 years in various sports cars in a huge variety of situations.
I recommend the Bondurant School, Skip Barber (as long as you're in the road cars, not the formula cars so much), and absolutely Dirtfish or Team O'Neill Rally school. Rally school probably made the biggest difference in skills.
Great Run !!!!!! Wow you really pushed the car pretty hard. Nice narration too. Thanks for posting. I Love this car w/ the Automatic. Looks like a lot of fun to drive & being able to back off the throttle for some decent fuel economy is a big plus.
I'm probably in the minority here but I like the turbo 4 more than the V8. I know the car has tuning potential, it's lighter and more nimble, and I find it's a throwback to the original SVO (same displacement and engine config).
that road looks like heaven. "most of the REAL enthusiasts will like the manual" just word. matt is the man.
these guys act like 200-300 hp is not a lot, remember the days when the fastest car in the world only made 350 hp? realistically that is a lot of power, its not as much as higher performance cars but that doesn't mean it isn't a lot of power, furthermore its more about what you can do with that power more over how much it has.... jay leno is known for stating that you can do a lot with 13 horse power, let along 200-300 hp. Look up jay lenos review of the fiat topolino if you want verification
Well said
...back in tbe day, those cars didn't weight close to 4000lbs either.
Remember, P/W.
"Theeuhhh,andduhhh,um, uhhh" is all I could hear....why?....I don't know!...aggravating?...yes....the perfect journalism he does with Automation is sooooooo classy and on point, I don't see why all,ALL his short films aren't done that way.....Matt please get it together on EVERYTHING!!!!!
Audiwan Kenobi The whole point of this is that it's done in One Take. When you edit a film, you cut out all the "um's" but the whole point of these films are that they are not edited.
Excellent video guys, entertaining and informative in a kind of intuitive way which I like.
at the bump for the IRS demo, I got an image of Peter Griffin turing to the camera with a dramatic zoom and saying "Mustang" in the way he says "Roadhouse"
Glad you like the ecoboost, been getting a lot of shit lately for driving a 4banger mustang but as you said there's so much potential down the road.
Huge fan man, I used to see the Gotham trailer behind the lambo dealership every day right off 17 every day
Can't wait for the new Focus RS. Hope you get to do a one take
anon1561 I'm #1 on the allocation list at Galpin for the RS.
TheSmokingTire Perfect. Which color? They all look amazing but the yellow speaks to me
anon1561 yellow? Did you look at the color options?
anon1561 The RS is coming in four colors: White, Black, Gray, and Blue. I'm going with blue. As far as I know, Yellow is not a planned production color.
anon1561 There's always Plasti-Dip!
Drove the Ecoboost Mustang and the Focus ST. Wound up buying the 2015 ST and it wasn't even close.
Better power in the mustang but when it came to everything else, I vastly preferred the Focus.
***** nope. Ecoboost premium, but no performance pack.
Way too many Prius' up there in the hills. They have no business up there! Shoo! Shoo! You're holding up the fun! lol
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Great review and loved how you translated what the car feels like.. I can tell the chassis-improvements amazed you nicely.
As a Belgian this Ecoboost is my first choice, with manual offcourse ..not sure yet on the color though,but I'm waiting for the anual carshow to get a fair price and some extra's on it, so plenty of time to think about those things.
I'm pretty sure this engine will be a european succes from the start.
Can't wait to jump in!
Thanks for sharing!
Turbo 2.3L. 'Eco'boost. *America*
Thanks for another video, my dude! Love em all
It's a winner !
Nice work by Ford.
Due to the way the car is better in the middle rpm range, this car should be way better on a canyon road than on a track. Probably a good thing since 99% of the ones that are sold will never see a race track.
I like the Ecoboost Mustang. Drove a convertible one around Florida for over 1800 miles and loved it. It does lack the sound track, but felt like a scaled up Mazda Mx-5 with more power.
However I have no idea what Ford are thinking for the UK market. The 2.3 Mustang costs almost the same the 5.0 GT does..... so no friggin point in buying it really. For the UK market the Ecoboost Mustang should be priced against the Toyota GT-86 (FR-S...) and top spec MX-5. They are the sort of people who'd buy one.
Love these videos. Keep them coming.
Good review (as usual).
I think the new mustangs are a big step up from the older models, mainly due to the IRS. I like they look pretty damn sexy, too (IMHO of course).
I'm sure the eco boost is a great car, if you can get over the noise. I can't get over the noise.
I grew up in a pinto with an offy manifold, Holley 4barrel and hooker header running Mulholland in the late 70’s. I would have killed for 310 hp. Shoot man I think the top Ferrari back then was like 260 hp. It’s a wonderful time to be a car guy.
Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the new GT350 when it comes out.
Matt, do you mean an extra 125 horsepower, not 160?
The Ecoboom. I considered buying a used 2015+ Mustang for pizza delivery but they sit down to low to the ground for my old knees. If I had bought one it would have been a V6 made 2015-2017.
I've been hearing the ecoboost is also better out in the canyons because with the lighter engine it's closer to a 50/50 weight where the GT is front heavy with that 5.0
***** the EB does feel lighter in the nose than the GT, and is a bit happier to change direction quickly. All other things (tires, brakes, driver) being equal, the EB could possibly beat the GT in an autocross. In most cases, the GT's power outshines the EB's slight dynamic edge in tight corners though.
Matt, Please also show speedo and tach in a small window as you drive. Some indication of performance along with sound would enhance the experience of your drives for the viewer.
Jeffrey Freitas yeah, and also exponentially increase the odds I'd end up in jail.
love the side profile the rear is minging
"...because it is bumpy and I want to demonstrate the IRS on the bumpy road."
I just had a flashback to 1980.
Great review. Thanks.
The Ecoboost is basically a 2 door Subaru without a huge wing , 5 more hp, American, no Awd sadly, and a little cheaper. But both cars are Legends. Please don't hate on me please it's just my opinion .
Hey matt, i think the mic is peaking on the P sound. just wanted to let you know :) love the vids
thanks Matt! well done! infotanious))))
I wish I could a Ford this thing. 😎
Hey Matt, do you guys have the means to record in 1080p 60fps? I think it would look awesome for these one takes.
I love this review
hope you test a 2015 SRT 392 6spd soon...
I like the power of this car. But I can't get over the sound of the 4 cylinder engine. I'd rather have the v6 for the sound.
***** But even with that, it still has that whiny four banger sound. Plus if I were to get a new mustang, I wouldnt do anything to it until the warranty runs out.
Ecoboost in a foxbody would be fun.......
motor in a tiny rear wheel drive car sounds perfect
I remember when Matt drove the new GT500 and said he had never tested a automatic Mustang and yet...
So which one did you enjoy driving more, the lightly tuned brz or the eb stang?
Mike Cromley I preferred the Supercharged BRZ to the EB Mustang. But I preferred the Mustang to the N/A BRZ. I'd take a Fiesta ST over either, by a huge margin.
TheSmokingTire good to know! Thanks for the perspective
TheSmokingTire You'd take a Fiesta ST over a blown 86? With the torque steer? Care to say why?
TheSmokingTire I would take a brz over a fiesta st any day I'm sure most of the people here would.
robert curtt I'd take a Fiesta ST over a stock 86, but a blown one? Nah. That's why I'm curious to the reasoning.
How would you say this stacks up against the BRZ? It almost seems as though the new Ecoboost Mustang is trying to be more traditional sports car rather than Pony/Muscle car..
Joshua Sharaf It's a lot quicker than the BRZ, cheaper to tune, and has a back seat. If these things are important to you, this is the better car. If you value low center of gravity and steering feel over all else, you want a BRZ.
for steering feel put in on comfort mode. it's feels way better on twisty roads
I can't wait for somebody to take one of these up to 900 horsepower and have it shoot flames and have loud turbo whistle.
Ryan Cooper it want be long
I really want to like the new mustang. Before it went on sale, it looked good in pictures; at least I thought it looked better then the outgoing model. But this car is massive. Inexpensive, but massive. I had the chance to drive both the new 5.0 and the Eco Boost and neither grabbed my attention. Great car, but not for me. Maybe I'm too used to my NSX as a true drivers car. But i want something practical that's not boring. Might have to pass on the mustang, but it's still on the list.
I’m surprised that Ford didn’t revive the SVO name for the 2.3 Mustang.
Matt, ever consider reviewing the 370z Nismo?
Its prob a great car, but the mustang needs to be v8 in my opinion. What do you think Matt ? Is the v8 needed or is this the new v6 killer ?
It's a nice daily. Plenty of pep to have fun when you want. But at the end of the day you'd be better off with a fast four door like the WRX or GTI. The ecoboost mustang does very little to justify it's size and weight. As for me, I'm sticking with the FRS. After living with the toyobaru for the past two years driving the mustang feels like driving a pickup truck.
Hmmm, not sure how I feel about not having a spoiler on the back. So far all the new Mustangs I've seen had at least the small one, looks a little weird :)
Im 13, i want this car, the end.
Matt, Have you ever been on Tail of the Dragon? How do you think a 4 cylinder motor would handle a very twisty road like that in terms of trying to put the power back down coming out of tight corners?
How fast were you taking these curves
In terms of driving pleasure and power, which is better/more enjoyable to drive, the Focus ST or the Ecoboost 'Stang? (I've driven the ST and thought it was very quick and handled very well but haven't had the chance to test drive the Ecoboost mustang)
Try to find an XR4Ti that's been tuned for comparison. Feels a lot better with similar torque and power bands.
do you think this gen of mustang will hold up compared to the upcoming camaro?
Can you try the V6 also? I'd like to see how it stacks up being the least expensive model
What wins on some canyon roads like this one or the snake.. the BRZ or the 4 banger Pony?
@thesmokingtire Better Buy.... Ecoboost Mustang or lightly used(09-12) 370z Nismo? Both priced around 28k
Would you say ford is doing it right Matt? I'm in love with my ethonal stage 3 fiesta because of you bud.
E Sondi yes, I'd say they are building cars that are getting people excited, and that people want to buy.
You have any plans to come to the UK and have a laugh on our beautiful roads in Wales? I'll be the first to offer up my M3 :)
moleBRUV Wales is an incredible place to drive a sports car. I'd love to come back. If only it wasn't so expensive.
IRS inderpendant rear suspension???? in 2015. japan and Europe have had that for so many years. I rented a mustang when i went to the us, so very disappointing
Not gonna Lie, the new Mustang looks damn good in silver.
Yes it does.
So do you think the Ecoboost can be modded (not EXPENSIVELY mind you - mainly a tune and maybe some small add-ons) to be a fun, fast, track car? With awesome turbo noises? Do you see potential in it basically, do you think the engine is just tuned too conservatively?
Thanks!
COBB's accessport Stage 1 93 Octane Accessport Tune showed in increase of +28 in rear wheel HP and +80 ft-lbs gain in torque. Now when they have later stages with intakes and exhaust hello turbo noises.
For track though I'd rather a GT. Daily driver and Canyon carver the ecoboost would be fun
***** Worthwhile mods on a car are not cheap...
WarmSoftKitty
What rock do you live under that there is no aftermarket of the Ecoboost engines?
WarmSoftKitty
Montune, and Cobb to name the two biggest companies. Heck Ford will provide the montune tuning parts and you can keep your factory warranty.
These are coming to australia this yr
They gona sell like hot cakes
You should do a one take in your corvette!
On the track though the 228i felt faster you said, and that's with less HP than this Mustang.... What do you take at the end of the day the Eco Boost or 228i/328i with the M sport pack?
Benjamin S I'd rather the 228i, but it was quite a bit more expensive than the Mustang.
Will we get the Mustang in right hand drive for New Zealand
an automatic 2.3 litre turbo mustang.... i feel sick
From a design standpoint are there any visible differences between the v6 and ecoboost?
nope! the only differences are the wheels. the v6 comes with a 17 inch wheels. while the Eco boost comes in 18s or 19s depending on the package you get. but you could always swap the v6 wheels for the eco boost ones or get after market wheels. i am getting the v6 because i don't plan on racing/tuning/modding it and its more reliable in the long run!! it sounds way better too. its faster than my current car so i cant complain.
What kind of MPG have you been getting?
What would be best on a canyon road? The Fiesta ST or the Mustang Ecoboost?
for canyons the Fiesta ST would be better but my mustang does very well too
Please drive the Infiniti Q50S Hybrid or just the Q50S.. I want your take on the vehicle..
You seem to have some skill behind the wheel. Did you ever go to a race driving school?
MyOpinionMatterss yes, I've been to a few of them.
What do you think about the new Lincoln Continental concept ?
Louis VV I've been saying for years that Lincoln needs a "Chrysler 300." If Bentley doesn't sue them for trademark infringement (because it looks just like the Flying Spur), they will have a winner, because it looks just like the Flying Spur.
TheSmokingTire While it does look very similar, the lincoln seems slightly better proportioned to me from the pics (shorter hood, etc).
koopagabla It's the same car just redesigned, the name wouldn't save them from a trademark infringement either
It's still a concept so they might alter the design.
TheSmokingTire The new Continental wont be a 300 competitorThe car showcased is a 94% production model
It will have a price tag north of 80000 USD and will have a 3.0 TT ecoboost with over 420 HP and 420 ft pounds torque
Its a direct competitor to Mercedes Benz S class, Jaguar XJ,BMW 7 series, Audi A8
So, when are we getting an update on your Fox Matt?
Stndibnz as soon as it goes from body work to paint, which I hope is soon. Right now they are removing the 80-100 dings all over the body from years of use as a police car. Time consuming, tedious, and not worth driving all the way to Hollywood to get video of.
This is the pants version we will get in the UK.
Any E46 one takes coming up in due course??
is the same engine from mazda 2.3?
Imagine the gt350 and gt350R
Matt have you driven a 15 C7 with the new 8 speed? Also how would you compare the gearbox in the mustang to the A8 in the C7 and ZF8 in the srt products?
Andy Esho I've not driven a Vette with the 8 speed yet. The ZF gearbox is WAY better than the Mustang's auto.
I might be up there soon; I have a 15 C7 with the A8.
hxrly same here, picked it up 2 weeks ago. I'm from Michigan though.
Matt have you driven one of these with a tune?
it's a god damned 4 banger
I'm getting the V6 in May it's cheaper but it only comes with cloth seats should be pretty sweet with exhaust and cold air tho about 32,000 all in don't kno why you would want a four cylinder muscle car.
Cory Meir $32,000 for a V6 and cloth seats?
Ya pretty much the Eco boost would have been closer to 40,000 little much for what I want to spend paying little more than 26,000 with ranger trade in
Cory Meir where are you? that sounds crazy expensive. This test car was pretty well loaded up and was $34,100
Red deer Alberta Canada
I don't know why you would want a V6 muscle car. The Mustang isn't even a muscle car.