I am driving a fully loaded (including air conditioned seats) ecoboost version right now and let me tell you, I am stunned! Mine is an automatic with the transmission, suspension, and steering mode selector. I put that car in sport mode and let me tell you, you'll get out afterwards and open to hood to make sure you don't actually have a V8. The turbo 4 cylinder can burn rubber, get to 100MPH right now, throw you in your seat like a jet taking off. Honestly, It's a beautiful relationship between having all the power and still getting 20 to 28MPG. Before anyone knocks the ecoboost, go drive one, put the steering and shifting in sport modes, and then tell me it sucks afterwards. Spool the turbo, street race it, that thing kicks some pretty good ass if you know how to drive it.The automatic allows for steering paddle shifting, I have that option as well.
Dragon Steel Thank you men. i was not sure i buy the V8 or the ecoboost. Now i defently want the ecoboost. i mean like you said... 314 PS and 2.3 liter.. just stunning
@@CesarLopez-ob9ix I've had no issues with this engine except for a light oil smear due to a faulty seal common to all 4's produced that year. it was fixed by Ford and no more problems. The engine feels strong and up for another 50 horses. Just be careful not to pull hard in too high a gear ( low revs).
The power does taper off up high for sure on the 2016 model. I got the Ford power pack tune for 600$ and it breaths life into the car. Up high, you get an extra 100hp and 70ft/lb torque. That tune is all dead easy to install on your own, so worth it. Added power throughout the band. Been driving mine for 2 years now with 73k miles.
Those who complain about a bad reviewer should perhaps do their own and post it. It's always easier to criticize about anything no matter how good it is. I think that the ecoboost has plenty of power for most driving conditions and offcourse the v8 will provide the best driving experience from Mustang. But I'm more than happy with my ecoboost and have no regrets and can live with less horsepower and V8 growl.
Alfa Rosso eco boost may be fun to drive look cool but they are very unreliable problems left and rite and ther direct injected carbon build up problems I see more eco boost motors then any other cars these days trust I am a ase certified tech fix these things for a living
@@e1r2i3k415 don't know why people blackout their tail lights just a one-way ticket for someone to rearend your ass Especially on a black car you got a black car and you decide to tint / black out the tail lights
I think the turbo and the weight reduction both work nicely together because the turbos usually kick in more in 2nd / 3rd gear if I remember correctly, but the weight reduction helps you out on launch as well. Not so much for traction, but makes it easier to get up to the part where the turbo kicks in faster
I got the 2016 Ecoboost with premium package and it came with the Sync 3 equipped. I had a 2015 Ecoboost with premium as a rental prior to buying which did not have the Sync 3 and I like the Sync 3 much more very nice.
+Mike Cav What do you drive? You can always tell how much jealousy someone has by how much he knocks something. Come and tell me to my face that I'm a douchebag because I have a Mustang 4 cyl turbo.
+Mike Cav 1) Who the fuck are you?2) Why the fuck are you bothering me?3) Getting in my face would be the worse thing you could do. Stay safe, stay right where you are.
Wow, I think I'm sold! I know I am in the minority but I love muscle cars for their aesthetic. Being somewhat quicker than the average car only matters to me when I want to pass. I hope Chevrolet and Dodge follow suit. There must be others out there who love the look of these cars but wouldn't mind if they were not as fast and more fuel efficient. Bring on the V-6 Corvette! Let the vitriol begin.
I’m 16 and I know I shouldn’t be buying a muscle car this soon, but in a few years I’ll be looking to buy this model and as long as it looks and sounds pretty I’m sold
People should start getting over the V8 thing; gas guzzlers and heavy. Driving enthusiasts in North America are discovering that handling is just as much fun as power so why not have both? And a 4-cylinder turbo (with 310 hp!) is light, fast, and racy. I'm sure K&N will have a CAI kit for it soon to let it breath on the top end. What is the point of 400 and 500 hp muscle cars? If you want to lose your driver's license buy a 1000cc Sport bike and you will smoke any car on the road for 1/3 the money.
4 cylinder Mustangs have been around since 1973 and the SVO Mustang was great 4 cylinder turbo Mustang. Dont know why people dislike the new ecoboost the ideas been around for 40 years. As for American muscle, the Mustang is the original pony so it seems fair that they should be entitled to do as they please with the design.
Had the money to go for a GT, but went for the eco because I figured it’s more practical, has a turbo in it, and with the money you save not buying a GT, you can make the eco just as fast.
The engine noise is part of the Mustang experience. Really hate the EcoBoost option. I don't know, maybe it's just me but I feel like it's gotten too mainstream with the styling and the EcoBoost. I'll sacrifice the extra 2-4 mpg for the V6/V8. EcoBoost engines rarely get their MPG ratings in the real world anyways. /rant.
yeah this noise isn't that bad, but its much more fitting for a hot hatch like a focus or fiesta. It just feels...odd to hear a 4 cylinder in this car.
no need to hate, just go buy the v8. some people prefer to have a turbo. Think colorado and it's altitude for example. You're not gonna lose 20% peak power when you have a turbo.
theokan89 For a daily driver and slight track usage, I would take the turbo any day. The ecoboost engines have a lot of torque off idle ... which is nice. My complaint is with the lack of solid axle
You are aware that the Ecoboost outperforms the V6 right? Also the V6 is a carry over from previous generation, it is a gas guzzling pig and the Ecoboost is superior in every way. I am planning to buy a demo 16 model 6 sp manual, leaning to the GT w performance package and Recaro seats. However with recent word that Ford will offer a mapping upgrade to the Ecoboost which will only improve its performance with more HP and torque I have not ruled it out yet either, just because as a daily driver for me for the next 3 years I dont know If I need 440hp to just go to the grocery store or run simple errands. The ecoboost motors are very very good
Technically its 50th anniversary was last april so its going on 51. Great review though i would definitely buy a blue, white, or a silver one. I can not wait until I'm done with college.
Man, the vitriol in this thread is stupid. I bought my Ecostang for less than $23k (dealers will negotiate on them, you know). It's a base model, but the base comes pretty loaded. HID lights, Track Apps, swappable gauges in the info screen, bluetooth, push button start, soft touch materials, etc... the base stereo is way better than previous Fords. Base automatic comes with paddle shifters, which are great. I slapped a custom tune on it, and the butt dyno says I picked up some serious gains with that. So people saying that you have to buy a loaded $35k model are being stupid. You don't. These are very well equipped even in base trim. If I had $35k to spend on a car, I'd have gone for a base GT over a loaded Eco. With the tune, it spanks the 2010 and older GTs with the 4.6L motor. Yeah, it's not the 5.0L V8, either -- but it handles and drives so much better than the previous generation that you hardly notice. The 5.0 engine gives you more bang, for sure, but the bang-for-the-buck of the Ecoboost is hard to beat. Could you buy a previous gen GT for that money? Yes, you could. I considered it. But as a daily driver... this is just a better car. Now, someone explain to me what other car I could buy for $23k that is this fast, this nice looking, this well-built and handles this well. That's almost as cheap as a loaded Corolla for crissakes. So people saying "this isn't a real Mustang" need to read their history -- the SVO was a badass car for its day -- and those who say that you need a V8 to make power are dumb. You don't. But, I will agree on one point. If you have $35k to spend, don't buy a loaded Ecoboost, buy a basic GT. The Ecoboost is a good car in the Sports/Muscle Car under $30k segment. It's not really meant for the higher price ranges.
I was wondering if you'll be doing a in depth review of the 2020 HPP with the performance package? You reviewed at the auto show but a drive review would be very nice for your 2020 videos....Thanks and love the channel!
A friend of mine just got one of these a few days ago. The Ecoboost 6-spd with the same options package. I must say I was impressed with the look and feel of the car. Although I was expecting the price to be far lower then the high 30's that he told me he paid. Of note in this video there was a lot of valvetrain noise (at least what I assume is valvetrain noise) during the under hood footage. Reminded me of the 2011 Mazdaspeed 3 that I had a few years ago. Pretty noisy under the hood but made a similarly nice exhaust note.
Jake From State Go spec out an Ecoboost Premium with the Performance Package and a few other options (like the one in the video), hits 35k pretty fast and pick a few of the luxury features and the Recaro seats and you're up to nearly $38k. So, yes, they can be $35k, or even more expensive depending on how you spec it.
Jake From State I am confused, isn't the Ecoboost a 4cyl, if you spec it out like the one in the video they are $35k, and this is a Ford ... so how is it not $35k for a 4cyl Ford?
My issue with this review was that you stated it had 60/40 split folding rear seats. They are in fact 50/50 folding seats considering they fold straight down the center 😁
A little disappointed with that 4 cylinder, sure it's quick, but it just doesn't rev high like a fun 4 cyl should and the sound isn't nearly as nice as a v6 or a v8. Needs some work.
The Fusion look they're going for on the front is ok, especially since it looks like an Aston Martin for crying out loud. They didn't refine it too much and still kept that sporty feel in the cabin.
Gotta give it to Ford. We have a video done on how this tiny 4-banger actually makes more power than the big brother GT with the V8 did a few years ago. And then you have all the low-end torque. No GT equivalent, but an amazing car regardless.
At first I couldn't understand a 4-cylinder EcoBoostbut it makes sense that pushes out and and handles pretty good it's like a sleeper and boom you're already down the road
it really rumbles for a 4 cylinder surprisingly. I have never been a fan of any non-v8 camaro or mustang, but this is actually kind of cool ngl. Still prefer a GT of course but I could see myself actually getting one of these
thats what i said from the beginning , for that price u can buy something REALLY GOOD used. Again, no idea why people buy new, you get half of what you could get used for the price of a new car. As long as you aren't full blown brain dead you can safely buy a car with low to middle of the way miles for the same price. Get a nice Cadillac CTS-V or Camaro ZL1 or bmw M6 or something way high end for the 35-38k, not an ecoboost mustang. Stop getting robbed people.
Braden Rikli I personally bought my last 2 cars brand new because of the lower interest rate (my current car is 0.9%) than I would have had if I bought used, and that's not an uncommon thing either. $35k can indeed get you more prestige, more performance, and more bang for your buck than a Mustang (but you can say the same thing about any car), but if you're not a cash buyer then you'll likely still pay more for that used car in the end, and it will likely be worth less.
SuchANiceGirl22 lol i never care how much its "worth" in the end, you keep it long enough like you should and really love the car, it'll be a long time till you sell it (talking performance car wise)
SuchANiceGirl22 i dont care one bit about "deprectiation" every single car on the face of the earth "depreciates" even bugattis. If you're that tight on cash you're worrying about deprectiation you should be going more in the Prius direction. A good 5-10 years is what a daily driver should last you. Another story even if its a garage queen.
Few things... The dash is not faux aluminum. It's real aluminum with an appliqué on top for that machine turned effect. Also, while adaptive cruise control is available, lane keeping assist is not.
Ty _ I thought the same thing. The 2.7 or 3.5 Ecoboost V6 would have been a much better choice. They should have kept the 3.7L V6 as the standard base engine and then used the 2.7 or 3.5 Ecoboost V6 to fit in between the 3.7 V6 and the 5.0L Coyote V8.
@@alexivan8615 of course. Thats been a option for decades. My 17 elantra has a factory sunroof but my 08 grand prix didn't have 1 so I had one installed aftermarket.
If you're so concerned with back seat space why would you even be looking at a sports car, or any two door coupe for that matter. They're obviously not meant to carry lots of people. You want more space, buy a four door sedan or something and quit cussing the mustang. It's great just the way it is.
GT6SuzukaTimeTrials Just a pointless thing to cry about, just about every two door car has unusable back seats even a Nissan GTR has back seats. A lot of 4 door sporty sedans don't even have great back seats.
Reminds me of the Nissan swapped mustang from tokyo drift. I don't hate this car but does everything Ford makes have to look like a Fusion? What a disgrace.
It has the same engine as a Mazdaspeed-6, It will be loved by ricers because of tokyo drift and no true owners will really want it. A turbo 6 should've been added.
Redline Reviews It's possible it's the same block. That not coincidentally made like that either I mean Ford's owns the rights to the engine and the platform the fusion is built on is the same. Theirs no doubt the blocks are the same. I don't hate the car it looks great but a turbo I4 was not a good solution. You can't even make it sound good with flowmasters either lol. Good review though you got lucky with that all black one.
Mini Moto I've read about this theory as well. Mazda derived that 2.3 from Ford because Ford made a lot of the parts for Mazda until quite recently. They may indeed share the same block
maximus9401 The Mazda Speed 3 had DI and Turbo added to the MZR I4 - which was essentially the same as the Ford Duratec I4. Mazda designed, produced by ford. There were some differences (timing chain, etc) between the two. Ford went in a different direction for their DI and Turbo DI setups than Mazda did with their Skyactiv engines. The Ecoboost 4 and TI-VCT 2.0\2.3 are an evolution of the Duratec\MZR engine ... Skyactiv is supposed to be a clean slate design
ashrick718 im 17 and went to my insurance. its 600 for 6 months on my dads name but I can still daily it. just put it on your parents name, it's much cheaper. also the v8 insurance skyrockets so another reason to get a nice lil ecoboost and tune it if you want performance
Bodybuilder X Like you do with a ricer? I pay 250 a year for a real muscle car, registert as classic car. If you honestly consider the 2.3 buy a honda.
The sequential turn signals aren't something that Mustangs have just become known for, for the "last few years;" that's actually something Ford has put on Mustangs for decades
In all honesty ik this is a 2 year old comment but still The Ecoboost is for someone who wants a coupe with a sporty feel but without the gas cost and insurance cost of a V8, which is fine. the ecoboost i feel is more targeted towards the retired crowd or younger crowd who want a mustang but can't afford the V8 or don't want the now discontinued V6 that was known to be unreliable and guzzle gas for less performance out of the box, but anyways I guess you gotta be a bit more of a car person to understand the market.
i bet i could get more chicks in a 4cyl than you could in a v8.. plus 99% of chicks dont know cars like that and all theyll see is a mustang.. not "oh shit, hes got an eco boost? nvm"
lilmoris1 Your response is that of a ignoramus. You likley drive a Corolla S or some bullshit can't even afford a mustang gtfo. People that really have lives don't spend their time commenting on things they don't like such as you did. I am sure you will comeback with some BS response claiming you drive this ellaborate vehicle which will be a complete LIE.
roy e My car is worth two or 3 Mustangs, this is no lie. While I do like Muscle cars, the new Mustang 4 cylinder is not what I would choose. It's a goddamn mustang, it's meant to have a v8 in it. That's like buying a Bentley and mod it to have a Honda engine. And, because I do have a life I also have the time to comment on the things I want to do so. We are all free to share our opinions on things we like and know about. And while my car is not a big block b8, it packs quite a punch, this is coming from a 911 GT3 RS owner.
If you are considering buying a 5th gen Stang, really there is only one way to go imho, GT 5.0. The new '15 model uses the antiquated carry over V6 still w no changes. One is far better off to go with the Ecoboost option if fuel consumption is paramount. The ecoboost is a far superior motor to the V6. Friend has the new F150 V6 ecoboost and it tows more than his previous V8 model and gets better fuel economy. Marvelous job. My struggle is far whether I buy a low mileage 5th gen '14 w track pack and brembo leather seats plus nav and glass roof for a very good price relatively soon or whether I hold off and look for a low mileage same optioned '15 in a year but pay more. Gut tells me good things come to those who wait!
So funny, I know exactly where you are on all of these drives at all times. I like your reviews keep it up I would love to actually work with you I am a videographer and live in Montgomery county.
Excellent review. I'm getting another Mustang in 3 months. I just have to sell this S197 first...lol. Unfortunately I live in Germany and can't ride around at 65mph all day, but I'll manage :p
i am realy having a dilemma. in a year i'll have to make a choice between this, the focus rs or the bmw m2 (if i can get fleet discount.) i dont care about backseat space. the sound of a i4 in a mustang is a huge disappointment in my opinion. how does this car measure up to the RS in your opinion?
+RedlineReviews have you reviewed the 2017 ecoboost yet? Also, though it's a weird comparison, if you had to choose between a 2017 mustang ecoboost and Jetta GLI, which would you choose and why?
hey great vids man. one question i have you said that the sound from the exhaust is basically coming from the stereo system? i been hearing about fake exhaust sounds in some of the new cars.
For everyone saying it's a "ricer" or "Ford copied imports", the 1980's mustang SVO had a turboed four banger, so it's not anything new for the mustang, and the original mustang didn't even have a v8, it had a straight six...
I am driving a fully loaded (including air conditioned seats) ecoboost version right now and let me tell you, I am stunned! Mine is an automatic with the transmission, suspension, and steering mode selector. I put that car in sport mode and let me tell you, you'll get out afterwards and open to hood to make sure you don't actually have a V8. The turbo 4 cylinder can burn rubber, get to 100MPH right now, throw you in your seat like a jet taking off. Honestly, It's a beautiful relationship between having all the power and still getting 20 to 28MPG. Before anyone knocks the ecoboost, go drive one, put the steering and shifting in sport modes, and then tell me it sucks afterwards. Spool the turbo, street race it, that thing kicks some pretty good ass if you know how to drive it.The automatic allows for steering paddle shifting, I have that option as well.
Dragon Steel Thank you men. i was not sure i buy the V8 or the ecoboost. Now i defently want the ecoboost. i mean like you said... 314 PS and 2.3 liter.. just stunning
Quick question is there manual transmission for Eco boost
axe bodyspray yes
axe bodyspray He was driving one.
axe bodyspray Yes, it's an option you have to request.
It's a good car for the price. Not everyone has the money to get a gt.
Ok so now your just wasting your time reading everyones comments and going off on them.
You can get a gt for 32k.
or a fully loaded ecoboost instead of a base gt
+Greg not to mention the money you save on fuel too!
You can get a performance pack GT for 32k. They're definitely affordable.
considering busting my ass for a year straight to get one of these as my first car.
I've had one for 5 years. Everything he says is accurate. Good review.
In the market right now, a little worried about reliability. In my mind small engine putting in hard work..
Any issues you had in those 5 years??
@@CesarLopez-ob9ix I've had no issues with this engine except for a light oil smear due to a faulty seal common to all 4's produced that year. it was fixed by Ford and no more problems. The engine feels strong and up for another 50 horses. Just be careful not to pull hard in too high a gear ( low revs).
Thinking of getting a 2015 one is it worth it still
The power does taper off up high for sure on the 2016 model. I got the Ford power pack tune for 600$ and it breaths life into the car. Up high, you get an extra 100hp and 70ft/lb torque.
That tune is all dead easy to install on your own, so worth it. Added power throughout the band. Been driving mine for 2 years now with 73k miles.
Those who complain about a bad reviewer should perhaps do their own and post it. It's always easier to criticize about anything no matter how good it is. I think that the ecoboost has plenty of power for most driving conditions and offcourse the v8 will provide the best driving experience from Mustang. But I'm more than happy with my ecoboost and have no regrets and can live with less horsepower and V8 growl.
Alfa Rosso eco boost may be fun to drive look cool but they are very unreliable problems left and rite and ther direct injected carbon build up problems I see more eco boost motors then any other cars these days trust I am a ase certified tech fix these things for a living
is it good?
looks so SICK black on black
just need some blacked out tailights, and im sold
I would love to have Black ex with red in.
@@e1r2i3k415 don't know why people blackout their tail lights just a one-way ticket for someone to rearend your ass
Especially on a black car you got a black car and you decide to tint / black out the tail lights
I think the turbo and the weight reduction both work nicely together because the turbos usually kick in more in 2nd / 3rd gear if I remember correctly, but the weight reduction helps you out on launch as well. Not so much for traction, but makes it easier to get up to the part where the turbo kicks in faster
The ball feels good in your hand?
MikeeJ he's gay you know
Grabbing a ball would feel better than grabbing a cube 🤔
MikeeJ Music sounds ah little weird my guy 😂😂🤣
Didn’t catch that lol
I got the 2016 Ecoboost with premium package and it came with the Sync 3 equipped. I had a 2015 Ecoboost with premium as a rental prior to buying which did not have the Sync 3 and I like the Sync 3 much more very nice.
+Mike Cav What do you drive? You can always tell how much jealousy someone has by how much he knocks something. Come and tell me to my face that I'm a douchebag because I have a Mustang 4 cyl turbo.
+Mike Cav 1) Who the fuck are you?2) Why the fuck are you bothering me?3) Getting in my face would be the worse thing you could do. Stay safe, stay right where you are.
+roy e hows ur mpg so far?
Gerry Sue Getting in the 20's so not that bad. But this is also with the big turbo upgrade with tune and full bolt ons,
but is it good for crowds?
The front end is lighter because of that 4 cylinder so a crowd will only sustain minor injuries
Mista Jerka not as good as “dodge”
Really good insurance claimage
Like a bowling ball with pins 😎
Finally a guy not driving and rambling and talking from inside car driving around Town. This sir is showing what hes talking about in detail
Wow, I think I'm sold! I know I am in the minority but I love muscle cars for their aesthetic. Being somewhat quicker than the average car only matters to me when I want to pass. I hope Chevrolet and Dodge follow suit. There must be others out there who love the look of these cars but wouldn't mind if they were not as fast and more fuel efficient. Bring on the V-6 Corvette! Let the vitriol begin.
Zabb Coffey minority of people who like EcoBoost. Not racial
I like the ecoboost bc i want a fast daily thats gets good mpg
@@ariyankhan4337 u want good mpg u stay away from muscle cars lol.
@@deathrager2404 lmfao fr tho
I’m 16 and I know I shouldn’t be buying a muscle car this soon, but in a few years I’ll be looking to buy this model and as long as it looks and sounds pretty I’m sold
front end looks better I give this 8/10 fleeing pedestrians
People should start getting over the V8 thing; gas guzzlers and heavy. Driving enthusiasts in North America are discovering that handling is just as much fun as power so why not have both? And a 4-cylinder turbo (with 310 hp!) is light, fast, and racy. I'm sure K&N will have a CAI kit for it soon to let it breath on the top end. What is the point of 400 and 500 hp muscle cars? If you want to lose your driver's license buy a 1000cc Sport bike and you will smoke any car on the road for 1/3 the money.
v8's are the way the to go only little pussies get v6's they should only make these in v8's
Fresh Cakes you're not a very bright one are you.
Fresh Cakes he has a point tbh
Fresh Cakes maybe you could get away with that in American but here in England we would throw you in prison for environmental pollution !!!
Steve Allen sucks to be you
4 cylinder Mustangs have been around since 1973 and the SVO Mustang was great 4 cylinder turbo Mustang. Dont know why people dislike the new ecoboost the ideas been around for 40 years. As for American muscle, the Mustang is the original pony so it seems fair that they should be entitled to do as they please with the design.
Gonna get a 2016 Ecoboost soon. White with performance package. I think it looks better than black.
Had the money to go for a GT, but went for the eco because I figured it’s more practical, has a turbo in it, and with the money you save not buying a GT, you can make the eco just as fast.
Very true
One thing that sold me on speed is its comparable to a Challenger RT in 0-60 times can't beat thay
Anyone trying to get a 2015 ford mustang as their first car
Considering heavily
Debating this and an IS250...
@@Metamate98literally my debate right now lol which car did u end up going with
Love your reviews. I test drove a base focus st and I'm in love. Gonna have to test drive ecoboost ecoboost mustang and make a decision
35k in usa ... 100k worth of dollars in norway 😞
Even Mork Gjelsvik 488.888 for malaysia
50k in Korea...
200k in Singapore. We win!
50k in KSA
It's actually 19k for manual and 20k for automatic
this car looks sooooo fucking bad ass. the headlights look lik a pissed off serpentine or Snake
I've never even looked twice at a Mustang, but i love this car.
The Ground Speed is in reference to the P51 Mustang aircraft in which the original car was named after.
The engine noise is part of the Mustang experience. Really hate the EcoBoost option. I don't know, maybe it's just me but I feel like it's gotten too mainstream with the styling and the EcoBoost. I'll sacrifice the extra 2-4 mpg for the V6/V8. EcoBoost engines rarely get their MPG ratings in the real world anyways.
/rant.
yeah this noise isn't that bad, but its much more fitting for a hot hatch like a focus or fiesta. It just feels...odd to hear a 4 cylinder in this car.
no need to hate, just go buy the v8. some people prefer to have a turbo. Think colorado and it's altitude for example. You're not gonna lose 20% peak power when you have a turbo.
theokan89 For a daily driver and slight track usage, I would take the turbo any day. The ecoboost engines have a lot of torque off idle ... which is nice. My complaint is with the lack of solid axle
The Mustang has never been anything but mainstream.
You are aware that the Ecoboost outperforms the V6 right? Also the V6 is a carry over from previous generation, it is a gas guzzling pig and the Ecoboost is superior in every way. I am planning to buy a demo 16 model 6 sp manual, leaning to the GT w performance package and Recaro seats. However with recent word that Ford will offer a mapping upgrade to the Ecoboost which will only improve its performance with more HP and torque I have not ruled it out yet either, just because as a daily driver for me for the next 3 years I dont know If I need 440hp to just go to the grocery store or run simple errands. The ecoboost motors are very very good
I'm 22
And I wanna get a new car between si coupe and ecoboost mustang! Which is better?
what did u end up getting?
I wish ford had the V6 model with the premium interior, only reason I got the ecoboost over the V6 is because it came with the premium interior
Technically its 50th anniversary was last april so its going on 51. Great review though i would definitely buy a blue, white, or a silver one. I can not wait until I'm done with college.
"The shifter ball feels good in my hand..."
Man, the vitriol in this thread is stupid. I bought my Ecostang for less than $23k (dealers will negotiate on them, you know). It's a base model, but the base comes pretty loaded. HID lights, Track Apps, swappable gauges in the info screen, bluetooth, push button start, soft touch materials, etc... the base stereo is way better than previous Fords. Base automatic comes with paddle shifters, which are great. I slapped a custom tune on it, and the butt dyno says I picked up some serious gains with that. So people saying that you have to buy a loaded $35k model are being stupid. You don't. These are very well equipped even in base trim. If I had $35k to spend on a car, I'd have gone for a base GT over a loaded Eco.
With the tune, it spanks the 2010 and older GTs with the 4.6L motor. Yeah, it's not the 5.0L V8, either -- but it handles and drives so much better than the previous generation that you hardly notice. The 5.0 engine gives you more bang, for sure, but the bang-for-the-buck of the Ecoboost is hard to beat. Could you buy a previous gen GT for that money? Yes, you could. I considered it. But as a daily driver... this is just a better car.
Now, someone explain to me what other car I could buy for $23k that is this fast, this nice looking, this well-built and handles this well. That's almost as cheap as a loaded Corolla for crissakes. So people saying "this isn't a real Mustang" need to read their history -- the SVO was a badass car for its day -- and those who say that you need a V8 to make power are dumb. You don't.
But, I will agree on one point. If you have $35k to spend, don't buy a loaded Ecoboost, buy a basic GT. The Ecoboost is a good car in the Sports/Muscle Car under $30k segment. It's not really meant for the higher price ranges.
47k euros in Portugal... I Cry ;(
I was wondering if you'll be doing a in depth review of the 2020 HPP with the performance package? You reviewed at the auto show but a drive review would be very nice for your 2020 videos....Thanks and love the channel!
Dude you live right next to me! I Knew that apartment complex looked familiar. Good channel
This car is dope. I want one in a really dark green.
YES FINALLY, NOW IT'S TIME FOR THAT GT REVIEW :D!
I love this dude's commentary.
A friend of mine just got one of these a few days ago. The Ecoboost 6-spd with the same options package. I must say I was impressed with the look and feel of the car. Although I was expecting the price to be far lower then the high 30's that he told me he paid.
Of note in this video there was a lot of valvetrain noise (at least what I assume is valvetrain noise) during the under hood footage. Reminded me of the 2011 Mazdaspeed 3 that I had a few years ago. Pretty noisy under the hood but made a similarly nice exhaust note.
I thought the car ok until i heard the price tag. 35k for a 4 cylinder ford? Give me a break.
The Ecoboost starts at $25,995 for the base model.
Don't worry, in 4 years they'll be $15k.
couldn't agree more joe racer.
Jake From State Go spec out an Ecoboost Premium with the Performance Package and a few other options (like the one in the video), hits 35k pretty fast and pick a few of the luxury features and the Recaro seats and you're up to nearly $38k. So, yes, they can be $35k, or even more expensive depending on how you spec it.
Jake From State I am confused, isn't the Ecoboost a 4cyl, if you spec it out like the one in the video they are $35k, and this is a Ford ... so how is it not $35k for a 4cyl Ford?
Review the 2019 Ford Mustang ecoboost convertible
Nice review, I watched this before i bought mine. I got the Automatic Ecoboost Premium...Enjoy it so far! thank you
How's it running now a days? 😀 ANY issues??
Not a single mechanical issue. Except changing tired multiple times. NAILS!
@@laobejanegra926 Oh forgot to mention, the battery died 2 years later.
My issue with this review was that you stated it had 60/40 split folding rear seats. They are in fact 50/50 folding seats considering they fold straight down the center 😁
this makes me miss my 88 Thunderbird Turbocoupe :(
A little disappointed with that 4 cylinder, sure it's quick, but it just doesn't rev high like a fun 4 cyl should and the sound isn't nearly as nice as a v6 or a v8. Needs some work.
DrRyan82994 it’s never gonna sound like either.
Been waiting to see this from you, thanks! :D
The Fusion look they're going for on the front is ok, especially since it looks like an Aston Martin for crying out loud. They didn't refine it too much and still kept that sporty feel in the cabin.
Gotta give it to Ford. We have a video done on how this tiny 4-banger actually makes more power than the big brother GT with the V8 did a few years ago. And then you have all the low-end torque. No GT equivalent, but an amazing car regardless.
4:54 I guess they never miss huh
You got a boyfriend I bet he doesn't kiss ya 🤪
At first I couldn't understand a 4-cylinder EcoBoostbut it makes sense that pushes out and and handles pretty good it's like a sleeper and boom you're already down the road
Reminds me a bit of my old SVO Mustang with the Volvo head swap. I miss that car.
OMG!!!!!!! watched this like 4 times just noticed the guy in the background 1:43 totally a shampoo commercial worthy.
Im sorry i knkw the ecoboost is a step up over the v6 but the i cant go lower than a v6 mustang
I feel the same. Doing in the v6 meant that I would probably never get a new mustang again. Thanks Ford...
it really rumbles for a 4 cylinder surprisingly. I have never been a fan of any non-v8 camaro or mustang, but this is actually kind of cool ngl. Still prefer a GT of course but I could see myself actually getting one of these
Is it normal for the engine to have a clicking sound even if it’s idle?
This is a good option for any one who can't afford the V8.
definitely. You got aggressive muscle car looks combined with decent fuel economy.
nice
عمر حبيبي من سنه رجعت اشوف تعليقك🥺.
Just curious as to when you will be getting around to that 2015 GT you mentioned in the video? Super excited to see you review it.
Saw the commercial once.....
Never forgot
thats what i said from the beginning , for that price u can buy something REALLY GOOD used. Again, no idea why people buy new, you get half of what you could get used for the price of a new car. As long as you aren't full blown brain dead you can safely buy a car with low to middle of the way miles for the same price. Get a nice Cadillac CTS-V or Camaro ZL1 or bmw M6 or something way high end for the 35-38k, not an ecoboost mustang. Stop getting robbed people.
Again as I stated, if you aren't brain dead you can buy used easily
Braden Rikli I personally bought my last 2 cars brand new because of the lower interest rate (my current car is 0.9%) than I would have had if I bought used, and that's not an uncommon thing either. $35k can indeed get you more prestige, more performance, and more bang for your buck than a Mustang (but you can say the same thing about any car), but if you're not a cash buyer then you'll likely still pay more for that used car in the end, and it will likely be worth less.
SuchANiceGirl22 lol i never care how much its "worth" in the end, you keep it long enough like you should and really love the car, it'll be a long time till you sell it (talking performance car wise)
Well most people don't keep their cars until they become dinosaurs. Depreciation is still a factor when deciding between buying new or used.
SuchANiceGirl22 i dont care one bit about "deprectiation" every single car on the face of the earth "depreciates" even bugattis. If you're that tight on cash you're worrying about deprectiation you should be going more in the Prius direction. A good 5-10 years is what a daily driver should last you. Another story even if its a garage queen.
Just wondering are you going to do a Challenger? (:
He has already
Did I miss it
I meant the 2015 I know he did the last generation
Adam Cooprider Yeah, I want to see the Hellcat too.
Them sinquential lights are fire 😂
Yup i heard sing-quential 😆
Few things...
The dash is not faux aluminum. It's real aluminum with an appliqué on top for that machine turned effect. Also, while adaptive cruise control is available, lane keeping assist is not.
I saw that 5.0 badge on the silver Mustang in the beginning haha
Lol me too
Should have been V6 boosted.
Yea the 2.7 ecoboost from the f150 would have been appropriate
Ty _ I thought the same thing. The 2.7 or 3.5 Ecoboost V6 would have been a much better choice. They should have kept the 3.7L V6 as the standard base engine and then used the 2.7 or 3.5 Ecoboost V6 to fit in between the 3.7 V6 and the 5.0L Coyote V8.
True like twin turbo v6 Nissan GTR
I just got a 2022 ecoboost and I love it
I cant wait to get this car!
Did you get it
Ford Mustang 2.3 L (317HP) Ecoboost is a sportcar
Ford Mustang 5.0 L (418HP) V8 is a supercar
"you can actually option it back in as a factory option from the factory..."
christ... ;)
independent rear suspension, rear wheel drive, coupe/ lift back, 4banger,turbo.... so ford took its styling from a nissan 240sx??
The power taper will be fixed by the Cobb Accessport. It's pricy. But well worth the money.
What RPM does the boost kick in, stock?
7:22 aftermarket sunroof? LOL?
Came to the comments for this. Lol i was like.. U can go aftermarket for a sunroof??
@@alexivan8615 of course. Thats been a option for decades. My 17 elantra has a factory sunroof but my 08 grand prix didn't have 1 so I had one installed aftermarket.
@@katieducky23 i c. Well hopefully your aftermarket sunroof holds up for ya. 🍀 and solid choice with the elantra 👍
I'll never understand why cars have backseats if actual people can't even fucking sit comfortably in them.
I think is because insurance in 2 seaters is more expensive (not sure tho)
So fucking ridiculous. I'll never buy a Mustang or Subaru BRZ or any 2-door with bullshit backseats.
If you're so concerned with back seat space why would you even be looking at a sports car, or any two door coupe for that matter. They're obviously not meant to carry lots of people. You want more space, buy a four door sedan or something and quit cussing the mustang. It's great just the way it is.
Did you read? I said it makes no sense to have unusable backseats. Make the Mustang a proper 2-seater and I'd buy one.
GT6SuzukaTimeTrials Just a pointless thing to cry about, just about every two door car has unusable back seats even a Nissan GTR has back seats. A lot of 4 door sporty sedans don't even have great back seats.
Have you tested out the 2017 EcoBoost mustang? if so, is it worth it?
You always wish they had the flat-bottom steering wheel and I love it
Reminds me of the Nissan swapped mustang from tokyo drift. I don't hate this car but does everything Ford makes have to look like a Fusion? What a disgrace.
It has the same engine as a Mazdaspeed-6, It will be loved by ricers because of tokyo drift and no true owners will really want it. A turbo 6 should've been added.
Mini Moto It may be the same displacement, but this is not from the same engine family as the 2.3L in the Speed3 and old Speed6.
Redline Reviews It's possible it's the same block. That not coincidentally made like that either I mean Ford's owns the rights to the engine and the platform the fusion is built on is the same. Theirs no doubt the blocks are the same. I don't hate the car it looks great but a turbo I4 was not a good solution. You can't even make it sound good with flowmasters either lol. Good review though you got lucky with that all black one.
Mini Moto I've read about this theory as well. Mazda derived that 2.3 from Ford because Ford made a lot of the parts for Mazda until quite recently. They may indeed share the same block
maximus9401 The Mazda Speed 3 had DI and Turbo added to the MZR I4 - which was essentially the same as the Ford Duratec I4. Mazda designed, produced by ford. There were some differences (timing chain, etc) between the two. Ford went in a different direction for their DI and Turbo DI setups than Mazda did with their Skyactiv engines. The Ecoboost 4 and TI-VCT 2.0\2.3 are an evolution of the Duratec\MZR engine ... Skyactiv is supposed to be a clean slate design
I'm 22 my insurance would be ridiculous
ashrick718 Im 19 and pay $193/month through progressive on the 15 GT premium.
gregory l Thats not bad, Im about the same age and mine is $1860 every 6 months on my Taurus SHO
$310 a month is craaazy especially on top of a car note
ashrick718 im 17 and went to my insurance. its 600 for 6 months on my dads name but I can still daily it. just put it on your parents name, it's much cheaper. also the v8 insurance skyrockets so another reason to get a nice lil ecoboost and tune it if you want performance
Bodybuilder X
Like you do with a ricer?
I pay 250 a year for a real muscle car, registert as classic car.
If you honestly consider the 2.3 buy a honda.
The sequential turn signals aren't something that Mustangs have just become known for, for the "last few years;" that's actually something Ford has put on Mustangs for decades
Good review, it was very informative. You know a lot and adressed the things i think are important. You have another sub :)
"The mustang is a competitor for the genesis/Z" haha, good joke m8
lol gotta love the fake engine noise that gets pipped in through the speakers lol.
You my friend... Clearly don't know anything about cars.
my friend clearly you are ignorant and don't no about the fake engine noises in the new 4 banger mustang. look it up
Many other car company's have done that too ☺️
Patrick Jane, how did I fail. If you do some research, you can see the engine sound isn't fake. I'm not gonna waste time on some ignorant person
the BMW i8 has that lol
the ball feels really good in his hand
FORD //Racing! Finally, a review worth my time.
4 cylinders are for plebs.. V8 or GTFO
Says the guy who doesn't own one.
Matteo .Bassini 😂😂😂
In all honesty ik this is a 2 year old comment but still
The Ecoboost is for someone who wants a coupe with a sporty feel but without the gas cost and insurance cost of a V8, which is fine. the ecoboost i feel is more targeted towards the retired crowd or younger crowd who want a mustang but can't afford the V8 or don't want the now discontinued V6 that was known to be unreliable and guzzle gas for less performance out of the box, but anyways I guess you gotta be a bit more of a car person to understand the market.
I bet you drive a tata nano
i bet i could get more chicks in a 4cyl than you could in a v8.. plus 99% of chicks dont know cars like that and all theyll see is a mustang.. not "oh shit, hes got an eco boost? nvm"
The all new Mustang Gaycoboost.
+lilmoris1 Hater you need to get a life.
roy e
I have one, that's why I don't drive a Mustang.
lilmoris1
Your response is that of a ignoramus. You likley drive a Corolla S or some bullshit can't even afford a mustang gtfo. People that really have lives don't spend their time commenting on things they don't like such as you did. I am sure you will comeback with some BS response claiming you drive this ellaborate vehicle which will be a complete LIE.
roy e My car is worth two or 3 Mustangs, this is no lie. While I do like Muscle cars, the new Mustang 4 cylinder is not what I would choose. It's a goddamn mustang, it's meant to have a v8 in it. That's like buying a Bentley and mod it to have a Honda engine. And, because I do have a life I also have the time to comment on the things I want to do so. We are all free to share our opinions on things we like and know about. And while my car is not a big block b8, it packs quite a punch, this is coming from a 911 GT3 RS owner.
roy e
But oh well. you are free to belive in what I say or not. My RS will still be on my garage you belive it or not.
But what about reliability?
If you are considering buying a 5th gen Stang, really there is only one way to go imho, GT 5.0. The new '15 model uses the antiquated carry over V6 still w no changes. One is far better off to go with the Ecoboost option if fuel consumption is paramount. The ecoboost is a far superior motor to the V6. Friend has the new F150 V6 ecoboost and it tows more than his previous V8 model and gets better fuel economy. Marvelous job.
My struggle is far whether I buy a low mileage 5th gen '14 w track pack and brembo leather seats plus nav and glass roof for a very good price relatively soon or whether I hold off and look for a low mileage same optioned '15 in a year but pay more. Gut tells me good things come to those who wait!
So funny, I know exactly where you are on all of these drives at all times. I like your reviews keep it up I would love to actually work with you I am a videographer and live in Montgomery county.
Excellent review. I'm getting another Mustang in 3 months. I just have to sell this S197 first...lol. Unfortunately I live in Germany and can't ride around at 65mph all day, but I'll manage :p
I just bought my ecoboost and selling my genesis coupe rspec! They both have their unique differences
i am realy having a dilemma.
in a year i'll have to make a choice between this, the focus rs or the bmw m2 (if i can get fleet discount.)
i dont care about backseat space. the sound of a i4 in a mustang is a huge disappointment in my opinion. how does this car measure up to the RS in your opinion?
Car looks gorgeous all black
+RedlineReviews have you reviewed the 2017 ecoboost yet? Also, though it's a weird comparison, if you had to choose between a 2017 mustang ecoboost and Jetta GLI, which would you choose and why?
hey great vids man. one question i have you said that the sound from the exhaust is basically coming from the stereo system? i been hearing about fake exhaust sounds in some of the new cars.
My Red 1983 Mustang 2.3 Turbo was So sweet with the racing stripe & T-Tops. Loved it!
Excellent review, thank you sir.
I love this car so much!! Thinking of getting one soon. but the V6 then
Great review!!!
Favourite car review channel hands down
Dude amazing review thanks!!
I've been a fan of the "Pony" since 2007 when I first saw a mustang by memory in Las Vegas. I couldn't stop staring at one.
7:25 Don't expect to put people back here =D =D LMAO
For everyone saying it's a "ricer" or "Ford copied imports", the 1980's mustang SVO had a turboed four banger, so it's not anything new for the mustang, and the original mustang didn't even have a v8, it had a straight six...