I've driven 3 Mustangs in my (admittedly shorter-than-most-of-yours) life. Two convertibles in Hawaii (both 'base' V6 trims) and a V6 fastback in Palm Springs.
Honestly, I get the whole "MOAR POWAH" thing, but for daily use? We're still talking 300hp here for $28,999 AS-TESTED!
It’s thirsty at 13.5/8.3/11.2 L/100 km city/highway/combined. I ended the very cold week at 12.1. The Ecoboost is rated a touch better at 10.6/7.5/9.2.
In Hawaii, I averaged 31ish MPG over 800mi per island (both are very hilly). In Palm Springs (flatter, 'some' elevation driving, but with more city), I would average about 28ish MPG. Both of those figures absolutely smash the ratings, suggesting that the highway mileage should be very attainable. I liked that it happily drank 87 octane.
Something tells me I would get markedly worse fuel economy with the boosted 4-pot.
Braking feel is solid even after multiple quick stops, and the discs all around provide decent stopping power. Two attributes that will come in handy when this edition hits the rental lots.
While I should be sad to read that, I'm not. I don't mind if the 'basic' engine is as good as this V6 is, and I don't mind if it's relegated to the place where I'm most likely to buy it. If I'm going RWD coupe with a cramped interior, I'm getting the bloody Z4.
...speaking of which, if anyone will remember my Z4 review, I posted a picture of 2 fullsize 25" upright suitcases, WITH our carry-on backpacks ALL fitting in the trunk of the Z4. I COULD NOT, in both convertible and fastback guises, fit both suitcases in the trunk of the Mustang. It is TINY.
but you should know that the Fiat 500 we had the week after the Mustang was described as “bigger” and “more roomier” by my four-year-old.
Cute, but let's teach her some proper Canadian grammar so she doesn't grow up speaking sillyness like her father
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Speaking of her father, here's what happens when he and I get in a fist-fight:
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