2019 Ford Mustang Coupe

The 2019 EcoBoost Fastback starts at $26,395. This excludes taxes and Ford's $1,095 destination charge. If you decide to spend a little extra, you can spec the Premium trim level, starting at a base MSRP of $31,410, excluding the same destination charge as the 'normal' Fastback. We played around with the online configurator and managed to rack up a fully loaded price of $48,615 - more than you can pick up a limited editionBULLITTfor.

With a little less weight than the GT, and that weight being subtracted from the nose of the car, the Mustang feels incredibly agile for its size. This spurs you on to engage with the car more, and find its limits. When you find the end of the grip, the rear end of the fastback steps out very progressively, allowing you to either manage your mess or push on a little more for a wider drift angle. Thanks in part to the modernization of the rear suspension through an independent setup as opposed to the ancient solid axle, the new generation of Mustangs are truly well-behaved while remaining tight enough to take advantage of twisty stretches of tarmac.

Under spirited driving, you'll be glad to know that the brakes are excellent, but in traffic, they can feel a little touchy, and smoothly coming to a stop from a low velocity takes some getting used to.

As with most new cars these days, the steering is electrically assisted, but this has been tuned rather well too. It's light in Comfort and sufficiently weighted in Normal and Sport modes.

动力系统和底盘也have multiple modes, including one specifically calibrated for the drag strip and another for track attacks. Snow/Wet and Sport+ round off the additions to your normal daily driving setting, but the biggest factor in fulfilling the driving experience is the optional MagneRide adaptive damping system, which adjusts based on the conditions of the surface you're currently tearing up, absorbing bumps with ease for a smooth ride.

The real question here is this: do you really want one? This is a car bought based on desire. The storage is a little underwhelming, the rear seat space is hilariously cramped, and the fuel economy, although decent, is not going to cause any Prius drivers to think that they'd save some gas money by switching to a 'Stang. Therefore, it isn't a masterpiece of practicality. It also gets very expensive very quickly when you start ticking the extras boxes, at which point it makes more sense just to get the V8. That said, the 2.3 performs very well against its rivals from Chev and Dodge, while being arguably more practical than the Camaro and more modern than the Challenger.

The problem here is the Mustang GT. Are the normal EcoBoost's retro styling and respectable handling enough to bring a massive grin to your face, or will you feel a little twinge of jealousy when you hear a 5.0 V8 burbling away next to you at the traffic light? Possibly. But the EcoBoost is the smart compromise between a boy's hot hatch and a man's symbol of excess and desire.

Overall, it's a far better car than its cylinder count suggests, and is well capable of punching above its weight on the track. Also, with new models and revisions of the GT version being invented almost every other month, the EcoBoost stays relevant by being subject to only mild updates each year. Keep the options low, and it's not a bad buy. We'd do it.

So, which to buy? The normal Fastback is comfortable enough but lacks some of the amenities that make it enjoyable as a daily driver - the larger touchscreen infotainment system being a big one. It also doesn't have the dual-zone climate control system, which seems a bit poor considering that most cars these days come with this option as standard. Thus, the regular Mustang with the Performance package is a good buy if you'd like to use it as a track toy.

The Premium, however, is the better overall car. Keyless start, leather seating, a better stereo system, and heated mirrors all make the Premium easier to live with. Heated and ventilated seats are also great features that will be appreciated every day. Keeping the options low and ticking 201A equipment group will add a heated steering wheel, the LCD instrument cluster option, and voice-activated navigation. This is what we'd go for to make a fun and comfortable daily driver without breaking the bank too much.

自1967年以来,两年之后第一个野马released, the Camaro has been one of the Blue Oval's biggest rivals to its sports car. Now that they both offer turbocharged small-capacity offerings, the rivalry moves to a different plane. The Chevrolet is arguably more aggressive visually, but in terms of performance, the engine just doesn't have enough grunt to keep up with the Mustang. This makes the car feel heavier than it is. It is also more difficult to see out of when checking blind spots, and it's far smaller trunk makes it less practical too. Standard infotainment equipment is also lacking. Climate control is standard though, as are power front seats. Overall, however, the Mustang trumps the Camaro in just about every measurable way except price, as the Camaro costs $1,395 less. The Mustang just has more going for it at the bottom end of the trim ladder. Value for money, modernity, comfort, safety, and performance are cleverly and neatly packaged in a way that the Camaro just can't come close to.

“挑战者”号也始于60年代, doing battle with the Mustang and Chev ever since. In today's market, though, the age of the Challenger is starting to show. The infotainment system feels dated. The car itself has not had its design altered as radically as the Mustang has over the years, but it is still an attractive, if brutish-looking vehicle. It's also roomier than either of its competitors, with more trunk space and an extra (if tiny) seat in the back, a differentiator between its muscle car stature compared to the Mustang's pony car classification. Climate control and power seats are also standard here as they are in the 'Stang. You can also have your Challenger in all-wheel-drive format if you so desire. Performance-wise though, the two extra cylinders and 1.3-liters of extra capacity in the Dodge's motor are not advantages, as the Mustang is faster, more economical, and weighs less. The safety and comfort departments are also areas in which the Ford excels when compared to the Challenger, not to mention refinement. The cherry on top is the price, with the base Mustang starting at $1,450 less than the cheapest Challenger.