2017 Ford Mustang | Consumer Guide Auto

2017 Ford Mustang coupe

Pros: Sporty handling; good interior quality, especially in higher-end models; invigorating performance of V8 models; surprisingly robust 4-cylinder engine option

Cons: Cramped, difficult-to-access back seat; some complicated controls; a bit heavy compared to some sporty/performance rivals; topline models get pricey

CG Says: The 2017 Ford Mustang is essentially unchanged. The Track Package, which includes MagneRide suspension, is now standard on Shelby GT350 models. Mustang’s 2015 redesign brought some key improvements—such as an independent rear suspension and a peppy turbocharged 4-cylinder engine option—that brought it up to date with most other sporty/performance 2-doors. Mustang offers an excellent lineup of powertrain choices and optional performance, technology, and convenience equipment, so it can be tailored to a broad range of tastes and budgets. Topping the range is the Shelby GT350, a racetrack-ready machine that packs a 526-horsepower naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V8 that gets an estimated 14 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. In whatever form it takes, the Mustang makes a fine case for itself against a wide variety of competitive vehicles.

The Facts

Class	Sporty/Performance Car
Body Style(s)	2-door coupe, 2-door convertible
Passenger Count	4
Drive Wheels	rear-wheel drive
Manufacturer	Ford
Nation of Manufacture	USA
Base Prices	V6 coupe: $24,645 V6 convertible: $30,145 EcoBoost coupe: $25,645 EcoBoost Premium coupe: $29,645 EcoBoost Premium convertible: $35,145 GT coupe: $32,645 GT Premium coupe: $36,645 GT Premium convertible: $42,145 Shelby GT350 coupe: $55,595 Shelby GT350R coupe: $63,095