Highlights of the new model include rakish new styling, an independent rear suspension a first for a mainstream production mustang. Technically, the ecoboost mustang is the least mustang mustang of all the. Unfortunately, mustang weight has crept up this generation, and this ecoboost model is up 128 pounds versus the last v6 performance package we tested. Every new generation of mustang gets nice change up that makes it more appealing to the crowds and with our 2015 mustang here at apd being the 6th generation there are many new things.
We know that you already know many things about the new 2015 ford mustang. I like chevrolet, i previously owned a sonic rs, and back in february i drove home from a ford dealer in this ingot silver 2015 ecoboost premium mustang. The 2015 ford mustang ecoboost is the answer to a question that was asked during the last oil crisis. The 2015 mustang is the logical evolution of a classic, with notable improvements in power, handling and interior features, while retaining every ounce of its visceral appeal. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it. When i buy my next car in the next couple of years, ive narrowed down my car choices to this mustang in ecoboost with performance pack or a wrx, manual for either. Associate online editor benson kong notes this could be because the ecoboost s fourth gear sucks the acceleration out of the powerband. Without a doubt, the 2015 ford mustang is the best yet in the models 50year history. Defo go to the dealer and have a drive, even if you dont buy that car you might buy. Horsepower has increased by 5 versus that same v6 though new v6s are rated another 5 hp lower, but torque has increased substantially, up 40 lbft. Like all mustangs hardtop or clothtop the mustang convertible ecoboost sports a standard sixspeed manual gearbox. Every member of the 2015 mustang family makes a powerful impression. Even when driven in anger, i wouldnt go racing any v8 mustangs and, trust me, every mustang driver on the road will want to race you.
The first 4cylinder mustang came out in 1974 and had a whopping 88horsepower. They add that the new ecoboost mustang feels lively, especially around town, and are pleased that it has very little turbo lag. Theres the deep throated rumble of the gt with its. I got the luck of driving the new 2015 mustang fastback with a v6 months before they are set. The redesigned 2015 ford mustang impresses test drivers with its ride composure over imperfect roads and agile, yet predictable, handling. For now, all mustangs are coupes, or fastbacks in fordspeak. I drove the new mustang from ann arbor, mi to the hocking hills in ohio for the initial road test portion performance car of the year testing, and. We spent some time driving a 2015 ford mustang ecoboost equipped with the manual gearbox and optional performance pack. It makes the powertrain more exciting and rewards you for using the shifter more frequently, so we drive it harder.
Twinscroll turbocharger optimized for quick acceleration response 6speed manual or selectshift automatic1 transmission 32 hwy mpg4 310 3 hp and 320 lb. Which, if you were born later than 1979, was blessedly over by the time you arrived. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 158 2015 mustang models nationwide. Warning driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. If you ever plan on taking the new mustang through a corner in anger, the. On the track, it lays down numbers almost identical to the last v6 model, which was more than 100 pounds lighter than our premiumtrim automatictransmission 2015 mustang ecoboost. Having driven the 2015 v8 mustang a couple of months ago with a manual shifter we were keen to compare it with the ecoboost turbo 4 with a stick too. At first glance, the redesign of the 2015 mustang is not revolutionary. Impassively assessed, the 2015 ford mustang represents an unbeatable deal in some respects, but is a waste of money in others. Driving all over town in the mustang was rewarding thanks to its low rpm torque, which makes you want to take turns a bit more swiftly. The clutch was progressive and the throws were short enough it was easy to row. In this video i am test driving the ford mustang 2. The best way to verify fords claims was to take one out and wail on it. True mustang enthusiasts initially scoffed at ford putting a 4cylinder in this allnew 2015 mustang.
It has switches in it to change to different performance modes and adjust the steering wheel settings that really helps with handling the car at various speeds. With headphones or earbuds on, youll feel like youre actually sitting in the drivers seat. We assume you already know plenty about the 2015 ford mustang. It produces a decent whallop of power 231kw and plenty of torque 433nm which makes it feel like a performance engine. Just today, i took a manual driving course with a professional instructor, and i got to drive a chevy cruze manual. The obvious body style change up being more aggressive is a plus, but the inclusion of a ecoboost engine makes a gas guzzler into a easy daily driver. This rearwheel drive sports car has a 6speed automatic transmission, but you can get it in a 6speed manual also. Consumer guides 2015 ford mustang arrived in premium trim with the 2. If you were surprised when ford sent us the first turbo fourbanger stang in three decades for a novemberissue road test and it showed up with an automatic, raise your hand. Ultimately, because buying a mustang is an emotional rather than a rational decision, whether or not this pony car offers value is up to you and your own values.
Test driving 2015 ford mustang ecoboost manual pov, sound. The only test in which the v6 matched the ecoboost s performance was the quarter mile, where both passed the mark in 14. Ford mustang track test, coupe v8 manual, convertible ecoboost. The manual in the test car proved to be a wellsorted gearbox. The ecoboost mustang requires persuasion to really move fast, whereas a v8 engine would seemingly have all the power, all the time. The available recaro seats offer excellent support, but can feel restrictive.
Ford celebrates the 50th anniversary of the original pony car for 2015 with a redesigned, sixthgeneration mustang. As always, its rearwheel drive, a conventional trunk, two doors and a backseat. The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. V6powered mustangs rate 1728 mpg cityhighway with the manual and 1928 mpg with the automatic. The mustang was redesigned in 2015, and last year it got tweaks to its face. You cant call the 2015 mustang ugly and pass a polygraph.
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