Ford Mustang
V8 pony car, from Boss 302 to the Dark Horse.
5 reviewers · 20 videos · 44 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and fun to drive, but split on handling and daily drivability.
across 5 reviewers
"Ford has accomplished The Impossible they've used a live rear axle but the handling is better than the Camaros"
EverydayDriver · ▶ 4:32"having that live rear axle is really not helping the car feel planted and settled over the bumps. It's easily upset."
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 6:52"ride quality is pretty good honestly this ride's a lot softer than I thought it was going to"
TopherDrives · ▶ 14:54"the ergonomics here are a bit wonky."
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 3:19Performance
4.0/55 of 5 reviewersstrong consensus“Now, at least you have the 5 liter V8 and that is definitely the centerpiece of this car”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 11:41“this is just a really nice fun usable amount of power”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 14:59“This is a v8 a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive with limited slip and it's crawling up your daughter's leg with no quarter-assed and none given”
positive · Regular Car Reviews · ▶ 2:30Handling
3.0/54 of 5 reviewerssplit“having that live rear axle is really not helping the car feel planted and settled over the bumps. It's easily upset.”
critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 6:52“Ford has accomplished The Impossible they've used a live rear axle but the handling is better than the Camaros”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 4:32“this car sits a bit lower than a regular Mustang GT”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 2:22Fun to drive
4.0/55 of 5 reviewersconsensus“I've driven a number of new Mustangs and none of them feel like this”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 6:26“it's a middle finger carousel playing a pipe organ cover of lick it up by kiss... it's a ridiculous car but it's fun”
positive · Regular Car Reviews · ▶ 12:32“the interior of the Mustang is about what you would expect it to be. The materials aren't luxurious but you get a special feeling when inside the cabin”
positive · Car Confections · ▶ 12:26Daily drivability
3.5/55 of 5 reviewerssplit“the ergonomics here are a bit wonky.”
critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 3:19“ride quality is pretty good honestly this ride's a lot softer than I thought it was going to”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 14:54“this car feels like it's more usable”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 4:10Value
4.0/55 of 5 reviewersconsensus“these things are kind of bottoming out in price right now there's really no collectors on them”
positive · Regular Car Reviews · ▶ 3:29“reliability for the 2010 Mustang is excellent it scored number one in affordable sports cars by us best cars and Consumer Reports”
positive · Car Confections · ▶ 3:44“I think all of the little Shelby bits add just enough of an excuse to kind of have something that's a little bit different”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 16:13Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- MotorTrend
2025 Ford Mustang GTD First Test: It’s Not Just About the Numbers
◆BuyThe Mustang GTD is a transformative vehicle that proves weight and price are secondary to engineering excellence; it is one of the best cars ever driven.
- Best for
- wealthy driving enthusiasts who prioritize track performance and engineering marvels.
- Watch out
- Extremely high price · Very heavy curb weight · Poor fuel economy and range
Quotes worth your time - Top Gear
Buy Ford Mustang (US) Price, PPC or HP | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe new Mustang successfully bridges the gap between a traditional muscle car and a modern, agile sports car, offering impressive tech and daily usability.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a daily-drivable sports car with V8 power and modern tech.
- Watch out
- Numb and light steering feel · No manual transmission option for EcoBoost · Best performance features are expensive
1,660 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Ford Mustang Dark Horse review: more of the good stuff Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe Dark Horse is a fantastic driver's car that justifies its existence through its specific transmission and suspension tuning, even if the value proposition is questionable compared to a loaded GT.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who specifically want the Tremec manual transmission and track-ready suspension tuning.
- Watch out
- Numb and overboosted steering · Cramped interior with cheap plastics · Poor value compared to a Performance Pack GT
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