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2019 Ford Mustang review

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Ford Mustang highlights

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Pros

  • Lots of standard features
  • Standard launch control and other race-ready features
  • Powerful engine options

Cons

  • Bouncy ride on performance trims
  • Tiny back seat
  • Large, heavy doors

Mileage (EPA estimate)

14 city, 21 highway, 16 combined

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A powerful, track-ready muscle car

They say everyone has a Mustang story. With its muscular body, legendary power, and racing pedigree, it's easy to see why. The 2019 Ford Mustang is an iconic car for those who believe there is no such thing as a boring commute. Its fastback roofline and low, wide body give it a racing stance that makes this four-seater factory-ready for a day at the track. And its deep trunk, flexible cargo configuration, and cockpit full of tech options give this pony car the practical tools it needs to run wild on the open road.

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What is new for the 2019 Ford Mustang?

  • The Mustang is available in a new trim called the Bullitt.
  • Mustang trims have been upgraded with Heated Steering Wheel as standard equipment this year.
  • Blind Spot Monitor and Bang & Olufsen Audio features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Shelby GT350 trim now comes with Leather Seats, Satellite Radio Ready, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment.
  • The Shelby GT350R trim now comes with Air Conditioning, Leather Seats, Rear View Camera, Alloy Wheels, Auxiliary Audio Input, Satellite Radio Ready, Bluetooth Technology, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment.

2019 Ford Mustang trims

Curious how Ford Mustang trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

EcoBoost:

  • The EcoBoost trim comes with 17-inch wheels, a 2.3L engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission, SYNC, 4.2-inch LCD screen, 911 Assist®, AppLink®, two smart-charging USB ports, keyless entry with push-button start, a rearview camera, TrackApps located in the instrument cluster, and more.

  • View all Ford Mustang EcoBoosts in stock

EcoBoost® Premium:

  • This trim comes with everything found in the EcoBoost trim but adds Selectable Drive Modes, SYNC 3 with an eight-inch LCD touchscreen, SIRIUS XM, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Reverse Sensing System, six-way power heated and cooled leather-trimmed front seats, and more.

  • View all Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premiums in stock

GT:

  • This trim includes select features of the EcoBoost trim and adds 18-inch wheels, a 5.0L engine, six-speed manual transmission, mechanical equipment upgrades, six-way power cloth front seats, dual exhaust with quad tips, and more.

  • View all Ford Mustang GTs in stock

GT Premium:

  • In addition to select features included in the GT trim, the GT Premium trim adds selectable drive modes, leather-trimmed front seats, heated and cooled front seats, SYNC 3 with eight-inch touchscreen, 911 Assist, AppLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, two smart-charging USB ports, dual-zone automatic temperature control, heated side-view mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators, and more.

  • View all Ford Mustang GT Premiums in stock

Bullitt:

  • This trim includes select features of the GT Premium trim and adds 19-inch wheels, unique tuning upgrades, a white cue-ball shift knob, black-leather interior with green-accent stitching, heated steering wheel, and more.

  • View all Ford Mustang Bullitts in stock

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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Ford Mustang

1. Built for speed

The low, sleek, muscular profile of the 2019 Ford Mustang reflects the power under its sculpted hood. The body features a low, wide stance, an elongated hood, a steeply sloped windshield and roofline to help it slip through the air, and an independent rear suspension that is designed to help minimize body rolls around curves. It features as standard a 2.3L engine that produces 310 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque, while the available 5L V8 engine produces 460 horsepower with 420 lb.-ft. of torque in the GT, GT Premium, and BULLITT trims. This is a car that will turn heads as you zoom past on the highway.

2. Race ready

It's practically begging for burnouts. The 2019 Ford Mustang comes standard with electronic line-lock that lets you lock the front brakes and spin the rear wheels to get some heat in the tires. It also features Launch Control (standard on vehicles with manual transmission) that helps you accelerate out of the gate from a standstill by allowing you to set the RPM, drop the clutch, floor it, and let the ponies fly. Despite all this race-ready tech, it's also a supremely easy car to drive and enjoy.

3. Track toys

There will be no debates about your fastest lap times using the TrackApps Lap Time feature equipped on the 2019 Ford Mustang as standard. The electronic log lets you record your time and average speed at three separate tracks and store up to 100 25-lap sessions in Track Mode. Measure your racing prowess on 0–60 sprints and quarter-mile time trials with the Acceleration Timer. With the help of the classic "Christmas-tree" styled 3-2-1 countdown, you'll know when to go too.

4. Turbocharged engine

2019 Ford Mustang Review: Engine | CarMax

Muscle cars aren't known for their fuel economy, but the 2019 Ford Mustang is the exception. Thanks to itsengine technology, the 2.3L turbocharged engine in the EcoBoost and EcoBoost Premium models will help you get the most from your fuel. These two trims with the 2.3L engine are EPA-estimated to achieve up to 31 mpg on the highway as a fastback and 28 mpg on the highway as a convertible when paired to the six-speed manual transmission.

Outfitted with a 10-speed automatic transmission and the 2.3L engine, the fuel economy of the 2019 Ford Mustang increases up to an EPA-estimated 32 mpg highway in the coupe and 28 mpg in the convertible.

5. Brains and brawns

2019 Ford Mustang Review: Tech Dash | CarMax

The 2019 Ford Mustang is standard equipped with Ford's SYNC® voice-operated system that lets you control in-vehicle functions with the push of a button using natural language commands. The optional SYNC 3 brings a wide range of technology integration, such as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto, and even lets you bring Amazon's Alexa into the car to make the transition between time at home and the time in your car seem seamless. This means that the 2019 Ford Mustang isn't just fun to take to the track but it'll keep you engaged on your commute and on longer journeys too.

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The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro is available as a rear-wheel-drive coupe or convertible in a range of trims that offer styling, power, and performance upgrades. Standard on the LS and LT models is a turbocharged 2.0L, four-cylinder engine that produces 275 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque paired with either a standard six-speed manual or optional eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Other powertrain options include a 335-horsepower 3.6L six-cylinder engine on the LT, a 455-horsepower 6.2L eight-cylinder engine on the SS trims, or a 650-horsepower 6.2L V8. The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro is as robust in the cabin as it is under the hood. It's equipped with a standard seven-inch or available eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Cargo capacity in the trunk is a little tight with 9.1 cubic feet in the coupe and 7.3 cubic feet in the convertible.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

The 2019 Ford Mustang is a car that has been well received by customers. Customers like the handling, power, and styling of the car. They also like the price and fuel efficiency. The Mustang is a great looking sports car that is fun to drive.
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Above Average

RepairPal gave the Ford Mustang an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Ford Mustang 23rd out of 28 among Midsize Cars.

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Ford Mustang features and specs

Ecoboost 2WD 2D Convertible

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Soft Top
  • Sync System
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

2WD

Engine size

2.3L

Horsepower

310

Torque (ft-lbs)

350

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

16

Wheelbase

107.1"

Overall length

188.3"

Width

75.4"

Height

54.9"

Leg room

F 44.5"/R 30.8"

Head room

F 37.6"/R 35.7"

Front tires

P235/55WR17

Rear tires

P235/55WR17

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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More about the 2019 Ford Mustang

Color options

Exterior colors:

  • Highland Green

  • Ingot Silver

  • Kona Blue

  • Magnetic

  • Need for Green

  • Orange Fury

  • Oxford White

  • Race Red

  • Ruby Red Metallic

  • Shadow Black

  • Velocity Blue

Interior details

The 2019 Ford Mustang sports a classic 2+2 seating configuration and is outfitted with deep bucket seats in the front and rear row. With up to 45.1 inches of legroom, tall drivers should fit comfortably behind the wheel. The coupe's sloping fastback roofline may make the second-row headroom a tight fit for some passengers, but the sky's the limit if you opt for the electronic drop-top convertible.

To pay homage to its namesake, the standard push-button start button pulses 30 glowing red beats per minute—the same as a Mustang horse's resting heart rate. Also, although few people shop muscle cars for their cargo-carrying capability, you'll find 13.5 cubic feet of storage capacity in the coupe's trunk (11.4 cubic feet in the convertible), which should be enough room to hold two sets of golf clubs. The rear seats fold flat to accommodate longer items.

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