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2020 Ford Mustang review

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Ford Mustang highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Great driving experience
  • Powerful V8 engine available
  • Comfortable for longer drives

Cons

  • Backseat is hard to access
  • Doors are heavy
  • Very small backseat

Mileage (EPA estimate)

12 city, 18 highway, 14 combined

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Classic muscle car styling meets modern tech.

Whether you enjoy cruising with the top down or the performance of a fastback, the 2020 Ford Mustang delivers. Get all the classic muscle-car styling and sound combined with some of today's latest technology. While we do not currently have many 2020 Ford Mustangs on our lots, we look forward to selling more in the future. If you love the 2020 model, consider prior model years of the Ford Mustang with similar features.

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What is new for the 2020 Ford Mustang?

  • The Mustang is available in a new trim called the Shelby GT500.
  • Mustang trims have been upgraded with Remote Start, Adjustable Suspension, Blind Spot Monitor, Leather & Suede Seats, 20 Inch Plus Wheels, Automatic Transmission, Supercharged Engine, CD Audio, and Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
  • The Shelby GT350R trim now comes with Cloth Seats as standard equipment.
  • The Shelby GT350 trim now comes with Cloth Seats as standard equipment.
  • The Ecoboost trim now comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment.

2020 Ford Mustang trims

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

Ecoboost:

Ecoboost Premium:

GT:

GT Premium:

Bullitt:

Shelby GT350:

Shelby GT350R:

Shelby GT500:

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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Ford Mustang

1. Mustang track apps

Ford Mustang Review: Dashboard Technology | CarMax

You don't need to rely on extra hardware and third-party apps for your track data anymore. The 2020 Ford Mustang has an available suite of tools to track the crucial times and data you need to lower track times or shave milliseconds off your quarter-mile times. Focus on driving instead of a stopwatch by using the built-in Lap Timer. Measure your quarter-mile speed with the app when you’re on the go!

2. Classic muscle car look and feel

Are you looking for a taste of nostalgia while taking advantage of the decades of advancements? The 2020 Ford Mustang is a textbook muscle car. It's available as a two-door, rear-wheel-drive fastback or convertible. A powerful engine up front and smoking wheels at the back is a recipe for fun that is time-proven. While it looks and feels like a throwback, the 2020 Ford Mustang is still a capable and modern road machine.

3. Modern driver assists

While the 2020 Ford Mustang may have kept that classic shape, it has some of the most current available driver assists. Included in the Ford driver-assist package is forward pre-collision braking assist. The package also adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic high beams. Standard on the EcoBoost® Premium and GT Premium is blind-spot monitoring. A rearview camera is standard on all 2020 Ford Mustangs.

4. Exciting power

Ford Mustang Review: Engine | CarMax

There is an engine for everybody available on the 2020 Ford Mustang. Even the base-model turbocharged 2.3L four-cylinder is no slouch, making an impressive 310 hp. The GT350 and GT500 trim set the pace for performance and hp, featuring a 526-hp and 760-hp 5.0L V8 engine. A six-speed manual is standard on all 2020 Ford Mustangs, except the GT500, in case you're looking for a car that gives you full control.

5. An interior with style

Ford Mustang Review: Front Seats | CarMax

You don't have to know the Mustang style to understand that the 2020 Ford Mustang interior is stylish. There's up to 13.5 cu-ft of trunk space for your stuff. The six-speed manual shifter and control buttons blend modern and vintage design. Large, comfortable front seats feature accent stitching and have a great ergonomic feel. The cabin is filled with impressive sound thanks to an available 12-speaker B&O® sound system.

2020 Ford Mustang video review

The Ford Mustang is an American muscle car that has been roaming the U.S. highways for over 50 years. The latest generation of Mustangs, which was kicked off in 2015 with a full redesign, is one of the best ever. But is a used Ford Mustang the right car for you? In this video, Travis Langness reviews the 2020 Ford Mustang, gives his insight into how it handles on the road, and shares what he likes and dislikes about Ford's popular muscle car. Travis also takes a look at the Mustang's interior and talks about all the features and tech it has to offer. So if you're interested in buying a used muscle car, or just want to know more about the Ford Mustang GT, Travis has you covered. This is our review of the 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4
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
  • Remote Start
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Soft Top
  • Sync System
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Navigation System
  • 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

2020 Ford Mustang FAQ

More about the 2020 Ford Mustang

Color options

Exterior colors

  • Dark Highland Green (Bullitt)

  • Ford Performance Blue (GT350, GT500)

  • Grabber Lime

  • Iconic Silver

  • Kona Blue

  • Magnetic

  • Oxford White

  • Race Red

  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

  • Shadow Black

  • Twister Orange Metallic Tinted Tri-Coat

  • Velocity Blue

Interior details

  • 13.5 cu-ft of trunk space in the fastback, or 11.4 cu-ft in the convertible.

  • Four passengers of seating.

  • Leather seating in Bullitt, GT350, and GT500 models.

  • Racing front seats in are standard in Bullitt, GT350, and GT500 trims.

  • Front-driver and passenger-center cup holders.

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