2023 Ford Mustang review
Ford Mustang highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Powerful base engine, wildly fun optional V8
- Sharp handling and a stable ride
- Classic muscle car design with either the coupe or convertible
Cons
- Range-topping trims are expensive
- Back seat is extremely cramped for adults
- Some iffy cabin trim and limited storage space
Mileage (EPA estimate)
14 city, 22 highway, 17 combined
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The 2023 Ford Mustang is a loud and proud throwback muscle machine
The 2023 Ford Mustang coupe and convertible are big in style and attitude, but even bigger in terms of performance. That’s especially true when scaling up to V8-powered models like the GT and Mach 1 trims, but even the base 310-horsepower turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder has plenty of power to make the Mustang come alive when you hit the gas pedal.
It’s hard not to be swayed by the exhaust sound and sheer speed provided by the optional 5.0-liter V8 engine. In top performance trims, it sends from 450 to 470 hp to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic transmission. The top dog of the lineup is the 470-hp Mach 1.
A completely new seventh-generation Mustang is due for the 2024 model year, so the 2023 model carries on without any notable changes. More comfortable on a daily basis than its rival, the Chevrolet Camaro, the Mustang also feels lighter on its feet than the bulkier Dodge Challenger.
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What is new for the 2023 Ford Mustang?
- The Shelby GT500 trim has been discontinued for 2023.
- The Mach 1 trim now comes with Manual Transmission, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Ecoboost Premium trim now comes with Memory Seat(s), Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
- The Ecoboost trim now comes with Side Airbags as standard equipment.
2023 Ford Mustang trims
Ecoboost:
- 310-hp, 350-lb-ft of torque 2.3L
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cloth Seats
- Traction Control
- Power Mirrors
- Smart Key
- Cruise Control
- View our Ford Mustang Ecoboost inventory
Ecoboost Premium:
- Includes all features available on the Ecoboost
- Leatherette Seats
- A/C Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Parking Sensors
- Memory Seats
- Power Seats
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- View our Ford Mustang Ecoboost Premium inventory
GT:
- Includes all features available on the Ecoboost Premium
- 450-hp, 410-lb-ft of torque 5.0L
- View our Ford Mustang GT inventory
GT Premium:
- Includes all features available on the GT
- Leather Seats
- View our Ford Mustang GT Premium inventory
Mach 1:
- Includes all features available on the GT Premium
- 470-hp, 410-lb-ft of torque 5.0L
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What We Like
Performance: What’s not to like about an unabashedly old-school take on a sports car? The Mustang is a thrill to drive, and it’s a tire-smoking stallion when ordered with the 5.0-liter V8.
Retro interior: The Mustang’s interior nicely balances modern interior essentials, like a user-friendly infotainment system, with classic touches like deep-set instrument gauges and cue-ball-style gear levers.
An everyday muscle car: So long as you’re traveling light and aren’t carpooling with tall adults, the Mustang makes for a very friendly everyday sports car. The sharp steering is matched by a firm ride that won’t rattle you to pieces over imperfect roads.
What Needs Improvement
Cabin space and trunk volume: The back seat in the Mustang is tiny, even for kids. The long doors help make it easier to get back there. Just take caution in tight parking lots if you swing them out wide.
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Ratings & reliability
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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Ecoboost Premium 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Memory Seat(s)
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Sync System
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Bang & Olufsen Audio
- CD Audio
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (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
P235/50WR18
Rear tires
P235/50WR18
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Manual 6
2023 Ford Mustang FAQ
The 2023 Ford Mustang is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- GT Premium : 15 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Ecoboost : 21 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Ecoboost Premium : 21 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- GT : 15 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Mach 1 : 14 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
The Ford Mustang received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Ford Mustang as 22 out of 28 among Midsize Car
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Here is what's new for the 2023 Ford Mustang:
- Overhead Airbags
- Memory Seat(s)
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
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