2024 Ford Mustang Reviews

April 22nd, 2024 by

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When drivers think of traditional American muscle cars, they often think of the Ford Mustang. Stylish, sleek, and bursting with unparalleled power under the hood, the Ford Mustang carries its stellar reputation into a new generation. Now boasting a refreshed design, several performance and amenity updates, and a slick new power-driven trim, the new Ford Mustang promises to take all your St Louis drives to new heights. Learn more about how Ford has updated the Mustang and what automotive experts have to say in this guide to new Ford Mustang reviews from Sunset Ford St. Louis.

New Ford Mustang Review: Redesign

The Ford Mustang enters its seventh generation for the 2024 model year, bringing new features, upgraded engines, and styling upgrades for the Fenton roads. Automotive journalists nationwide have taken the new Ford Mustang out for a spin, pushing this American muscle car to its limits to see what the latest generation has to offer. See some of the new Ford Mustang reviews from respected journalists below:

  • Car and Driver: The experts at Car and Driver give the new Ford Mustang a nine out of ten on their review scale, saying, “The new design brings the Mustang some desperately needed updates,” and, “The Mustang’s rethought cockpit and beefed-up engine choices keep the muscle car story alive.” After a full road test, the Ford Mustang received Car and Driver’s prestigious Editor’s Choice award. 
  • Consumer Reports: The team at Consumer Reports highlighted the tradition of the muscle car, saying that even in the age of electrification, the new Ford Mustang offers, “bold new styling, with dramatic bodywork accented with familiar cues, more advanced technology, and increased power.”

New Ford Mustang Review: Safety Ratings

While the safety-focused Ford Mustang reviews from the NHTSA are still forthcoming, the IIHS, or Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, has started their initial safety reviews of this redesigned model. Though the rating is still in progress at the time of this writing, here’s where the Ford Mustang stands with the IIHS now: 

  • Small Overlap Front: Acceptable (rating still in-progress)
  • Moderate Overlap Front (Original Test): Good
  • Side (Original Test): Good

Test Drive a New Ford Mustang at Sunset Ford St. Louis

When you’re ready to explore the newest iteration of this classic Ford muscle car, reach out to Sunset Ford St. Louis! Our team will assist you with making an appointment at our St Louis dealership so you can experience the unmatched power and style in person. If you’re interested in upgrading to a Mustang with a more fuel-efficient focus, consider browsing our selection of all-electric Mustang Mach-E models. Whatever Mustang you choose for your Arnold drives, Sunset Ford St. Louis is here to put you behind the wheel!

 

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