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Yes, the Ford Mustang is a good car. It offers several potent powertrains and exhibits the corner-carving handling ability that makes sports cars so appealing. The Mustang provides a smooth ride, has comfortable front seats, and looks good inside and out. The rear seat isn’t that spacious, but you can say the same about almost every class rival.

Should I Buy the Ford Mustang?

The Mustang should be near the top of the list for every sports car shopper. With its all-around quality and competitive price tag, this Ford is one of the best values in the class.

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This 2022 Mustang review incorporates applicable research for all models in this generation, which launched for 2015.

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2021 vs. 2022 Ford Mustang: What's the Difference?

The 2022 Ford Mustang doesn’t see many substantive changes. There are several new appearance packages, including the Stealth, Ice White, Coastal Limited, and GT500 Heritage Edition.

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Here are the key changes for the Ford Mustang over the last few years:

• 2022: new appearance packages
• 2021: several driver assistance amenities added to standard features list; Mustang Mach 1 introduced; Bullitt, Shelby GT350, and GT350R models dropped from lineup
• 2020: high-performance Shelby GT500 debuted; FordPass Connect became standard; High Performance and EcoBoost Handling packages made available
• 2019: Bullitt model introduced; California Special appearance package became available
• 2018: refreshed exterior design; V6 engine discontinued; V8 models gained horsepower; 10-speed automatic transmission became optional

If you're considering an older model, be sure to read our 2019 Mustang , 2020 Mustang , and 2021 Mustang reviews to help make your decision. Also, check out our Best New Car Deals and Best New Car Lease Deals pages to learn about savings and discounts you can find on new vehicles.

How Much Does the Ford Mustang Cost?

The Ford Mustang starts at around $28,000, which is about average for a nonluxury sports car. That price is for the base fastback (coupe) model; a base Mustang convertible starts at around $33,000. The Mustang GT, which has a V8 engine instead of the standard turbo-four, retails for about $37,000, and the Mustang Mach 1 carries a price of around $53,000.

Topping out the lineup is the Shelby GT500 with a starting price of around $73,000. It’s one of the priciest models in the class.

Check out our U.S. News Best Price Program for great savings at your local Ford dealer. You can also find excellent manufacturer incentives on our Ford deals page .

Ford Mustang Versus the Competition

Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevrolet Camaro is the Mustang’s longtime rival. While these two iconic muscle cars have many similarities, the Ford sits comfortably above the Chevy in our sports car rankings . The Mustang has more powerful engines throughout its lineup, as well as a more refined interior, better outward visibility, a larger trunk, and more standard safety features. Both of these cars rate well for handling, but you might find the Chevy a little livelier.

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Ford Mustang vs. Dodge Challenger

Believe it or not, the Dodge Challenger has not one, but two models more powerful than any Mustang. While the Shelby GT500 cranks out up to 760 horses, the Challenger has SRT models that make 797 and 807 horsepower. But while the Mustang can’t match the Challenger’s power, it’s far more nimble and fun to drive on winding roads. Both cars have quality interiors and user-friendly features, but the Challenger has a larger trunk and much roomier rear seats.

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Mustang Performance: He-Man-Like Power

Mustang Engine

You have plenty of engine options with the Mustang. It comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder that puts out 310 or 330 horsepower, depending on the model. You can upgrade to a beefy 460- or 480-horsepower V8, or you can step all the way up to the GT500 model, which features a supercharged V8 pumping out 760 horsepower.

Depending on the engine you select, you can pick between a six-speed manual transmission, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, or a 10-speed automatic.

The standard turbocharged engine delivers good acceleration but feels less powerful under hard throttle. The V8 engines are much more muscular, and all of the transmission options are impressive and refined.

Mustang Engine Options

• Base engine: turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder with 310 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque (EcoBoost); starts around $28,000
• Available engines:
  • turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder with 330 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque (EcoBoost with High Performance package)
  • 5.0-liter V8 with 460 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque (GT); starts around $37,000
  • 5.0-liter V8 with 480 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque (Mach 1); starts around $53,000
  • supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with 760 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque (GT500); starts around $73,000
• Drivetrain: rear-wheel drive
• Transmission: standard six-speed manual; standard seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (GT500 only); available 10-speed automatic

Mustang Performance Packages and Options:

• 2.3L High Performance package (available in EcoBoost): 330-horsepower engine, a larger radiator, larger brakes, heavy-duty front springs, a strut tower brace, a larger rear sway bar, a limited-slip rear differential, an active exhaust, and summer-only tires
• EcoBoost Handling package: MagneRide adaptive suspension, summer tires, larger brakes, and a Torsen limited-slip differential
• GT Performance package: summer-only tires, Brembo front brakes, heavy-duty front springs, additional chassis bracing, a larger radiator, retuned chassis and stability control, a performance rear wing, a Torsen limited-slip differential, and a larger rear sway bar
• GT500 Carbon Fiber Handling package: 20-inch black-painted carbon-fiber wheels, adjustable strut mounts, a catch can, a Gurney flap, and splitter winglets

Mustang Appearance Packages :

• Black Accent package: black wheels, black exterior badges, a black rear spoiler, black outside mirror caps, and a black-painted roof
• Wheel and Stripe package: unique wheels and hood and side stripes
• California Special package: black wheels, side stripes, side scoops, suede door panel and seat inserts; California Special badges, unique floor mats, front splitter, rear wing, and grille
• Pony package: unique wheels and grille, bright exterior trim, side stripes, premium floor mats, and Pony badge
• Carbon Sport Interior package: Alcantara door panel and seat inserts, carbon-fiber instrument panel, and carbon-fiber shift knob
• Stealth package: 19 x 8.5-inch Ebony Black-painted aluminum wheels, Stealth lighted sill plate, black badge, black pony grille, performance rear wing, black mirror caps, and clear LED taillamps with sequential turn signals
• Ice White package: 19 x 9-inch machined-face aluminum wheels with white-painted pockets, clear LED taillamps with sequential turn signals, Oxford White exterior paint plus performance rear wing; interior features include white door trim panels and unique white leather seat trim and white interior
• Coastal Limited package: adds 19-inch machined-face aluminum with tarnished dark-painted wheels, unique vinyl side stripes that trace down vehicle and come over the hood, a signature Mustang rear fender side scoop, a black grille, a pedestal rear spoiler, a Coastal lighted sill plate, and a Coastal instrument panel badge
• GT500 Heritage Edition package: finished in a classic and exclusive Brittany Blue exterior paint with two different Wimbledon White exterior stripe options: painted Over-the-Top racing stripes with unique GT500 logo (also available in Absolute Black) and Vinyl Over-the-Top racing stripes with unique vinyl side stripe featuring GT500 logo

Mustang Gas Mileage

Fuel economy ratings for the 2022 Mustang are not yet available. However, they’re expected to be largely identical to the 2021 model’s ratings, which we discuss here.

With its base turbo-four engine and the 10-speed automatic transmission, the Mustang fastback gets up to 21 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. Those estimates are better than anything that rival muscle cars can muster, but they're in line with other four-cylinder-powered sports cars.

Swap in the manual transmission for the automatic or a convertible for a fastback – or if you opt for the boosted horsepower – estimates will drop to as low as 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.

V8-powered Mustang GT models get 16/25 mpg with the automatic transmission and 15/24 mpg with the manual. The Shelby GT500 is one of the least fuel-efficient vehicles we review, coming in at 12/18 mpg city/highway.

Mustang Ride and Handling

The Mustang is an excellent driving machine. It provides a smooth ride, and you can have plenty of fun behind the wheel thanks to adept handling, well-weighted steering, and sturdy brakes.

How Fast Is the Mustang?

The standard Mustang EcoBoost can go from zero to 60 mph in around five seconds when equipped with the 10-speed automatic transmission, and it has a top speed of 121 mph.

Models with the EcoBoost High Performance package do a zero-to-60 sprint in the mid-four seconds, and an automatic-equipped Mustang GT hits 60 mph in four seconds. Both of those models have a top speed of 155 mph.

The Shelby GT500 can sprint from zero to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, and it has a top speed of 180 mph. The Mustang Mach 1 tops out at 168 mph.

Does the Mustang Have All-Wheel Drive?

No, the Ford Mustang only comes with rear-wheel drive. Most other sports cars and the Mustang's primary rivals are RWD-only, but the Dodge Challenger is available with all-wheel drive.

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Mustang Interior: Solid, Stylish, and Somewhat Spacious

Mustang Interior Quality

The Mustang has a pleasant interior with high build quality. However, it incorporates some hard plastic materials that keep it from feeling as upscale as some competitors.

Mustang Infotainment, Bluetooth, and Navigation

Not many features come standard in this muscle car, but the available SYNC 3 infotainment system includes many popular features. It's not the most high-tech interface, but it's user-friendly, incorporates intuitive smartphone connectivity tech, and offers a digital instrument cluster as a supplement to the main touch screen.

• Standard infotainment features: a six-speaker stereo, a voice-controlled SYNC infotainment system, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and FordPass Connect (lets you do things like lock and unlock the car using a smartphone)
• Available infotainment features: an 8-inch touch screen, navigation, a nine-speaker stereo, a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo, satellite radio, HD Radio, two USB ports, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay
• Additional standard features: proximity keyless entry
• Other available features: a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone automatic climate control, and remote start

For more information, read What Is Apple CarPlay? and What Is Android Auto?

Mustang Cargo Space

Not many sports car rivals have as much cargo room as this Ford. The Mustang fastback gives you 13.5 cubic feet of trunk space, while the convertible has 11.4 cubic feet.

How Many People Does the Mustang Seat?

The Mustang seats four people in every model except the Shelby GT500, which seats two. The standard front seats are roomy and comfortable, but the optional Recaro buckets are snug; you should test them out before buying a Mustang equipped with them. The second row is tiny, even for smaller passengers.

Mustang and Child Car Seats

There are complete sets of LATCH connectors for both of the Mustang's rear seats.

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Mustang Reliability

Is the Ford Mustang Reliable?

The 2022 Ford Mustang does not yet have a J.D. Power predicted reliability score.

Ford Mustang Warranty

Ford covers the Mustang with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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2022 Ford Mustang Safety

Crash Test Results

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2022 Ford Mustang an overall safety rating of five out of five stars, with five stars in the frontal crash, side crash, and rollover tests.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has not yet crash tested the 2022 Mustang.

Safety Features

Standard driver assistance features:

• Blind spot monitoring
• Rear cross traffic alert
• Lane departure warning
• Lane keep assist
• Forward collision warning
• Pedestrian detection
• Forward automatic emergency braking
• Rearview camera
• MyKey (lets you do things like set speed and audio volume limits for secondary drivers)

Available driver assistance features:

• Rear parking sensors
• Adaptive cruise control

Mustang Dimensions and Weight

The Ford Mustang is around 15.8 feet long, and its curb weight ranges from 3,535 to 3,904 pounds.

Where Is the 2022 Ford Mustang Built?

Ford builds the 2022 Mustang in Michigan.

When Did the Ford Mustang First Come Out?

Ford launched the Mustang in 1964 at the New York World’s Fair. It was the brainchild of Lee Iacocca, Ford’s vice president at the time, who saw the need for a sporty two-door car that could appeal to youth. This first-generation Mustang was initially offered with coupe and convertible body styles, as well as a straight-six and two V8 engine options. More engines, body styles, and special editions soon followed, including the now-famous Mustang GT and Shelby GT350. The Mustang’s recipe of attractive styling, fun-to-drive handling, and affordability made it an instant hit with shoppers. This popularity also helped spawn other pony cars like the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Dodge Challenger.

Which Ford Mustang Model Is Right for Me?

The 2022 Ford Mustang comes in six main trims: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, Mach 1, and Shelby GT500. There are also two body styles – fastback/coupe and convertible – and plenty of engine choices.

The base model will satisfy many buyers, as it delivers engaging performance and comes with plenty of comfort, convenience, and active safety features. That said, if you have room in your budget and prioritize performance, go with a GT model. The Mustang GT comes with a much more powerful engine, as well as a few additional features.

Ford Mustang EcoBoost

The Mustang EcoBoost fastback starts around $28,000, while the convertible retails for about $33,000. A 310-horsepower turbocharged engine and a six-speed manual transmission are standard; a 10-speed automatic is optional.

Standard features include cloth upholstery, keyless entry, the voice-controlled SYNC infotainment system, a six-speaker stereo, FordPass Connect, and a Wi-Fi hot spot.

Standard driver assistance features include a rearview camera, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, forward automatic emergency braking, and MyKey.

An optional package adds dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, remote start, rear parking sensors, and the SYNC 3 infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, satellite radio, a nine-speaker stereo, and two USB ports. If you get this package, you can also add the Ford Safe and Smart package with adaptive cruise control and navigation.

The 2.3L High Performance package boosts horsepower to 330 and includes an active exhaust, a limited-slip differential, upgraded brakes, front and rear sway bars, heavy-duty front springs, a larger radiator, retuned steering, and unique exterior styling.

Available for the fastback only, the EcoBoost Handling package adds a Torsen limited-slip differential, summer-only tires, upgraded brakes, and the MagneRide adjustable suspension.

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

The Mustang EcoBoost Premium starts around $33,000 for the fastback and $38,000 for the convertible. The EcoBoost Premium comes standard with synthetic leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear parking sensors, an 8-inch touch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, satellite radio, a nine-speaker stereo, and USB ports.

An optional package adds a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, a heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, and navigation. Other options include a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo, HD Radio, and Recaro front sport seats with genuine leather upholstery.

Ford Mustang GT

The Mustang GT retails for about $37,000. It features a 460-horsepower V8 engine. The base GT only comes as a fastback. It closely mirrors the base trim's features, but it also has power-adjustable front seats, rear parking sensors, and some unique styling elements.

The optional GT Performance package includes summer-only tires, Brembo front brakes, heavy-duty front springs, additional chassis bracing, a larger radiator, retuned chassis and stability control, a performance rear wing, a Torsen limited-slip differential, and a larger rear sway bar. All other optional features from the base model are also optional for the GT.

Ford Mustang GT Premium

The Mustang GT Premium is available in both fastback (around $41,000) and convertible ($46,000) body styles. It largely has the same amenities as the EcoBoost premium, as well as genuine leather upholstery. It offers the same options and packages as the EcoBoost premium model.

Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mustang Mach 1 (fastback only) has a V8 engine tuned to 480 horsepower and a starting price of about $53,000. Additional standard features include an active exhaust, Brembo front brakes, heavy-duty front springs, an increased top speed, MagneRide, a larger radiator, a Torsen limited-slip differential, a larger rear sway bar, retuned chassis and steering, a unique air intake, summer-only tires, a performance rear spoiler, unique exterior styling, and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster.

Optional features include aluminum pedals, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, driver's seat memory settings, adaptive cruise control, navigation, a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo, HD Radio, and Recaro front sport seats.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

The Shelby GT500 (MSRP: approximately $73,000) comes as a fastback only with a 760-horsepower supercharged V8 engine, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, a race-inspired chassis and suspension, high-performance tires, aerodynamic body accents, Recaro front sport seats, Brembo brakes, MagneRide, and a carbon-fiber rear spoiler and wheels.

Check out our U.S. News Best Price Program for great savings at your local Ford dealer. You can also find excellent manufacturer incentives on our Ford deals page .

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The Final Call

The 2022 Ford Mustang is a mainstay near the top of our sports car rankings , and it’s not hard to figure out why. It’s fast, agile, and comfortable, making it enjoyable for your daily commute, a trip to the track, and everything in between. It’s arguably the most well-rounded vehicle in the class, and with an affordable starting price, the Mustang is a solid value.

Don't just take our word for it. Check out comments from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis.

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