For those who’ve by no means pushed a 2022 Ford Mustang GT earlier than, and also you bounce in, sling it into Sport+ or Race mode, and stomp the gasoline, you’re going to assume you’re driving a pig, and a really indignant one at that.
You see, when you can drive the Mustang such as you stole it from a prepare station automotive park within the dodgiest suburb nearest you, you actually shouldn’t, not straight out of the field, and never till you’ve had time to change into correctly acquainted with this beast.
It is advisable be taught its numerous drive modes and the behaviours in every one first, so that you simply’ll additionally uncover that it’s principally not a piggy wiggy, however relatively a better efficiency automotive that gives good on-road behaviour, and makes an amazing each day driver for sports activities automotive followers.
Beneath the hood is a 5.0-litre V8 delivering 339kW energy and 556Nm of torque, which within the case of our take a look at automobile, was paired with a 10-speed computerized sports activities transmission. It’s a very good mixture, that when handled with respect, delivers easy shifting.
But it surely’s additionally its worst enemy. It’s that exact same gearbox that merely doesn’t cope in working its manner by way of 10 gear selections if you thrash it like a race automotive. For anybody planning to trace the Mustang, purchase the handbook, and get some driver coaching.
Because of the add-on MagneRide suspension bundle (an absolute will need to have) and the dampers that go along with it although, it feels refined on the highway, eats corners for breakfast, actually, and is considerably extra refined than these fashions which have come earlier than it.
It’s energetic exhaust, which incorporates a quiet mode should you want it, provides to the fantastic nature of its engine noise alongside the way in which too. Leaping inside, you’ll discover Ford’s SYNC3 infotainment system, with enhanced voice management, and the FordPass Join embedded modem.
The previous delivers an honest consumer expertise, whereas the latter allows you to do cool issues remotely, like discover, and even begin your automotive. The techy stuff interprets to an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
There’s additionally satellite tv for pc navigation, a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster, keyless entry and push button begin, and a B&O Play 12-speaker sound system. The Observe Apps software program has been up to date too and contains the power to line lock on the observe.
Six-way heated and cooled entrance seats additionally characteristic, together with a leather-based wrapped steering wheel and shifter, adaptive cruise management, dual-zone local weather management, illuminated sill plates, ambient lighting and tyre strain monitoring.
The reversing digital camera is cheap, and there’s about 408-litres of boot area on provide too. It’s fairly deep, which is sweet if you must disguise a whole lot of gear, however whereas the rear seats do fold down, passenger leg and head room is sort of frankly terrible for adults within the again row.
That includes some minor design tweaks on the skin, together with GT stripes and a rear spoiler within the case of our tester, you’ll additionally discover auto headlights and excessive beam, that are full LED just like the tail lights and entrance fog lights.
Rain-sensing wipers full the bundle, whereas the protection suite contains autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, ahead collision warning, lane departure warning and lane hold help, and a number of airbags.
What’s lacking is blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, which aren’t out there. Meaning the reversing digital camera, and your mirrors, are your new finest mates, and explains why the Ford Mustang has a 3-star ANCAP security ranking.
The ranking is the results of having scored poorly on baby passenger safety and security help programs. Hopefully the subsequent technology (2024) Mustang, a wholesale redesign and vital improve in tech, driver help and efficiency, adjustments that.
For now although, the 2022 model is on the market in a spread of colors, together with Race Crimson, Oxford White, Carbonised Gray (as examined), Mischievous Purple, Eruption Inexperienced, Atlas Blue, Cyber Orange Grabber Blue, Darkish Matter Gray, Fast Crimson and Shadow Black.
Our take a look at automobile was fitted with the elective excessive efficiency rear wing and black badging, in addition to appropriately positioned over-the-top racing stripes (in black in our case), 19-inch cast alloy wheels, MagneRide suspension and Recaro seats.
In precisely the spec we drove, you’ll have to half with $87,873 drive away, which all issues thought of, isn’t that unhealthy. It comes with a 5-year limitless kilometre guarantee and roadside help.
To seek out out extra, try Ford’s web site. As at all times, we suggest buying round for a very good deal, or you may go to PriceMyCar for one of the best value. For those who’re eager on one and want finance, speak to CreditOne.
Our take a look at automobile was offered by Ford Australia. To seek out out extra in regards to the 2022 Ford Mustang GT Coupe, go to your native Ford seller. Footage courtesy of Mitch Zeinert Images.
