2025 Ford Mustang Review

The anniversary version is the most important thing to know about 2025 since the seventh-generation Mustang came out in 2024. It has some looks that are only found on GT coupes and convertibles, like 20-inch wheels with red metal center caps. The anniversary version also has a new set of digital gauges that look like the ones on a 1967 Mustang. For Mustangs made after 2024, an over-the-air update can give you the anniversary version.

Pros

• Several powerful engines.
• Multiple configurations.
• It’s the fancy GTD Mustang.

Cons

• Cumbersome 10-speed auto.
• The flexible feels like a floppy.
• The dull materials inside.

The Mustang’s base engine is a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 315 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. It only comes with an automatic engine with ten speeds. Interestingly, this is less horsepower than the 330-hp EcoBoost Performance from the previous model. The Mustang’s 5.0-liter V-8 is its heart and soul, even though it has great speed. Either a six-speed manual or a ten-speed automatic engine can be used to drive it. It has 480 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. Ford says that a performance exhaust that can be added as an extra can make 486 horsepower and 418 pound-feet of torque. With 500 hp, the 5.0-liter V-8 Mustang Dark Horse is better on the track. With 19-inch Pirelli P Zero PZ4 tires and adjustable dampers, it’s basically an improvement on the famous Mach 1 model from the last generation. You can choose to add a driving package with track-ready Pirelli Trofeo RS tires. Ford has made each new version of Mustangs better in terms of ride and handling balance. The newest Mustang is no exception, with better steering feel and input. The adaptive dampers that come with the Dark Horse make the ride smoother, which can happen with high-performance cars that have race tires.

The Mustang can get the Ford Co-Pilot360, an amazing set of technologies that help with driving. To find out how well the Mustang fared in crash tests, you can visit the websites of the IIHS and The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Some important safety factors are:

• It comes with adaptive speed control.
• Regular lane-keeping assistance and lane departure warning.
• There are active ways to fix potholes that come with the Performance Pack.

Inside the Mustang, there are both new and old features. The new model comes with a 12.4-inch instrument panel, which is a big improvement over the old one. The seats were also very supportive. The adjustable screen suits most red, white, and blue Americans. It contains gauges, shifting colors, and a “calm” panel with only the most necessary information. For people who want to feel familiar, the cluster can be set up to look like the analog gauges on the 1987 Mustang. Also, all seventh-generation cars can get an over-the-air update that adds a second analog throwback screen that looks like it was made for the 1967 Mustang. Driver screens and cabin lights adjust with driving mode. Microsuede vinyl inserts can be added to cloth Mustang seats. However, the Premium model has embroidered dashboard and door trim. Mustang GT features more leather. Ford has introduced “Remote Rev,” which enables you enjoy the sounds outdoors while altering engine RPMs with the key fob.

The four-cylinder Mustang is estimated by the EPA to achieve 22 city mpg and 33 highway mpg. If you choose the Performance Package, you’ll only get 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. The current V-8 Mustang automatic gets 16 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway, which is a little better than the previous generation’s thirsty beast, which got 15 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway (with an automatic gearbox). If you choose a manual transmission, that number drops by one mpg in each area. The Dark Horse gets 14 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway, no matter what gear it has. At 75 mph, we measured the fuel economy on the highway. The gas mileage for an Ecoboost with an automatic transmission was 32 miles per gallon, while that for a GT with a six-speed manual was 24.

Since it was redesigned in 2024, the Mustang’s internal technology has come a long way. A 13.2-inch touchscreen screen with Ford’s Sync 4 software can be added behind a curved glass panel and go from the gauge cluster to the middle of the car. This system comes equipped with popular features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Another option for drivers who want to keep their charging cords neat is a wireless smartphone charger. You can command your Ford Streaming and Amazon Alexa smart home devices with just the sound of your voice. Additionally, Ford Power-Up software is standard on all Mustangs and allows for software updates wirelessly to improve performance.

On our test track, a Mustang GT equipped with the speed exhaust system reached 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, while an EcoBoost model was somewhat slower at 4.5 seconds. Even though the Dark Horse beat the GT by only one second (4.1 seconds), it still took 12.5 seconds to go 115 mph in the quarter-mile. The Dark Horse did better than the Toyota Supra 3.0 in our most recent 0-to-150-to-0 speed test, taking 29.7 seconds.

Although the EcoBoost four-cylinder turbocharger performs well, we suggest you go with the V-8 instead since it is still available. This is especially true for the GT coupe with its six-speed manual gearbox. Even though it costs $10,000 more than the other four, the Mustang GT comes with both rides and things. The GT Performance package can be bought for an extra $5,000. It has 19-inch wheels, big Brembo brakes, a 3.73-geared Torsen differential, and some really cool looks.