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Ford Mustang: new coupe scores well, but still trails the best.(Special report)(Product/Service Evaluation)(Cover Story)
HIGHS | Acceleration, handling,V8 sound; a real thoroughbred. LOWS | Rear seat, low-speed ride, interior quality.
Acknowledged as an icon among American sports cars, the redesigned 2005 Mustang has generated a lot of buzz among the media and enthusiasts. Our tests show that this Mustang is a major upgrade over the previous model in terms of style, comfort, and performance, and it scored higher overall in our tests than the Pontiac GTO, its most direct competitor. But the Mustang lacks the finesse of the best sports cars in this price range, including the Subaru Impreza WRX STi and the Mazda RX-8.
With this redesign, Ford reached into the vehicle's early history for styling influences, and the interior and exterior are reminiscent of early Mustangs.
We tested a GT coupe with a 300-hp, 4.6-liter V8 and a five-speed manual transmission. The base model has a 210-hp, 4.0-liter V6 with a five-speed manual or an optional five-speed automatic.
Despite the use of a solid rear axle rather than an independent rear suspension, as found on competing vehicles, the Mustang is agile and capable, but the ride is stiff and jostling at low speeds.
As is typical of many coupes, rear seating is fight and rear access is difficult.
Overall, the redesigned Mustang remains true to its formula as a quick, stylish and affordable car. Reliability of this new model is unknown.
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