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it was nearly six decades ago that the Ford Mustang took America by storm and
we've never really seen anything like Mustang Fever back then in 1964. now there's an all-new
one a Seventh Generation does it have a gas engine all electric hybrid let's find out
hey everybody I'm Tom Volk with driven and this is a preview of the 2024 Ford Mustang that will
be available in the summer of 2023 and I'll emphasize that this is a preview because no
one's driven it yet but I do have a lot of great information for you so let's get right to it
for starters it will not be electrified at least not yet Mustang is very much a gasoline-powered
machine with a new 2.3 liter ecoboost engine the AKA turbocharged and a fourth generation
5-liter coyote V8 in the GT both are projected to be more efficient and this is important more
powerful but no word on how much more so and yes the V8 will get a manual transmission as standard
kit the 10-speed automatic is optional in the GT and the only gearbox available with the ecoboost
engine not only is this not an EV Ford seems to be doubling down on the internal combustion
engine Thing by offering a remote rev feature that lets you rev the engine from outside the car using
the key fob there's a new optional electronic drift brake that should make destroying your
back tires so much easier the out outgoing model ran with an all-new architecture it's stiffened
and modified for the new Mustang including updated suspension and improved steering like Generation
6 gen 7 will be available as both the coupe and a convertible Ford says that the drop top will
be able to take two bags of golf clubs in the trunk so it's somewhat practical and the design
has definitely changed but as you can see you'll be able to ID this as a Mustang from 20 Paces it
doesn't really grow in size but designers did a lot to give it a wider planted look Ford says
that there were two competing designs and at the last minute went with the edgier one the other one
was described as sexy it has the traditional long nose and short deck and the tri-bar turn
signals the upper grille's horizontal design is a callback to the original 1960 design the EcoBoost
and GT grills are different just like before new hood vents and redesigned front splitter improve
aerodynamics the hips seem to be emphasized there are no undercut lines and the Belt Line near the
rear of the door drops down just a little bit the biggest difference by far with the Seventh
Generation Mustang is in the cabin Ford says it's the most digital Mustang ever and how obviously
inspired by Gamers the twin pod gauge cluster is gone replaced with a cockpit inspired by fighter
jets with displays that can be customized to show information most important to the driver
there are Splash screens with Mustang Graphics when entering a flat bottomed wheel makes it
easier to slide into the seats the main 12.4 inch digital instrument cluster uses Unreal Engine 3D
Graphics it can be customized to show different animated designs that change with the drive modes
default Graphics use a copper color that was new to Mach e owners can change colors select classic
Mustang gauges or go with a calm screen with minimal information there are two versions higher
trim models get a one-piece digital instrument cluster that flows is across the cockpit the
interface runs the sync 4 system which I like Ford says it has removed some of the physical
buttons for the HVAC and sound system and place them on the touch screen and that research shows
that both younger buyers and traditional Mustang buyers AKA older people think this is a good idea
we'll see a cloth interior is standard there's optional micro suede inserts upgraded premium
models get a cut and sewn instrument panel and door trim EcoBoost Mustangs get synthetic leather
seats GT models get the real stuff upgrades include a full leather steering wheel choice of
color stitching and seat belts with asymmetrical accent Stripes those seat belts would cost you
at least a grand in a Porsche and another neat touch there are USB ports above the cockpit so
you can plug in cameras and other electronics you don't have to stretch cords across the dashboard
again Ford is saying that this mustang is more powerful but has not dropped any real numbers
yet let's not forget that two-door coupes are not very popular these days everyone's buying SUVs and
there are certainly not enough convertibles in the world so Ford is doing a good job of keeping the
torch lit for these kind of performance cars if you're the kind of person bemoaning the lack of
manual transmissions convertibles and performance cars put your money where your mouth is no doubt
there'll be a lot of variants because well this is a Mustang that's what Ford does and this drops
in the summer of 2023 as a 2024 model so start dreaming now okay well that's all that Ford is
letting us know about the new Seventh Generation Mustang a reminder that these previews are very
different from the reviews that I shoot in 4k which look great on your television so check
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