The 4.0-liter engine also tries to mimic the Mustang GT's fuel consumption. I'm averaging 13.8 L/100 km, but I could do better if I tried harder.
Better ride than the GT
You can't expect less than a stiff suspension setup in the Mustang GT, but the V6 model is actually quite pleasant. The car handles well and is very predictable, but the shock setting is toned down compared to the V8-powered model.
The result is a car that's much more comfortable on the road. And the noise level is lower; on the highway, for instance, you can engage in a conversation without shouting, top up or down. The GT model we tested last year was a rattlebox, but the WIP Mustang is less so (notice I didn't say 'rattle-free'). For the daily grind, commuting to work and back, and for weekend road tripping, the base Mustang would be my choice.
Simplistic cockpit
The interior of the Mustang can't really be called luxurious. Yet it's functional and straightforward. Too bad the dashboard and door panel plastics seem to be provided from the Little Tikes company.
The Shaker 500 sound system with 6-CD changer, MP3 playback, SIRIUS satellite radio and 8 speakers is standard issue on V6 Mustangs, and sounds pretty good. The driver's seat has a power lumbar adjustment, but both front seatbacks don't return to their position when you recline them to let someone climb in back. You can't get seat heaters in a Warriors in Pink edition, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity isn't available in convertible models.
The top is easy to operate, despite having to twist two handles that locks the roof to the windshield. When you raise the top, though, don't forget to lift those rear-quarter windows with a separate switch. To access the trunk, use the rather ugly keyfob button or the key; there is no trunk release button inside the car. We learned that the hard way during the photo shoot, forgetting the keys in the trunk and closing it.
At least you can leave the Mustang top-down in a parking lot and no one can access the trunk to steal your belongings.
Better ride than the GT
You can't expect less than a stiff suspension setup in the Mustang GT, but the V6 model is actually quite pleasant. The car handles well and is very predictable, but the shock setting is toned down compared to the V8-powered model.
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| The interior of the Mustang is functional and straightforward. |
The result is a car that's much more comfortable on the road. And the noise level is lower; on the highway, for instance, you can engage in a conversation without shouting, top up or down. The GT model we tested last year was a rattlebox, but the WIP Mustang is less so (notice I didn't say 'rattle-free'). For the daily grind, commuting to work and back, and for weekend road tripping, the base Mustang would be my choice.
Simplistic cockpit
The interior of the Mustang can't really be called luxurious. Yet it's functional and straightforward. Too bad the dashboard and door panel plastics seem to be provided from the Little Tikes company.
The Shaker 500 sound system with 6-CD changer, MP3 playback, SIRIUS satellite radio and 8 speakers is standard issue on V6 Mustangs, and sounds pretty good. The driver's seat has a power lumbar adjustment, but both front seatbacks don't return to their position when you recline them to let someone climb in back. You can't get seat heaters in a Warriors in Pink edition, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity isn't available in convertible models.
The top is easy to operate, despite having to twist two handles that locks the roof to the windshield. When you raise the top, though, don't forget to lift those rear-quarter windows with a separate switch. To access the trunk, use the rather ugly keyfob button or the key; there is no trunk release button inside the car. We learned that the hard way during the photo shoot, forgetting the keys in the trunk and closing it.
At least you can leave the Mustang top-down in a parking lot and no one can access the trunk to steal your belongings.
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| The top is easy to operate, despite having to twist two handles that locks the roof to the windshield. |