2005 Mustang Convertible Preview

Joining the standard dual-stage frontal airbags are new optional seat-deployed driver and front-passenger side-impact airbags.

All seating positions in the new convertible get 3-way safety belts. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

Additionally, all seating positions get 3-way safety belts, with those up front getting height-adjustable lap and shoulder belts with load-limiting retractors and pyrotechnic pretensioners.

Of less critical significance, the new Convertible comes well equipped in base V6 trim. Standard features include a 4-speaker, AM/FM audio system with a single CD/MP3 player, power windows and door locks with remote access, air conditioning, tilt steering and more.

Options are a plenty, highlighted by leather seating surfaces, an active anti-theft system with perimeter alarm, separate alarm sounder, anti-tow sensor and ultrasonic interior motion sensor, plus two stereo upgrades, starting with a Shaker 100 system, incorporating an AM/FM radio and 6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer,

An interior upgrade package adds a bright-polished 6-gauge instrument cluster with Ford's "My Color" feature. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

or a more powerful Shaker 500 audio system with AM/FM radio, 6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer.

An interior upgrade package adds a bright-polished 6-gauge instrument cluster with Ford's "My Color" feature that allows the driver to set multiple instrument background colors, just for fun. Also included, is a leather-wrapped shift knob and satin aluminum register vents, steering-wheel spokes, I/P, door latches and door scuff plate. The package also adds a message center, leather-wrapped steering wheel and Dark Charcoal Aberdeen pattern front door panel inserts.