New for 2010
The original pony car has been extensively revamped for 2010, starting with new lower fascias, fenders and grille as well as the raised hood that covers the headlights.
The windshield washer sprayers and radio antenna have been repositioned. The goal was to make the body sleeker and, more importantly, reduce unwanted wind noise.
The flared fenders bring out the massive 19-inch alloy wheels of the GT model (17-inch wheels are found on base Mustangs). You know what this means: if you live in Quebec, where winter tires are mandatory, you should budget a significant amount of money to get your car ready for the cold season.
In the back, the prominent wedges in the bodywork don’t get unanimous approval from purists. A couple of them let me know about it more than once. The thing is, the Mustang has always been and will always be about passion, not reason!
The redesigned taillights incorporate a trio of LEDs. When you activate the turn signals, they light up successively from the inside out, a detail which reminded me of the 1965-1971 Ford Thunderbird and 1967-1973 Mercury Cougar my old uncle used to drive. A legend can’t ignore a tradition which appeals to baby-boomers. Ford knows it and beautifully plays that card.
On a more functional note, the 2010 Mustang innovates with an available back-up camera built in the rear spoiler. The image is displayed on the available navigation screen, allowing drivers to see what the high beltline otherwise prevents you from seeing -- objects or people hidden right behind the car. You wouldn’t want to hurt a kid or scratch your paint on a concrete barrier, would you?
The original pony car has been extensively revamped for 2010, starting with new lower fascias, fenders and grille as well as the raised hood that covers the headlights.
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| An American icon, the Mustang boasts a fresh new look for 2010. |
The windshield washer sprayers and radio antenna have been repositioned. The goal was to make the body sleeker and, more importantly, reduce unwanted wind noise.
The flared fenders bring out the massive 19-inch alloy wheels of the GT model (17-inch wheels are found on base Mustangs). You know what this means: if you live in Quebec, where winter tires are mandatory, you should budget a significant amount of money to get your car ready for the cold season.
In the back, the prominent wedges in the bodywork don’t get unanimous approval from purists. A couple of them let me know about it more than once. The thing is, the Mustang has always been and will always be about passion, not reason!
The redesigned taillights incorporate a trio of LEDs. When you activate the turn signals, they light up successively from the inside out, a detail which reminded me of the 1965-1971 Ford Thunderbird and 1967-1973 Mercury Cougar my old uncle used to drive. A legend can’t ignore a tradition which appeals to baby-boomers. Ford knows it and beautifully plays that card.
On a more functional note, the 2010 Mustang innovates with an available back-up camera built in the rear spoiler. The image is displayed on the available navigation screen, allowing drivers to see what the high beltline otherwise prevents you from seeing -- objects or people hidden right behind the car. You wouldn’t want to hurt a kid or scratch your paint on a concrete barrier, would you?
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| In the back, the 2010 model stands out with prominent wedges in the bodywork and taillights that incorporate a trio of LEDs. |