The 2010 Ford Mustang Reviews – An Incredibly Good Looking Muscle Car
The 2010 Ford Mustang is an America’s favorite muscle car for 45 years straight after the original car made its debut in 1964. The New Mustang has enhanced much – hits the streets with a new exterior design; new world-class interior featuring well-crafted materials and updated technology; and a V8 with even more power and an even throatier signature Ford Mustang exhaust sound. Until now Ford Mustang is is one of the world’s most favorite automotive and cultural icons, and also one of the best sports cars in America.
This 2010 Mustang is not a brand new car, but rather a subtly improved version of the existing model. The exterior styling has been cleaned up made a little more aggressive, while maintaining a close link to the mustangs of the 1968-1969 era that inspired the overall design.
The 2010 Mustang body has designed with new styling. This time with integrated multi-element headlamps replacing the twin round lamps of past Mustangs, a power-dome hood that droops over the grille at its leading edge, absolutely new side sculpting. At the back, the new Mustang 2010 presents its tail lamps proudly on an outgoing surface. The new shape pays dividends in fuel economy and aerodynamic stability, while the details add to its attractiveness. In a slick bit of showmanship, leading into the tail, the rear fender presents a distinct kick up that is much stronger and more powerful-looking than the outgoing model.
The 2010 Ford Mustang is the popular pony package interior upgrade for drivers who are looking to get dress the interior of their new mustang bulitt door lock soldiers, bulitt pedals, cobra 4 way head restraint and a mustang gt leather shift knob. The Mustang’s interior looks like to its predecessor’s, but every dash, seat and console surface has been redesigned and formed of top-quality materials. The instrument panel top, no longer made of solid plastic, is right now integrated with the rest of the dashboard, improving quality and cutting assembly complexity and costs. Front seating is a bit tighter than other sporty coupes, and since the Mustang is a 2+2, the rear seats are still very snug and not suitable for adults. As before, this car is available as Ford Mustang coupe or as Ford Mustang convertibles, with a power-folding soft top.
The 2010 Ford Mustang is much quieter than the older car, with improvements in wind noise, road noise, mirror noise and powertrain noise. The radio antenna is moved to the rear to reduce noise, the wiper design is changedmodified to flatter blades that don’t make as much noise, the washer nozzles are within the hood, and the mirrors are reshaped. Inside, there is more mastic, a better grade of carpeting, a sound- absorbing headliner material, and there is a lot more noise insulation in the body.
The New Mustang is offered in four basic onfigurations: V-6, V-6 Premium, GT, and GT Premium.The 2010 Mustang is driven by the 4.0-liter, 210-hp V-6 is good, but is no match for the revised 315-horsepower 4.6- liter V8 GT, which produces 325 pounds-feet of torque and adds 15 hp due to a cold-air induction system. All models come equipped with an option of five-speed manual or automatic transmissions. The 2010 Mustang has slightly enhanced fuel economy with 16-18 mpg in the city and 23-26 mpg on the highway, and competes with other muscle cars — the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro.
The Standard features on the 2010 Ford Mustang consists of a tilt steering wheel, cruise control, air conditioning, a CD audio system that is MP3 compatible, split-folding rear seat, and power windows. Content builds from here up through the following trim levels: SE, Sport, and SEL. At the top is the GT Premium model with leather seats, power everything, SYNC, and aluminum wheels ranging from base 17-inch aluminum wheels to optional 19-inch rims on the GT. Given the Mustang’s performance edge, higher-performance axles are available, including a 3.55:1 ratio.
The New Ford Mustang also delivers on safety with a standard complement of features, including ABS, traction control, electronic stability control, tire-pressure monitoring system, remote keyless entry, and four airbags. Optional safety-directed features include the rearview camera, along with 911 Assist for vehicles with SYNC. The New Ford Mustang is one of few vehicles to get five-star ratings from the federal government, across the board, even for rollover resistance.
The 2010 Ford Mustang V-6 coupe is offered starting at $20,995, and the V-6 convertible at $25,995. Pricing for the GT V-8 coupe starts at $27,995, with the GT V-8 convertible at $32,995. (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices do not include $850 destination charges.) Options include the five-speed automatic transmission ($995), the glass roof option ($1995), a navigation package ($2195).
If you like the 2010 Ford Mustang, also consider:
* Dodge Challenger
* Chevrolet Camaro
* Nissan 370Z