By Charles Donaldson
Pricing and Trims
The 2020 Ford
Mustang is available in multiple trim levels: EcoBoost
Coupe ($27,765), EcoBoost Convertible ($32,265), EcoBoost Premium Coupe ($32,780),
EcoBoost Premium Convertible ($38,280), GT Coupe ($36,725), GT Premium ($40,725),
GT Premium Convertible ($46,225), Bullitt Coupe ($48,800), Shelby GT350 Coupe ($61,535), Shelby GT350R Coupe ($73,230), Shelby GT500 Coupe
($73.995).
What’s New for 2020?
The 2020 Mustang introduces a new 2.3-liter High Performance EcoBoost® engine, with
package, and the Shelby GT500® with its 5.2-liter supercharged cross-plane
crank V-8 motor. There are some other minor changes as well.
Interior Highpoints
The one complaint that I have always had with the Mustang is the nearly nonexistent legroom for the rear seat. At 5’8” tall, my seat adjustment only left approximately 3 to 4 inches of space between the back of my seat and the rear seat. The rear seats accommodate two passengers.
That aside, the interior of the Mustang’s cockpit was roomy, comfortable, and sporty. Soft touches throughout, the center console begins with oil pressure and vacuum boost gauges. Below is an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, satellite radio, and a 1,000-watt B&O Play audio system. The FordPass Connect provides you with access to some of the car’s vital information and nifty tricks via a smartphone app that is now equipped on all models. My test model included push-button start and paddle shifts.
Exterior Highlights
The styling of the 2020 Ford Mustang blends the iconic 1969 Mustang fastback roots with a modern sports car appeal. The long hood rolling into the symbolic roofline merges into the raked hatchback and rear end. A flared lower front fascia creates a wide and bold presentation grounded by a black grille pasted with the Mustang emblem which is centered perfectly.
Deep creased lines run over the hood and along the top and bottom of the doors. Flared wheel wells blend into the front headlights and rear taillights. The convertible version brings the feel of summer to any season. Exterior changes for 2020 include new paint colors, striping, and 19” alloy wheel options.
Performance Specs
The 2020 Ford
Mustang is available in three engine sizes with multiple performance versions
that increase horsepower. The base
engine is the 2.3-liter EcoBoost with a decent 310 horses, a High Performance 2.3
EcoBoost upgrades the horsepower to 330. The GT and Bullitt are equipped with a
strong 302-cu.ft. V-8 motor, generating 460 and 480 hp respectively. The Shelby
GT350 owns a 315-cu. in. 5.0-liter V-8 powerhouse pounding out 526 hp. Going
from street worthy to supercar status, the Shelby GT500 is loaded with a
supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 with NASCAR power that delivers an explosive 730
stampeding horses. Each engine is teamed up with performance packages, including
suspension, tires, and/or brakes. Other items, as well, match the horsepower
level ensuring that the handling can match the power. Whether or not the drive
can control the horses might be questionable!
All versions except the Shelby GT500 are mated to a 6-Speed manual transmission. The Shelby GT500 is mated to a 7-Speed Tremec TR-9070 duel clutch manual transmission. The 2.3-liter EcoBoost and the GT are available with an optional 10-speed automatic transmission.
Cool Features:
- Massive amount of horsepower for any of the trims – especially the Shelby GT500
- Optional Recaro Bucket seats
- Standard FordPass Connect
Safety & Integrity
The
2020 Ford Mustang takes safety to a level seriousness that you might not expect
on a sports car. The Mustang offers a variety of safety features that perform
well in the government crash test. Standard safety features include 6 airbags
in convertibles and 8 airbags in coupes. The coupe models boast side curtain
airbags, driver-knee airbags, and a glove-box-mounted airbag.
Certain active safety equipment offered on the Mustang is not standard. These features include forward-collision warnings with automatic emergency braking, driver attention alerts, active lane control, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitors.
In Summary – The 2020 Ford Mustang continues to live up to its wild roots with each year raising the level of performance, technology and safety. The Mustang styling is pure aggressive sportscar and the roar of each engine choice announces the grand entrance wherever you are. It’s fun and comfortable to drive and it could even upgrade your cool status. If you are looking for a family car, then you might want to wait until late 2020, when the All-New Mustang Mach-E Electric SUV (Yes, I said SUV!) hits showroom floors.
Specifications.
2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Coupe
| Base price: | $31,685 as driven: $39,370 (including destination & optional features) |
| Engine: | 2.3-liter EcoBoost Turbo 4-Cylinder |
| Horsepower: | 330 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque: | 350 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 10-speed automatic transmission |
| Drive: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Seating: | 4-passenger |
| Cargo Volume: | 13.5 cu. ft. |
| Curb weight: | 3671 pounds |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.5 gallons |
| Fuel Economy: | 17 MPG City, 24 MPG Highway |
| Turning Radius: | 37.8 feet |
| Wheelbase: | 107.1 inches |
| Warranty: | 3 years/36,000-miles |
| Also Consider: | Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Kia Stinger, Mazda MX-5, Nissan 370Z |