Ford Mustang

[karl2001]

Hi Any feed back regarding the new ford mustang?

[larry0609]

Hi Any feed back regarding the new ford mustang?

Wala pa siguro makapag bigay feedback sa ngayon because they have just released the first batch ng Ford Mustang. See related article from TopGear Phils September is Ford PH's best month of the year so far - News | TopGear.com.ph

[Richardson Chan]

I saw one last night sa Kapitolyo, Pasig. White ung color. Wala pang plate number

[AG4]

I've never driven one. But I sat in one. Its a tight fit in the back row for a car this big. It feels very big so I dont know how you can use all that muscle unless you've got an open road.

I was able to test drive the Mustang GT during the Mustang event at Bonifacio Global City late August.
It didn't feel that big to drive around (its roughtly the same size as the outgoing Mazda 6)
We couldn't go fast inside Bonifacio Global City, but I was able to make a quick sprint on my second round (with my window half open so I could hear the V8 exhaust note clearly), you really feel the power (you get pressed against the seat).

[niky]

The Mustang is not quite as nimble as an Evo or an STI, but it has pretty good handling for a car with a five-point-oh stuffed in the snout. Incredible power, creditable brakes. About the only negative is the push-button manual shifting, a la Explorer, which is pretty useless when you're going fast.

[AG4]

About the only negative is the push-button manual shifting, a la Explorer, which is pretty useless when you're going fast.

This method of manual shifting is pretty much present in almost all the new and upcoming AT or Powershift Fords including the New Focus.
I was wondering if one would get used to it after a certain period (when the owner actually drives the car frequently).
I wanted to try it out in +/- "S" mode, but the Ford SA/rep just told me to just put it on "Drive", oh well, it was still fun anyway.

[niky]

This method of manual shifting is pretty much present in almost all the new and upcoming AT or Powershift Fords including the New Focus.
I was wondering if one would get used to it after a certain period (when the owner actually drives the car frequently).
I wanted to try it out in +/- "S" mode, but the Ford SA/rep just told me to just put it on "Drive", oh well, it was still fun anyway.

It's okay in a "press to overtake" kind of way, but too fiddly for spirited driving or track use. One wonders why they didn't simply incorporate the buttons into the steering wheel, where they'd be more useful.

Having it on the shifter that way means you have to actually grip the shifter fully to center your hand so you can press the button. If it were a +/- system, you could simply lightly touch and flick the shifter.

[AG4]

It's okay in a "press to overtake" kind of way, but too fiddly for spirited driving or track use. One wonders why they didn't simply incorporate the buttons into the steering wheel, where they'd be more useful.

Having it on the shifter that way means you have to actually grip the shifter fully to center your hand so you can press the button. If it were a +/- system, you could simply lightly touch and flick the shifter.

I think they didn't put it on the steering wheel because there are too many controls on it, then again, the Taurus SHO, Fusion & Edge have paddle shifters (on some models).


Perhaps, they will revert to the old +/- shift-gate (or add a paddle shift option to the other models) if majority of the people don't like the +/- rocker button on the shift knob.

PS: I don't know if it's a fad, but new Chevys like the Sonic and Malibu also have the +/- rocker button on the shift knob.


Malibu has it on the top portion of the knob.

[Gareth Garcia]

does anyone have any idea how to change the map of the Mustang? medyo complicated hindi ata magamit d2 for US lang ata. may local version ba na Map yan?

[eggman]

Hoping the Mustang GT 500 will be available here!

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[renzo_d10]

Saw one along Florida St. Weeks back, blue unit. Probably the one that James Deakin drove. Beautiful car.

[niky]

Mind, it's arguably not any slower than shifting through an H gate, but it's two actions... find gearshift, find buttons, press button... Instead of one... flick stick.

[AG4]

Mind, it's arguably not any slower than shifting through an H gate, but it's two actions... find gearshift, find buttons, press button... Instead of one... flick stick.

True, i'd prefer the old style shift gate, but perhaps many new Ford owners will get used to the rocker button in time (muscle memory), the same way I got used to operating the Focus' headlight knob on the lower corner of the dashboard, very different from the stalk mounted controls of the old Corolla I learned to drive in.

PS: The best of course is a traditional manual transmission, too bad this option is dying out and has been relegated to the base trim models.

[AgentUlod]

Ford only offers the paddle shifters to models without the manual transmission. In the case of Mustangs, I doubt that Ford will offer it because paddle shifts are for European brand with high revving engines and very un-american muscle better off stick shift. I have no idea with the Camaro coz I'm pretty sure it comes with paddles.

Those who want manual shifting better stick with greymarket Mustangs.

[AG4]

Ford only offers the paddle shifters to models without the manual transmission. In the case of Mustangs, I doubt that Ford will offer it because paddle shifts are for European brand with high revving engines and very un-american muscle better off stick shift.

True for most Ford models I guess, the Fusion for example has a MT option for 1.6 EcoBoost models, but paddle shifters are only available for the AT-only 2.0 EcoBoost models.

The only Fords currently available with paddle shifters happen to be North American developed models like the full-size Taurus SHO, Explorer Sport, Edge Sport and Fusion 2.0 EcoBoost models.

I guess the paddle shifters are for the larger high-end/ sports models, which in most cases don't have a manual option.

The Focus ST, Mustang Boss 302 and Shelby GT500 are only available with a MT.

Perhaps the next gen 2015 Mustang (50th anniversary) might get a paddle shifter option on AT models.
This all-new model will have IRS, and is expected to have a 4-cylinder EcoBoost base engine.

[crossdx]

Planning on getting a blue or white GT, but also thinking about the new design 2015 model coming out next year. I don't know if I can wait a year, haha, and the sales reps here don't seem to have any idea whether the new Stang will launch the same year here as the U.S.

[AG4]

Planning on getting a blue or white GT, but also thinking about the new design 2015 model coming out next year. I don't know if I can wait a year, haha, and the sales reps here don't seem to have any idea whether the new Stang will launch the same year here as the U.S.

I read that they might unveil the next gen Mustang on April 2014 (50th anniversary), possibly in the 2014 New York Auto Show, but it will most likely go on sale on a later date, even in the US. My guess, we'll probably see it 2015.

[crossdx]

I read that they might unveil the next gen Mustang on April 2014 (50th anniversary), possibly in the 2014 New York Auto Show, but it will most likely go on sale on a later date, even in the US. My guess, we'll probably see it 2015.

If that's the case, then I probably, make that definitely, won't be able to wait 2 years to drive one. The current V8 GT is calling to me. I pretty much fell in love with it during the test drive. Also, there's no telling how the new one will turn out yet in terms of looks. I might end up hating the redesign, whereas I really dig the retro styling of the current gen and could ogle it all day long. The 2015 supposedly will ditch this in favor of a more modern look, to appeal to a younger demographic perhaps.

[AG4]

If that's the case, then I probably, make that definitely, won't be able to wait 2 years to drive one. The current V8 GT is calling to me. I pretty much fell in love with it during the test drive. Also, there's no telling how the new one will turn out yet in terms of looks. I might end up hating the redesign, whereas I really dig the retro styling of the current gen and could ogle it all day long. The 2015 supposedly will ditch this in favor of a more modern look, to appeal to a younger demographic perhaps.

J Mays, Group Vice President of Global Design and Chief Creative Officer at Ford Motor Company said that the next Mustang will look more modern but still continue to use some design elements/trademarks the Mustang is known for.

When you do retro cars you tend to get stuck in the era you're trying to mimic, the only way to move forward is literally moving forward with the styling.

The 2015 Mustang is expected to borrow some styling from the Evos Concept.

Expect some Kinetic Design combined with traditional Mustang styling elements/trademarks.

2013 Mustang