2017 Ford Mustang Review

Even after five decades in production, the Ford Mustang continues set the bar for the sports car segment in performance, innovation, and style. Save for some technology updates and interior styling cinches, model fans will recognize the new 2017 Mustang version right away.

Richmond, Ashland, and Mechanicsville area drivers after the total scoop on this classic yet contemporary convertible or coupe will find everything they need to know about the 2017 Ford Mustang right here in Richmond Ford Lincoln's comprehensive vehicle review!

2017 Ford Mustang: Choose Your Pony

Picking the Mustang that's right for you starts with selecting the body style: fastback (aka coupe) or convertible. From there, you have five trim levels to choose from: V6, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, and GT Premium.

All of these trims wear the Mustang's iconic sleek build characterized by darty automatic xenon headlights that flank the periphery of a jet-black hexagonal grille. At the grille's center is the car's signature silver jumping pony. When a turn signal is set in motion, the Mustang's standard LED taillights swiftly illuminate in a striking, sequential glow.

Trim Takeaways:

• The 2017 Ford Mustang comes in coupe and convertible body styles.
• It comes in five trims: V6, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, and GT Premium.
• Auto xenon headlights and LED taillights come standard.                         

Package Options in the 2017 Ford Mustang

Styling and performance packages start from the EcoBoost model up. Check out the exterior add-ons you have to choose from by trim:

• The EcoBoost Performance package brings in 19-inch wheels, sport-tuned suspension, steering, and stability control, upgraded brakes.
• The EcoBoost Premium trim features the Premier Trim with Color Accent package (unique door trim) or the Pony package (19-inch wheels, side stripe, and unique front fascia).
• The GT Performance package is the same as the EcoBoost's performance set plus Brembo brand front brakes and a Torsen limited-slip rear differential. The GT also offers the Black Accent package (19-inch black alloy wheels, black rear spoiler, and black badging).
• The GT Premium offers the California Special package that features 19-inch black alloy wheels and exclusive outer accents.

In the 2017 Ford Mustang, trims above V6 unlock available package options.

How About Them Engines?

The 2017 Mustang's available engines are mighty stables that house plenty of horsepower. The entry-level V6 model wears a standard 3.7-liter V6 that generates 300 horses and 280 lb-ft of torque.

A turbo four-cylinder engine with 310 horsepower and 320 lb-ft is responsible for the inner pulse of the Ford EcoBoost and EcoBoost Premium. Top GT Mustang trims accommodate the car's top engine offering, a gnarly 5.0-liter V8 with 435 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque.

Whether you select manual or automatic, the 2017 Mustang's standard six-speed transmission is well matched to the car's advanced engines. These components work together with precision steering and potent brakes to produce the highly responsive ride and masterful handling that the Mustang is known for.

Competitive fuel ratings from the EPA make Mustang travel, including running highway routes to Richmond and navigating city streets and corridors, easy on your wallet. The base Mustang offers 19 city mpg and 28 highway mpg, while the EcoBoost returns even higher numbers of 21 city mpg and 32 highway mpg.

Three engines are available in the 2017 Mustang:                              

•  3.7-liter V6 with 300 horsepower                          
•  four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 310 horsepower                             
•  5.8-liter V8 with 435 horsepower                              

The Mustang's fuel economy meets and exceeds segment standards: EcoBoost Mustangs return 21/32 city/highway mpg.                                 
The Mustang offers a manual six-speed transmission as well as an automatic.    

In the Hot Seat: 2017 Mustang Interior

While much of the 2017 Mustang's muscle comes from what's under the hood, it's also well worth its weight in interior tech. Retro yet modern, today's Mustang is a seamless blend of past, present, and future.

Throwback nuances like retro gauges that illume in red fuse with cutting-edge connectivity from the SYNC® 3 infotainment system with voice recognition (a new standard for 2017), where managing music and the in-car environment is as easy as saying a command or lightly tapping the center touch screen.

The 2017 Ford Mustang also comes standard with an enthusiast-oriented performance tracking program known as Track Apps™ that populates G-forces, acceleration times, and even issues a race-inspired countdown at the driver's 4.2-inch message screen.

• The Mustang's driver-centric, tech-savvy cockpit features:                                
• The latest version of Ford's SYNC 3 infotainment system with voice recognition          
• Track Apps™ real-time performance tracking                             
• Standard tech including a rearview camera, Bluetooth®, proximity key, and two USB ports                      

Why Choose Between Speed and Style? With the 2017 Ford Mustang, You Don't Have To

The Ford Mustang's engines and equipment add up to a spirited drive and ownership experience. Whether you choose coupe cruising or fastback fun, the 2017 Ford Mustang lives up to and perpetuates its standing as an iconic, enduring force in the sports car world.

Ready to get behind the wheel of this modern sports car icon? Schedule a no-obligation 20-minute test drive of the 2017 Mustang with Richmond Ford Lincoln today!