Few cars in automotive history have achieved the legendary status of the Ford Mustang. The 2025 Ford Mustang isn’t just a continuation of a legacy—it’s a modern reinterpretation of what a muscle car can be. Whether you’re drawn to the sleek and aggressive lines, the rumble of a V8 engine, or the immersive digital cockpit, the 2025 Mustang offers a compelling package that blends tradition with innovation. This is more than a car—it’s an icon reborn.
Bold New Design
Ford has reimagined the iconic pony car with a design that’s bolder, sharper, and more modern, while still retaining the core visual DNA that enthusiasts have loved for decades. Flanking the grille are sleek, redesigned LED headlights with a distinctive signature lighting pattern that gives the car a fierce, focused expression—especially at night. Subtle aerodynamic refinements help reduce drag and increase stability at high speeds, contributing not only to aesthetics but also to performance and efficiency.
In profile, the 2025 Mustang continues to flaunt its fastback shape—a long hood, short rear deck, and sloping roofline that speak to its muscle car heritage. New wheel designs and bolder color options, including unique hues exclusive to performance trims like the Dark Horse, add personality and presence. Whether you opt for the hardtop or drop the top for a cruise along the coast, the Mustang’s new design ensures you’ll turn heads wherever you go.
Engine Options and Performance
Whether you're a newcomer to muscle cars or a long-time Mustang purist, there’s an engine and performance setup tailored to your style.
2.3L EcoBoost® – Turbocharged Efficiency
Starting off the lineup is the refined 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Don’t let the smaller size fool you—this engine is anything but tame. It delivers over 300 horsepower and solid torque, providing quick acceleration and confident highway performance.
Ford has fine-tuned the EcoBoost for better throttle response and fuel efficiency, making it a compelling option for those who want Mustang style with a more daily-driver-friendly personality. Paired with either a smooth 10-speed automatic or an available 6-speed manual transmission, the EcoBoost Mustang offers surprising fun behind the wheel at an accessible price point.
5.0L Coyote V8 – Classic Muscle, Modern Power
In 2025, the GT produces upwards of 480 horsepower, with even more power available with optional performance exhaust systems.
The Coyote V8 is known for its high-revving character, deep exhaust note, and consistent power delivery. It’s a true muscle car engine, and when paired with the 6-speed manual, it delivers the kind of raw, engaging driving experience that defines the Mustang name. Drivers can also opt for the 10-speed automatic, which offers fast, responsive shifts and improved 0–60 times.
Dark Horse – The Track-Ready Stallion
The Dark Horse includes a host of performance upgrades:
- Strengthened internals including forged pistons and connecting rods.
- Dual air intakes and throttle bodies for improved airflow.
- Upgraded cooling systems for track use.
This version of the Mustang is designed for enthusiasts who crave precision, speed, and an uncompromising connection to the road or track.
Ride and Handling
Across all trims, the 2025 Mustang benefits from a revised chassis, stiffer structure, and more responsive suspension geometry. The result is a car that feels more planted and agile in corners, with better ride quality than its predecessors. Whether you're commuting, carving through canyon roads, or laying down lap times at the track, the 2025 Mustang offers a driving experience that’s engaging and confidence-inspiring.
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High-Tech Interior
Step inside the 2025 Ford Mustang, and you’re immediately met with a cockpit that fuses classic driving spirit with cutting-edge technology. While the Mustang’s heart remains rooted in performance, its cabin is now smarter, sleeker, and more connected than ever before.
Digital Cockpit for a Digital Age
Want a minimalist layout for a night cruise or a performance-focused tachometer for track days? You can switch between multiple themes, including layouts inspired by classic Mustangs.
Seamlessly integrated into this display is the 13.2-inch central touchscreen, angled slightly toward the driver for easy visibility and access. The display even incorporates swipe and pinch gestures, much like a smartphone or tablet.
Next-Level Connectivity
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are standard, allowing you to stay connected without the clutter of cables.
- Over-the-air (OTA) software updates ensure your Mustang’s systems stay current with the latest features and improvements.
- Available FordPass® Connect provides remote start, vehicle health monitoring, and more through a smartphone app.
Driver-Centric Layout with Premium Touches
Beyond technology, the interior is built to enhance the driving experience. The cockpit is designed around the driver, with a low, wide dash that emphasizes visibility and a feeling of control. The flat-bottomed steering wheel adds a sporty touch and houses controls for audio, cruise, and digital menus.
Premium materials, soft-touch surfaces, and available contrast stitching give the interior a more upscale feel than previous generations. Trim levels can be configured with a variety of finishes—from carbon-fiber-style accents to brushed aluminum—allowing drivers to personalize their Mustang’s vibe.
Comfort Meets Sport
Performance doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort. The 2025 Mustang offers:
- Dual-zone automatic climate control, standard on most trims.
Safety and Driver Assistance
While the 2025 Ford Mustang is built for performance and excitement, it doesn’t overlook the importance of safety and driver confidence.
Ford Co-Pilot360™: A Smarter Way to Drive
Standard across the lineup is Ford Co-Pilot360™, a suite of intelligent safety features designed to support the driver without interfering with the pure Mustang driving experience. These include:
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB): Helps detect potential collisions with vehicles or pedestrians and can automatically apply the brakes if the driver doesn’t react in time.
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross-Traffic Alert: Keeps an eye on your blind spots and warns you if there's a vehicle you might not see. Cross-Traffic Alert is especially helpful when backing out of tight parking spaces
- Lane-Keeping System: Monitors your position on the road and gently steers you back into your lane if it detects unintentional drifting. Ideal for long highway drives.
Optional and Enhanced Safety Features
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go: Maintains a set following distance from the car ahead, even in stop-and-go traffic. It’s especially useful for highway commuting.
- Traffic Sign Recognition: Displays speed limits and traffic signs directly on the digital instrument cluster to help you stay informed and compliant.
Built to Protect
- Advanced airbag system with front, side, curtain, and knee airbags.
- Rigid body frame with high-strength steel for improved crash protection.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control, helping to maintain control under extreme or slippery conditions.
Safety Without Diluting the Driving Experience
Importantly, Ford has integrated these features in a way that preserves the Mustang’s essence as a driver’s car. Alerts are subtle, assistive technologies are non-intrusive, and manual control is always prioritized. Whether you're cruising on the highway or carving through corners, the technology works quietly in the background to enhance safety—without getting in your way.
Mustang Dark Horse
If the standard 2025 Mustang GT is the heart of the lineup, the Mustang Dark Horse is its soul—a high-performance beast crafted for drivers who crave serious track capability without sacrificing street legality. It’s not just a trim level.
A Special Breed of V8 Muscle
This version of the engine has been specially tuned and enhanced to deliver around 500 horsepower—making it the most powerful naturally aspirated 5.0L Mustang engine ever offered by Ford.
Key engine enhancements include:
- Forged connecting rods and piston upgrades, derived from the GT500, for greater strength at high RPMs.
- Dual throttle bodies and dual air intakes, allowing improved airflow and increased throttle response.
This engine sounds as good as it feels, with a throaty, aggressive exhaust note that’s uniquely tuned for the Dark Horse—one that announces your arrival before you even hit the throttle.
Track-Focused Handling and Chassis
Power is only part of the story. The Dark Horse is also engineered to handle—with a range of chassis upgrades and performance tech that make it sharp, agile, and confidence-inspiring, especially at the limit.
Notable features include:
- Brembo® high-performance brakes with massive rotors and multi-piston calipers for consistent stopping power under extreme conditions.
- Torsen® limited-slip rear differential, ensuring maximum grip during hard cornering and acceleration.
Whether on the street or at the track, the Mustang Dark Horse feels more planted, more precise, and more purposeful than any previous non-Shelby Mustang.
Aggressive Styling That Matches Its Performance
- Exclusive front fascia and gloss-black grille with integrated brake cooling ducts.
Manual or Automatic: Your Choice of Control
Purists will love that the Dark Horse comes standard with a TREMEC 6-speed manual transmission, complete with rev-matching for smoother downshifts. For those who prefer quicker shifts and easier daily driving, a 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters is also available—making the Dark Horse flexible enough to serve as both a weekend warrior and a daily driver.
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