2018 / 2019 Ford Mustang Ecoboost Review in 4K
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Ford's Mustang has been the affordable RWD coupe to beat in America for a while, but in 2016 Chevrolet did just that with the new Camaro. That caused Ford to sharpen their pencil, and refresh the Mustang for 2018. Does that put this little pony back on top? Not quite, but it is the car I'd buy if I was shopping...
2018 is the first year of the refresh but we already know what's happening for 2019 so this video includes those details in the comparison section. Nothing mechanical changes but Ford does re-shuffle a few options for the 2019 model year.
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Nobody ever notices the fact that the Mustang is one of very few cars that have air-conditioned seats. Not just ventilated, AIR-CONDITIONED. Most cars have ventilated seats - including expensive foreign cars - and there is no comparison to the Mustang's A/C seats. I drove a rental Mustang in Florida with this feature and it was incredibly comfortable. Anybody who lives in a hot climate ought to consider this.
The air conditioned seats, radar adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, Android auto, manual transmission, and ability to run on 87 or 91 octane is why this is an awesome deal for me. Even now during the inflated prices due to the chip shortage, these mustangs are still in the low 20s!
@@thisisntsergio1352 low 20s ? Where do you live ?
@@ajmc7461 Bay Area California
@@ajmc7461 the ones I saw for low 20s are gone now and best are mid 20s now. Most are low 30s.
yea my moms durango had them in 2012. hold my dick
ive been on youtube for weeks tying to find a solid 2018-2019 mustang review and THIS is the best one so far. Very detailed! Great quality. First time on this channel. Good stuff!
Glad someone not only chose to review the Ecoboost in immense depth but also the Automatic with it. Too many people are die-hard fascists about the 5.0 and a manual. I mean look at this comment section, they feel the need to still rail on literally anything thats not a BIG MURICAN V8 MANUAL here even though there are thousands of videos reviewing that combination.
Because cars cant be enjoyed in other ways while being economical about it, clearly.
I agree 💯%, and many can't even afford the GT V8 lmao...
Everyone apparently knows what a Mustang is or should be..lol Look back at when the Mustang first appeared. Now you have several options. A 4cy turbo putting out 310 hp and 350 pnd ft of torque is amazing. That was a dream back in the day. If you want more grunt and have the money then get a G
T. Funny thing is that the Ecoboost is still faster than 75% of the vehicles on the road. Not a bad everyday driver.
minivans these days put about 260 hp and more..
HP doesn't mean shit by itself. A truck can have 300 HP and still be slow as shit. Same with minivans. Power to weight ratio is what matters for performance cars and by that metric the mustang is better than the majority of vehicles including any minivans.
On the technical side the Mustang EcoBoost isn't all that fast. Tops out at 125 MPH. It is quicker than most of the cars out there, agreed, but it's not faster than a Sonata/Optima. In my 2013 Sonata 1 was able to reach 135 MPH and it still had some more to go. But my EcoBoost, wouldn't go faster than 125 MPH even downhill. However, it looks so good that I will just customize the driveshaft and remove the limiter, then see what the top speed would be. In theory, without modifying the engine, and only with a new single piece driveshaft I should see 150 MPH... which is the exact limit of a Challenger R/T.
β Δ the 125 is with the limiter on. I wouldn’t count any cars top speed based off of the speed with the stock limiter. Turn the limiter off then see your actually top speed.
@@USSC_VA It's governed bone head. Tune it.
I bought a 2019 Mustang Fastback 2.3L Turbo EcoBoost 10-Speed Premium Edition. I freakin' love it.
Still love it?
Carson Payne 😂 we got a convertible
Ditto for my 2018 Echo boost premium. Overall, it’s my favorite car that I’ve ever owned (including my ‘08 Shelby).
The 2018 mustang is a work of art to me.
You know you've hit the big time when UA-cam puts TWO one-minute commercials that you can't skip into your video. Congratulations, Alex! :)
Yikes! That's crazy!
Lol
3.7 Mustang is a beast. A few simple mods really wakes it up. Good review. I have been a fan of 4cyl in Mustangs since the SVO came out in 84
Great video Alex! The info about the Magneride was really appreciated since I was planning to order that on my Bullitt but was a little on the fence about it. I think this reaffirms that Magneride is definitely worth getting, thanks!
I do love an adaptive suspension ;-)
Great review indeed Alex. However I can't agree with you about the Camaro SS being a better option with the V8 engine. If the purchase is for a weekend car that will be tracked often then you might have a point. However if you plan to daily drive the car then the GT (or Bullitt :) ) is the much better choice in my opinion. And unfortunately for GM the newly disclosed 2019 Camaro refresh is missing the mark.
Alex on Autos why cant Ford Just put the 2.7 V6 turbo vs this 2.3L?
IMO its not if you are planning to keep your vehicle long term. I have magneride on my corvette, and when it comes time to replace it, as you do with all dampers, the cost is stratospheric. And you'd think, no problem, I'll pull it and just put normal shocks on that I can afford... nope, because the magneride has a ton of sensors. I would never ever buy a used car with magneride again, and I think that will tank resale value, because spending $5K on your suspension when the vehicle has depreciated to $15K is a hard sell.
Stick to your own show
The best keeps getting better!!! All three of the American muscle cars are awesome, but the iconic Mustang simply goes without saying!
Thanks for the review. This helped me decide in getting a green 2019 Ecoboost. The 0 apr and 84 mos term, as well as lower price, helped with the decision.
Impressive performance from the ecoboost. Nice job Ford
To answer Alex's question at the end, I would shop Mustang, 370Z, Challenger, and 86. I like the visibility and price options in these. The Camaro is automatically disqualified for me sadly because GM designed a car without windows and a tall gauge cluster. I simply can't see out (through pillars and roof line) of the camaro with my torso height
Great point. Minor variations in styling could have resulted in a much more useful Camaro.
Right Lane Hog thank you. I really feel the Camaro is the best sports car of the group but it's visibility limitations are kind of a big deal for me. I'm in the process of purchasing a 370Z so I really tested the Camaro and just couldn't pull the trigger.
Visibility limitations ought to be a big deal for every driver in every type of vehicle. We are getting to the point where designs are so self-indulgent that insurers or regulators are going to need to mandate minimum standards of visibility.
Right Lane Hog couldn't agree more.
Do UA-cam Comment Section rules permit us to agree with each other?
My GF bought an 18’ GT today in Kona Blue with the 401 A Package w/ 10 Speaker Shaker! It’s Amazeballs!!!!
Why do people still talk about the rear seats. Its a sports car.... It goes without saying. Great video though. I like it a lot.
Because you'll have to drive the guy who lost in the Camaro home after he drops it off at the shop for trying to outrun a Mustang.
The first thing I’d do is buy a rear seat delete kit to save weight.
I love my 2018 Mustang EcoBoost with the Performance package.
Ecoboost is god awful, but at least you got the package.
Funny how people who actually own one and have driven one disagree. It's almost like you don't know what you are talking about.
Howard Benham Dec 2018
My 2019 Eco boost has been built but not delivered yet. Can't wait for it to get here!!!!! From the sounds of this video I spec it out just right
How’d u like it
one of the most in depth reviews I've seen, nice!
Got the Ecoboost and can't complaint. The Power and Torque of the Engine is higher than my previous V8 Mustang 2017 takes off heaps faster.
Great Review. I say Mustang. I like the interior styling better and the outside to me wins hands down. If only Ford offered an AWD Mustang...Okay...Just saying....
What a great video, keep up the good work! Been looking for a quality and precise informational video for this car for a while
Man i loved your review!! Damnn.. you kept the video really engaging, you are probably the one of the very people who actually gave a price comparisons (wish it was in Canadian dollars as well), you gave a beautiful 30 min crash course on everything important!! Kudos man!! It was a big help!! Please advise on Canadian prices for the mustangs if possible.. i am eager to buy one and will buy after your advise.
The wild horse beats in the heart of the Mustang. That's deep Alex.
Nice touch. Tracey Chapman fast car on the radio 😂
yeah, great easter egg
Can't wait to buy one of these man, superb job reviewing the car and getting in all those nitty gritty details. Very well done!
Thanks for another great review Alex. Keep up the good work.
I bought a standard 2019 Mustang Ecoboost. At the time I wasn’t able to afford the GT . After a 2+ years the used car value went up. Traded in my 2019 ecoboost got $25,000 for the car with a positive equity and got me a 2018 Mustang GT PP1 only 3,000 miles on it “great buy”. I’m very happy with that coyote V8 engine.
This guy knows his Sh*t!
Already seen the new ones around, especially Florida. Good job Ford!
Just got my ecoboost and love it. Unleashed tune brings it to nasty torque numbers.
Another great review Alex. On your continued assertions that the ZF 8 speed or this new 10 speed will "get you 0-60 faster every time." Since I don't spend my days on a track doing repeated 0-60 runs, I will happily trade a few tenths for the fun and engagement a proper manual transmission provides. Flappy paddles are no substitute.
To get the faster time, you don't use the paddles either. Let the computer do the shifting. With the new 10 speed auto, computer keeps the car in the power band through all the gears under heavy acceleration.
That said, I understand those who prefer manual transmissions, it's a different style of truly connected driving. Unfortunately, they're dying off like car cd players.
My local Ford dealership is offering a few base 2017s with NA V6 for $22,995. That seems like a lot of car for 23 Grand.
blitzbbffl But a V6 mustang just doesn’t have the essence of a mustang
Twin turbo and be done with it
My AZ dealer is selling 2018’s for $22,995^
My AZ dealership has 2018’s for$22,995^
blitzbbffl The 2011 to 2014 Mustang V6 was and still is very much a mustang. Of course the Gt is better, it always will be, but for the money spent , (a good ten grand less than the Gt) it was still and is an incredible car. It Hit 60 in under 6 seconds, ran high 13s through the quarter, also passing the quarter mile mark at over 100 mph, it even had real duel exhaust and sounded great at full throttle. Its a shame, Ford finally got it right then they killed it.
i love the attention to detail in your videos.
Another excellent review and glad that you compared it to the BMW 2 series. I test drove the Mustang but bought a BMW 230I. The Bimmer feels tighter, more tossable and easier to park not to mention a more premium feel. On the question of value for the money, the Mustang gives a great argument for itself offering power and nice conveniences at reasonable prices.
Even though it is dated in most ways, I think my 1986 Mustang GT 5.0 with the liftback (hatch) and back seat where adults could be comfortable is a more useful pony car. The new models back seat is a bad joke. Mustang designers could have maintained a decent back seat. It would be neat to drop the 2.3L Ecoboost in my 86, but at 80,000 miles my V8 is still like new.
I love this review so much.... You did stupid well creating this, and I appreciate the quality and effort put into this video a great deal. Thank you
Alex with the vanilla ice reference hahaha. “Rolling in my 5.0 so my hair can blow”. Like so he sees this and promotes!
I like the new light-bending swirly transition effect.
Outstanding review. Great screen splits on test drive. Very informative.
Well done! I love the attention Ford is giving to the Mustang. It will be my next car once my '15 Fusion dies....which can't happen soon enough 😉
I currently own a 2015 Mustang GT Premium, & having owned mostly coupes, I like the Camaro & Challenger as well. It's a tough choice. Folks just have to test drive & see what suits them. I didn't get the Ecoboost because I didn't like the noises it made in idle. Ford should have included the Fusion's 2.7L V6 turbo, because a Pony Car is all about options.
The big part of owning a "muscle car" / "pony car" is the sound and feel. Ecoboost Mustang is great & efficient, and is better suited for the global market, but I would rather have a old 4.6L V8 with "only" around 300HP. For weekend car to slide the tail around in, that is the more fun option.
cadsux, That is a very good point about the 2.7 . At the end of the day, I would want a naturally aspirated engine (V8) for ultimate lifespan.
I disagree with ya Alex, I felt the Mustang EcoBoost was a much more of a fun car to drive than the Camaro 2.0T. The Mustang was faster , felt a little more comfortable and it felt like it handled better (It did have the magneride package though). Another is when I drove the Camaro the thing that bothered me the most was it gave me a claustrophobic feel because of it's small windows. I mean my window side door starts at neck level. You have very little view when in this car. Didn't like that
I have both the mustang ecoboost premium and the camaro rs 2LT same year. And i can say hand down mustang is the better car.
Much improved over my ‘77 Mustang II with a vinyl roof and 8-track player.
You forgot to mention the shag carpet too. My Dad had one, he didn't keep it for very long, also had a 2.3 four banger in it....and maybe 100 hp.
best review of anything, ever..... your a review god.
Nice review Alex! Also the haircut is on point 💪🏼
I enjoyed your non biased review
you are obviously a chevy guy. you start out singing praises for the Mustang, but later you start talking about how the Camaro is the better car. I strongly disagree. you need to compare apples to apples. the 4 cyl Camaro can't compete with 4 cyl Mustang.
Heres the buying guide if your not big on modifying vehicles. GT: if you want the sound and slight faster Eco: If you want cheaper insurance, gas, maintenance, payments but still want performance.
is Eco using Regular gas or Premium ?
Drove a 2017 Mustang Ecoboost. .Didn't quite have enough torque at low speed.. this years model seems like a huge bargain.
Still remember the days of the Ford Probe that was going to replace the Mustang..
Than you for the video. Great job!
I got a 2019 Ecoboost but bought a GT badge and replaced the pony on the back. 😬
Congratulations on your new Pony. Did you get any deals for 2019 since 2020 is soon to be out.
Say sike rn
Ok, but what's the Doug score?
THISSSSSSSS....... is Alex on Autos.
@@exothermal.sprocket Yes, much better than Doug. Doug's score does not hold any weight. He says so many stupid things, I had to stop watching him.
@@Dialysisforever You do understand that someone like Doug has to have an opinion about cars. That's the whole point of his gig. And everyone else's on UA-cam. He does quantify what he says most of the time, and he does break things down categorically. You develop your own scoring system. Or carry on saying smarter things than all those other people saying stupid things.
@@exothermal.sprocket This is the last video I watched from Doug. Its been 2 years. He is a moron. ua-cam.com/video/pCRkg3QshOQ/v-deo.html
Here in the Philippines, the Ford Ecoboost - premium variant is a whopping 51k USD deal, in comparison 30.6k as stated in the video. I really hope that I born on a different country.
Alex I hope your finger gets better!
I just my local ford dealer. The eco boost premium option is around $55,000 so yeah. Pricing in my country sucks
Cars are expensive in PH. Smh
I'm not so sure that the reason the 4 cylinder turbo is being used rather than the V6 is because it's such a superior engine. Try hanging a turbo on that V6 and you'll definitely threaten the pecking (marketing?) order that has the naturally aspirated V8 on top. After-market turbo kits for the V6 claim 444-750 wheel horsepower. I understand that one reason for the 4 cylinder turbo is because Ford is promoting the Mustang as a world car. In other countries, apparently they tax cars based on engine displacement. So, I guess Ford came up with the fairly hot and efficient 4.
Putting the turbo'd V6 from the new Raptor in the Mustang would be a helluva combo.
I love what they did with the Ecoboost though. Its an entirely different car than the GT, appealing more to the performance touring market (BMW ) with techniques borrowed from Japan. Its an entirely different paradigm, but imho closer to the original Pony Car concept than the current V8 models. Thats why to me it gets so much hate, its just a completely different vehicle
Ford finally realized that the Mustang Pony is way more important on the front grill than the Blue Oval such as on the Fox Body Mustangs.
I was expecting a review on the mustang but instead got a comparison video. Good quality but misleading title.
Super in depth review
Nice looking vehicle, ...even in dead parrot yellow.
Christopher Calder 😄
I like the yellow for a sports car
Excellent and very detailed review! Good job!
This 2018 ecoboost mustang costs 42k and I paid around 35k for my nearly fully loaded 2017 mustang GT new last July. The price increase on the 18s is unfortunate.
Josh_S550 agreed saw a guy on other channel buy a 18 GT for 51k. Just rediculous. So many other options at that price point.
Realistically, a 2018 Ecoboost with these performance metrics will cost about 25k. The 42 is just cosmetic and luxury addons.
Your review gives almost the taste to possess one with the four ... almost
Crazy, small BMW 240i coupe have more second row spacing then Mustang and Camaro.
Excellent informative video!
I just got my 2018 ecoboost premium, it has 60k miles on it and boy am i in love with vehicle! A few bolt ons and im beating up on the gt but for now its perfect the way it is.
Gonna take more than bolt ons to gain 100+hp
Nice review! Mustang GT any day!
Time will tell, but I think Ford made a major mistake in eliminating the V-6 in their Mustang. I just bought a new leftover 2017 with one. I'm loving it. Babying it, I get 21mpg around town. And to put things in perspective, it has the same hp as a Mopar 383 2barrel from back in the day when Mopar ruled.
The old ecoboost even had better response.. I've driven both. The new one sounds very quick.
3.7 was a nice engine, durable and reliable and without the complexity of turbocharging. But instead of Ford refining it and bumping compression, adding DGI, they decided boosted i-4.
The 2.7 EB would have been nice, but that's encroaching on the 5.0 too much.
very nice review alex. Keep it up.
Just subbed , I just bought a 2019 ecoboost mustang 10R80 base model with 19inch wheels and two tone seats , Thinking about full bolt on package to get around 500 horsepower ? Great video 👍
Extremely good review
Excellent,very detailed analysis.
EcoBoost mustang is the best.
It's a nice refresh, but the new Camaro is outstanding.
While the Camaro performance figures are impressive, that’s less than one percent of the time that I would use them. I think one of the reasons that the Mustang has been so successful is that Ford recognizes the every day driver. I’ve considered Camaros several times but I’ve always ended up in Mustangs because it’s just a better car on a daily basis. The Camaros have felt a little claustrophobic and the visibility out is awful. I’ve always chosen to give up some performance differences for a car that’s more enjoyable to drive.
Dang that is a lot of buttons on the steering wheel, must say Mustang is a sexy looking car I was looking at one for myself alas Canadian winter's a little too hardcore for it to be a DD.
Edit: I'd also personally include the 370z in this comparison but as Nissan has seen to let it wilt away on the vine I can understand not including it.
Mustang! The Camaro has no visibility and as you say sitting in a Camaro makes you feel small.
excellent review Alex, thanks.
Hi Alex,
As always that’s for informative reviews,
Sorry if my question isn’t directly related to this video, but have you done anything review on new TT? Or maybe I wasn’t lucky enough to find it ;)
Cheers!
Farid
I don’t know about the reliability of the 4 banger because the boost would have to be pretty high to make 300 hp with it. And it’s never good to cram all that boost in that little engine from a long living engine standpoint
Zips 10 this mentality is so tired. I daily drive a speed3 that’s making more power than a stock EcoBoost mustang and has almost 200k miles on it and have had no problems at all. If you maintain and tune correctly turbo 4 cylinders are perfectly reliable.
Best review I've saw on the 2.3 Ecoboost, the one I plan to but :-)
Tough to pick a winner; Camaro or Mustang. But at 40+K, you've got a lot of cross shopping options. For that kind of coin, I'd be looking at both the Focus RS and the MUCH FORGOTTEN Fusion Sport. I'd be considering a WRX, a Nissan 370z, some kind of Lexus F car, not to mention the slew of German crap to cross shop. Just this week, out of curiosity I priced used Alfa Julias. You can get a used one for low 30s. All that said, I'd have a 392 Challenger.
Hey Alex, have you considered doing a mini review or guide for people who want to tow a small trailer with a car? The owner's manuals for cars in the US have either fairly low weight ratings or they recommend against it altogether. However, in England and other places they seem to tow campers etc with all sorts of cars. Just a thought, thanks! =)
You are my favorite car reviewer and I just subbed, I want to get one and want to know the deferent between the 2018 vs 2019, because they just dropped $5000 of the the 2018 for me, worth it or wait for the 2019?
I don't really want another Ford car, but I am considering trading my Fiesta ST for one of these... Need to test drive.
Mag ride first came out on the 2003 corvette annv.... First time. ..I had one...made bumps smoother...the shocks were filled with metal bits in the shock fluid.....check your History
I test drove the 4 cyl turbo and liked it, but can't justify buying the car when the inside has fake vroom vroom but outside people here a 4 cyl whiny engine going by.. gotta have a real engine/muffler roar.. just can't do it.. now leaning towards the 6 cyl camero. sounds like a normal car on outside
That's cause you're too wrapped in trying to impress other people with your car. As someone who owns a 16 EcoBoost, I have MANY ppl approach me and tell me how beautiful the car is. If you like the noise, sweet, I do too. But in my eyes I cant justify an additional 5 grand for the GT just on the sound alone when the ecoboost suits every need very fun. Not to mention with a larger turbo, people are getting over 500whp out of the car. Stupid fast. If you like the noise why not get a v6 mustang? They only recently stopped making them, and they sound pretty damn good, especially with a roush exhaust.
@@jake51515 I went in with the intentions to look and drive a 6 cyl. to compare to the 6 cyl camaro, but found out it's not available anymore. It's not really what others will think, but I am considering these cars cause of the cool factor of a muscle car and even if it's faster than a GT, I just don't want a 4 cyl.. turbo tuner sounding car. I've given more consideration and am leaning towards ponying up the extra $ for the GT. It's awesome anyways. I like the camaro better for exterior looks, but it doesn't have the safety reactive features like the mustang (I want it for the wife, when she drives it), and stang has better outward visibility.
Amazing review!
I never understood why Ford put the wrong V6 in this gen Mustang. The 2.7 would have been great!
Excellent review
Like many other modern cars I am concerned about the technology breaking down, especially the turbo and electronics!!!! It's like owning a BMW or Mercedes...
Awesome review!!
Looking at the premium for 32k msrp.The only reason why I prefer it over the 23k is because hate cloth seats and the nav system looks nice. Any thoughts if I should go for it?
Nice indepth review, but with as much as you mention the camaro you should change the title of the video.
4.9 0-60 and good fuel economy...wow
Wow, an actual review of the car, compared to cars that are similar. Not spending half the video making V8 jokes and questioning why Ford made a 2.3L version of this car even though they were making them from 1974 to 1993.
During the driving section, I think you accidentally applied the motion tracking data from the wheel-well camera to the steering wheel camera as well.
The mustangs back seats works great for my legless friends
They should just call it a package tray really.
Best comment I found lol
solid review, thank you