Ford Mustang Dark Horse First Drive: Is the Dark Horse the Best Horse? | MotorTrend

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  • Опубліковано 16 жов 2023
  • Is the Dark Horse the best new Mustang you can currently buy? We drive it to investigate. Get the full story HERE ➡️ bit.ly/3LdXN1h
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  • @MotorTrendWatch
    @MotorTrendWatch  8 місяців тому +2

    What are some of your initial thoughts of Ford's Mustang Dark Horse?

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 8 місяців тому +1

      Looks like a Camaro actually, FAIL FORD, But it does sound GREAT as Mustangs do.

    • @banditsixtyfive3900
      @banditsixtyfive3900 8 місяців тому +2

      My first thought is that Motor Trend finally found a correspondent that is not only worth listening to but also looking at!

    • @zambonidriver42
      @zambonidriver42 8 місяців тому +2

      Your other senior editor tested a plain GT against a Challenger Scat Pack. And then proceeds to pee all over the GT for being blah.
      Waste of time.
      Should have done a Dark Horse against a Scat Pack.
      And then you show up with a Dark Horse.
      Poor planning,

    • @MrShakotan
      @MrShakotan 7 місяців тому

      US spec is decent, RHD export spec sucks! The dark horse actually makes 1kw LESS then a GT for Australian delivered models.
      I think it will still get compared to gt350 which it borrowed parts from but still didn't have the whole engine package.

  • @Edge-mv3jw
    @Edge-mv3jw 8 місяців тому +34

    Want one, but these prices are getting out of hand.

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 8 місяців тому

      KRAZIE FREGGIN PRICES.

    • @shelbysnake5003
      @shelbysnake5003 8 місяців тому

      and they are only going to keep going higher, not to mention the mark ups.

    • @nameless5r
      @nameless5r 8 місяців тому +4

      ​@@shelbysnake5003you know they're going to markup like 50%. Problem is, there will be people with money that will buy them anyways so the rest of us have no chance at any of these.

    • @ryanr482
      @ryanr482 8 місяців тому

      @@nameless5rright! Just get a mach 1 or a nice gt350.

    • @Grey5.0
      @Grey5.0 8 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, I seen one going for 80k 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

  • @CPMUNSEY
    @CPMUNSEY 8 місяців тому +13

    My local dealership just got one in. I stopped and looked at it yesterday. It is a stunning looking car in person. The prices are outrageous tho.

    • @AllSeeingEye91
      @AllSeeingEye91 5 місяців тому

      Brokie.... Should easily be able to afford it.

    • @GoFast58
      @GoFast58 14 днів тому

      Hopefully they get cheaper over the years.

  • @charlesboetel1324
    @charlesboetel1324 8 місяців тому +8

    I bought the highest performance, best handling v8 mustang available in 1986, brand new for.....9200$, super fun, quicker than the cometition at the time, I know because I beat them at Firebird raceway, 14.3 @ 92 mph 107 air temp😊

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 8 місяців тому

      PREACH, ALSO HAD AN 86.

    • @banditsixtyfive3900
      @banditsixtyfive3900 8 місяців тому

      I've owned two Foxbodys in the past and am once again dabbling around for my third, there are a lot of them out there but the prices are ABSOLUTELY INSANE! I feel very fortunate to have grown up in a household where wants were most definitely an afterthought at best so we'll into my adulthood I've continued to live strictly by that code, my favorite responses are when sellers be it dealerships or private try to school me on the Mustang Legacy, I was hooked when one of my uncles bought his Mach1 when they first came out! My favorite conversations are when people keep trying to drill in your head the condition of a vehicle, there's a reason God gave me eyes that continue to serve the purpose I can see for myself! Short story long, clearly if you think that you have found one of the suckers that's born every minute if I'm going to pay THREE TIMES what each of my cars cost me straight from the factory with z-e-r-o miles on it thirty-one and thirty years ago respectively no matter how bad I want not need it like blood, water, food, oxygen! In the words of My Mother, THEY DUN BUMPED THEY HEDZ! I'm sorry for taking up so much of your time!

    • @salesposito2290
      @salesposito2290 8 місяців тому +2

      That’s when the mustang was marketed as a affordable, fun v8 for the masses. Those days are long gone

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 8 місяців тому

      @@salesposito2290 VERY TRUE.

  • @GoFast865
    @GoFast865 8 місяців тому +5

    She’s an awesome reviewer. Down to earth and useful feedback.

    • @sahiel5
      @sahiel5 8 місяців тому +6

      no shes not

    • @hayro1088
      @hayro1088 Місяць тому

      She’s way too close to the steering wheel though… sketchy

  • @LockedInPerformance427
    @LockedInPerformance427 8 місяців тому +4

    Great review of the dark horse. Looks like a great car. Looks like I’m better off hanging onto my Mach 1.

    • @AllSeeingEye91
      @AllSeeingEye91 5 місяців тому

      Mach 1's are for brokies. You look like a homeless person driving them trash around.

  • @Chris1982416
    @Chris1982416 8 місяців тому +23

    90k for a non supercharged mustang is disrespectful

    • @dhsw41800
      @dhsw41800 7 місяців тому

      $90k, Ford doesn’t want to sell them 😮

    • @Tommy1198S
      @Tommy1198S 7 місяців тому +1

      I'd rather buy a C8 Corvette for 90k

    • @alexlara2221
      @alexlara2221 5 місяців тому +5

      I paid sticker for mine , $66155

    • @gumtree7177
      @gumtree7177 2 місяці тому

      Not a blokes car lol 😂 nothing for me anymore 😂

    • @bullrunready136
      @bullrunready136 Місяць тому

      You can get a 2020 Shelby GT 500 used for 80k

  • @brandon-kg2vd
    @brandon-kg2vd 8 місяців тому

    What's the msrp?

  • @fdangleshadang-a-lang7149
    @fdangleshadang-a-lang7149 8 місяців тому +1

    I drove 2 Mach 1 handling packages previously. After seeing the new s650, I decided to look for and buy one of the last brand new mach1 handling package mustangs for sale

  • @64north20west
    @64north20west 8 місяців тому

    Would love to get one

  • @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921
    @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 8 місяців тому +14

    Without a professional race car driver with unbiased opinion, Motortrend is seriously lacking cred.

    • @thenewstuff3377
      @thenewstuff3377 8 місяців тому +3

      Can you say build sheet reader?

    • @sad754yt
      @sad754yt 8 місяців тому +1

      Exactly. Really does not look that good. It unfortunately looks a little like a Camaro up front. Headlights are dismal.

    • @bergsnizzin187
      @bergsnizzin187 8 місяців тому +1

      Alright I’ll say it, ain’t nobody respect her opinion, for several reasons.

  • @wheeljack1227
    @wheeljack1227 4 місяці тому

    Z/28 vibes, especially with those tires. I wonder which turns faster laps or if theyre pretty even.

  • @EndofDays213
    @EndofDays213 8 місяців тому

    It didn’t come with the gurney flap?

  • @esplayerr
    @esplayerr 8 місяців тому +1

    Great dark Must

  • @npage.
    @npage. 8 місяців тому +1

    Daily drivability with 11 miles a gallon?

    • @sa34w
      @sa34w 8 місяців тому

      What does Lambo give ?

  • @DouglasWilford-ls1pf
    @DouglasWilford-ls1pf 8 місяців тому

    I think it would be the perfect car if it had the old speedometers like last year's they could have kept the dashboard and instruments the same as 2023 and It would have been the perfect mustang

    • @joshlamar1990
      @joshlamar1990 7 місяців тому

      No it wouldn’t then people would be complaining that it’s old and outdated and same as the previous model.

  • @jamesadkins1780
    @jamesadkins1780 8 місяців тому

    It really needs a stripe package.

  • @ErwinSchrodinger64
    @ErwinSchrodinger64 8 місяців тому +12

    I don't mind the screens. What's hideous is the outrages laziness in their design. They could have molded or made cut of the screens so they look more integrated into the dash.

    • @tri3pleagent
      @tri3pleagent 8 місяців тому

      That adds cost to already over priced vehicles.

    • @ErwinSchrodinger64
      @ErwinSchrodinger64 8 місяців тому +3

      @@tri3pleagent Injected plastic isn't expensive. They're going for this simply because companies, like Mercedes, first introduced this design. Now everyone is following suit. Porsche, on the other hand, has a beautiful layout.

    • @tri3pleagent
      @tri3pleagent 8 місяців тому

      @@ErwinSchrodinger64 if you say so, my guy.

  • @JCTiggs1
    @JCTiggs1 8 місяців тому +3

    "You're SURE you want to do that?"
    - her hair stylist

  • @Montana_Motorized
    @Montana_Motorized 8 місяців тому +9

    I hate the dash screens. Just looks awful. Give me last years Mach 1 cluster any day. I like the exterior though.

    • @g04tn4d0
      @g04tn4d0 Місяць тому

      It's pretty divisive amongst people! I love it now that I'm used to it, but yeah, it does look like a couple of iPad's glued to the dash.

  • @schweepy_g
    @schweepy_g 8 місяців тому

    Omega Seamaster Pro 300m spotted.

  • @eddyb3179
    @eddyb3179 8 місяців тому

    Didn’t mention the one thing we all watched for - steering feedback

  • @mrdeeds72
    @mrdeeds72 8 місяців тому +2

    Sad that this will likely be the last generation. I hope Ford sells a ton of these!

  • @Grey5.0
    @Grey5.0 8 місяців тому

    The Gt350 mustang review against the Zl1 was the best from this channel with Joe Camissa.
    Haggerty channel FTW now

  • @backnu
    @backnu 8 місяців тому

    A Mustang GT with an appearance package and a ridiculous price tag.
    2021 Supercharged GT 500 for a Mustang GT. It's insanely priced for some suspension bits and a transmission that comes in every Camaro SS.

  • @earleholt4380
    @earleholt4380 8 місяців тому +1

    Internal combustion engines indeed!

  • @jimmymccormick142
    @jimmymccormick142 8 місяців тому

    Awesome car l love the new mustang Ford power forever baby

  • @Sly_Wolf_1
    @Sly_Wolf_1 6 місяців тому

    As usual American comments on various videos complain about BHP....... And now we're going to get it in the uk and guess what? It drops 50BHP 😔😡

  • @JorgeItuarte
    @JorgeItuarte 8 місяців тому +4

    Great specs but hate the front end of this car. When I first saw it, I thought I'd give it time to grow on me. It never happened. The dash is horrible as well. Not a car that I'm in love with anymore.

    • @shelbysnake5003
      @shelbysnake5003 8 місяців тому +1

      I saw the base 5.0 in person doesn't look too apealing the front facia killed it.

    • @dyeace
      @dyeace 3 місяці тому

      🤡

  • @gsppuffer
    @gsppuffer 8 місяців тому

    So did Ford higher a Chevrolet designer because not only does the mustang look like a camaro the f150 looks similar to a gmc

  • @Rickster621
    @Rickster621 8 місяців тому

    But it's not a -65 convertible.

  • @ScionTC2003
    @ScionTC2003 8 місяців тому +1

    It's coming at you like dark horse just the song from Katy Perry

  • @aesho46
    @aesho46 8 місяців тому

    I don’t think her seat is close enough to the steering wheel lmfaoo 😅

    • @71mustangpk90
      @71mustangpk90 8 місяців тому

      Exaaaaccctly what i said.. i mean jeez... no real driver positions like that!

  • @Evil.Turkey
    @Evil.Turkey 8 місяців тому +1

    It should have 750hp

  • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
    @V8AmericanMuscleCar 8 місяців тому +1

    Exterior looks really nice, interior not so much...

  • @grecoconduris6716
    @grecoconduris6716 8 місяців тому +2

    Wow, this presenters is really smart, witty and knowledgeable. Besides, the classic stalwarts of this media I’ve seen so many new boring humdrum reviewers lately, quite refreshing!

  • @WillBrownCars
    @WillBrownCars 8 місяців тому +1

    These actually look very decent!

  • @masterofdisaster666
    @masterofdisaster666 8 місяців тому

    Kristen lee rules

  • @bjwal6
    @bjwal6 8 місяців тому +2

    I get this is a short review, but not mentioning the steering or handling (apart from saying the word “handling” once) is too superficial and makes this feel a bit like an ad.

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 8 місяців тому

      umm... It's Motortrend. That is what they do. Here's a way to stop it. Stop watching their dumb videos. There are TONS of great channels out there. Give them your business.

  • @baham9217
    @baham9217 8 місяців тому +1

    So, the Dark Horse (7th Gen) finally catches up to the Camaro SS/ZL1 1LE variants (6th Gen) in handling, but still falls 150 HP short? Good to know.

  • @MrTechTime
    @MrTechTime 8 місяців тому

    Put my name down for one of these the moment they were an idea, I kept chasing and chasing ford up to find out the dates, couldn't wait to put a deposit down, but because I didn't have a fixed price yet I had to wait.
    Finally I get a call only to be told they're not available. They all sold out, I said I had my name down from the start. If they all sold out, where are they? Who got them? I certainly didn't
    I guess Australia didn't get many and the ones that did come here probably went to all the Ford people first..
    Now all I can do is watch reviews on the car that you can never buy.
    Disappointing

    • @MrTechTime
      @MrTechTime 8 місяців тому

      And yes, I am currently an FN GT series owner

  • @haroldbirge6881
    @haroldbirge6881 8 місяців тому

    🏆🍀😎✌️

  • @banditsixtyfive3900
    @banditsixtyfive3900 8 місяців тому

    THIS WOMAN COMPLETELY STOLE MY HEART WHEN I SAW THAT IT'S A MANUAL SHE'S DRIVING, IT WAS LIKE THAT FIRST GIRLFRIEND FEELING!

  • @SuperSecretSquirell
    @SuperSecretSquirell 8 місяців тому +2

    Side view, it still looks like someone took a Camaro body and added a Mustang grill and taillights.

  • @TheGramee
    @TheGramee 4 місяці тому

    Cool..but...

  • @ZZ-ed6wp
    @ZZ-ed6wp 6 місяців тому +1

    Ford if you’re reading this can you just put a 5.2L in the dark horse stop being annoying and holding things back. Also we need like 200lbs less.

  • @nathanielgreeve5330
    @nathanielgreeve5330 8 місяців тому

    Yikes, is the talent pool that empty?

  • @71mustangpk90
    @71mustangpk90 8 місяців тому

    Yea. No credible driver rides the steering wheel like that.. give some space to your arms dude...

  • @aceofspades6667
    @aceofspades6667 8 місяців тому

    Way way too expensive for this trim

  • @BuildingOffGrid
    @BuildingOffGrid 8 місяців тому

    Diversity hire?

  • @thenewstuff3377
    @thenewstuff3377 8 місяців тому

    When you read the specs from the sticker or build sheet... I'm just gonna assume the reason she's there isn't because she's a 'car girl'.
    I'd bet a bill it's a journalism background that led her to the 'very nice (2X) "5 liter Coyote naturally aspirated V8."
    No MSRP, steering/suspension info. At least she can shift it.

  • @sampson7941
    @sampson7941 8 місяців тому +1

    I dunno, id probably have to watch a real review of this car

  • @christhestarwarsnerd
    @christhestarwarsnerd 8 місяців тому +8

    Personally I think it looks to much like a Camaro

    • @DanGamsby
      @DanGamsby 8 місяців тому +3

      They really did ruin the front end with the Camaro like headlights. Have no idea why they would go in that direction when they already had such a great looking vibe going. Really a downer for me with this gen.

    • @forg0tin397
      @forg0tin397 8 місяців тому +2

      The back quarters definitely look Cameroish I like the style of last year's model better. I don't like the wing either.

    • @zqrc10gt
      @zqrc10gt 8 місяців тому +1

      I was thinking the same thing

  • @scootosan
    @scootosan 8 місяців тому

    well rehearsed review ... impress me by changing the oil, word of caution remove your Lee Press On Nails first....

  • @dallasstang2818
    @dallasstang2818 2 місяці тому

    Sorry. GT350 is still my choice over this. With a 3600-3700 curb weight, it’s a better driver than this porker at 4000.

  • @eriklarson9137
    @eriklarson9137 8 місяців тому +2

    Name another channel with as many subs, but with lower consistent views per video. Lol. I'll wait. Motortrend needs to go away. Oof. They buy up all the cool shows, then slowly destroy them.

  • @mateosmithy5668
    @mateosmithy5668 8 місяців тому

    Hand brake… 😂
    Overall, this new Stang is pretty dope.
    And of coarse the Mustang woman agrees. 😂

  • @tblackj
    @tblackj 8 місяців тому +2

    Didn't plow through one crowd at a car show. Can't be a real Mustang.

  • @bandari.b2742
    @bandari.b2742 8 місяців тому +1

    @M-t🇸🇦:إسرائيل هاجمت مستشفى في قطاع غزة وقتلت +1400شخص
    Israel just attack hospital in Gaza and killed+1400person

  • @mikelesh9513
    @mikelesh9513 8 місяців тому

    Snooze

  • @WineHouse33
    @WineHouse33 8 місяців тому

    It’s just a handling package. It’s slower than the regular GT performance.

    • @435666
      @435666 6 місяців тому

      It's not

  • @mettetal
    @mettetal 8 місяців тому

    This channel fell off hard.

  • @mettetal
    @mettetal 8 місяців тому

    Blah blah blah borrrrring review. Let's get Randy Pobst behind the wheel and see some action.

  • @spdcrzy
    @spdcrzy 8 місяців тому +1

    100hp/L from a mass production N/A V8, even with direct injection, is really, REALLY pushing it. And Ford probably overrated it, TBH. I'm pretty sure we're gonna see a lot of these motors grenading within a year. If they'd bored and stroked out the engine even just a little bit, maybe up to 3.700"x3.700", they could have made it CONSIDERABLY stouter.

    • @burgerbandit3646
      @burgerbandit3646 8 місяців тому

      Lol man, the Gen 2 coyote pushes higher numbers and goes toe to toe with Hellcats with FBO and e85. I'm thinking these will be alright. These things will push decent boost in the 700-800hp range on a stock block.

    • @spdcrzy
      @spdcrzy 8 місяців тому

      @@burgerbandit3646 I'm not talking about boosted applications. I'm talking about the stock N/A, warrantied, pump gas DI motor. 100hp/L is knocking on trouble's door. Just ask BMW.

    • @burgerbandit3646
      @burgerbandit3646 8 місяців тому

      @@spdcrzy that's where you went wrong, you compared its reliability with a BMW. Coyotes are durable bruh, don't worry.

  • @OleBih
    @OleBih 8 місяців тому

    What type of silly content is this? The Shelby GT350 stomps on this, revs higher, sounds better and can be had well under the asking price of this overpriced dark horse. Come on Motor Trend 🤦‍♂️

  • @zuti071
    @zuti071 8 місяців тому +1

    What's with that awkward haircut ?

  • @frozenflame8319
    @frozenflame8319 8 місяців тому +1

    female voice talking about muscle car = auto thumbs down