2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium

The 2018 Mustang is Ford's iconic pony car, offered as a coupe or convertible with a choice of turbo four, V8, and Shelby high-performance engines. The Mustang is genuinely quick, with the V8 models delivering a thrilling soundtrack and the turbo four offering a lighter, more balanced feel at the nose. The ride is firm, especially in the Shelby models, which is the price of its sharp handling, but the standard seats are supportive for long trips. The cabin is snug but well laid out, with a decent trunk for a sports car, though rear-seat space is tight and best left for small children or cargo. Owners generally report strong reliability, with common gripes being panel gaps, brake squeal, and SYNC glitches rather than major mechanical failures. Heated and cooled leather seats, the 8-inch SYNC 3 touchscreen, and dual-zone climate control set the GT Premium apart from the base GT. The 5.0L V8 makes 435 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, sent through a six-speed manual to the rear wheels, and returns 18 mpg combined. Selectable Drive Modes let you tailor the throttle, steering, and stability control from Normal to Track, and the electronic line-lock is there for track use.