2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 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. The EcoBoost Premium adds leather seats, a larger touchscreen, and ambient lighting to the base EcoBoost, making it the nicer daily driver without the V8's fuel bill. Selectable drive modes let you adjust the steering and throttle response, and the convertible top goes down in seconds for open-air cruising.