JOE’s InstaReview: All-new Ford Mustang

JOE’s Oisín Collins was recently invited over to Germany with Ford Ireland to test out the all new 2015 ‘European’ Ford Mustang.

We ventured over to Germany to test out Ford’s latest generation of Mustang (the 6th, for those counting), which has been built with European drivers in mind, and there really was no better place than the Autobahn to test out what the Mustang’s 2.3L EcoBoost and massive 5.0L V8 engines had to offer. Ford Ireland says they haven’t benchmarked the car against any other and it’s pretty clear as to why – this is a car that sits in its very own weight class.

The Looks

We're over in Germany checking out the new Ford #Mustang. We've just had a spin in the 5.0L. It's a #BHEAST!!! It's coming to Ireland real soon too. #Munich #Motors

A photo posted by JOE.ie (@joe.ie) on May 14, 2015 at 5:07am PDT

The rear of the new Ford #Mustang fastback looks stunning. Prices for this #beast start at €46,000. #wantone

A photo posted by JOE.ie (@joe.ie) on May 16, 2015 at 3:21am PDT

The Interior

The new Ford #Mustang2015 comes with a very sleek interior. Absolutely loved the aluminium switches. pic.twitter.com/1GLqVCcoU9 — Oisin Collins (@OisinCollins) May 16, 2015

The Engine

The new 'European' Ford #Mustang also features a 5.0L V8 that pumps out a whopping 412hp. We tested it on one of Germany's Autobahns and hit 260km/h (161mph) with ease.

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The Sound

Here's the new Ford #Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost Convertible taking off. This is a sound we could get used to. This particular #Mustang features 310hp and costs €52,000. It's incredibly fun to drive. This was in #Germany A video posted by JOE.ie (@joe.ie) on May 16, 2015 at 2:41am PDT

The Verdict…

Without question, the 2015 Ford Mustang is one of the most enjoyable cars we’ve tested here on JOE. It looks fantastic and you can clearly see the resemblance to the original Mustang with the low arching roofline and the powerful shark-bite design of the front grille. For the first time in the Mustang’s 50-year history the car will be officially sold by European Ford dealers (any Mustangs you may have seen in Ireland in the past would have been left-hand drive imports), so that’s sure to get petrol-heads excited. Interest in the car is very high and Ford Ireland have already taken a few orders for the new Mustang, which is set to be unleashed in Ireland in November. So keep your eyes peeled... Even more exciting is the fact that prices start from just €46,000 for the 2.3L fastback model. So if you’ve ever dreamed of owning an American muscle car with a lot of bite and a big shouty engine, but one that won’t necessarily break the bank, then you’re in luck. For more info on the new Ford Mustang head over to Ford.ie.

The Original

Ford made sure to have a classic '65 #Mustang at the launch of their new generation. #OldSchoolCool. It looks just as good now.

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