Video Summary
- The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT has been a bit controversial in terms of the name.- It is priced at just under $105,000 AUD plus on-road costs; the entry-level version is around $73,000.
- There are a number of competitors, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Tesla Model Y.
- Optional colors are an extra $700.
- The GT trim gives the car a sporty vibe, integrating a faux grille into its design.
- It fits in under the luxury car tax threshold, so you can claim the FBT exemption if you are on a novated lease.
- Full LED headlights and active shutters for cooling are present.
- There are Pirelli P Zero tires on 20-inch wheels, with 355mm rotors and 4-piston Brembo calipers.
- It features an integrated Mustang logo on the front.
- It has "ground speed" for your speed and drive modes connotating racing.
- There is Mach E badging on the sides and full privacy glass.
- The door handles feature a button push to open.
- A really great feature: if you leave your key inside, you can lock the car with a pin code.
- Design of the tail has a swoopy coupe look, not squared off like some of the competitors.
- There are LED tail lights on the back.
- There is a full glass roof.
- The optional colors are $700.
- Optional colors will cost $700.
- The reviewer likes the interior design, especially integrating technology, and the basic information screen for the driver.
- One thing that was loose, on the dash, was called out.
- Material on top is nice and premium-feeling.
- Touch points up top are pretty firm.
- Has a 10-speaker B&O branded sound system with AM/FM/DAB digital radio.
- There are dual-zone automatic climate control, a heated steering wheel, and heated seats.
- Autonomos emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
- Auto dimming rear vision mirror.
- Blind spot monitor, integrated into the wing mirror and front display.
- You get used to the one-pedal driving.
- The driver distraction monitor assists for more advanced driving assist, not available in Australia
- The gear shift has an "L" button to increase regen.
- There is 91kWh for the battery, providing a WLTP range of 490 km.
- The 0-100 kmh time is a very underwhelming 5.39 seconds
- Road noise is good but not amazing.
- At higher speeds, cornering has a "twitching" and "bouncing" mid-corner effect, related to the vehicle weight.
- A vibrating feeling and noticeable sound from the air conditioning compressor was noted.
- The reviewer thought they would be blown away, but was disappointed, and it just did not excel anywhere in particular.
- It is nice to look at in person
- The rear cargo space is small.
- It just wasn't a fun car to drive and the break pedal is not that great.
