We’ve got everything you need to know about the highly anticipated 2024 Mustang. Building off what made the Mustang so great this year, it’s expected to be just as powerful as its predecessor but with updated tech features and adjustments to its powertrain. Naturally, we’ll see a jump in price because of that for next year. While there are more updates to come, there are already several key features that set the 2024 model apart from its predecessors. We can already firmly confirm that the 2024 Mustang is going to be a promising upgrade. Our preview guide will let you know what to expect for next year’s release.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- The 2024 Mustang is likely to retain its renowned engine but with notable improvements for the new year.
- Expect new hardware, styling, and an enhanced interior.
- More features will focus on showing off the updated power of the engine, with a more technology-focused cabin.
ENGINE & POWER: BUILDING ON A LEGACY
What we’ve already come to love about the power of the Mustang, continues to impress us in the upcoming 2024 model. It will come equipped with a standard 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, delivering 316 horsepower and 350 pounds-feet of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. This serves as just a slight improvement to the current Mustang, with an extra 5 horsepower. The EcoBoost is also set to receive updates such as better packaging, an improved fuel delivery system, and an updated turbocharger.
As you move up the trim levels, the horsepower continues to increase in the 2024 model, encapsulating what sets the 2024 Mustang apart the most: the Dark Horse. This slick car is all-new for the 2024 Ford Mustang lineup. Defined as a street-legal car with track-ready functionality, it is meant to look cool while driving fast. Right now, we have the GT and the Mach 1 has Mustang’s heavy racers. The dark horse seeks to run them both. It boasts a 5.0-liter V8 engine delivering 500 horsepower, with the option of a 10-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Additionally,
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ENHANCEMENTS
Whether you’re looking at the coupe or convertible, the design changes in the 2024 Mustang are immediately noticeable. The exterior shows off a more aggressive build, exuding a sharper and edgier appearance with distinctive diagonals. Gone are the thick but softer curves of this year’s Mustang – the upcoming model is sharp, literally. While the 2023 model catered to a broader audience, the 2024 model makes a bold statement – catering to drivers that want to look like they just got off the track, or according to Ford, like they just got done playing video games.
Ford drew inspiration from popular racing games for the design of the new Mustang, targeting a younger audience, which is evident in the interior and exterior design. The interior has undergone a significant change as well to match the rest of it, with a new double dashboard layout. The cabin now resembles a racecar driver's cockpit, with a leather-wrapped dash and door panels featuring a carbon woven pattern. The steering wheel also adopts a unique, flat-bottomed look. Laser-etched plastics with fine grain add a touch of sophistication to the new “vibe” of the 2024 Mustang. Additionally, two new paint colors will be available with the already extensive color list.
TECHNOLOGY OF THE FUTURE
Based on what we know, the 2024 Mustang already promises some great improvements over what we have in 2023. Of course, personal preferences will play a role in the ultimate appeal of these new changes. However, if the idea of a video-game-inspired vehicle on the road sounds like a great ride to you, Mustang has something great coming for you next year.