Appeared in 1964, the Ford Mustang quickly became the Muscle Car par excellence, especially in its formidable 8-cylinder versions. Selling nearly 10 million copies and holding the title of best-selling sports car in the world, the Ford Mustang alone represents a piece of automotive history. But in 2019, when the blue oval manufacturer unveiled a 100% electric version in the guise of an SUV, enthusiasts were skeptical. However, the bet is clearly a success since today, Ford sells eight Mustang Mach-E for each thermal Mustang sold in Europe.
A success that could have pushed Ford to rest on its laurels. But the firm has decided to offer some improvements to its electric bestseller. Driver assistance is beefed up, with Automated Cruise Control 2.0 as standard that uses the car’s front camera and navigation to automatically adjust speed based on not just speed limit signs, but also turns and circles -points.
Equipment levels have also been changed. The “Premium” trim level is now available on rear-wheel-drive models equipped with the 91 kWh battery (previously it was only available on all-wheel-drive models). This finish adds 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlights, electric driver and passenger seats, red brake calipers and some body fittings. Two new shades are now in the catalogue: Vapor Blue and Carbonized Grey.
Additionally, towing capacity has been increased from 1,000 to 1,500 kg for models fitted with the larger 91 kWh battery.
Martin Sander, Managing Director of Ford Model-E Europe, said: “We’ve made our SUV even more tempting for customers ready to embrace the electric revolution.“
With 440 km of range (76 kWh battery) and equipped with a 269 hp engine for 430 Nm of torque, the Mustang Mach-E starts at €60,700.