The pony car redesign should be familiar.
Since long time, we know that the seventh-generation Ford Mustang has been in development. While sporadic sightings of test mules didn’t reveal much about the styling of the Mustang, we now have our first glimpse at the Mustang in its final form.
The prototype is well concealed beneath thick camouflage. However, we can still see the outline a grille that looks similar to the present-day Mustangs. Although the camouflage at the front is similar to that of the GT500, don’t be alarmed if the new Mustang adopts a grille similar in size to the BMW 4 Series.
The bumper separates the grille and lower fascia. We also see thin headlights that flank the opening. The nose is more angular than the sixth-generation car, and maybe a little flatter and narrower than the current model.
The rear has more camouflage, but the areas around the taillights and upper fascia are lighter. The familiar slope is obvious, not unlike the current Mustang. While the taillights aren’t production-spec, it retains the three-bar vertical layout. The profile shows a familiar Mustang shape. This makes sense since the next pony will likely use a modified version. These images suggest that the new Mustang will be a conservative design evolution.
It’s below the design that things can get interesting. Rumours suggest that the next-generation car, internally called the S650, could have both an all-wheel drive and a hybrid powertrain. These would be the first steps for the Mustang. There is also the possibility of an electric Mustang in the future. It will come eventually as Ford plans to electrify the entire lineup in the next ten years. It is not clear if it will be possible for the seventh-generation model or if it will wait until the eighth. The Coyote V8 engine and turbocharged four cylinder engines will continue to be available for the foreseeable future.
Is the Mustang on its way? According to the latest reports, the seventh-generation Mustang will be in production by 2023. This could mean that a debut could occur later in the year.