2005 Ford Mustang Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Ford Mustang:

Taller drivers who were uncomfortable in previous Mustangs will notice the difference immediately as it feels like a much more spacious car.

-- Edmunds.com

Faster, more agile and better looking than ever. It rides smoother, The interior is beautifully done.

-- New Car Test Drive

Bigger brakes by nearly 20 percent, completely new front and rear suspension designs that yield much quieter, smoother ride as well as much more precise steering and harder cornering.

-- New Car Test Drive

What reviewers liked least about the Ford Mustang:

There's not much [rear] foot room, though, and my knees were pressed into the front backrest.

-- Cars.com

The V-6 automatic [had] a lot more drama in the form of engine noise than there was in acceleration.

-- Cars.com

No curtain airbag option.

-- Cars.com

Occasionally difficult to get the shifter into first gear without coming to a complete stop.

-- Edmunds.com

The radio seems a little drab when compared to the rest of the flashy interior.

-- Edmunds.com

Ford Mustang Comparisons:

The V-8 Mustang will be the most affordable car in its performance arena.

-- The Car Connection

Best one-liner about the Ford Mustang:

The goofy fake hood scoop is gone, and the car is much better for it.

-- Cars.com

Dripping with raw power, nostalgia and bravado, the new Mustang emulates all the divine qualities of owning and driving a piece of classic Detroit iron.

-- Edmunds.com

Still induces spontaneous shouts of "YES!" the way any Led Zeppelin song does.

-- Edmunds.com