2023 Ford Mustang Review

The 2023 Ford Mustang is one of the three muscle cars on the market, providing lots of horsepower and an exciting driving experience at a reasonable price. We think it's the best in its class: It is more engaging to drive than the Dodge Challenger, and it's more comfortable and easier to drive day to day than the Chevrolet Camaro. Whether you're considering the base turbocharged four-cylinder or the high-octane Mach 1, there's a Mustang variant for anybody with a need for speed.

The current-generation Mustang is now in its ninth year of production, which is a long time in car years. It doesn't have much time left, however: The new seventh-generation Mustang will debut for the 2024 model year. Check out the Expert Rating below for our test team's complete evaluation of the car's performance, comfort and more.

What's it like to live with?

Edmunds has had a few long-term Mustangs over the past few years, including a 2015 Mustang GT coupe, a 2019 Mustang GT convertible, and a 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 that we just can't seem to quit. We've racked up around 50,000 miles between the three vehicles, so check out our coverage to learn more about things like comfort, fuel economy, maintenance and performance.

The 2023 Ford Mustang is available in five basic trims: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium and Mach 1. The EcoBoost and GT models are available as both a coupe and convertible; the Mach 1 is only available as a coupe. The Mustang offers both four-cylinder and V8 engines, both of which are available with a six-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic. No matter which model you choose, the Mustang sends every bit of its power solely to the rear wheels. The 760-horsepower Shelby GT500 is covered under a separate review.