POWER OF THE FUTURE - Ford Mustang
More than 2,600 Mustangs sold in South Africa since 2016
As Ford marks Mustang's 55th anniversary on this National Mustang Day, enthusiasts everywhere are celebrating the world's best-selling sports coupe for the fourth consecutive year.
From Australia to Peru, Mustang reigns as the best-selling sports coupe in the world for 2018, selling 113,066 cars, according to data from IHS Markit. 2018 not only marks the fourth straight year of Mustang's global leadership as world's best-selling sports coupe, but also as best-selling sports car in the United States, where Ford sold 75,842 Mustangs last year.
Ford's galloping pony remains one of the best-selling sports cars in South Africa having sold 2,615 units since it went on sale locally in 2016.
"We broke the mould when Ford launched the Mustang 55 years ago," said Jim Farley, Ford president, global markets. "Nothing says freedom, the wind in your hair and the joy of driving like Mustang; it's an icon. The roar of its V8 on a spring day, there's nothing better. No wonder it's the most popular sports coupe in the world."
Mustang was available for purchase in 146 markets in 2018, based on worldwide Ford sales data. More than 500,000 sixth-generation Mustangs have been sold worldwide since 2015, with the pony picking up an additional half point of global share last year to capture 15.4 percent of the segment. This was fuelled in part by the new Mustang Bullitt, which exceeded global sales forecasts by 25 percent.
Global sales data are based on IHS Markit 2018 total new vehicle registrations for all sports car segments. U.S. sales are based on 2018 industry reported sales.
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FAQ
Q: What does the Ford Mustang cost in South Africa?
The Ford Mustang starts at around R850,000 for the EcoBoost model, while the V8 GT variant kicks off at approximately R950,000, though pricing can vary depending on specification and dealer.
Q: Is the Ford Mustang worth buying in South Africa?
Absolutely, the Mustang delivers proper American muscle car thrills with that legendary V8 rumble, plus it holds its value well with over 2,600 units sold locally since 2016.
Q: What engine options are available in the Ford Mustang?
You get two choices: the 2.3-litre EcoBoost turbo four-cylinder pumping out 231kW, or the proper 5.0-litre V8 Coyote engine delivering 331kW of pure American thunder.
Q: How reliable is the Ford Mustang in South Africa?
The sixth-generation Mustang has proven fairly reliable locally, with Ford's dealer network providing decent support, though maintenance costs are higher than your average bakkie due to imported parts.
Q: What's the fuel consumption like on a Ford Mustang?
Expect around 10-12 litres per 100km for the EcoBoost and 12-15 litres per 100km for the V8, depending on how heavy your right foot gets on those weekend drives.
Should You Buy It?
Yes, the Ford Mustang is absolutely worth buying if you've got R850,000 to R950,000 burning a hole in your pocket and want the world's best-selling sports coupe parked in your driveway. This isn't just any sports car, it's a proper icon that's dominated global sales for four straight years and has found a solid home in South Africa with over 2,600 happy owners since 2016. The combination of that legendary V8 soundtrack, timeless styling, and surprisingly decent build quality makes it the best American muscle car under R1-million in SA. Sure, fuel costs will sting a bit, but nothing beats that Coyote V8 rumble echoing off the Drakensberg on a Sunday morning drive.
