Brave new world
The new Mustang is an electric SUV, with five doors and all-wheel drive. There's no point in denying the obvious: the future has arrived and it's powered by electricity
If we needed hard-hitting proof that the car industry is experiencing the biggest revolution in its history, here it is: there's a new Ford Mustang on the market, but instead of being a spinoff of a two-door coupé with a huge V8 engine under the bonnet, the Mach-E has been transformed into an SUV and it's powered by electricity.
Ford had no doubts in giving its first electric SUV the same name as its model with the most history, even giving it the GT acronym, reserved for the best-performing versions of the Mustang. Ford's new electric has caused ripples in the heart of the American brand and promises to offer sensations at the wheel worthy of the most famous sports car that America has given to the world.
The Mach-E GT hits the market with 487 horsepower and 860Nm of torque, which results in a 0-100km/h acceleration of just 3.7 seconds when the Untamed Plus mode is engaged. The 88kWh battery offers up to 500km of autonomy on the WLTP cycle and can be charged at 150kW superchargers. In 45 minutes, it's possible to add up to 80% of capacity. In other words, every ten minutes adds almost 100km of autonomy.
The permanent-magnet synchronous rear engine reaches maximum torque in an instantaneous 0.5 seconds, while the front engine independently manages the necessary traction from each wheel to maximise acceleration. The powertrain adjusts its conditions according to the selected mode – Whisper, Active or Untamed. The Mach-E GT can be a comfortable frontwheel-drive SUV tailored to the more mundane needs of a modern family, or can rival a rear-wheel-drive supercar.
In the Premium specification, the Mach-E GT features two exclusive paint options: Cyber Orange and Grabber Blue, along with 20-inch alloy wheels, Colorado Red brake calipers, roof in Shadow Black finish and standard Ford Performance seats. The cabin is dominated by the 15.5inch high-resolution touchscreen with the new generation SYNC infotainment system, while the prestigious Bang & Olufsen contributes with a fabulous set of 10 speakers.
Mustang Mach-E customers also have access to the FordPass Charging Network, a huge European network of charging stations that is key to an easier transition between the reality of a combustion vehicle and a 100% electric one.