Next-gen 2024 Ford Mustang unveiled for the Philippine market

Updated Apr 17, 2024 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

It received a sharper new look and more on-board tech.

The next-generation 2024 Ford Mustang for the Philippine market is officially unveiled. It enters the country in two variants the entry-level 2.3-liter EcoBoost Premium and the top-spec 5.0-liter GT Premium.

2024 Ford Mustang GT Premium

2024 Ford Mustang GT Premium

This is the seventh-generation S650 model of Ford’s famous pony car which was initially revealed back in 2022 at the North American International Auto Show. The new model replaces the old S550 and it gets a sharper more modern look, in addition to a more potent powertrain. 

So, what can buyers expect from the 2024 Ford Mustang?

Exterior

Just like before, the all-new Mustang is offered as a brawny but low-slung pony car that’s brimming with sporty appeal. 

Mustang GT Premium from the rear

Mustang GT Premium from the rear

Up front, it gets a pair of new tri-bar LED headlamp clusters. These flank a wide mesh grille, which in turn goes on top of an angular front bumper. The latter also gets more mesh-covered intake vents, as well as a protruding front lip. 

Of note, the EcoBoost Premium version gets a slightly different front end. It does come with similar headlamps, but its grille lacks the glossy fitments that sub-divide the one on the GT Premium trim. The entry-level version also gets a less aggressive front bumper. 

From the side, the all-new pony car model still gets a sloping roof line and a long hood, but its rear haunches are much more prominent than before. Crisp body lines then lead towards a sharper kinked rear end with triple-bar LED taillamps and an aggressively-styled rear trunk spoiler. 

A closer look at the 2024 Mustang's LED taillights

A closer look at the 2024 Mustang's LED taillights

Other exterior features available on the next-gen pony car include rain-sensing wipers, power-folding and heated side mirrors, an animated approach lamp, hood vents (GT), and LED daytime running lamps. 

For wheels, both trims get a 19-inch aluminum wheelset. The one on the EcoBoost Premium comes in Carbonized Gray, while the GT Premium’s set is finished in Ebony Black. 

Interior

The interior of the 2024 Mustang, in turn, has had a full rework with larger digital displays and more storage cubby holes. A lot of the interior surfaces, as well as the new flat-bottom tilt and telescopic steering wheel, are also clad in leather. 

The Mustang GT Premium's cockpit

The Mustang GT Premium's cockpit

Cooling inside the 2024 Mustang is provided by a dual-zone automatic climate control system. The driver meanwhile, is provided with Recaro leather-trimmed sport seats that provide an ample amount of bolstering. Likewise available is a push-to-start button with keyless entry functionality, customizable ambient lighting, and paddle shifters, among other features. 

Tech & Safety

While Ford beefed up the Mustang’s exterior design and comfort, it also improved its on-board tech.

It features a 13-inch central touchscreen display

It features a 13-inch central touchscreen display

As mentioned above, the all-new pony car gets loads of digital displays. Specifically, its cockpit now sports a 12-inch digital gauge cluster while its central screen is a 13-inch infotainment display. These two are linked together to form a wrap-around screen that’s angled towards the driver. 

For connectivity, the central screen comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also features Sync 4 software with enhanced voice recognition. Feeding sound into the cabin of the 2024 Mustang meanwhile is a 12-piece Bang & Olufsen sound system. 

Safety-wise, the Mustang gets electronic stability control, anti-lock braking, a tire pressure monitor, a tire inflation kit, a perimeter alarm, and a total of eight airbags. These are reinforced by several advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) collectively known as the Ford Co-Pilot360.

Its screens are angled towards the driver

Its screens are angled towards the driver

On the Mustang, the Co-Pilot360 consists of adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, automatic headlamps, lane keep assist, driver alerts, cross-traffic braking, and many others. 

Engine

The 2024 Mustang gets different powertrains. For the EcoBoost Premium model, it uses a turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine. The top-spec GT Premium meanwhile, gets a beefier gasoline-powered V8. 

At the most, the four-banger Mustang can put out 314 horsepower and 475 Nm of torque. The V8 on the other hand, can dish out 486 hp and 567 Nm of torque. For reference, the previous generation Mustang GT Premium can deliver 460 hp and 569 Nm of torque. 

The Mustang GT Premium's 5.0-liter V8 engine

The Mustang GT Premium's 5.0-liter V8 engine

For transmissions, both the EcoBoost Premium and GT Premium trims use a 10-speed automatic gearbox with six drive modes. These are Sport, Normal, Slippery, Track, Drag, and Custom. 

As standard, the Mustang uses a McPherson strut front suspension and an Independent Integral-Link suspension. Stopping power is also provided by disc brakes for all four wheels. But for better performance, this Ford is also available with a “Performance Pack” which includes a limited slip differential, front tow hoods, a 3.55 final drive ratio, active valve exhausts, and Ford’s MagneRide damping system, among others. 

Price

The 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium is priced at Php 3,499,000, while the Mustang GT Premium starts at Php 3,999,000. Availability for this model starts in May this year, but currently, those interested may already place their reservations at the Ford Philippines online portal. 

A closer look at the 2024 Mustang's headlamps

A closer look at the 2024 Mustang's headlamps

Included with each purchase of the 2024 Mustang is the brand’s Family Guarantee. This suite of services includes an extended warranty of five years or 150,000 kilometers. It likewise provides free online service booking, pickup & delivery for your car, a scheduled service plan, and emergency roadside assistance.


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Know more about Ford Mustang 2024

Ford Mustang

Arguably the most popular vehicle from the Blue Oval company, the Ford Mustang is one powerful coupe that is competing in the market with its sixth-gen model. Ford Mustang 2024 Price Philippines from Php 3,499,000 to Php 3,999,000, depending on the variants. Speaking of variants, the Mustang comes with four variants in the Philippines, namely the 2.3L EcoBoost, 5.0L GT Fastback, 5.0L GT Convertible, and Shelby GT500. The base Mustang uses a 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-4 engine that makes 310 hp and 475 Nm of torque, while the GT variants are powered by a 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine that generates 460 hp and 569 Nm of torque.

In terms of dimensions, this American sports car has a length of 4,788 mm, a width of 2,081 mm, and a height of 1,395 mm. Additionally, it comes with a wheelbase length of 2,721 mm and a ground clearance rated of 137 mm. The Mustang is competing in the local market against the likes of the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, and Nissan 370Z.

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Ford Mustang Launch

The Ford Mustang Philippines has been around since the 1960's. Since then, the Ford-produced pony car has been through six generations which have been sold in numerous countries around the world. It wasn't until 2015 that the Mustang entered the Philippine market.

For 2018, Ford then gave the pony car an update. This one made its debut at the 2018 Manila International Auto Show, and it received a new convertible variant, a new exhaust system, as well as a magnaride suspension system.

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Ford Mustang Exterior

The Philippine-spec Mustang can either come in a fastback configuration or a convertible configuration. Common among these two different layouts are a wide, aggressive grille, a long hood, and the three-bar taillights. Speaking of lights, this pony car from the Blue Oval is also equipped with LED headlamps, LED turn signal lamps, as well as a front fog lamp. For wheels, all variants of the model ride on a set of 19-inch alloy wheels.

Ford Mustang exterior

Ford Mustang rear end

Common among these two different layouts are a wide, aggressive grille, a long hood, and the three-bar taillights.

The Ford Mustang has six available color options. This includes Magnetic Metallic, Competition Orange, Red Race, Oxford White, Black,  and Tripple Yellow Tri-Coat.

Ford Mustang Interior

Inside, the Mustang for the Philippine market gets a well-arranged, premium interior made out of a combination of sturdy plastic, leather, and metal. Soft-touch surfaces are abundant, which include the touch points on the interior door cards, on the elbow rests, steering wheel, and on key spots on the dashboard.

Ford Mustang interior

Inside, the Mustang for the Philippine market gets a well-arranged, premium interior.

For seating, its four occupants make use of leather-wrapped seats and are kept comfortable by a dual-zone automatic climate control system. The driver is then provided a multi-function steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustability, a push-to-start button, and a digital gauge cluster. The driver's seat on all Mustang variants can also be adjusted electronically. 

Technology & Safety Features

To handle entertainment, the Ford Mustang for the Philippine market is equipped with an eight-inch touchscreen capable of connecting via Ford's Sync 3 software. It also has Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and an aux-in port. The said infotainment system is linked to a 12-piece Shaker Pro audio system.

For ease of use, the Ford sports car comes standard with adaptive cruise control, a rearview parking camera, parking sensors, a hill-start assist, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

For the EcoBoost variant, safety is handled by seven airbags. The GT variants on the other hand get five airbags. The entire variant lineup however, comes standard with anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, stability and traction control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, a tire pressure monitor, a car alarm and engine immobilizer, and ISOFIX child seat tethers.

Platform & Chassis

The American coupe uses Ford's S550 platform, but like all the models that came before, it retains the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. For suspensions, this Ford model uses a McPherson Strut for the front and a fully independent rear suspension. Braking is handled by disc brakes all around, and all trims of this car use a hand-operated manual parking brake.

In terms of dimensions, the Mustang Philippines is 4,788mm long, 2081mm wide, and 1,395mm in height. Its wheelbase has a length of 2,721mm, and it has a ground clearance of 137mm.

Ford Mustang Engine & Drivetrain

The Philippine-market Mustang has two engine options. The smaller one is the 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-4 gasoline engine. At most, this four-banger can produce up to 310 horsepower and 475 Nm of torque. The GT variants get the larger, 5.0-liter V8 gasoline Coyote engine, which can make up to 460 horsepower and 569 Nm of torque. The only variant that gets a six-speed manual transmission is the Mustang GT 5.0 Premium Convertible MT. The rest are equipped with a ten-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters.

Available colors for the Ford Mustang Philippines are Shadow Black, Iconic Silver Metallic, Oxford White, Race Red Metallic, Velocity Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Twister Orange Metallic Tri-Coat, Antimatter Blue Metallic, Grabber Yellow, and Rapid Red Metallic.

In comparison to rivals such as the Dodge Challenger 2024 and Chevrolet Camaro that offer one engine only in the local market, the Ford Mustang can be considered as one of the most versatile sports cars thanks to its price and engine options. 

Ford Mustang 2024 Price List

Let's check out the Ford Mustang 2024 price in September in the Philippines.

 Variants Price
Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost Premium AT Fastback ₱3,499,000
Ford Mustang 5.0 V8 GT Premium AT Fastback ₱3,999,000

Ford Mustang Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Offers different engine options
  • Rich history
  • Distinctive sports car design

Cons

  • Lack of manual option in PH-spec Mustang
  • Tight second-row seats
  • No AWD

Ford Mustang FAQs

1. What type of wheel drive is the Ford Mustang 2024?

The Ford Mustang 2024 is a rear wheel drive car.

2. How much is the Ford Mustang 2024 in the Philippines?

The price of the Ford Mustang 2024 ranges from P3,499,000 to P3,999,000, depending on the variant.

3. Is the Ford Mustang a 4-seater?

Yes, all of the Mustang variants come with 4 seat configuration.

4. What are the dimensions of the Ford Mustang 2024?

The Mustang 2024 dimensions are 4,788mm long, 2,081mm wide and 1,395mm in height.

5. How many colors is the Ford Mustang 2024 available?

The Ford Mustang 2024 is available in Grabber Blue, Atlas Blue, Rapid Red, Eruption Green, Shadow Black, Dark Matter Gray, Iconic Silver, Carbonized Gray, Mischievous Purple, Race Red, and Oxford White.

 

₱ 3,048,000 - ₱ 7,760,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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