I really appreciate your perspective on car reviews, it's actually quite unique in the car reviewer space. True honesty in long-form which is actually relatable to the average buyer and not just talking about 'steering feel' for 10 minutes straight. Keep doing what you do - these videos are becoming the best way to understand what a car is actually like to drive / listen to / sit in without pretentiousness or the classic 'reading off of the marketing sheet' review.

This car should be $30k max. Prices are ridiculous.

Don't like the screens. I guess that's why it's against the law to use cellphones while driving, so automakers can place tablets in for dashboards with layers of menus to distract while driving. 😖

The fact that the Recaros aren't power or heated is really sad considering my 2014 Camaro has heated and power adjustable recaros.

I appreciate the simplicity of the Ecobost front end. It’s probably the best looking S650 model. The GT and especially the Dark Horse are over designed to me.

Excellent review! IMO, what you want to do is get the base EB with pkg 101A ($2,600). That gets you an upgraded 9 speaker stereo with XM, dual climate control, 6 way power driver seat with lumbar. Then, add the 2.3L HiPo pkg ($3,475). That gets you the 3.55 limited slip, 19"x9" wheels, strut tower brace, Brembo brakes and paddle shifters, among many other goodies. I ordered mine in Atlas Blue ($295). MSRP $38,530. Dollar for dollar this is the most fun S650.

Love your car reviews, always fun and insightful. Thanks Matt!

I drove the old gen 2.3 and i literally thought the transmission was not connected to the same engine in the car. When it down shifted, it felt like it was exploding while doing the shifting. Great 2.3 engine thought

Those screens are absolutely horrible, don't fit completely. It's lazy design as with most other automakers - just stick slab of LCDs behind the steering wheel and call it a day. I will wait for refresh and see if they learn how to integrate LCDs into the dashboard like in the previous generation or like Audi does it.

Thanks so much for this review! I really appreciate the Mustang EcoBoost for what it is. Great to hear your perspective and first-hand experience! Already looking forward to the next review! 😁

The 1 big flaw for me is no manual transmission.

Would love some exterior revs clips, can’t wait for the next review 🔥

Another great review Matt. Quality video quality and driving impressions. Now the market has taken an interesting turn, there is nothing else in the pony car market. Hopefully the mustang continues the legacy of being a good pony car.

Thanks for reviewing this. Not enough people do, and when they do its always “the GT is better” when yeah, obviously, but there are buyers who want a new fun sporty car for mid 30k range, and comparing this to the brz, gti, elentra n is worthwhile

Yeah, the 2015-17 GTs have fallen in price a lot lately. you can get a PP or Track Pack one of those in the 15-20k range depending on miles.

Love the videos Matt keep it up

Let's say it: 15-17 Mustangs is the best generation. Hopefully Ford plans on making a HPO version of these ecoboost with 350hp and manual transmission. That would be seller! ^=^

Nice review Matt this was very comprehensive

Thanks Matt for reviewing the S650 EcoBoost, I hope they REFINE the Transmission "again" to give us more crisp shifts and hopefully (since they removed the manual option) give us a more responsive Paddle shifting option. Glad you liked the power and more bass tone of the "new" EcoBoost I think its the New valve train (Roller finger followers instead of the Direct acting Mechanical Buckets)

Nice review Matt! Can't wait for your review of Honda Civic hybrid!

Amazing video Matt.

Seems like a good entry level sports car. Glad ford still offers a more affordable mustang. I’ll prolly upgrade to an s650 from my 550 gt in a few years.

Just dropped just watched. Great video Matt.

I think adaptive cruise is an additional charge? co-pilot with some things is included last I checked, but acc was extra

Great job, Matt. Some strong criticism here coming from a mustang owner but at least Ford is still committed to making the car

Was WAITING for this one

I actually drove it Boston. I loved how the 2024 drove. I wasn’t impressed with screens and because they felt like two tablets, and you feel like it could have been better integrated into the dash. For me it was how some of controls were on the entertainment screen at the bottom of the screen. I wish they would had left the toggle switches. It was such a real touch of class.

I’ve never been this early

I had a '24 EcoBurst convert for a rental for a week a few months ago. Pretty much agree with most of what Matt presented, especially that the it takes a gear salad 10R80 to make the MT-82 desirable. Found that the fuel economy was at best par with my '19 Mustang GT 6-speed - was usually worse. I also found the Stop/Start even more problematic than Matt did. It would only restart if I put it in PARK - WTF?! - so pushing the defeat button right after the START button became routine real fast. Overall, there's no danger of replacing my S550 with an S650. In fact, I'd much rather have a Maverick than any S650 with a 10R80.

You're saying what I am thinking. I had a 22 GT that I bought new and sold out of necessity. I'd like to eventually get another brand new Mustang, but I just haven't warmed up to the tech and lack of heritage in the interior. Maybe I'll find a low mileage 18-23 model in a few years.

Great review! You pointed out a lot of things I didn't know about this new mustang. I wasn't planning on getting one and now I'm much further away from wanting one. The auto start-stop, the lane keep assist, and all the standard safety features are a huge turn off on top of the ugly screens. All those things do is balloon the price up. The base model of this thing should be stripped to a great engine and a comfortable interior with basic safety features. I don't need any of those fancy sensors or anything that takes control away from the driver. Keep the price down and sell more cars.

I prefer the older styling tbh. The screens are cool but they could have implemented the switches.

I remember watching the premiere of this bodystyle Stang. I was excited about the Ecoboost until they days it's only coming out as an automatic.

After listening to your review I'm very happy with my 2017 EcoBoost premium. I like the smaller screen and the real controls as well as the old fashioned Guage look. I am happy with the auto 6 speed transmission and feel that my car is more responsive than what you're describing. Fuel economy is 18 to 22 mpg mixed usage and 32 to 35 mpg highway. I would like the magnaride. I even prefer the outside look of the 2017 versus the 2024. I really enjoyed your review. Thanks 🎉

Great Video Matt! I think Ford focused on “innovating” the wrong things from the S550->S650. Aside from better brake feel and a punchier engine, I don’t think S550 owners are missing out on much IMO.

I feel like they did not listen to Mustang owners when designing the S650. They even said that they polled gen z and Millennials yet they charge rich boomer pricing for these. The car gained weight. Quality is still meh. The front end on the GT looks goofy. The Dark Horse was the weirdest choice for a special edition mustang and didn't even come swinging out of the gate with like an NA 5.2 or something. Instead it's just a rebadged mach 1. Idk. S650 feels like kinda a miss. Farley was more focused on the GT3 cars.

I disagree on the styling. I think the s550 is a sexier looking machine. Not by a lot on the exterior. But even more so in the interior.

Sheesh over 3800lbs? Normally I'm not one of those people who always say "the old one was better" but i definitely think the S550 generation was better than the S650.

The loud exhaust exaggerates the lugging noise even though the motor's happy at 1500 rpm. I had a similar problem with the VA WRX's CVT where it would cruise at the EXACT rpm where it would drone the most lol

23:04 Lexus LC 500 drives by. My dream car!!

"when the transmission knows what it's doing" lol so many feels there. I need to unhook my battery this weekend to see if i can improve mine. Sport mode is almost unbearable to use it's so lurchy. This is my 2nd mustang... I don't think I'll buy a third.

I love my 24 ecoboost premium got 4.48 0-60 not bad I'd say

I’ll happily keep my manual S550 EcoBoost 😬

Excellent review Matt, fully agree with your opinion on upspeccing an EB like this making zero sense. I could never live with those horrible split iPads of the base model though. Ditching the real Mustang dash in favor of those screens was a terrible idea to begin with, but the base model split screens really look like shit.

I like the front but hate the back

Those Recaros are heavenly. I really don't think those screens will age well, which is unfortunate. Definitely more of an iteration than an evolution, but still a solid platform.

No one has ever sat in the back of my 2017 GT but like he said I still like having a back seat JK....

good video! i will watch it later

As a 2019 GT owner with 401A option. My opinion hasn’t changed of the s650 is that the they mailed it in with the instrument panel.

I like it a lot.

That startup chime sound sounds like an R56 mini cooper.

Keep up with s550 gts? There’s like 12-15 mph trap speed difference between them.

When are the test times for the new 2024-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (Performance) model?.

All the tech is probably the reason I'm NOT chomping at the bit to get a new car. I recently had a Toyota Corolla rental and it wanted to drive for me by default. I HATED it. Auto braking, auto lane assist.....maybe it's just me but actually piloting the car is half the fun. It's wild because this Mustang you're showcasing was loaded with tech, but the target buyer probably can't even afford it. Weird times.

I am surprised the mileage is so much less than the 2011 V6 I had. Seems so expensive is the down side. The GT does have the resale advantage but to most they never even use the max of what the Ecoboost provides.

Great job & I'm planned on buy this someday.

S550 GT w/ a manual is peak

The pano screen is cute in a EV hatch, or a big suv, but here it just makes no sense. Every shot it's in just look bizarre!

Ford engine bays are in need of some high refinery lol. The late 90s early 2000s SHO V6 engine was so gorgeous to look at. I used some AI tools to render an EcoBoost with a Golf GTI (stang front, shortened, GTI rear 4 door). Such a cool render. I'd love to see Ford just make a Mustang hot hatch lol. They made a Mustang EV so why not?

How do BMWs get in the 30s with the B58 in AWD form and 400 hp when this has a hard time breaking 20? I would get that in the M440i and my wife gets over that in the M240i.

bumping for that algo, but i really do not like the rear end on these mustangs. hope they fix that up a bit for later model years.

Not a fan of this new generation. I still think 2013 had the best design styling wise. Those screens would be a deal breaker too if I was a mustang guy. They look tacky and have no flow with the dash. Guess I've lived too long, I'm not a fan of most new cars these days. Wonder what happens when these screens die after 100k miles? Bricked car?

I cannot comprehend paying more than $30,000-$35,000 for one of these. I am sure it's great, and I am not one of these people that'll bash it for being a 4 cylinder...but cmon, it shouldn't be that much

I just picked up a manual '21 GT with 30,000 miles almost fully loaded (non-PP) for $36,000 out the door. I COULD NOT imagine paying $15,000 more for a 4-cylinder with a slightly nicer interior 😂

The 2024 Mustang Ecoboost HPP actually comes with 350hp/420 lb.-ft of torque, proven by Engineered Motorsport Solutions, #1 tuner of Ecoboost engines.

The weight of the car play it's a huge Factor as well when you're talking about the engine and the transmission not communicating

let's goooooo matttttttt

Oh I just realised it an ECO.. Now you lost me.. Didn't really read the title but I'll finish watching..

I love everything about the car except the screen it's laggy on start-up shame on Ford for that. Hopefully, they can fix it with an update

I just hope they upgraded the 10R80. I had one in a 2022 EB - it crapped out at 4k miles. Was fixed under warranty with the same parts. There are design flaws and quality issues. I traded it in that day for another WRX. Happy now. turns out there are numerous class action suits over the transmission. Until Ford admits they are selling flawed transmissions and do a recall, they have a problem. Destroyed my trust in the brand. Matt - excellent assessment of the transmission - the issues you raised existed in the previous “gen,” or should we say a slight tweak. The 10R80 is just not great, and it is in so many Ford vehicles!

Huh, my C7 (manual) gets about 19 combined and I can get close to 30 in 7th

Recaros on a ecoboost stang is nuts

They put the wrong EcoBoost in the mustang!!! They should've used the 2.7!!! Much better motor for such a car!!

The fact that an EcoBoost can get to $50k is absolutely insane. Imagine paying $50k for a Mustang and still having people make fun of you for driving a 4 cylinder Mustang 😂 Yikes.

Nice review but it should be nicer if u have a pov showing the steering wheel

Anyone else notice the panel gap between the hood?

I wish they would give it a manual, and cut some size and weight.

Since I would be locked into only an auto option either way I think I would rather track down an Infiniti Q60.

Those screens look out of place, like they didn't care if they fit or not.

Maybe Ford should get the automatic to play well with the Ecoboost engine BEFORE ditching the manual! I also think the Mustang needs to go on a massive diet, 3800+ pounds is ridiculous for the Ecoboost.

Is it available with a Manuel?

My old 2014 V6 got that same fuel economy basically...I could get over 30 on the highway if I tried.

Matt you wouldn’t happen to sold the bullitt to someone in Florida?

There's alot of knit picking and its justified, I'll go with the exposed area infront of that brake pedal, unexcuseable IMO🤷‍♂️

It’s sad how much Ford missed the mark on the s650. I will say the GT performance pack is MUCH better than our 2016 but still no where near as good as a Camaro 1LE.

All 4cly vibrate we all know that .. But damn, that baby be shakin' lol

I have mixed feelings about the 2024 mustang. For one the screen just too much for me. I had a 2017 EcoBoost which I love dearly. I own a 2023 EcoBoost now and it's okay but I missed the extra headroom that I had in my 2017😅😅.

I'm probably in the minority, but I really hate the new styling. I hate the "wedge" rear end, the new front looks blocky and not sexy, and the new front lights don't do anything for me. Give me the 2015-2017 or the 2018 styling any day, but I absolutely love my 2015 Ecoboost so I'm bias. But I recognize everyone has their own preference and at least they still make a manual trans sports car.

Its a refresh

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I wonder if this one is a 'dud' - based on what other's in the moto journalists have said doesn't sound like this ends well for 2024 EB - probably one to AVOID....

hard press not to consider a 4 banger mustang with recaro seats, 315 hp and 350 torque.

Having had a 21' Ecoboost A10, it's too bad the transmission continues to be the biggest flaw of this car. Feels like the car has an arrhythmia, irregular jerks, inconsistent shift points, and all around disappointment. Most people renting these from Hertz won't notice though; the target audience for the new Ecoboost in my opinion having dropped the manual completely.

quickly brushed over the brakes.. apparently it brakes better than a GT2RS lol...

#NotificationSquad

If you go out and spend $35K on a brand new ECO boost over just getting a low mileage S550 GT with a Coyote in it you are a major fool... Major... (I got my 2017 Gen 2 with 8,909 miles on it just 10 months ago for $30K tax n Tags out the door!!) It had only one other owner and it was kept in some guy's garage and barely driven.. But I was patient and saved for years.. I didn't shop like I had to have or needed a car!! I waited year after year and let deal after deal pass by until the right car finally popped up.. And 10 months later my car is still worth more than what I paid.. I'd say I got lucky but it was 5/6 years of waiting and refusing to pay 50K for used cars..

Just guessing but could the fatal flaw be that it’s a 4 cylinder

Not really a fan of the 650's, and great point about those seats. Definately not worth it in my opinion.

Did you feel nostalgic from your bullitt driving this?

ummm look how bad that cutout looks for the steering rack at 12:08, how is ford having such bad quality issues with the new mustang