The 2025 Ford Mustang celebrates 60 years of all-American speed and style! Before this iconic sports coupe officially arrives at dealerships, our preview guide is here to take your questions.
Key Takeaways
- The latest Mustang is available with a limited-edition, retro-themed appearance package.
- Choose from six Mustang trim models for the power and style you crave.
- With the high-output V8 engine under its hood, the 2025 Mustang generates up to 500 horsepower!
- Winter is the best time to shop for a great price on a new Mustang!
What’s new for the 2025 Ford Mustang?
To celebrate six decades of Mustang speed and style, this new model year is available with the limited-edition 60th Anniversary Package. Available for the Mustang GT Premium trim, this appearance pack adds exclusive retro styling, including side graphics, a 60s-style grille, and Iconic Silver mirror caps.
Although the Brittany Blue models have already sold out, shoppers can still choose from three other exterior paint options: Vapor Blue, Race Red, and Wimbledon White! Because this anniversary package will only be available for 1,965 models (a nod to the original 1965 Mustang), you shouldn’t wait to order yours!
Which 2025 Ford Mustang trim model should I choose?
Just like last year, the 2025 Mustang offers your choice of six main trim models: the EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, Dark Horse, and Dark Horse Premium. In addition to varying levels of interior luxury and style, these models feature three different engines (see below).
For a great price on a new Mustang, along with an excellent blend of turbocharged power and fuel economy, check out the EcoBoost trims. The 2025 Mustang EcoBoost comes standard with a modern infotainment setup, including the SYNC 4 system, a 12.4-inch digital gauge cluster, and a snazzy leather-wrapped gear shift knob.
And the EcoBoost Premium adds to the standard lineup with increasing luxury. For example, the Premium trim replaces the Mustang’s standard cloth seating with Ford’s soft, faux-leather ActiveX upholstery. Other comfort upgrades include heated and ventilated front seats, a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and dual-zone automatic climate control. It also adds more tech gear, including a wireless smartphone charging pad and nine-speaker sound system.
With standard V8 power, the Mustang GT and GT Premium trims offer a stronger performance. When it comes to comfort and modern style, however, the GT adds only a few features to the base EcoBoost lineup, including different 18-inch wheels, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and upgraded brakes. The GT Premium adds to the EcoBoost Premium lineup with 19-inch Shadow Silver wheels.
In addition to offering the Mustang’s swiftest, most agile performance, the Dark Horse and Dark Horse Premium are the Mustang’s most luxurious options. In addition to most GT Premium features (but not ventilated front seats), the Dark Horse adds 19-inch Tarnished Dark wheels and extra-aggressive exterior styling. The Dark Horse Premium adds front-seat ventilation. It’s also the only trim to come standard with an electronic-locking center console.
How much horsepower does the 2025 Ford Mustang offer?
There are three Mustang engine options available, the strongest of which delivers 500 horsepower max! The high-performance Dark Horse trim model, introduced just last year, features an exclusive high-output version of Ford’s iconic 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine. Equipped with the optional Dark Horse Handling Pack, it’s the fastest Mustang, traveling from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds!
The Mustang’s powertrain options haven’t changed since last year. Performance features vary according to trim model. Specs include:
- EcoBoost: turbo 2.3L four-cylinder EcoBoost engine (315 hp, 350 lb-ft of torque)
- Mustang GT: 5.0L V8 (480 hp, 415 lb-ft)
- Dark Horse: 5.0L V8 (500 hp, 418 lb-ft)
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Optional 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
What’s the best time of year to buy a 2025 Ford Mustang?
Winter tends to be the best time to shop for any car, including a new Mustang. During the colder months, fewer shoppers visit dealerships. With less customer competition, you’ll have more room to negotiate!
Plus, a less crowded dealership means more time to test-drive different Mustang models. Winter is also an especially good time to snag a good deal on the previous model year — in this case, the 2024 Mustang — since the new model year will have recently arrived and dealers will be looking to unload the outgoing model.