2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium Reviewed

Ryan travels to the California desert to test the newer, faster, better, 2018 Ford Mustang GT. Sound levels, launch control and line lock are all looked at in this review.
Correction: Mustang has 5 more HP vs. Camaro, not 20.
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[@shAdOwstAlkEr945]

Quiet mode is like that friend that doesn't know how to whisper

[@ddm62571]

I know right? Quiet mode is not very quiet.

[@aliadel3290]

Underrated comment.

[@caiovictorueirozsoares]

Top

[@zaytovenbeatzz9002]

You’re awesome 😂😂😂😂

[@nickpicciurro7045]

LOL….so true 😂 music to my ears

[@andrewhaley7426]

The auto is no normal auto. I drove one for a week and was very impressed. Drag mode was insane and thats coming from someone who has only ever had manual sports cars. I had a blast driving it

[@TheMynig]

I’m pretty sure the automatic is faster with its 10 speed than the Manuel as well

[@peKadoDeDioZ]

im not a mustang guy by no means, but when this guy planted his dirty boot on the back side of that seat and got it dirty it REALLY FUCKING BOTHERED ME!!!!!!

[@jeancachia6444]

hah so it`s not just me than

[@megadavids1]

Me too

[@silverioarroyo5968]

I wouldn't use quiet mode ever. If it's 3 am and I'm leaving or going somewhere, I'm using track mode exhaust, shifting at 5k, and heel toeing everywhere.

[@mikehughes8023]

I bet your neighbors would have the home association manager on speed dial😄

[@silverioarroyo5968]

Zulu Nbuyoke actually 3/4 of the neighbors close to me have loud straight piped Silverado, and ram 1500s with the hemi, and the hemi sounds the best

[@rhatala27]

They should be honored that you bless their ears with such glorious music anyway.

[@gerritgraham9185]

Silverio Arroyo you said that you would heel toe everywhere? What is heel toe? And why would you do it?

[@silverioarroyo5968]

Gerrit Graham downshifting with a manual transmission and you have to dance with the pedals to downshift without destroying the clutch. You press the clutch and jab the gas pedal to make the motor spin faster and release the clutch in a lower gear and the transmission will be slowed down by the motor and because of this, the engine revs up then as you slow down it growls, and it slows you down without using the brakes. It's useful for mountain driving. I'd do it on the streets to make loud noises with this glorious exhaust and coyote.

[@keithfreeman4015]

That’s it dammit. I’m getting one.

[@alauen]

Keith Freeman did you get one?

[@percivalrebecca1930]

Did you get a mustang?

[@xhmbx9548]

So... Did you get one?

[@JoseFlores-lg3ms]

Did u get one?

[@0Beyonder0]

Did ever get on

[@dwillingham]

My favorite review of the Mustang I have seen. Great job!

[@ICON-11-]

2:22 If that footprint went on my seat I'd be pist lmao

[@mustangtony2933]

Your review of this car has been my favorite!

[@drivingsports]

Thanks for watching!

[@Rtcmanga_YouTube_Channel]

Sounds really nice that thing!! Nice scenery!! :)

[@ALMX5DP]

Mustang has definitely upped its game into the Premium category with all those features. Looking forward to seeing how the Performance Pack 2 performs as well.

[@kaitikerkura]

Alan Bowers H

[@poolplexer]

Mustang blows. Pony trick. Nothing special about this car

[@poolplexer]

crappy drag car and it loses to many in its class. Go Disgustang !!!!

[@KpopNiDontStop]

They definitely stepped their game up these Mustangs are way better than a lot of cars in the price range.

[@KpopNiDontStop]

maybe the older mustangs were only good for drag racing but these newer ones can corner very well actually.

[@disinferno06]

thumbs down for not even putting the exhaust in Race mode

[@siegfriedwenzel4175]

outrageous

[@Woebel1]

Siegfried Wenzel ikr

[@m1darecords74]

I guess they wanted to live

[@ps3aciv]

track* but yes

[@toothybj]

Thats what i was thinking

[@331Grabber]

13 seconds after I bought it that shift chime would never be heard from again

[@SR20SSS]

have you had any issues with the car?

[@CarrionSmile]

I was riding in my friend's GT the other day. It was freaking amazing. Super comfortable ride, surprisingly.

[@fkabarca]

Loved your presentation style in this vid and the music. Great work! Subbed

[@cobbahall7463]

Watched this review in December of 2018 after ordering mine over here in AUS, this review made me unbelievably excited and since having it I’ve done 14K miles in mine and loved every second of it cheers for the great review

[@Itsmarrv]

How much did u buy it?

[@joeallen1519]

The 2018 Mustang GT (460 hp) is awesome. My preferred car was the Dodge Challenger 6.2L Scat Pack UNTIL I drove the '18 Mustang GT. They're both powerful cars, but the '18 Mustang delivers more bang for the buck. Yes, the Scat pack has 25 more hp, but the Ford has line lock, is lighter, sounds just as mean (if not meaner) than the Scat Pack, handles better, and is about $8-10K (Cdn dollars) cheaper than the Scat Pack. Both cars are a lot of fun, but to me the better value is the '18 GT. Feel free to prove me wrong.

[@anaccount7923]

The 392 has a 6.4, lmao

[@KenSerpico5450]

I am so glad I special ordered my 2018 silver GT, since it was the last year model with a CD player.

[@CarlosBadCo]

Great video quality and performance insight

[@ChristopherDillman]

Nice review, appreciate the editing and the camera perspectives. I'm liking this Kona Blue and the spoiler delete stealth look more and more. Except I'd go 10speed and the GT350 springs for a tighter hug. Then I'm done. :)

[@RotterStudios]

gorgeous piece of art and tech. this is the exact one i want. great video thanks

[@joshuabennett5891]

Took a trip to California before the coronavirus outbreak and I rented a 2019 Mustang gt premium. It had the 10 speed automatic transmission and I was very surprised how well it actually works. Still alot of fun, even for an automatic.

[@danieleverett55]

I got mine last Saturday. I’ve always been a Chevy guy and never thought I would own a Ford. I must say that I’m pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoy driving it. It has much better features than my 2015 1LE did.

[@drivingsports]

This is the first Mustang I’ve actually considered buying. -RD

[@danieleverett55]

It is pretty nice!

[@AStanton1966]

I'm in a similar boat as you. For over the past 30 years I owned nothing but pick up trucks. Then I got a bug and had to have a Mustang. I just bought a new 2017 leftover with V-6 and automatic. I feel like a kid again driving this stupid car. I got it for click below $23,000. I wish Ford kept the V-6's and got rid of the eco-poops.

[@wanteddoa7929]

Just got my 2018 GT Premium yesterday. Was considering the Camaro but ultimately decided against it...the Mustang’s interior is much more attractive and the visibility is better, at least for me. That and the 10speed auto is ridiculously smooth. So, so fun to drive. Also, the Sync3 is the best touch screen system I’ve used.

[@justinm.791]

Great fun video! I'm hoping I can manage to pick up a GT this year.

[@A.ChristopherJohnson]

Great review bro !!

[@jennaduvall2060]

Some people don’t know how to drive stick and can only drive automatic. I have always wanted a Ford Mustang GT Premium in AUTOMATIC. You still can have plenty fun in a automatic

[@andrewkoontz01]

you gotta learn brotha

[@wilsonramirez5956]

I was thinking of a used M2 or a used M4. Eff, that I am digging the Mustang GT Premium Performance Package 2. The rims are super clean and the magna ride.

[@nayemkhize9735]

MY DREAM CAR😭😭😭😭

[@jw200]

I'm in love with this car. Im gonna buy it soon. I ordered it. I just love this car! Dunno why. It's just so good.

[@jgoeke1]

Fantastic review, fantastic car! Makes me want one :-)

[@devinmccrady9421]

I want a 5.0 v8 so bad. For now I’m stuck in my ‘08 4.0 v6. I’ll get one eventually. 😕. Awesome review btw.

[@TheCombatmechanic]

I have this same car in red, and ❤️ it. It's so fun to hold the manual transmission in 2nd and 3rd😳

[@swanblake]

Seems fantastic. Really appreciate that Ford didn't compromise visibility on the new Mustang.

[@josephblandino6441]

You keep downplaying the automatic but I guarantee the automatic will beat the manual in a quarter-mile race every time

[@Siickario]

they can and i like manual

[@Not-a-bot222]

Too each their own. My 2019 10spd GT is tons of fun. I’d buy an older used vehicle with a manual but the new ones are just so much better with the auto. IMO

[@FifaMessi010]

I never understand why people get worked up over this manual or automatic who cares it’s my car I’ll enjoy whatever I want

[@Siickario]

@@FifaMessi010 its mainly preference

[@southpaw9944]

You are correct, the auto is quicker. I enjoy the manual much more than the auto. The manual is quick enough and a lot more fun on curvy roads.

[@JustKeepFishin]

"Oh, that must be launch control..... Annnnddd. Go." 😂😂😂😂 that was the greatest thing lmaooo great video

[@kevinpark5459]

I wants this car. Fantastic you can get it here in Scotland now. Already saving up.

[@SigCross]

Great video !

[@chuangli3678]

Literally, I love this car very much.

[@explorer8125]

A blue mustang as always been my dream car ever since I was little I loved racing anything with wheels and I hope one day to be able to afford a good racing car. And have the opportunity to learn how to drive manual. Cause if I’m getting a sports car I want a true manual but as of right now an automatic would be easier for me to drive. 😍

[@TheKacper2001]

Great review

[@CRX626]

Awesome and very beautiful the Ford Mustang 2018.. Love it!!

[@WARZOG]

excellent video!

[@peterlotterhos2666]

Great video thank you man

[@CravingsWithCarlos]

Awesome video

[@charlesdegener7002]

Don’t knock 10 speed automatic until you try it it is the bomb

[@thullraven1]

I have BF Goodrich Comp 2 A/S W Speed Tires on my 2018 Mustang GT. It has excellent grip immediately without needing to heat up.

[@nightfury8884]

very good video one question - what is the background music that you used?

[@damirbabic7403]

The mustang gt looks cool awesome in blue color good job ford company love this video ❤❤❤❤

[@TheWestbury09]

The 10 speeds have definitely proven its worth since it was introduced with the 18's

[@Jonathan1003]

One of the best presenters I've seen great review!

[@themightyaswang17]

Even though I'd go for the manual all day. The 10speed is a beast. 100% understand anyone who gets it. It's the superior transmission. Also the MT82 is kind of balls.

[@manamidrunk]

My Mode. If you need to know how to set it, go to the mode you want then make changes. In my case i have a 2019 PP2, i set it at Sport + (it's a standard) and i added track exhaust to annoy the neighbors. I have active exhaust. Then hold OK to set My Mode.

[@Monster_1100EVO]

Damn this video. Now I gotta go and get myself a Mustang GT.

[@mrblackbond]

I have this car with the performance package 1 but it does NOT come standard with the 401a digital Speedometer cluster.....just FYI for anyone who doesn’t know.

[@user-vj6ul5ly7z]

A bit of a stupid question but rather ask then risk it. Since the mustang 2018 has a ground clearence of 145mm and the parking at work has a 100mm step do you think the car will scratch the bottom when i get off of it?

[@alainmaxonbanono1352]

I love the mustang design looks very good

[@smurfeco2.358]

The only ugly thing about this car is the engine cover

[@poolplexer]

and the rest of the body

[@KB-bh9hp]

Slap Boogz It's a beauty queen compared to most sports cars at this price point.

[@jasoncyr3295]

All newer cars have engine covers, it's ugly I know. My dad's 2013 Toyota tundra TRD has it, and he hates how it has it because he can't see the engine at all to check things. I guess you could say that they do it to keep people from messing with their engine or to protect it.

[@auralplex]

What about the ugly down sloped front end?

[@stiernaa]

I removed mine, looks so much better

[@adonimad]

awesome one!

[@LS7chevy]

Automatics win races. Drag racing has moved away from the manuals, they get left in the dust by those quick shifting automatics.

[@random_guy9749]

Ok? Manual is for fun

[@markchonajr8938]

"It's a hooligan car." AWESOME

[@2mnyshp]

You forgot to showcase Track Mode with the exhaust.

[@porscheguy09]

What exactly does Launch Control do in a Manual equipped Mustang? Does it only limit your RPM’s to whatever you have it set at? I don’t see much more that it could do with a manual transmission.

[@jaykriss471]

Its purr sounds like heaven

[@goons123flofy]

Such a nice scenery! Tumelweeds rolling through town...

[@waqasferoz98]

I love Mustang GT 💕💕💕

[@STEALTH1USA]

What a beautiful machine.

[@mikoajhandzlik8607]

Hello. Do you know what the song/music is on the end of video? Thanks :)

[@elizabethmckenna2555]

That launch control scene is funny, I have to show that part to my 60 year old brother who does not have a cell phone.

[@bige2576]

a masterpiece indeed.

[@eliteexposure5594]

Where is track mode for the exhaust?

[@mikesalib5853]

Does FordPass app works on Manual Trans??? I want to remote start the car

[@tulsidreams]

Is it like a new swag thing to throw words against "Ecoboost" ? I wonder if he ever drove one Ecoboost before making that statement. Of course GT is the big brother and the best which doesn't mean Ecoboosts aren't fun to drive. They are fun to drive. Cheers to all Mustangs out there !

[@stevekariuki4663]

my dream car

[@kev851]

Mustang is such a cool stuff. I love it.

[@cool-68]

Car of my dreams!

[@proudtobeindian4933]

Nyc video.......i hav a question to ask.......how can we do that thing that u did at last.........

[@drivingsports]

The burnout was with the Linelock feature.

[@ahmadjunaedy5029]

That's a Gorgeous Car !

[@motto4137]

This guy looks like he drives a Kia minivan.

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

He’s sewage, human sewage!!!

[@givingittoyouraw4101]

He has driven cars that you will never step foot inside of.

[@motto4137]

GivingItToYou Raw great, knowing that has made my life complete, thank you. And it still doesn’t hide the fact that he looks like he should be driving a Kia mini van.

[@givingittoyouraw4101]

@Matt Boudreau You seem to dedicate a lot of energy towards making outrageous comments about people's appearance, instead of focusing on the information presented. Many studies in human psychology indicate that people act like this due to their own personal insecurities about their own appearance. Let's see a picture of YOU and let's see what car YOU look like you belong in.

[@drivingsports]

I currently own a 2004 WRX and the Project Legacy rallycross car. Those are my daily drivers when I'm not driving a test car -- which is pretty much never. - RD

[@1234zcrom]

Early on in the vid... just correcting. Last v8 was 435... 15-17. 13-14 420. 11-12 412. But I’m a mustang nerd. On my third new gen. Great vid though.

[@samuelchimezie]

Bout to buy this

[@MercedesE300hybrid]

I keep on watching... a total Flanders you are :D

[@midoogado3869]

Is the line lock option available in Automatic Version ?

[@jojack228]

You can switch the steering feel in any mode from sport to drag. So idk what your getting at saying you dont have a choice when it switches to sport automatically when you put the car into sport mode.

[@NoirRobert]

Actually, I have the 10 speed automatic and I prefer it to the manual. My other car is a motorcycle, so I know how to shift. And I love my 2018 Mustang GT. Next time I am up for a new car I may get the 350. Or an electric vehicle. Things change so quickly.

[@Larseus]

What are the songs played in this video? I like them!

[@appleiphone69]

The digital gauge cluster is an option not standard. I get annoyed when reviews get it wrong on a $2200 option package.

[@tallll70]

would be nice if you could test recent gt 500

[@l3R1CK70P]

do u know if the lsd is torsen or clutch type? (just curious)

[@Dawess1000]

Definitely, has improved!! I am sure that price is wrong. However, this car is on my list.

[@nicocione9247]

#Driving Sports TV,My neighbor has that car. I hear it every day.

[@marcusrussell8660]

The automatic is .3 seconds faster to 60mph

[@THEronaLd-1]

My favourite car

[@luganowilliam2766]

Is there any option for Right Hand Drive?

[@rinorselmani3378]

I love this car

[@Capslacka]

How would you know if a full size adult fit in the back seat?

[@trevone_18]

Dream Car!

[@mido7416]

I love these car Thèses my love ❤️❤️❤️😘

[@austeno556]

Anyone know the song in the beginning with the guitars?

[@VANSHEESH]

nice mustang you have there

[@flockaphily5152]

I didn't know you looked like Butters, till you said "Holy Butters"

[@danielkim824]

Why is it that reviews don't show the exhaust note for track mode? Is it the same as Sport+?

[@drivingsports]

Doesn’t sound any different while just revving.