New Mustang EcoBoost High Performance: Is This Worth Buying Over A GT Mustang???

[@autonewstv86]

With that price I'd get the V8 !!! 😀

[@ST_DCT]

I priced both, the EcoBoost Premium with every available option was about a grand less than a premium GT, but if you add the same options on the GT, it's 15K more, for that 15K I can add all the performance toys I want, at 58K do you but the GT? Or do you go for a Mach1? If you want to boost the GT it's 8K give or take for just the parts. With labor probably would bump it to 10-12K or more, and that's without the big brake kit and tires & rims which are included in my 15K. Plus not many people have the HPP, everyone and their brother has the GT, uniqueness to me is a plus too.

[@MS-zm9st]

I have the choice to choose the GT or the Ecoboost right now. I have driven the Shelby Gt500 many times and I would definitely be disappointed constantly comparing the GTs for sure. That is one of the main reasons on passing on the GT. The shifting he is talking about is because it's brand new an not broken in. The order for the manual with the ecoboost high performance has been made for me . It's always your choice at the end of the day and always take all the reviews with a grain of salt. The 2.3 has had hate since decades ago, but, today, the hate is against a highly tuned updated machine that is absolutely amazing. Technology has gotten us to where we have a Tesla outperforming everything gas everything out there. You are the one at the end of the day that needs to be satisfied with your choice. No one else.

[@joskjj3625]

Such an underrated motor in the mustang

[@chadhaire1711]

It is not quicker than the base four..a turd....what are you doing on this channel..get back on mine and see a REAL MUSTANG HO review!!

[@chadhaire1711]

@Burger King This engine is a turd

[@StandingUpForBetter]

This is just what I was looking for, the Mustang Ecoboost High Performance Package with the Handling Package in a 6-speed manual. Thank you. I don't know why I missed out on this EcoBoost with HPP when it first came out. I guess it was really due to V8 bias but honestly, the more I learn about this Mustang EcoBoost with the HPP the more impressed I am especially with that handling package and the fact Ford offers this in a 6 speed manual is the icing on the cake. I enjoy driving and not constant visits to the pump so this Mustang with 330+ horsepower, RWD, 6-speed manual, active exhaust and great MPGs is really getting my attention. Well done with the video and again thanks!

[@OakFeeds]

To summarize: it’s good, but not Coyote good.

[@genebooher7402]

that price I'd get the V8 !!!

[@HackiePRONGFAN]

Depends on where you live!!! Got my 2.3L 2.5 years ago at 39.500€, the V8 would only be 7000@ more, so that wasn't the problem (but taxes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) To get a Mustang on the road, (taxes in Belgium): 2.3L: 3.200€ + 600€ (after that 600€ every year) V8: 12.000€ + 3300€ (after that 3300€ every year) That's just insane IMO

[@rembo183]

This car is even more expensive now with the dealer markups! But so is the. V8!

[@CaseyGpdx]

The reason why sports cars have rear seats is so the front seat can go all the way back not really for passengers

[@TheWombat2012]

Just picked up my new Mustang EcoBoost. The only four cylinder version we get in Australia is the “High Performance” version with lots of extras. This is the one we chose. I make a damn good wage and can easily have afforded a V8 version, but I didn’t want one…I test drove a V8 one, and then drove a four cylinder HP one. Was the V8 “better”? Not ten to fifteen grand “better”. Anyway, we deliberately wanted a 2.3 HP one, six speed manual, in Yellow Peel. I particularly liked the active exhaust, digital dash, all the handling and bigger brakes stuff, and just the way it handled and drove. We love it.

[@FastlifeTodd]

Wish they would’ve brought back the SVO badge for these

[@mikeriv60]

In today's world of LGB and gas through the roof these cars are absolutely not a bad deal. Almost like a small block of yester year.

[@JS-jv6bj]

Serious question, I see all these car reviews on this car cause I’m getting on in 2 months but does anyone take the time and miles to break these cars in? All I see is wot all the way to damn near redline and the car has like 150 miles on it. Does it make a difference anymore? I’ve just always been taught drive easy and not too fast for 500-1000 miles change the oil and then you’re good to go

[@WalkerTexasplumber]

Sounds like a fart factory

[@BenHardyCars]

Hahahah

[@cadmando18]

I just bought the 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost HPP with the handling package in the 6 speed manual. My disclaimer is that I have driven BMW, Audi, Porsche, Merc, Chevy, Dodge, Toyota and many other manual transmissions and this is pretty good. I can't wait to take this car on the track and see how it handles because on the road it kills it.

[@demonsaint1296]

ah yea! beats everything because you have one. my disclaimer is i have driven many of the brands you have AND a 2021 Mustang EcoBoost "HPP". The day I had driven the Mustang it was on a local track. By the end of the day the Mustang took a ride home on a wrecker because the driver was trying to keep up with a underpowered cute little Miata. lemme guess, your an expert driver too. lol

[@cadmando18]

@@demonsaint1296 So you crashed the Mustang trying to keep up with a Miata? Sounds like you need driving lessons. I personally wouldn't want to instruct you. You seem like someone who thinks they know how to drive but really doesn't, and won't listen to instruction. You seem like someone who would insist you be put in the advanced group only to slow everyone in that group down and then complain about your tires, fuel, or any other excuse as to why you couldn't drive. This is all based on your comment above being quite stupid.

[@demonsaint1296]

@@cadmando18”I had driven” and “the driver” are two people. No I didn’t wreck the mustang and I wasn’t driving the Miata. What I drive is a decent automobile and don’t need to boast and I am by no means an “expert” driver. I can admit that. You, however, have a “high performance package” mustang right? Get the sweet trim and seat upgrade too? lol

[@demonsaint1296]

@@cadmando18 you are a joke and I have ended this conversation.

[@cadmando18]

@@demonsaint1296 well it seems like you think what ever you drive is the best because you own it. I know you aren’t a pro driver, you didn’t need to tell me. I could tell by the way you type words but have no clue what you are saying but still have to try and troll someone you don’t know. You aren’t a good driver. I don’t care what you drive. I couldn’t care less what you think of me or my car. I race PIR, ORP, Thunderhill, Pacific Raceways, Grass Valley, Sanoma, Laguna, and more. I co-own 3 race cars and am making two others. I have raced in SCCA, NASA, Lucky Dog and will instruct for Cascade Motorsports this year if needed. I raced Moto-x and circle track. I raced GP Moto and tracked many Ducati. You don’t matter to me. Nothing you say is worth the time anyone has to read it.

[@diegorodriguez8692]

if i wanted to buy aftermarket parts would i have to buy focus rs parts or do regular mustang ecoboost parts fit, please help!

[@johnschultz2908]

I have a 2016 Eco Boost. I always likened it to the old early 60's "K" code 289 performance option for the Mustang. As far as the few additional HP over my earlier version from this one, nothing that a re-flash (which likely is what Ford did) wouldn't cure. These 2.3's have a ton of potential and were over engineered so they can handle that re-flash too.

[@tylercooke8698]

These have a larger turbo than all other ecoboosts. Different part number as well.

[@jasonstafford8573]

About time way to go Ford love it old School I would buy it great review

[@NavyGuy2OO7]

My first car was a fox body convertible, loved that car. Sold it and bought an '84 SVO Mustang, that car was sweet! Kinda wish I still had it.

[@tochsey2557]

How much for mustang ??

[@AB-coyote]

This car has the exact same trans as the Roush car you drove recently. I don’t remember your trans comments about the roush. They can be hit or miss though. I will say once warmed up the shifting is improved. The trans oil needs a bit more heat. The MT82 has a reputation for being fragile but so far the one in my 17 GT is holding up well and mine makes 611 Rear Wheel HP.

[@dry509]

Which was more fun, this or Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 manual?

[@chriswebb7521]

It's a good package for what it is.

[@BamaTidefan1967]

Nice car but sounds terrible like all non V-8s. Great VID as usual though!

[@knightmareseer1045]

I love the interior

[@ronengel5736]

no shit can you complete one sentence without using the word cool

[@flashg67]

I actually just bought a 2022 EcoBoost HPP in Grabber Blue with the 10 speed automatic. It’s a really cool car so far. I live in Western NC where we have lots of curvy 2 lane roads.

[@ST_DCT]

Dude, really? You're comparing a 4 banger's powertrain components to that of a car that's twice the price (If you could find one for sticker) 🤨

[@tylercooke8698]

These brakes are the exact part number on a gt.

[@rembo183]

Steeda had no problem with this manual and kept it in their 2019 “McQueen” Bullitt. They could have modified it but they’ve used this transmission in all their track modified racing Mustangs.

[@knightmareseer1045]

Gorgeous car

[@danielwebb9306]

Its definitely a really nice car I use to own the 2016 EcoBoost but I traded that car in for the mustang gt premium with the coyote engine I'm definitely keeping my gt mustang i love hearing the sound of the coyote engine when I'm going down the road an have more power under the hood dont get me wrong the EcoBoost save me gas down the line but I like high performance engine in a car I might get a shelby gt500 an trade my car in for that great video on the mustang

[@exothermal.sprocket]

10spd auto would jack the price up even more. I'd never option a car this way.

[@frankricard4877]

Do them farts smell bad coming out of that car?

[@BenHardyCars]

😆

[@transitoftheeast927]

I could never buy any muscle car with a 4 or 6 cylinder engine

[@Plissken84]

I can

[@5point0h67]

@@Plissken84 lol

[@Tyrant96]

I Really Want a Bronco Thoe😩 So Hard To Decide

[@scottbrawley407]

2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost High Performance!

[@chadhaire1711]

JUNK

[@mscottlawrence2037]

@@chadhaire1711 fast cars

[@chadhaire1711]

@@mscottlawrence2037 it a pig....0-60 in only 6 seconds and requires premium gas. The older V-6 was just as quick and used regular.....no sale. Get the V8.

[@kenmccune8843]

Ford built the cool car's like the mustang

[@wl6279]

350? really lol what happened to 320 lbs of torque. the start up sounded like poot lol. i have an 05 gt and will never let it go lol. i'm renting the convertible now lol. I like how at night when you open the doors the pony lights up the ground.

[@M4B21S88]

As if 2018, Eb mustangs make 350 lb-ft, its more of an overboost feature.

[@therealJeXus]

When I eventually buy mine I am swapping the High Performance badges on the side for SVO badges.

[@johnpita1227]

What is svo

[@mikeriv60]

A used one would be a great weekend knockaround car.

[@slworker1889]

Good video, plz videos for GT and Gt350

[@BenHardyCars]

Check my Ford playlist for a video on the 2020 gt and Shelby gt 350

[@slworker1889]

For 2021 🤩🤩

[@clifbradley]

Hey the car I might get. Except in automatic. Supposedly the magna-ride makes a difference. Thank you

[@clifbradley]

I like the view. Reminds me of GerCollector

[@booya6437]

I’ll save you the time, no

[@Axtec36]

Don’t all Ford vehicles come with eco boost engine?

[@BenHardyCars]

No

[@zoilojosedabon5699]

never clicked fast before

[@afghoulyoucef7441]

Nice video bro

[@mirrorseyes]

That point of view is perfect!

[@ShootnTexasStyle]

44k that sounds like a 4 banger.

[@vaibhavchaudhary27]

It’s a 4cyl 2.3 L ecoboost engine under there.

[@sachemrock]

Gorgeous car and makes more sense than a V8 in my opinion. Great review Ben and thanks for the info.

[@chadhaire1711]

THis engine sucks..sounds like shit too

[@chadhaire1711]

This engine is not any quicker than the base four....not by much.....all noise and show...anyone who says otherwise is lying

[@joskjj3625]

Awesome review as always Ben

[@Sonicaceman]

Nice review but if you’re comparing the mt82 to a Tremec you will always be disappointed but it isn’t that bad, you made it seem like it was horrible. There are minor upgrades to the transmission bushings that help a lot and if it’s new it does need some braking in also. Sounds good for a 4 cylinder turbo and is definitely fast enough and with a handling pack I’m sure can carve some back roads up. They should have came in cheaper with the package and a lot of people would have bought these and if they would have just gave it the 350 hp the RS had instead of de- tuning it I think more people would have jumped on board also. I just don’t get Ford sometimes.

[@SethDaMeth]

Yo why is it so loud?

[@BenHardyCars]

Cuz it’s the ecobeast

[@carguyns4348]

@@BenHardyCars ecobeast?🤣

[@mscottlawrence2037]

@@carguyns4348 fast little car

[@jon-sy8bg]

That sounded dope af🔥🔥