Road Tripping The 2024 Ford Mustang Ecoboost (500 Miles) - What’s it Like?

[@cobydog456]

11:55 “it’s better than I’M A FORD” 😂

[@Jaedan-FSU]

I love the mustang 🐎

[@TedwardDrives]

You’d sure have to love horses, nay (neigh) ponies, to go for this one.

[@TopherDrives]

thank you

[@glipglop9363]

topher get a buzzcut

[@jaydenpizza19]

@@TopherDriveslove your car

[@jaydenpizza19]

@@TopherDrives2025 Toyota Corolla se your next car

[@LilianBaag]

😮

[@andrewchapman1494]

I actually kinda dig the eco boost. It's not as dramatic as the V8 (my dad has a 2021 GT), but it's a nice cruiser that won't murder you at the gas pump that still provides nice performance. I wouldn't wanna go more expensive than like 42k though for the eco boost. At 46, you might as well spend that little bit more for the V8.

[@Andrew58251]

The GT starts at 42

[@PinedaM]

yeah but the motors are terrible. not just cuz they're 4 cylinders. they were built by literal morons. my coyote will get 26 mpg if im nice to it. wouldnt hate the ecoboost if it were more reliable, nothing wrong with buying a different option, personally wish they woulda kept the cyclone, or made a better 2.3

[@jmwlife2k]

@@PinedaM It’s crazy how people say this, yet ecoboost mustangs are super reliable by the numbers. You might be thinking about the early year 3.5s on the F150s

[@notyourtypicalfarah7194]

​@@PinedaM i had 18 ecoboost mustang for 3 years. It was reliable.

[@jasongardner9017]

11:31 FYI…I’ve found (in my area at least) that you can mute the gas station video by hitting the 2nd from the top button on the right side of the screen. Sorry Maria Menounos!

[@TopherDrives]

this is life saving information thank you

[@jonrev]

For the pumps this doesn't work on, I've spammed buttons until the screen enters a diagnostic/debug mode which will shut the ads up. I don't know what the combo is... one on each side. It doesn't hurt anything and you can exit it when done filling.

[@brq44]

For $46,550 you might as well get the mustang with the V8

[@TopherDrives]

real

[@TeamLuxzGaming]

@@Ok_Mountain_8698well you can’t get an auto gt for under 48

[@cameronyorio6663]

Exactly

[@speedcola4378]

It all depends on options and packages tbh. The difference between a base model Ecoboost with no options and a base GT with no options is $11k+. And while its insane that a loaded Ecoboost goes for about $45k, ive seen loaded GTs go for $60k

[@TeamLuxzGaming]

@@speedcola4378 we aren’t comparing fully loaded gt’s to fully loaded ecoboost…

[@limitlesspsychology]

You two are a great couple ! Glad to know I am not the only one that talks to people outside the car thinking they can hear me.

[@optigoop]

18:06 I also thought the woman in the drive thru said “I love you”! Glad I wasn’t the only one

[@Dane_Bramage111]

Welcome to Costco. I love you.

[@darthwatch5341]

I’ve done roughly 1200 miles one way before in mine and I have to say it’s quite nice. Very comfortable and great on gas too. Got upwards of about 500 miles to empty on a full tank.

[@bobs_sa8480]

Love these roadtrip videos!🤩 As an aside, and probably something you get used to, but that turn signal sound might actually drive me insane😅🤣 it’s kinda cool they maybe want it to sound like a gallop but turn signals in all cars have sounded so consistent for so long that this subtle change in rhythm makes my eye twitch every time🙈 I’m sure you get used to it!

[@BaxterEvergreen]

The S550 with the 2.3L performance package allowed you to have a manual. And honestly, it was pretty sweet.

[@CARBONCINEMATIC]

you didn't need the performance package to get a manual in that

[@Thecommish777]

The ecoboost is the better buy unless you really want a manual. 95% of the folks who buy the 5.0 will never use all 480 horses. So, why waste Money at the pump? My 1990 Foxbody 5.0 is only 225 stock HP and it is still a blast to drive. Comparably equipped, the 5.0 will run 10K more than the ecoboost. Both engines go 0-6 in well under 5 seconds. 4.5 for EB and 4.2 for the Coyote. Where the Coyote will shine would be 60 to 100 MPH. But, how often do you drive 100 MPH? For a daily, I would get the EB. For a weekender, I would get a 5.0. The great news is, no matter which engine you get, you will have a fast Mustang.

[@Steve-kv3ol]

i just got a EB for exactly the reasons you just said. and at the same dealer a gt was 13-28k more depending on options. anyone paying that much more should probably be living and driving somewhere empty where they can stretch its legs often.

[@jmwlife2k]

@@Steve-kv3ol You still enjoying your new car? - I test drove the GT and the biggest turn off for me is the noise. It’s like obnoxious. It’s funny seeing in this review he keeps turning off the sound for an ecoboost, I just kept mine normal for the test drive and it was ridiculous.

[@Steve-kv3ol]

@@jmwlife2k i dont have the active exhaust but i can say i did find the gt obnoxious at points. its just my preference. alot of people love it, theres no right or wrong there. i still love my eco. after a couple months i still find the power very impressive, and more than what i need for my daily driver. if anything i feel stupid owning this car 99% of the time, when im driving it around town the same way i drove my civic. which is why i said previously id only buy a gt if i lived in the middle of nowhere and could stretch its legs often

[@carguyeyedoc]

I gotta say the MPG on this is awesome. I had a Ranger with the same engine, and never saw more than 20 mpg. Apples to oranges obviously, but still 35+ in a sports car is pretty great. Also 32:51 to your point, I think a BMW 230i with the m sport package would offer more of that split personality you mentioned. About the same price as this…

[@Diggidoo]

idk what it is abt it but I love watching your videos man

[@Itz_AndrewW]

Yea same

[@DOCBONDTHEMUSTANGOWNER]

I HAVE A 2024 ECOBEAST MUSTANG AS A DAILY DRIVER FOR 60 DAYS AND IT IS ECONOMIC AND BEASTLY WHEN NEEDED! MY VERY FIRST CAR PURCHASE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY!

[@theglowcloud2215]

Does your keyboard have a caps lock key?

[@DOCBONDTHEMUSTANGOWNER]

@theglowcloud2215 hahaha loud and proud = all caps

[@Localtraveler2376]

No paddle shifters is crazy to me. Have fun at lallapalooza.

[@TopherDrives]

thanks! we had a blast

[@sammyjammy6647]

Nobody really uses paddle shifters. Can we stop using this as a critique.

[@Localtraveler2376]

@@sammyjammy6647 I do.

[@sammyjammy6647]

@@Localtraveler2376 congrats

[@Trussme96]

@@sammyjammy6647 Plenty of people with automatic sports cars use the paddles. It's the most fun part of the experience if you don't have a manual transmission.

[@williamlong2682]

No pedestrians hit, sadly, but at least Emily fed Chris snacks

[@mosasa1307]

lol

[@jet2135]

Will you 20-century buffoons ever go extinct? 😂

[@GRamerDim]

​@@deadcycywhat are you on bro? 😂

[@MrRoarkeFI]

I think the Econoost makes the most sense if you use it as a daily driver. But if it’s your weekend car, you need to get the manual GT.

[@DrDre-ke1rr]

gt actually does surprisingly well on highway drives

[@KLiNoTweet]

The fries were really good, thanks. So was the ride. I really love your (our) road trips 🙂

[@PBandJ25]

For a turbo, I'm surprised it can run on regular unleaded. Great video! I'm thinking about buying a Eco Premium Fastback. The I4 is a city car now as a compromise to federal requirements.

[@Ibrahim.08]

The Thumbnail is fireeee

[@oommenthms2728]

22:09 100% in agreement mate... Paddle shifters & Massaging ventilated seats (atleast opt.) for long haul drives are necessities than luxuries in 2025.

[@lh5943]

Not long after, I bought mine.(2018 premium) I took a 1200 mile trip and I have no complaints.

[@redey1290]

The fact the Ecoboost isn't available in manual anymore is criminal

[@Alstanus]

Super nice. Those eco boost engines are surprisingly fun to drive. I was shocked.

[@IKhanNot]

4 cylinder Mustangs have me conflicted. I know they are fast (Faster than a lot of older GTs) and produce a great amount of torque but my heart wants a V8 just for the experience.

[@juancarlosdelmoral1919]

Same to me, I have the 2021 ecoboost, I love the torque and the MPG, and sounds good, but feel like I am missing some "Mustang" heritage here.

[@728GT]

@@IKhanNot meh. The experience wears off after a while. Save your money and enjoy the looks

[@Busy_on_bottom]

I went GT after renting an eco 650. If I could do it again I'd go ecoboost.

[@lorymay4320]

I hope we can get a video of you road tripping with that 2024 lc500 too! ❤

[@StamatakosTom5791]

Yes please!!!!!!? 😅

[@Lincolnator721]

I really enjoyed driving a 2013 Taurus with the 2.0L Ecoboost. This Mustang I'm sure is even more enjoyable to drive. I don't really want anything else than a Taurus but these automakers making these vehicles have an internal water pump is a nightmare, they don't call them Ecoboom for no reason

[@Motorcitydon]

I Actually build the seats for these, lol. I try really hard to not send any out with wrinkles. 6:35

[@StamatakosTom5791]

My man! I used to work for JCI/Adient and built seats for 10 yrs. I feel you on getting those wrinkles out 🤜🤛😎 Thanks for making Mustangs feel great 👍

[@EmceeTimmyT]

I feel like you can't really blame the car for your own driving habits. I get that you were trying to really push that MPG rating - but you didn't step on it and really let her stretch her legs at all to get that feel on the highway. Felt kinda biased and leaning towards Sunday Driving.

[@StamatakosTom5791]

Thanks for an excellent video on your road trip experience 👌 I think if you enjoy a more power than your average car and want something sporty looking with a pretty big trunk and comfortable interior this car hits the mark. Especially with such great fuel economy. But they need to make the paddle shifters standard thats really disappointing and a departure from the S550 generation.

[@Silent.Hunter]

Amazing review, I like this yellow color with the black wheels and also the interior looks well designed. Bad things I can think of is the visibility (rear camera kinda makes up for it) and the infotainment is also a bit bad because it's not that responsive which is a shame considering the price of the car. The fact that it didn't let you switch back to quiet mode exhaust is also terrible 😅 they should put more effort in the infotainment. At the end of the day it's a beautiful Mustang and I'm happy Ford still makes ICE Mustangs but at the same time they offer the electric option too (Mach E).

[@JB-fq9dp]

The guy has a calming voice. 🙂

[@BaldwinNguyen]

I've always like the EcoBoost if you want the look, something quick enough and don't wanna pay the premium at the station

[@grow-with-dhasan]

Love how Emily follows you when u walk around the car 🙈

[@joshpacker6635]

That fact you thought the window clerk said "I love you" in front of your gf is hilarious🤣😂

[@_IMNNO]

That’s his cousin lol

[@brianbohnet1907]

"Is culver's a midwest thing" my brother in christ if they offer cheese cuurds it's midwest

[@luismancilla4184]

we have culvers in nc and i love it

[@Simracingisgoated]

We have them in florida too lol

[@kalashnikovbob355]

If you get the more basic one under msrp it seems like it would be a fairly fun little daily driver, but at over 40k just get a proper v8 car.

[@cs_044]

I just had a look, in the UK we no longer get the Ecoboost as it seems to have been canned, only the GT and Darkhorse, with the GT starting at £55,000 ($72,000) and the Dark Horse being around £67,000 ($88,000), Seems a significant price hike for being a RHD car

[@slashblade6442]

Honestly if you don’t care about having a v8 and the eco boost fits your needs better I totally understand it, I’ve been able to drive an s550 eco boost that was lightly modded and it was kinda cool, not my cup o’ tea but you could hear the turbo and the blow off valve, it felt pretty stout, and got good gas mileage

[@jaykay9639]

I have the 2024 ecoboost convertible. it really would benefit having paddle shifters cause it bogs down when not driven hard. aside from that its really comfortable and goes great on the highway

[@GXLDFISHYT]

im so happy he's in my area bc chicago is where i live at-

[@startrader9503]

Lil Topher seems like he plays Factorio

[@slocarfr]

weird to not have paddle shifters in a sports car

[@ViciousFirearms]

And for the 2025 model year they removed the HPP so now there’s literally no way to get paddle shifters in an ecoboost… further cementing the fact that the ecoboost is NOT the car to get if you’re an enthusiast

[@rickygforce4217]

@@ViciousFirearms which is weird because which average non-enthusiast shopper is gonna buy a non-luxurious, 2-door, basically-2-seat coupe in 2024? Who is the current Ecoboost made for? If it ain’t for the enthusiasts, and it ain’t for the non-enthusiasts, then who?

[@ViciousFirearms]

@@rickygforce4217 I call it rental spec… it’s for people that rent these in tourist locations and nothing more 😂

[@sammyjammy6647]

Yes, them getting rid of the HPP package for the 2025 eco is a complete head scratcher. But now that brings up another question.. will a 2024 eco boost with the HPP package become a sought after rarity??

[@jayilla28]

Eating fries 🍟 with a fork is diabolical at best😂😂

[@asmcardetailing]

Pillow Cube!! My fiancée and I vacuum shrink-wrapped ours so we could take a trip to visit my parents without murdering our necks. 😂

[@kingfu7996]

That stretch from Michigan to Illinois is hellish haha. Awesome video love the collaborations

[@cammycamdemos9799]

This thing runs really great!

[@uservieira.]

mine is totally base but has the performance packadge. i gave up the comforts for performance and for all the upgrades it gets, consting $40k brand new is way more worth it than the spec in this video for me.

[@cameronrohlof7954]

Next time you drive through Kalamazoo on the way to Chicago, you gotta stop at Nonla Burger. Real good. If the construction on 94 doesn't drive you insane first

[@smithjason5887]

It's a mustang for grandpas. Which is perfect for me 🤣

[@RobTheNthusiast]

18:08 cracked me up 😂😂also you guys should get the cheese sauce with the fries next timeb

[@raph485]

The green on the gauges was :Chef'sKiss:

[@BallanOff]

In France, and i'll assume majority of EU, we can only get the Mustang with the 5.0 V8, either the base GT or Dark Horse, with MT6 ou AT10, while the old gen we could either get the 2.3 or 5.0 (i do not think we ever got a V6 mustang ever) I'm guessing the ecoboost didnt sell well enough to justify importing them and making them compliants ?

[@Sikh1.5Accord]

I wouldn’t get a 4 cylinder in yellow it’s too wild if it was a gt in yellow sure

[@BitterFPS]

So I have a grabber Blue 2024 Ecoboost base MSRP was $25,500 for 11k miles on the clock, (was a lease before I owned it) wondering if this would have the active exhaust system?

[@TheBoost103]

I paid 29K OTD for my Ecoboost. How’d you get to 46K!? Mines also a 2024 with only 4 miles on it. Completely new

[@Callitwhatitis]

You went to Culver’s and didn’t get their cheese curds or onion rings?!? 😭 my wife and I are getting ready for a road trip from San Francisco bayarea to Arizona for some Culver’s

[@JaytheJaskonian]

Dang, I've been waiting for Ecoboost reviews like this to finally come out once the S650s hit the open market, but the one feature I've been SUPER curious about ends up being completely ignored in every review I watch. I've been waiting YEARS for a Mustang to finally come with Auto Engine Start Stop and now that we finally have it, everyone who reviews these cars just ignores it! I wanna know how much fuel it saves, I wanna know the responsiveness, I wanna see a long form analysis of how prolonged use of the feature affects the car, but every single review for the Ecoboost S650 either outright ignores it, or at best goes 'this feature exists, we won't be demonstrating it.' It's infuriating.

[@PBandJ25]

Is the driver's seat really low? I worry about exiting the car.

[@Linus90]

The armrest might be able to be pushed forward. I found that out in my 2020 Focus.

[@SVPSkins]

This for me is the modern Mustang SVO and why did i laugh so much @ 18:08

[@helloyu6270]

How does the adaptive exhaust in “quiet mode” differ from a stock non adaptive exhaust mustang? Which is louder?

[@aspecreviews]

0:06 your cousin did that one song with Niall Horan that I can't get out of my head?!

[@Sonic_1000]

My 24 GT 10R80 gets 30 plus on the highway at 70mph

[@Kaptain75329]

Ditto here. And if I slow down to 60 MPH to obey speed limits, I'll see legit 34 MPG and sometimes slightly more. 2024 Mustang GT with the 10-Speed Automatic. Pretty incredible for a V8 with 480 HP.

[@R56Cooper]

Very nice review! How reliable is the lane centering and adaptive cruise? Does the system keep the mustang centered in its lane even on more aggressive freeway curves? Thanks!

[@jvenema86]

so wonderful beautiful video my best friend i love it see so nice it make me so happy ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@okmax]

Topher what’s your favorite car?

[@TopherDrives]

favorite car i’ve driven is the 718 GT4 RS. favorite car I haven’t driven is either a Lexus LFA or an old Mercedes 560 SEC AMG

[@TheUnreadableUser]

22:44 "you WILL annoy the pther people stuck in traffic, wether you like it or not!" -Mustang, probably

[@jamesharless6103]

my buddy just bought a 24 mustang gt and unfortunately when we went to pick it up all the mustangs in the lot had that front bumper panel gap.

[@TopherDrives]

dang! that’s disappointing to hear. Did your buddy get them fixed at the dealer?

[@jamesharless6103]

@@TopherDrives They said since they all came like that from ford, ford wont fix them since they appear to all just be like that from the factory.

[@markovwms]

Idk why a 10spd mustang doesn’t have paddle shifters as standard

[@TeamLuxzGaming]

Still sync 4 (2025 explorers are the only confirmed ford digital experience users)

[@seb5945]

So this is the new Bumble Bee.

[@instacat1112]

am I the only one that's slightly bothered by the speedo only reading 140 instead of 160? :P

[@SineFractal]

No manual on a mustang is a crime

[@DramaticReplayss]

Is this the same engine that is in the focus RS? Or a variation of it?

[@BrayZap]

I don't get the point the s650 is a complete downgrade in every way from an s550. You can get a fully loaded 2020 high performance pack for like $30k with minimal miles on it

[@blppt]

It's funny how every single test drive I see of this model is the driver choosing the Foxbody control layout, lol.

[@GA-yu9bu]

The SVO is a foxbody

[@DramaticReplayss]

8TEEN by Khalid on the aux, absolute banger BTW

[@anirbandey303]

18:07 you had high hopes. 😂

[@gerardgalletta6943]

It's a shame you can't get a manual in the Ecoboost

[@sithlordsoup]

8:29 that is so strange. Even a base ecoboost Escape has sport mode

[@artificial.being.]

What about fuel economy? How much litre per 100 km?

[@maitzyjp6649]

Was the 8 hours all done on 1 tank

[@YouFoundNick]

Good performance value honestly for 31k at 315hp But, if you have an extra $10k-$15k to spend I'd recommend the Cadillac CT4 V-Series 🤷‍♀

[@_IMNNO]

Or save up and get an M340i with a B58.

[@YouFoundNick]

@@_IMNNO I've owned 5 bmw's. I will never buy another one. Cadillac better.

[@_IMNNO]

@@YouFoundNick Yes, I’d rather get an CT4-V Blackwing or CT5-V Blackwing. But the regular V series doesn’t compare.

[@YouFoundNick]

@@_IMNNO In terms of price Ecoboost $32k 315hp Ct4 V-Series $47k 325hp Ecoboost is a better value in terms of hp/$ But if you want a luxurious & torquey 4cyl, V-Series might be the way to go Me personally, and you, yes I'm getting the blackwing lol. But like my mom, she'd get the V-Series instead of an ecoboost yk?

[@_IMNNO]

@@YouFoundNick Yup, hp/$ of the Ecoboost is really good - which is why it’s popular amongst a ton of rental fleets. However, there are still better options in the $47k price category than an optioned out Ecoboost or a regular V series tho.

[@Boostedbeard]

Ford is going to add on themselves out of business. Rear wheel drive sure but go get in a Elantra N for 34K have more fun on the track and more use case daily.

[@Drifter18903]

I hate those big ass ipads for dash on nearly all new cars now.

[@NorthernLightYT]

Going to Culver's without getting cheese curds? Blasphemous! 😂

[@zdenkobelic4101]

getting one of these in 2025 summer, probably premium white.

[@krizzyimtoilly]

48k I just bought a 2019 gt manual Mustang with 36k miles one owner for 29k out the door that makes no sense to buy a 2024 Mustang ecoboost for 48k that's ridiculous lol

[@theglowcloud2215]

A base Mustang with a shitty 4 cyl, plus a few options, hitting $46k is insane.

[@jamescox9080]

Nice car

[@JacobFrey]

As a guy who has loved to ogle all sorts of dashboards of cars since the mid 80's, the "gauge sweep" of an electronic screen instrument cluster pisses me off.

[@terryrobertson8382]

Paddle shifters are BS on any automatic. If you want a manual trans then buy one. If you want a V8 then buy one. The Ecoboost Mustang has 315 HP, how long did it take for any Mustang to have that number? This was a stupid video where all you did was bash it for this and that.I have a 95 GTS with a Procharged 347 stroker with more mods than I can mention that I can drive for pure noisy 6 speed (yeah, I put a T56 in it) and uncomfortable performance. I am looking at buying a 2025 EcoBoost Premium in the near future because it is a reasonable good performer but has the looks and creature comforts of a modern Mustang. My daily is a 2021 Escape Titanium Hybrid that is awesome, so an Ecoboost Pony would be a perfect fit in my stable.

[@LittleSecretVintageSocialClub]

Why did it sound like she said i love you lol

[@railroad_riley5084]

"No, we have a mustang at home" ahh car 💀

[@lcann251]

Nah. Might as well just get a Hyundai Kona N if you're gonna get the Ecoboost Mustang. Especially with active exhaust. Get a 5.0 or don't even bother

[@ALEXANDER_MARIO_S.]

Nice video, but I would never buy a Mustang with the tiny 4 cylinder. I feel for you, not driving the V8. Always remember, tough times don't last, but tough people do 😅

[@ak2112]

good yellow shame about the price and lack of 6 speed

[@dess8808]

We need more Emily :DD

[@IndianaSPEED-n8h]

It is a beautiful car for sure in that color BUT the absence of paddle shifters in any trim level is an absolute joke by Ford. Also... I don't miss that Chicago traffic at all and parking. I had a 2015 Scion tC when I lived in Downtown Chicago and my anxiety was always heightened once I entered the city metro area and it got worse when I parked it in my small little parking space in a parking garage.