Ford nibbled a little around the edges of the 2022 Ford Mustang, but it returns essentially unchanged.
There are a couple of new appearance packages. The most notable of the group is the Stealth Edition ($1,995) for the EcoBoost Premium turbocharged 4-cylinder models. It features a blacked-out appearance, including clear covers for the LED taillights. A performance rear wing is also part of the package.
Ford is basically out of the car business, but Mustang is a halo vehicle for the brand and will probably survive as long as the Ford brand does.
We like Mustang for its powerful engines, athletic handling, comfy ride, and good looks. We also like that it comes in fastback and convertible configurations.
Mustang’s trim-level lineup for 2022 is EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT Fastback, GT Fastback Premium, and Mach 1.
Ford offers the GT Fastback and Mach 1 only with the hardtop. There is a convertible version of the other grades.
For all intents and purposes, the coupe and convertible for each grade are equipped the same. Moreover, the only real difference between the EcoBoost and the corresponding GT is the engines.
Power & Fuel Economy
Supplying the EcoBoost models with their go is a 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine. A 6-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels.
A $1,595 upcharge is required to swap in the optional 10-speed automatic transmission no matter the engine.
The EPA fuel economy of the 2.3-liter Mustang coupe with the 6-speed transmission is 21 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg in combined driving. With the 10-speed automatic, it’s 22 mpg city/32 mpg highway/25 mpg combined.
Opting for the convertible with the manual transmission gets you 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway/23 mpg combined. With the 10-speed, it’s 20 mpg/28 mpg/23 mpg.
Ford offers a High-Performance Package for EcoBoost models. Tacking it on the coupe with the 6-speed drops the mileage to 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway/22 mpg combined. With the 10-speed, the numbers are 20 mpg/27 mpg/23 mpg.
EcoBoost convertibles with 6-speed and the High-Performance package are rated at 19 mpg city/25 mpg highway/21 mpg combined. With the 10-speed automatic, it’s 19 mpg/26 mpg/22 mpg.
A 5.0-liter V8 generates the thrust for the GT models. In coupe versions with the 6-speed manual, the EPA figures are 15 mpg city/24 mpg highway/18 mpg combined. With the 10-speed automatic, the numbers barely move to 15 mpg/24 mpg/19 mpg.
Convertibles with the V8 come only with the 10-speed automatic. Their fuel numbers are 15 mpg city/23 mpg highway/18 mpg combined.
Powering Mach 1 is a high-output (HO) version of the 5.0-liter V8. With the 6-speed manual, this Mustang is rated at 14 mpg city/22 mpg highway/17 mpg combined. With the 10-speed automatic, it’s 15 mpg/23 mpg/18 mpg.
2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback (starting at $27,205)
The 2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback starts at $27,205.
Opting for the convertible version of any trim level adds $5,500 to the bottom line.
Standard content includes 17-inch aluminum wheels, launch control, air conditioning, front cloth bucket seats, tilt-telescopic steering wheel, and eight airbags.
Other features are LED exterior lights (auto on-off headlights, taillights, and daytime running lights), remote keyless entry, and push-button start.
Also included are rain-sensing wipers, hill-start assist, and two 12-volt power ports.
Track Apps that records performance data, electronically lockable front brakes, and a limited-slip differential are also standard.
The infotainment system is a 4.2-inch display, a 6-speaker audio system, two USB ports, Bluetooth, and voice recognition.
The Ford Co-Pilot360 driver aids are forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-keeping assist.
Other driver aids are high-beam assist and cruise control.
Wi-Fi hotspot capability able to support up to 10 devices is also standard.
The 2.3-liter High-Performance Package ($6,150) adds a 3.55 rear axle, 19-inch aluminum wheels, a GT Performance Package front splitter and belly pan, and unique stability control tuning. Also included are heavy-duty front springs, larger brake rotors, 4-piston brake calipers, and several appearance goodies.
Adding the $1,995 EcoBoost Handling Package to the High-Performance Package gains you the MagneRide damping system and Brembo 6-piston front-brake calipers.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the EcoBoost Fastback base price equals $28,400. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $510 per month. See 2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback models for sale
2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback includes:
- Launch control – This is an electronic aid to assist drivers in accelerating from a standstill.
- LED exterior lighting – This includes headlights with auto on-off, taillights, and daytime running lights (DRLs). LEDs illuminate a wider and longer area than regular incandescent lights. That means they are also easier for other drivers to see.
- Limited-slip rear differential – Monitoring the drive wheels on the same axle, this differential automatically sends more torque to the wheel with grip when the other wheel is slipping.
2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback Premium (starting at $32,225)
The 2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback Premium starts at $32,225.
Premium adds driver-selectable driving modes, aluminum pedals, an aluminum instrument panel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Also included are a 6-way power driver’s seat, a 4-way power passenger seat, heated-ventilated front seats, heated power outboard mirrors, and rear park assist.
Other features are a 9-speaker audio system, satellite radio capability, the Sync 3 media interface, an 8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay.
You can opt for the High-Performance Package, the Handling Package, and the Stealth Edition.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the Fastback Premium base price brings the total to $33,420. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing works out to $601 per month. See 2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback Premium models for sale
2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback Premium includes:
- Dual-zone automatic climate control – A set-it-and-forget-it system, it divides the vehicle into left and right regions. It provides separate temperature settings for each region. Once set, it automatically maintains the preset temperatures.
- Rear park assist – Sensors on the rear bumper detect when an object is close, and then the system sounds a warning.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Allows your smartphone to interface with your vehicle. Not only can you access the music on your phone, but you can also send messages, receive messages, make calls, and so forth through your vehicle’s media system.
2022 Ford Mustang GT Fastback (starting at $36,450)
Ford doesn’t offer a GT Convertible.
Except for the GT’s V8 engine, the GT Fastback standard content and package options mirror the EcoBoost Fastback.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the GT Fastback base price equals $37,645. Financing with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $676. See 2022 Ford Mustang GT Fastback models for sale
2022 Ford Mustang GT Premium (starting at $40,450)
The 2022 Ford Mustang GT Premium starts at $40,450.
As with the EcoBoost models, picking the GT Convertible Premium will add $5,500 to the bottom line.
The GT Premium’s standard equipment and option packages are the same as for the EcoBoost Premium.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the GT Premium base price brings the total to $41,645. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $748 per month. See 2022 Ford Mustang GT Premium models for sale
2022 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (starting at $53,000)
The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach 1 starts at $53,000.
Ford doesn’t offer the Mach 1 with the convertible top.
Mach 1 is the Mustang’s track-ready version. It not only gets the HO V8 engine, but it also provides lots of performance goodies.
The Mach 1 builds on the GT Premium’s standard content. It adds 19-inch aluminum wheels, Recaro cloth sport seats, larger brake rotors, and Brembo 6-piston front-brake calipers.
Also included are the MagneRide damping system, heavy-duty front springs, an enlarged radiator, an open-air induction system, and a unique intake manifold.
A performance-tuned chassis, a 3.73 Torsen rear axle, a performance exhaust system, and engine oil, transmission, and differential coolers are all standard.
For $725, you can opt for the Safe and Smart Package with adaptive cruise control and a voice-activated touchscreen navigation system.
The GT Performance Package is also available.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee to the Mach 1 base price totals $54,195. Financing with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $974. See 2022 Ford Mustang Mach 1 models for sale
2022 Ford Mustang Mach 1 includes:
- Recaro seats – These cloth front seats are highly bolstered for the track.
- MagneRide – This active suspension uses shock absorbers with fluid that responds to magnets. Firming up the shocks requires engaging magnets to line up the metal particles. Disengaging the magnets relaxes the shocks for a softer ride. This process is automatic and takes place quicker than the blink of an eye.
- HO 5.0L V8 – Mach 1 uses a high-output version of the GT’s V8. It delivers 480 horsepower (20 more than in the GT).
2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (starting at $72,900)
The 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 starts at $72,900.
The 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 pays homage to the original 1967 Shelby GT500. For 2022, a limited run of GT500 Heritage Editions will be offered, each finished in Brittany Blue paint with two different Wimbledon White exterior stripe options — hand-painted ones or over-the-top vinyl stripes and side stripes featuring GT500 logos.
The GT500 is the most powerful street-legal Ford ever built, thanks to a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with 760 horsepower. The GT500 provides supercar levels of performance, and power reaches the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with multiple race-tuned strategies and drive modes.
Dealer orders for the 2022 Shelby GT500, including the new Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition, started on November 15. Cars arrive at dealers in the spring of 2022.
The 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 has a starting U.S. MSRP of $72,900, plus a $1,195 destination fee and $2,600 gas-guzzler tax. The Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition package adds an additional $2,140. Those hand-painted stripes, by the way, add $12,140 to the Shelby GT500’s U.S. MSRP.
Adding the $1,195 destination fee and the $2,600 gas-guzzler tax to the GT500’s base price totals $76,995. Financing with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $1,383 per month. See 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 models for sale
2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 includes:
- Brembo brakes – These massive high-performance stoppers have 6-piston front calipers and 4-piston rears.
- Magnesium bracing – For added chassis strength, the GT500 has a magnesium front brace that extends from shock tower to shock tower.lace quicker than the blink of an eye.
- Supercharged 5.2-liter V8 – This engine, with a flat-plane crankshaft, isn’t afraid to rev. Its horsepower peak of 760 is reached at a lofty 7,300 rpm. The driveshaft, in case you were wondering, is made of carbon fiber.
Thank you, Russ. Really appreciate it. Dave S.
After reading your comment, I retraced my research to double-check this. There wasn’t so much an announcement as Ford simply didn’t include fuel-economy numbers for the V8 convertible manual transmission in the 2022 Mustang Technical Specs. I have reached out to Ford to get confirmation. I’ll post their response when I receive it.
“Convertibles with the V8 only come with the 10-speed automatic.”
This is news to me; I have not seen a statement of this major change (some would say) anywhere else.