The 2024 Ford Mustang is set to hit the market this summer, but we had the opportunity to take a closer look at the interior and test out its new features. While the new Mustang has undergone a digital transformation with the removal of most hard buttons, it still feels familiar inside. The seating position is a touch too high, but visibility is better than the Chevrolet Camaro. Materials quality is about what you’d expect in a Mustang built to a price, with some plastics looking nicer than before, but not luxurious in touch or appearance.
The center stack has a distinct lack of buttons, but the steering wheel makes up for it with nine buttons on each side. The Sync-powered touchscreen infotainment system is pleasant to use, with relevant climate controls located at the bottom of the screen for easy access. The MyMustang menu is where the fun begins, with Ford’s collaboration with Unreal Engine bringing video game-like animations and interactivity to the screen. This fancy software provides an unerringly smooth touchscreen experience with graphics you’d expect from a modern video game. Custom drive modes allow you to adjust specific parts of the car, highlighted in shocking detail in the Mustang animation on screen.
The infotainment system also includes standard Ford Sync features, such as an easy-to-use radio and snappy navigation system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be set to either full-screen or partial-screen mode, with permanently docked menu icons on the left side of the screen for easy navigation. The screen is oriented towards the driver for a performance car feel, and the “star” button below the screen can be mapped to numerous controls, including the exhaust mode.
The digital instrument cluster includes a special 1987-1993 Fox Body Mustang gauge layout for Mustang history enthusiasts. The white-backed gauges switch to green when the headlights are turned on to simulate the green-backed lighting from older Mustangs. Other display modes are tweaked to appear more modern and in keeping with the slick infotainment system.
Overall, this Mustang’s interior will appeal more to those who prefer digital over analog experiences. While we’re sad to see the airplane-inspired toggle switches go away, Ford’s touchscreen controls are an agreeable evolution. This is a screen-controlled interior done with thought and care for the user, similar to the Mustang Mach-E.
