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2010 Ford Mustang V6 Test Drive

It’s a Mixed Bag of New Features and Same Ole Same Ole

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2010 V6 Ford Mustang

2010 V6 Ford Mustang

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Details and Specs:

  • Body style: Passenger Sports Car
  • Seating capacity: 4
  • Trim levels: V6 Base, V6 Premium, V6 Convertible, V6 Glass Top Roof, V6 Pony Package, V6 Security Package, V6 Electronic Package, V6 Comfort Package
  • Price range: $20,995 to $27,430
  • Model tested/price Premium V6/$27,430
  • Base engine: 4.0 liter V6, 210 hp @ 5250 rpm, 240 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
  • Premium fuel required? No
  • Transmission: T5 5-Speed Manual, Optional 5-speed automatic
  • Driveline: Front engine, rear-wheel drive
  • EPA fuel economy estimates: 16 MPG city, 24 MPG highway automatic, 18 MPG city, 26 MPG highway manual
  • Where built: Flat Rock, Mich.
  • Standard safety equipment: Dual Front Air Bags, Driver/Passenger Side Impact Airbags, Pressure Monitoring System, LATCH System, SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft, Personal Safety System for Driver and front Passenger, Advance Trac® with Electronic Stability Control®, SOS Post Crash Alert System
  • Optional safety equipment: Active Anti-Theft, Wheel Locking Kit
  • Major standard features: 17-inch Painted Aluminum Wheels, LED Sequential Taillamps, Stainless Steel, Single Exhaust, Rear Quarter Mounted Antenna, Dual Power Black Mirrors, Remote Keyless Entry System, Rear-window Defroster, Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel Filler System
  • Major options: Glass Roof, Lower Tape Stripe, Decklid Spoiler, 18-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels, Fog Lamps, Auto Headlamps, Unique Chrome Exhaust Tip, Voice-activated Navigation System, Heated Front Seats, Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass, Reverse Camera System

Warranty

2010 V6 Ford Mustang Engine

2010 V6 Ford Mustang Engine

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  • 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited miles corrosion (Perforation only)
  • Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/60,000 miles roadside assistance

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User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Love it, Member 1badstang

Have a 2008 V6 and it is a blast to drive. Just wondering why they changed the orientation of the battery? Ummm, very interesting, everything else appears at first glance to be the same.

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