Back in the fall of 2018, word got out that The Blue Oval was thinking about building a four-door Ford Mustang sedan. Then, about a month later, Ford reportedly showed such a concept to dealers. Some time has passed with no new rumors of a Ford Mustang sedan, until now. In a recent report discussing the Ford Mustang and Ford Bronco existing as their own sub-brands, there was a bit of a hint buried in a source's comments.
"Who knows what the timeframe is in this COVID atmosphere we’re in but yeah, we’re looking at more EVs, hybrids, sedans, crossovers, coupe EVs, convertible EVs, rear-drive, all-wheel drive, you name it. There’s probably going to be a fistfight over a pickup called Mustang, though. The aim is for the Mustang-badged vehicles to be the more performance-oriented of the two sub-brands," the source told Autoweek.
Most of these proposed Mustang variants already exist or are on the way. The Mustang Mach-E is the brand's first all-electric offering and a crossover to boot. We also know that Ford is working on an all-wheel drive hybrid version of the regular Mustang for the next-generation model year. But what about that sedan the source is referring to?
A mule believed to be that of the hybrid AWD hybrid version of the next-generation Ford Mustang S650
There was a time when enthusiasts loathed four-door sedans, but automakers have built some pretty good ones in recent years. For instance, vehicles like the Audi S7, Porsche Panamera, and Dodge Charger, to name a few, deliver a solid mix of performance and practicality. Making a Ford Mustang sedan would enable the automaker to compete with those models, but it goes a bit deeper than that, too.
Ford no longer sells any passenger cars other than the Mustang in the United States. So it would make perfect sense for The Blue Oval to at least make one sedan it can offer Americans who like the practicality of a four-door but don't want a crossover or SUV. A potential Ford Mustang sedan could fill that void rather nicely by being a sporty and practical offering.
In fact, a four-door Mustang model could share its Ford CD6 platform with the next-gen Mustang two-door. The architecture is capable of supporting relatively large vehicles, as it underpins the current Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator. Besides the platform, a Mustang sedan could also share the two-door model's powertrain range, from the 2.3L EcoBoost four to the infamous 5.0L Coyote V8, and even more powerful variants like the supercharged 5.2L Predator V8. The same rings true for the AWD hybrid variant mentioned previously.
We've already seen with the Mustang Mach-E that Ford isn't afraid to use an iconic nameplate on a seemingly sacrilegious offering. Heck, a four-door Mustang would actually be a bit easier to swallow than an electric crossover at this point, right?
We'll be keeping a close eye on this topic and will report back soon, so be sure to subscribe to Ford Authority for more Ford Mustang news and around-the-clock Ford news coverage.
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Here we go again. Why not just call it the Falcon or the Galaxie?
Mustang: n. Definition: A sporty TWO DOOR passenger vehicle manufactured by the Ford Motor Company.
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I hear Porsche is going to make a 911 sedan to keep up! Oh no, it’s actually called the Panamera...sorry....
Yes another dumb Ford idea to dirty the Mustang name.
From 2019 Mustang US sales numbers. I believe it was under 80,000 units. Ford killed off the Fusion that doubled that number. If you want the Mustang to continue. It needs to become a sub-brand that still offers the coupe, the Mach E and possibly a 4 door hatchback while still offering performance models across the lineup. The other option is the Mustang goes the way of the Camaro which looks like it's demise. You can still purchase an EcoBoost coupe. 5.0 GT coupe, 5.0 PP2 GT. The upcoming new 500+ horsepower 5.0 Mach 1. For a few more months the Shelby GT350 and the King of the Shelby's, the GT500. Then the Addition of the EV Mach E crossover and the performance version Mach E GT. It's an exciting time for the Mustang lineup and the Ford Motor company with the launch of the highly anticipated Broncos.
I totally agree. Stagnation means regression, Henry Ford said a long time ago. To keep the "real" Mustang alive, "Mustang" must be a sub brand with more variants in the future. This also helps to keep Ford alive.
It would be a master stroke here in Australia, GM has lost its local manufacturing via Holden after closing down on its production of V6 and V8 sedans, wagons and utes as they weren't as switched on as Ford who made sure we could still buy $cheap high performance Mustangs but there is a legion of Chrysler, GM and Ford buyers that would snap up every 4 door 'stang that was sent down under.
I don't see any problem with a 4 door sedan based upon the mustang platform. I think that if Ford puts the mustang name on it though it will confuse buyers somewhat and weaken the mustang name overall the original mustang was built based upon a sedan platform borrowed from the Ford falcon. It only seems logical to bring back that nameplate to bring the sedan back from the mustang platform.
That rendering above, is gorgeous. Maybe sell it in that one color. Very pretty. Hard to improve on that combination. And GM and Ford better do something to fill the holes in the lineup. And just for the heck of it......I miss the Town Car.
BMW BUILDS A SEDAN ,PORSCHE, MERCEDES, SUBARU WHY NOT A MUSTANG? IF THEY DONT LIKE THEM DONT BUY THEM !
As a Mustang owner, I am starting to see that diversity in design is probably a good thing. To evolve, the Mustang as a brand, there need to be options. The electric (cuv) version is already coming. To be honest, I would like electric options in the coupe as well like the one shown at SEMA some time ago. A four-door, sleek "coupe" styled sedan could also be a good fit if done right. It has to be sleek and low, NOT LIKE AN SUV. The Mach E has that covered and besides Ford makes other suvs. As long as they can offer options to preserve the V8 RWD version I will say to Ford, do whatever it takes to keep the name Mustang alive.
Ford should bring back the Thunderbird! Leave the Mustang alone.!!!!! It should of never been Electrified ! The T-bird would have filled the need for both cars! It has not made the market as of today! Thunderbird a big YES! A four door and a supercharged Coyote v8 with battery backup!!!!! It's a yes for me!!