Australian 2026 Ford Mustang Lineup Hit With Price Hikes

The all-new, next-generation S650 Ford Mustang debuted for the 2024 model year, which wasn’t that terribly long ago. Of course, things change fast in the automotive world, and following the implementation of a few updates for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Ford Mustang is set to arrive soon, and with a few more tweaks. However, prospective 2026 Ford Mustang shoppers in Australia will be forced to pay a bit more for the privilege of bringing home a new pony car, it seems.

According to CarExpert, the 2026 Ford Mustang lineup is being treated to a $1,000 price increase for the new model year, meaning that the cheapest model of that bunch – the EcoBoost – will now start out at $72,990, before on-road costs are added. The most affordable V8-powered model – the GT fastback with the six-speed manual transmission – will start out at $84,990, while the automatic gearbox-equipped GT costs $87,990, and the GT convertible will set one back at least $93,667.

In Australia, the 2026 Ford Mustang is losing a couple of features – monochromatic mirror and remote starting key – while the new Black Appearance Package replaces the Bronze Appearance Package for the new year. It’s gaining two new exterior paint color options – Orange Fury and Adriatic Blue – the latter of which was added in the U.S. as part of the new FX package, which isn’t sold in Australia. Either way, those colors cost an extra $750 for EcoBoost models and $910 for the GT lineup.

Notably, this $1,000 price increase comes after the Mustang was treated to a $5,000 boost in early July, which the automaker at least partially blamed on Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). In any event, production of the 2026 Ford Mustang destined for that country is expected to kick off this November, around three months after U.S. production, with the very first deliveries of the pony car slated to follow in the month of February.