I think my argument is that it need not have been such an either/or process, that style need not be traded off for refinement (or good ergonomics for that matter). Too often, however, these two demands are often seen at the opposite poles of a sliding scale, or if both are to be realized, only at exorbitant cost. I think my example of the new Fiesta shows that both high style, albeit a different one than a Stang's, and excellent refinement are not mutually exclusive nor expensive.

All that said, the new interior does appear to be very nice, hardly a failure by any stretch and perhaps taken as a whole, an overall improvement. It does retain some iconic Mustang stylistic cues -- it's not totally generic -- and simply looks like more attention was paid to materials and craftsmanship.

And, presuming that these early shots are of the V6, then perhaps the higher end models will show even better.

 

Well said.

If anything, this new interior is more "classic" that the previous one, IMO. As I've said, the new interior looks very much like the ones in the '67-'68 Mustangs, even down to the rectangular center A/C vents. As I recall, the '65-'66 Mustangs had a centrally mounted underdash A/C unit so I don't really see a huge similarity with the '05-'09 Mustangs there.

 

I'm guessing traction control??

 

In All Honesty...The New vents I love JUST for the fact that they look like they will cut down on the chance of Rattles in that department....The **** ones we have now those rings in which you can turn around cause alot of noise and I am all for a more tighter and quieter version. thats just my 2 cents.

 

Best Plus: Finally got the Tach on the right side!!!

 

Well it doesn't seem like they are using the 65-66 style. They need to throw in the 67-68 style instrument panel style in it.

 

I love this car more than i loved the original S197s when they came out

 

Ditto!

 

It looks a lot more like the 67-68 cougar instead of the 67-68 mustang to me. If ambient lighting is there I would bet mycolor is there and they can all be controlled by the same controller. I like the emblem on the steering wheel though. I will be getting the brake lever and brake boot if it can retrofit.

 

Don't get too worked up on MyColor. Ford had already mentioned before that it wouldn't make the new car, as the cost of it was rather expensive to produce and add to a car. I hope I'm wrong, but from what I have heard, I'm not gonna be.

 

You are correct- that is the base interior- these are the IUPs- looks like we keep the aluminum dash panels and the cool new wheel w/ audio controls. It will look sweet. My friend tells me the dash is soft and cushy unlike the cheap plastic from today.

 

I'm glad they kept the brushed inserts in the steering wheel as well. All black would have been boring.

 

Uh, they did. Looks like a 67-68, right down to the curve of the console into the centerstack and the square center air vents and outer rounds ones:

 

1967-68 Cougar was based on 1967-68 Mustang, but was more horizontal and straight across- didn't have the eyebrows at the top like Mustang.

 

Can anyone make out the redline on the tac? Is it me or does it look like it could be higher?

 

Well done! Looks very good.

 

Very nice interior. It just sucks that they always get a spy pic of the lowest base model. Because then everyone think its the best they have to offer. I wanna see it with SYNC and the IUP! Looks infinitely better than the camaro and challenger interior already imo

 

+10!

 

I think this interior is freaking great..I do love the new wheel (not in these shots)
I think this is way better than the current 05 version

 

I like how the console storage lid is not raised like the current lid is. More elbow room when power shifting.