That would make a nice taurus coupe, but idk for a mustang. Ford has to be careful about putting too many of their global design cues in there.

At this point, the mustang's styling is so unique it's almost its own brand.

 

That's what i'm worried about as well, let's hope they don't mess it up.

 

I think everyone is pretty worried especially if it looks too much like the Evos concept.

 

I have faith Ford will come through for its people!

 

That looks awesome!!!

 

 

YES!!!!! Somebody GETS IT!!!!!:hyper :

 

Exactly. If it appals to people over the Pond, why change it? I believe Fords major Demographic is the younger generation, whether "here or there".

My biggest concern is can the younger gen able to afford it.

 

I think Ford moved away from the younger generation with the Retro 2005 model. The prices have rapidly increased since then. As much as I hate the idea I think sport models of the focus and fiesta are the youth sport cars for Ford now

 

Nicely put, and it's how I feel.

However, unlike say the Porsche 911, the Mustang has deviated in the past, most notibly with the Fox era cars. Yes, they were proper pony cars, but in terms of looks, there were very different. Even the much maligned Mustang II still had the traditional styling cues from 65-68, even if they looked a bit "hall of mirrors".

The SN95 picked up a more European/Asian look, whilst still applying a few traditional styling cues.

The S197 took us full circle.

For me, Ford could have kept a completely retro look (I'd be all over a '69 inspired look) but it seems they're now at a crossroads.

I think we'll see S550 has influences of both the S197 (and therefore the early classics) but mixed with a bit more new-New Edge, plus some new features to bring it bang up to date.

I have faith it'll be a stunner.

 

Cleaned up...

 

I feel like the LED tails seen on the '13-'14 body will end up transferring over to the '15. Even if in a different shape. If someone can take this rendering and add that touch, I think that'd be the closest thing to what we are going to see.

 

IMO, if the new Mustang is going to look like this, instead of "Revolution of the Species" , the title should read "End of the Species". Admit it, if the Pony badge was not there, who would even recognize it as a Mustang. If this is even close to what the Design Engineers at Ford come up with for the 2014 1/2 Mustang, Ford would be better off laying the "Mustang" model to rest after its 50 year run and introduce the new model as the global "Ricetang" model. I am sure that it will do well in Asia.

 

Doubtful. They'll be LED, but most likely a new, more radical design to coincide the new generation of car.

 

I just feel that the '13 lights are so radically different from the lights in the past, why do away with them. I feel that they stand apart from every other make and model.

Either way, I personally hope the style carries over. I speaking more to the blacked out look, and the LED rope light look.

 

Go read the thread about the guys who saw a potential concept in a focus group. They talk about how the lights looked.

 

They sound even MORE radical then now.

 

Wow, well either way, I just hope Ford does right and makes the car all around fantastic!

 

Agreed on all points. I don't mind if it's radically different from s197. I'm sure I'll get used to it. Just make it stand out from other Fords too (even though I love Ford's current design language).

It's going to be a tough job for sure, but I'm confident Ford's design team knows what they're doing. I haven't been dissapointed yet!

 

Most people would agree if the 05-current cars are the basis of an evolution going forward, that wouldn't be a bad thing.