On April 17th, the Ford Mustang turns 50 and to celebrate that accomplishment, Ford has unveiled its new sixth-generation milestone edition. As part of their “One Ford” plan, Ford simultaneously unveiled the Mustang globally in six different cities including Barcelona, Dearborn, Los Angeles, New York, Shanghai and Sydney.

“From day one, we knew if we were going to build a new Mustang, we had to do it right,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. “We built a new Mustang from the ground up that is quicker, better-looking, more refined and more efficient, without losing any of the raw appeal that people have associated with Mustang for decades.”

And that they did making the new 2015 Mustang lower, wider, sleeker and more modernized than the outgoing model. You can argue that it was made smaller to cater to the global market and you would be right, but the Mustang still boasts plenty of power that made it the American icon that it is today.

To acknowledge the Mustang’s history and tradition, each 2015 model will have a badge on the instrument panel that shows a galloping Mustang with the words “Mustang – Since 1964.”

When the Mustang becomes available, customers will be able to choose between three engine choices: the 5.0-litre V-8 (more than 420 hp and 396 lb.-ft. of torque), the 3.7-litre V-6 (more than 305 hp and 300 lb.-ft. of torque) and the all-new 2.3-litre EcoBoost (numbers to still come). The V-8 and V-6 are what you would expect to be offered, but a lot of buzz and intrigue will surround the combination of a four-cylinder EcoBoost engine with the powerful American muscle car. 

“This EcoBoost engine delivers where a Mustang driver expects it to with a broad, flat torque curve that pours out when you stand on it for easy passing or hustling down a twisty road,” said Pericak. 

Ford is featuring an all-new integral-link independent rear suspension for the first time to go with an all-new front suspension. Everything in the suspension has been modified for a combination of high-performance and handling improvement leading to a more refined ride. 

Catering to new markets in Europe and Asia, the Mustang had its roof lowered 1.5-inches, the hood 1.3-inches and the dashboard by more than 2.5-inches. These reductions along with the return of Mustang fastback create a smaller, sleeker look to cater to a global marketplace.

The new rear suspension even contributes to more shoulder and hip room for passengers, as well more practicality in its trunk that can now accommodate at least two golf bags.

From what we see and hear, large improvements have been made to the interior. Many new technologies have been added that have never been in previous Mustangs including Push Button Start, SYNC, MyKey, a new Shaker Pro audio system, adaptive cruise control and collision warning and some Track Apps.

There’s been a long wait for this sixth-generation Ford Mustang and we will have to wait a little longer until it gets to the showroom level. There’s hasn’t been an exact announcement when, but we’re estimating that it will go on sale in the later part of next year.