7th Generation Mustang Will Stick Around Until 2030: Report
That's right, the next-gen Mustang due for 2022 will get an 8-year life cycle according to a source that spoke with suppliers.
The last car standing in Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. portfolio will stick around through at least the next decade.
The automaker plans to stretch the next-generation Mustang program to eight years, up from a previously planned six, suppliers have been told.
Production of the next-generation Mustang will begin in late 2022 for the 2023 model year, according to people familiar with Ford's product plans.
The expectation for an eight-year program mirrors the life cycle of the current model, which went on sale in 2014.
It's not uncommon for automakers to shift product timelines in the years leading up to the launch of a new or redesigned model. Extending the seventh-generation Mustang's life cycle could help Ford save on engineering and development costs for a relatively low-volume nameplate as consumers increasingly opt for utilities or pickups.
The extension also signals Ford's confidence in the storied nameplate even as rumors swirl that one of its competitors, the Chevrolet Camaro, could be discontinued.
The next-generation Mustang is expected to be moved to the same rear-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive platform shared by the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, which could mean a slightly larger silhouette.
Suppliers have been told that annual production volume for the next-gen pony car will tally just under 100,000 vehicles a year: Coupe volumes are projected at 77,000, and up to an additional 20,000 convertibles are planned, suppliers say.
The vehicle is scheduled for a freshening in 2025, suppliers have been told.
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panther said:
This is very promising. I know it's similar to other gen Mustangs but I'm glad Ford is still committed to delivering an awesome pony car!
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S550_in_AZ
That long lifecycle makes me wonder if this could be the last gas engine Mustang. Who knows what new cars will look like in 2030.
llinthicum1
Next generation Mustang does not need to be larger and definitely does not need any additional weight. A classic Mustang, with 2 doors and RWD is needed if Ford wants to extend the cycle to 8 years. If customers want an electric, 4 door, AWD Mustang, then they can buy the Mustang Mach E.
llinthicum1 said:
Hey @llinthicum1! Welcome to the forum. I agree completely it starts and ends with the 2 door coupe. Fortunately that doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon, unlike the Camaro.
S550_in_AZ said:
What interesting about the 7th generation Mustang life cycle is that Ford initially planned for 6 and then changed it to 8. I wonder if that extension might have to do with its rumored hybrid powertrain or something along those lines.
That would be my guess, it's probably going to take them a year or so after the launch to get the hybrid one ready. I don't think it'll be released at the same time as the regular coupe.
Cobra Aug 24, 2020