I always look forward to reliving my younger years with a Mustang GT. So, this week I bring you the 2025 GT Premium convertible version. The iconic Pony car is now in its 7th generation since the debut in 1964 and represents one of the few rear-wheel drive muscle cars that will continue into the future. As we know, Camaro and Challenger have already been eliminated.
Ford did a fairly significant update for 2024, but not a complete redesign, they haven’t strayed away from the Mustang heritage since the days of the ill-fated Mustang II. The 2024 changes made the Mustang longer and taller than it was in years past.
Performance
Under the long hood of this GT, you find the tried-and-true Coyote 5.0-liter dual overhead cam V8. The stats are impressive: 0-to-60 in under 4-seconds, the top speed is governed to 155-miles per hour, and it redlines at 7500 RPM. The GT has 486-horses, and 418 pound-feet of torque when you use premium fuel, and honestly, it feels like more.
My review vehicle has the 10-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles on the steering wheel. You can also get a 6-speed manual if you desire, however, give that serious thought. Which transmission you choose is a personal decision, but I will tell you the stick shift really feels like a hot rod from the ‘70s.
I will also add that the manual is really cumbersome in heavy traffic. If you get a Mustang for a weekend car, I’d for sure get the manual, not to mention the young thieves will pass it by since they can’t drive it anyway. Performance-wise, you can’t shift the manual as quickly as this 10-speed automatic will take you. I learned this with the Dark Horse I reviewed in 2024.
Exterior
The 2025 Mustang styling cues are terrific, and in my opinion, this is one of the hottest Mustangs to hit the road since the 1970s. Check out the triple LED headlights, the grill is wider than in the past, and there are vents on each side of the grill to feed air to the big engine.
The hood is vented to release heat, and the lower front splitter looks super. The side profile is gorgeous, too, with big brake calipers that have a white pony logo on them, and the 19” x 9.5” black wheels look fantastic. The front fender proudly displays the 5.0 badge.
The rear view is excellent with quad exhaust and sequential turn signals to finish out the rear view. No matter which angle you look at this Mustang, it looks fantastic, and shouldn’t all Mustang GTs be this Race Red color? As part of a different package that I’ll tell you about in a minute, there is no spoiler.
Interior
A pleasant surprise was when I opened the door. I’ll get to the screens, but it jumps out at you. I am used to seeing a minimalistic interior with Mustang, and this was anything but that being it is the Premium trim. Bolstered leather seats are beautiful and comfortable, and they hold you into place very well in those tight turns. You can opt for the Recaro seats, but I think these are more comfortable and they’ll save you a couple of grand.
There is also a thick and very attractive flat-bottomed heated steering wheel with controls. I have to say the wheel feels really good in your hands.
When you hit the red start button on the dash, a 12.4” digital dash comes alive and is easy to read and quite colorful. You can change the way the gauges appear, including some throwback gauges which brought back some great memories. I chose the Classic 67-68 gauges but you could also choose Fox Body 87-93, SVT Cobra from 1999-2001, there is a track mode, and also a boring calm setting. Choosing your gauges like this is just a whole lot of fun.
The gauge cluster then flows into a 13.2” screen that is the central operation system of the Mustang. The two screens appear to be one huge continuous screen, but it actually is not. The screens run from the driver’s door to well into the passenger area. The infotainment screen handles the 12-speaker B&O sound system, Bluetooth, voice activation, Wi-Fi, the rearview camera, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, a host of apps, and the navigation system.
The Sync 4 works flawlessly, the best Sync I have used. While there is no perfect car, one complaint I have is that too much is controlled with the screen. The only knob is for sound system volume, and that can be cumbersome, but voice recognition does help.
The center console has a wireless phone charger, a couple of cup holders, a USB and USB-C port, and a short chrome & leather gear shifter. I won’t spend much time on the back seat because there really isn’t one, it’s best suited for puppies, purses and briefcases. The trunk was surprisingly large, and the rear seats fold down for longer cargo.
Below the center screen is the wonderful My Mustang button, which will be your new best friend. You can configure the Digital gauge cluster layout for the touchscreen that lets drivers choose displays from nine possible gauges. Those gauges are: engine oil pressure, inlet air temperature, vacuum, battery voltage, engine oil temperature, accelerometer, air/fuel ratio, axle oil temperature, and cylinder head temperature. Also, MyColor: primary and secondary color settings for the digital screens, plus a choice of 28 colors of ambient lighting, exhaust mode, and custom drive modes with up to six possible profiles.
Also, on the MyMustang screen there are Track Apps: The acceleration timer measures 0-30 mph, 0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, ¼-mile, and 1/8-mile times. It also has three start types that consist of automatic, drag race lights, and track race lights. There is brake performance: 60-0 mph and 100-0 mph performance, and a lap timer which can save three tracks, and drivers can edit the name of each. There is the shift indicator which can present as a light, a tone, or both and be set from 4,000-7,000 rpm that sets a blue line in the tach at the shift point. Drivers can also choose a drag light that glows at the shift point above and below the tach or a track light that starts wide, changes colors, and narrows as it approaches the shift point and ends as a blue light when it’s time to shift. The light becomes red at the 7,500-rpm redline.
There is the drift brake, which allows drivers to use the hand-held drift brake lever on the center console to lock the rear wheels for drifts or handbrake turns, which I chose not to partake in. You can activate the line lock: just put your foot on the brake, activate on the screen, then floor it and the front brakes will hold to let you do a burnout, which is right up my alley. The launch settings work in tandem with launch control. Go there to set the rpm at which the car will launch, between 2,500-7,000 rpm. You can also activate launch control here. As you can see, there is a learning curve for those who want maximum enjoyment and performance.
Standard Equipment
The Mustang GT Premium comes very well equipped with the 12.4-inch digital gauge cluster with customizable layouts, SYNC 4 infotainment on a 13.2-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Alexa, leather-trimmed heated and cooled front seats, dual-zone climate control, ambient interior lighting, a 9-speaker sound system, keyless entry with push-button start, and a power-operated convertible top.
Options
Options on this loaded Mustang include the $2,900 401A package which gives you an upgraded interior trim and accent finishes, memory settings for the driver’s seat and mirrors, illuminated door sill plates, and additional convenience and technology upgrades over the standard GT Premium equipment. It also has the $995 12-speaker sound system, $395 for the paint, $495 for red seat belts, and $200 for floor mats.
One big option is the $5,445 GT Performance Package which equips the car with Brembo six-piston front brakes, a Torsen limited-slip differential, heavy-duty front springs, a larger radiator, K-brace, unique chassis tuning, 19-inch aluminum wheels with summer tires, a front splitter, and performance-oriented aero and suspension upgrades for sharper handling. This one also has the $1,295 Nite Pony Package which is a blackout look with the 19-inch Ebony Black wheels, black mirror caps, black front and rear pony badges, a painted black roof and spoiler, and headlamps with black bezels.
In what I consider a must-have option: The Active Valve Exhaust which runs $1,595. This lets you control how loud your Mustang sounds—offering both stealth and roar at the push of a button. The system uses electronically controlled valves in the exhaust that open or close based on the selected drive mode or your manual setting, adjusting the volume and tone of the exhaust note. You can choose from quiet for early mornings and late nights, normal, sport, or really blast it with the track mode, which is my default setting.
Safety
On the safety side, the GT comes with Co-Pilot360 Assist + which is blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, forward-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency steering, traffic-sign recognition, and Ford also offers a new safe-exit system designed to prevent someone from opening a door in front of a car, motorcyclist or cyclist. It also has a semi-self-driving activation.
Ride and Drive
The Mustang GT is a blast to drive, delivers the classic muscle car feel with its throaty 5.0-liter V8, crazy-strong acceleration, and a chassis that balances everyday comfort with sharp handling when pushed. With selectable drive modes and available performance upgrades, it can switch from relaxed top-down cruising to track-ready aggression at the touch of a button.
MSRP and MPGe
Fuel economy is 16 in town, 24 on the highway, and 19 overall unless I am driving. MSRP on this one as equipped is $72,245 and I find that to be fine in such a unique roadster with these features. There is really nothing that compares.
Verdict
If you are Bowtie or Mopar gal or guy, and you want a muscle car with a ragtop, there is only one choice, and it is Mustang. So, swallow your pride, give the ponies in this pony a chance, and experience the greatness of the 2025 Mustang GT.
2025 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible
- What I Liked Most: Performance, handling, and all the cool features.
- What I would change: MORE KNOBS for everyday tasks, and a head-up display would be very useful.
- MSRP: Base price $56,580/Total MSRP $72,245 with transportation and options.
- Fuel Economy: Rated at 16 City/24 highway/19 combined.
- Odometer reading when tested: 3,600 miles.
- Weight: 3,913 pounds
- Spare tire: Inflator kit.
- Length-Width-Height: 189.4” long/75.4” wide/55” high.
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 16 gallons with the filler on the driver’s side.
- Towing Capacity: N/A.
- Official Color: Race Red.
- 2025 Mustang GT convertible in a few words: Old school muscle & modern technology combine to make this an incredible sports car.
- Warranty: 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper, 5-year/60,000 mile power train warranty with roadside assistance.
- Final Assembly Location: Flat Rock, Michigan.
- Manufacturer's website: www.Ford.com
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