Four-Door Ford Mustang And Off-Road Mustang Planned, Dealers Say
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As the automotive industry rapidly evolves, electrification is reshaping the landscape, leading to the retirement of several iconic models, including the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro and its rival, the Dodge Challenger. Despite these changes, the Ford Mustang remains, though its future forms appear to be taking some unexpected turns. Recent reports suggest that Ford is planning to introduce several new variants of the Mustang, including a four-door model and an off-road version.
Ford Mustang Dark Horse
These developments were reportedly unveiled to dealers during a recent confidential meeting held in Las Vegas, as reported by Automotive News. Attendees, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, were given an exclusive preview of Ford’s upcoming lineup, which included physical mock-ups, photos, and digital renderings of the new Mustang variants.
Among the revelations was the introduction of a Mustang four-door coupe, tentatively named the Mach 4. In addition, Ford is also rumored to be working on an off-road version of the Mustang, tailored for rugged terrains. The Baja-style Mustang is expected to feature a suspension lift, four-wheel drive, and all-terrain tires.
Other notable products revealed during the meeting include a new EcoBoost variant crafted by RTR with pricing around $40,000, plus a high-performance V8-powered convertible with a manual transmission, reminiscent of the Shelby GT350 or GT500, though the new model shown was lacking a Shelby badge.
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally
This isn’t the first time Ford has expanded the Mustang family beyond its traditional pony car roots. The introduction of the all-electric Mustang Mach-E crossover has already shown Ford’s willingness to explore new avenues with the Mustang nameplate. The ultra-high-performance (and ultra-high-dollar) 2025 Mustang GTD is another example, as is the recently released rally-spec variant of the Mach-E.
With the discontinuation of the Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger, the Ford Mustang faces a future where it may stand alone in its segment, at least among traditional muscle cars. The sixth-generation Chevy Camaro was discontinued last year, leading to questions over where GM would take the nameplate next. For the moment, most signs seem to point to the Camaro’s rebirth as an all-electric vehicle, possibly even as an entire EV sub-brand.
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“new variants of the Mustang, including a four-door model and an off-road version.”
WHY!!! Seriously, Why?
Ford isn’t content with killing every freeking sedan and small car. Now they need to SUV-ize the last true car they sell?
Better than gm’s current strategy.
Gm has a strategy? WHO KNEW
They really want yo destroy the name equity of the Mustang name.
This is the same thing that destroyed the Cutlass name as they put it on a number of different cars.
The vehicle makes the name not the name makes the vehicle. If anything the Vehicle if wrong can damage the name.
Don’t count on it. Ford fans are LIVID about further trashing the Mustang name. Could be riots.
I’m guessing that Ford leadership feels that the Mustang will not be profitable, going forward, without selling these wildly different variants derived from the same platform? Otherwise, this idea is horrible and only weakens the Mustang brand.
At this point, I don’t care how they bring back sedans. I’m just tired of the constant SUVs/ crossovers that every automaker has. If Ford wants to bring a four door Mustang, I’ll be glad. The US auto market is so boring!
As long as they keep the traditional two door coupe with a V8 and a manual, I think this helps out Ford.
Sedans4Life: I absolutely agree with you on that. It’s the “off-road version” that sickens me.
that is the point, it does not matter how AI will generates this, BUT IT IS A SEDAN
And Lincoln is starved of product we WANT to buy. Go figure. S650 would make a great proper Lincoln LS sports sedan, Mark9 coupe/ convertible and LWB Continental with coach doors and convertible sedan. How soon before we see a Mustang Minivan? Transitstang anyone? Lincoln needs exciting product more than Mustang right now. The current Lincoln lineup is garbage.
I read on some other site a while back that Ford was considering Lincoln versions off the Mustang platform.
off-road version … oh my ! Ford has no respect for the Mustang name ! 4-door sedan wth liftgate makes sense but off-road , come on Ford !
Geez. This is truly pathetic and lazy handling. Call it a Torino, Contour, or Pinto for GOSH sakes! I’m no Mustang fan, but leave it as a true muscle/pony car….pathetic
Was behind a Ford Maverick this morning, while running errands. Decent looking small pickup, but my thoughts were back the real Mavericks I remember from the early 1970s.
If this comes to fruition, you can bet GM/ Chevy will follow with endless Camaro variants…
THINK IT IS A GOOD IDEA, when everybody complain there is no sedan offers, this Ford which seemed out of world soon is doing the right product
Shelby called the Mustang “a secretary’s car”. This new product plan with a 4 door seems inline with the original Mustang that Shelby described (before he modified it).
A STATION WAGON may not be far off…
Minivan perhaps? Transitstang? 3 rows all bucket seats of course, twin spoilers at the rear like ’80’s SVO and an EB 1.0 3 cylinder. hahahaha
A four door Mustang reminds me of the 4-door 240Z Datsun tried way back. Bad idea then, bad idea now.
I never heard of a 4 door 240Z. You sure?
Chrysler sold plenty of 4 door Chargers. More in fact than Challengers. It could work for Ford
Yes i’m sure…although it could have been the 260 version and it was very short lived.
Ford likely could care less about the Mustang “staying in its own swim lane”.
If it’s what people will buy in volume, they’ll produce it.
Aside from the F-150, it’s their next most valuable brand / property, so they’re going to attach it to anything they can to sell vehicles…IMHO.
Like the days of “Shelby” and “EcoBoost” plastered on almost everything, so too will be “Mustang”.
Once light truck sales start to significantly (irreversibly) tank, they’ll need a brand “legacy hero” to replace that revenue stream.
I think you meant to say, could NOT care less. They care so little that they could not care any less.
In the ’70s, when the Olds Cutlass was a top seller, someone postulated that the line would be expanded to include a Cutlass 88 and a Cutlass 98.
Ferd name done, They are going to go with Mustang and Super Duty only.