It’s never easy making over an icon. Just ask Chris Walter, the lead stylist for the 2024 Ford Mustang. The “pony car” will soon celebrate its 60th anniversary, a makeover the automaker calls “all-new.” That’s a bit of a stretch as the seventh-generation Mustang retains the outgoing model’s platform and exterior dimensions. The two engine options offered at launch are essentially the same as well. And when it comes to exterior styling, Walter’s team opted for an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary approach. A recipe for disappointment? Not in the least. The changes made are precisely what’s needed, delivering better performance and handling and the sort of tech updates that younger buyers crave.
Subtle exterior updates yield a sleeker, more elegant look, with wider haunches enhancing its muscularity. The interior, however, really…
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Cigar Aficionado (Digital) - 1 Issue, September/October 2023