2024 FORD MUSTANG MACH-E PREMIUM WALKTHROUGH AND TEST DRIVE AUSTRALIA

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The reviewer provides a comprehensive walkthrough and test drive of the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium in Australia. He highlights its sporty SUV design, noting it looks better in person than in photos and attracts significant attention. The interior is praised for its fit and finish, with soft materials and thoughtful design, including a user-friendly infotainment system with good EV trip planning capabilities, comparable to Tesla and Polestar. The reviewer was particularly impressed with the adaptive cruise control's ability to match posted speed signs, even on multi-lane roads, surpassing Tesla's current implementation. Positives include the comfortable ride, good visibility, and the availability of features like a panoramic glass roof and a functional frunk. However, the reviewer expresses skepticism about the Mustang's appeal to traditional Mustang buyers due to its electric nature, questioning if it can capture the 'grunt and history' associated with the brand. He also notes the real-world range is likely around 500 km for the 91 kWh battery, slightly less than the WLTP figure, and mentions the piano black trim's tendency to swirl. The price point, starting at $95,000 drive away for the Premium variant, is considered high for a Ford, which is not typically perceived as a luxury brand in Australia. Despite these reservations, the reviewer concludes he is "pretty impressed" and "better than expected" from Ford, viewing it as a well-designed, ground-up EV.