Exterior Changes
New Series/Package Changes
Mustang Accolades
Key Competitors and How They‘re Positioned
WHAT’S NEW
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Exterior Changes
• 5-spoke 18-inch polished aluminum wheel with small
tri-bar Pony center cap (optional on GT)
• Premium 18-inch aluminum wheel on GT
(late availability)
• Two exterior colors
– Vista Blue Clearcoat Metallic (G9)
– Tungsten Grey Clearcoat Metallic (T8)
What‘s New
(1) For a complete list of what’s new, refer to the latest Dealer Ordering Guide.
Mustang
Mustang V-6 (Price/Value Competitors)
•
Chrysler Sebring
— Marketed as an athletic sport coupe and
convertible that appeals to “independent individuals who
love a feature-filled vehicle that offers performance, handling
and comfort”
•
Hyundai Tiburon
— Targets the price-conscious and
practical performance car buyer who wants a handsome,
well-appointed sports car
•
Mitsubishi Eclipse
— All-new for 2006. Appeals to the
image-conscious customer who wants performance and
many features in a sporty package
Mustang GT (Performance Competitors)
•
Pontiac GTO
— Aimed at the high-performance
muscle car fan, the GTO is focused on “reigniting the
legend” with a modern, V-8-powered rear-wheel-drive
premium coupe
•
Nissan 350Z
— Is designed to appeal to the high-
performance sports car purist, with its claimed “F1 car
styling and agility, and powered by a high-tech V-6
engine”
•
Mazda RX-8
— Targets the price-conscious who want
real sports car bang for their buck, and they want it in
a car that’s both technologically advanced and different
Mustang Accolades
•
Motor Trend
listed the 2005 Mustang GT as one of
the “five coolest performance cars for under $30,000”
•
Car and Driver
“10Best” list for 2005 Mustang GT.
The magazine also pitted a new Mustang against
the Pontiac GTO in a comparison test. The Mustang
came out on top
• Race-winning performance — first place at Daytona
Key Competitors and How They’re Positioned
New Series/Package Changes
• V-6 Pony Package
– Unique Pony grille with heritage-inspired Pony corral
and fog lamp treatment
– Rear decklid spoiler
– 17-inch painted cast aluminum wheels with bright
machined rim and tri-bar Pony center caps
– Z-rated all-season tires
– Pony front fender badges
– Pony lower door tape stripe in Black, White or
Pearl Gold
– Enhanced handling, including Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) with All-Speed Traction Control
• V-6 Standard array includes steel wheels
(some packages not available on this array)
Mustang has over 40 years of muscle car heritage including its signature long hood, short rear deck, brawny V-8 engine,
and rear-wheel-drive excitement. The 2006 Mustang stays true to that heritage while offering a clean, contemporary
interpretation of Mustang’s unique design cues. On the applications side, Mustang’s integrated powertrain, chassis,
suspension, steering and braking systems provide balanced performance and the right combination of power, nimble
handling and smooth ride. Listed below are some of the new features for 2006.
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