The New 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Is an Awesome Muscle Car 

Doug is the type of guy to discover the electronic parking brake but completely miss the drift mode making it function like a real parking brake

doug is the kind of guy to completely miss the quirk about reving the car from the remote

Does Doug do any research on these vehicles anymore? How does a guy known for quirks and features not mention the drift brake and engine revving from the key fob?

The exhaust popping during the “quiet mode” demonstration was hilarious

I know it's not a big deal, overall, but the fact the Dark Horse badge is almost the same shape as the key fob, yet they still used the normal Mustang badge on the fob, is a missed opportunity. Cost cut, sure, and it ultimately doesn't matter, but it would have worked.

I thoroughly enjoyed the time I had with a fully loaded premium spec for a couple days. They are definitely worth the price, if you can get one at MSRP... Mine was MSRP $67k USD, but out the door the dealer wanted $93k... Don't ever pay that much for a DarkHorse.

The Exhaust note specially in the track mode is seriously "NUTS"!

As usual, good review. He had a few factual errors there that I noted: He said that Recaros are standard on DH - they're not, they're a $1600+ option He said the brake handle doesn't do any variable, just park and release - Not true, he didn't mention anything about the Drift Brake mode He said you can't see what music is playing or directions on the gauge cluster screen - not true, Android Auto/Apple Carplay will both show the currently playing track title and next turn from GPS apps in the gauge cluster.

Doug the kind of guy to compliment someone's package and give it a Doug score

Doug is the type of guy to tell his son bedtime stories about a Mustang Dark Horse quirks and features.

This is among one of the very few recent cars I actually like the look of! I'm glad they haven't changed it much throughout the past few generations because it continues to carry that distinctive look so when you see it, you know you're looking at a Mustang! If it ain't broke, don't fit it!!

Thank you Doug for further showing what other RU-vidrs don't, as always; love you stuff. Here's some notes from someone who's owned all three S550 trims: Ecoboost, GT, and currently a Mach 1 with Handling Package. - So basically, a S550 Mach 1, with S550 rear wing, a [not mentioned] dual air intake with the opening snorkeled to either side of the big, large, top half of openings; the Tremec is the way to go, not the Getrag MT 82[-4] - Ford is keeping the HIGHLY-QUESTIONABLE 10R80 auto trans. the same one that has been "revamped" [it hasn't, still trash] and is under many lawsuits because the same trans. is in the F150. - The "handbrake" was changed from manual linkage into E-Brake as in electronic, on/off only, as most new cars these days are. - The "fox body gauges" has been Ford's biggest marketing B.S. for this entire S650 series, pathetic. - Regarding the main dash, the music currently playing is top-center [AM station in clip], and the music note button on steering wheel gives some quick-actions, as did the S550 digital dash. - The Steering Wheel logo being the Mustang emblem is cost-cutting, so it can be interchangeable with all of them, they likely would've needed new airbag-type certifications if the emblem was altered from what it is. - Surprised of not pointing out the flat-bottom steering wheel... -Rear seats existing was a tax reason on the company end, 2 seats makes it a "roadster", back when it mattered... - ALL Fords have cap-less fuel-fillers, and have for over a decade now. - Bonus fact: there is a "rear-seat delete" however you'll lose the ability to Fold Down the rear seats if needed, it's a fixed piece.

Doug is the type of guy to get his comment section flooded by bots spamming Amazon *APL66K* adverts

Saw this thing yesterday at a dealership getting maintenance. This sound grumbled from across the dealership lot and it sits low and mean. Things definitely have alot of presence and look great in person.

Love how fast & well spoken you are about your descriptions, & the humor is not lost on me! As for the car: I love it, it's so dark horsey!

You did a fantastic job with this video! I just got a Dark Horse and i learned so much more about my car because of you. Thank you so much!

Doug’s the type of guy to approach the dark horse every 5 minutes so he can watch the headlights do their dance.

when even *quiet mode* is loud, that's when you know a car is a cop magnet

The problem is that to the regular person who's getting robbed coming and going, even $50k is just something not worth it right now much less 60k. Doug needs to come rub elbows with the normies for a while. In other words touch grass bro. And this is coming from a man and wife, ones a nurse the other in in real estate...

Great review man!

8:10, Doug, the parking brake handle is there specifically to aid in drifting. Yes, it is electronic, but it makes drifting a dream!

Dang, Doug out here getting his comments spammed about some stupid Amazon thing 😅

Love this! I can’t tell you just how much of a difference the magna ride is…. A must

Thank you Doug for presenting a RED one. I have watched several reviews of this car and this is the first time I have seen this car in red. Now I want one.

Very good video Doug. Love the way you showed the exhaust work. Wow

We need a super cut of Doug saying Dark Horse 21:23

Awesome video!!! Really loved the DARK HORSE!! 😄😜

I have owned old school Mustangs, including a '67 Fastback, and several models up to the modern era. This looks like a fun car, and I probably would be happy to own one (my wife would definitely veto that, though). Thanks for another video, Dough.

The light dance when you approach is to warn anybody in the general area to move back at least 500 ft whenever the owner is getting ready to leave wherever the car is currently parked

So glad to hear that Ford is still offering a proper manual transmission, unlike almost everyone else who is going with stupid automatics. I really hope that Ford sells a bunch of these. If I had the money, I'd buy one. Thank you.

Base Model 1988 Mustang had 89hp Wow what a improvement!

I love how quiet mode still has some pops to it XD

Doug, the kind of guy to stalk your girl, then send you a video of all her quirks and features.

Doug is the kind of guy to review a near identical car that he did a year ago in the same colour, near identical doug score, and the only quirk different is the sunroof.

love that mustang exhaust!

The ecoboost mustang is slept on driven one in Florida and that turbo noise and the pick up is amazing

Exhaust is absolutely wild for a factory.

In 1968 I had a Mustang GT/CS that had, as part of the California Special decor package, tailights from the 1965 Thunderbird, and they too, were sequential. I know that was before you were born, so I'll give you that. Us Mustang lovers cringe when a supposed expert gets basic information incorrect. But, we still love you, so keep up the good work...

5:46 thanks for pointing out the wheels Doug, I never would have known where to look😁😆

Brembo 6 piston fronts and twin piston rear brakes came on my 2018 STi and I could never go back to having lesser braking power. That much braking power is amazing, and proven life saving at times.

Trip 1: 9.4 mpg....love that. Means it's being driven the best way

I love the graphic on the rear glass showing off what you could have bought if you had taste :) Old mustangs are the good mustangs!

Happy Dougtober

I looked at one today and I was very impressed. Ive never been a big Mustang fan but for this one I would make an exception. The car has a very aggressive look. Overall, the car is beautiful.

Thank You Ford for Keeping the V8 Alive!!!

Came for the Dark Horse. Stayed for the Dark Horse. Dark Horse.

Looking good Doug!

That headlight dance is... honestly a pretty Mustang thing to do

i like this garage setting where the newer videos were filmed but i also liked the variety before. I hope we will still see the background changing every now and then

Mustang has an optional 'drift brake' available in the 2024 models. That may be an option here. I've heard good things about it online, but haven't experienced it personally.

The interior is perfect! I love the futuristic theme with fancy screens inside. Don’t care for the automatic transmission though

20:49 Ok, I had a 2015 Mustang until last year and this 2024 looks almost the same to me. However, I also had a 2005 and a 2012 and those 2 cars were COMPLETELY different from each other and for sure from the 2015s. Look at the rear window on the 2005-2009, interior is completely different, the door handles are different. The doors are different. The fronts and rear are totally different, not even close. The 2010 shared the same drivetrain as the 05 to 09s but in 2011 that was upgraded from the 4.6 to a 5.0 and went from 5 speed to a 6 speed. It was the same with the V6 too and you also got dual exhaust on the V6 in 2011 for the first time.

The Dark Horse is one "gotta have it" Mustang. However, besides the design where Ford has saved a lot of bucks, I only wish that Ford had made this car in all aluminum instead of steel to reduce the weight.

I bet the steering wheel cover was left as the mustang logo to pass DOT guidelines easier. Changing the drivers airbag cover would involve safety and crash testing.

Ironically the Mustang Mach-E is still the quickest stock “Mustang” for 0-60 mph currently.😉

I love that shifter

Kinda disappointed Doug didn't show off remote rev (Autovlog didn't either), such a cool feature. Not to mention the handbrake's other function as a drift brake

Family Track day in the Dark horse with... Huggy-Douggy seats !😀👍🇺🇸

I’ve said it before, FoMoCo should offer this in the Explorer. Ever since they changed to a rear-wheel bias platform with a longitudinally mounted engines(s), I’ve been waiting for the 5.0 version and I think it would sell like hotcakes.

The '24 Mustangs are available to configure (at least here in Canada) I built my own modern GTA Mustang (Grand Touring Automatic) (fastback) I went with the splash yellow paint, 10 speed auto, and Coyote V8. Not much else, just heated cloth seats and Magnaride. All in $56,145🇨🇦🇧🇲

That “hand brake” is the goofiest thing I’ve seen in a car in a while.

This is the car that has the perfect balance of desirability and affordability

Awesome. I love it.

I was about to retire, now I need to work 4 more years before my wife allows me to get this masterpiece. Worth it

Doug’s the type of guy to have about 92 bots talking about Amazon *APL66K* in his comments.

Lol I actually cracked up when you revved it in stock exhaust mode it’s definitely loud. My 2013 5.0 stock exhaust was extremely restricted, it’s amazing to see how it’s changed over 10 years

I just got mine in Grabber Blue and Black, and I love it so far. I don't fathom how it accelerates slower than a Nissan Z, though.

Dark 🐎 Horse on the steering wheel & key fab would not be overkill going forward…especially for 65k-71k Ford..hope the digitals missing are software upgrades..nice work Doug!💯

Doug, when you talk about the quick steering and handling, it would have been interesting to hear your opinions of the different modes.

I just stumbled upon Doug's dream car video and I am so stoked to watch more. The joy and passion Doug emanates from the screen is infectious!!!

Sounds epic!

Doug, the type of guy to FLEX on 4 Cylinder EcoBoost engines with his Lambo V12 Countach.

Doug, the kind of guy to leave a car meet in a mustang without crashing into the crowd

On what planet does an M240i, the new Supra, and the new Z beat the dark horse in acceleration?!? Re-run the Doug Score, Doug

Went with a 23 roush supercharged lowered staggered American racing wheels new front fascia upgraded steering for 75k 19% from ford finance 2 months ago .750 hp it’s crazy fun . love my 1st mustang at 46

Doug is the kind of guy who assigns sound effects to words.

What an awesome Mustang! I am definitely considering buying one Doug!

The T 56 manual transmission was used in the Pontiac Trans Am. 1998-2004.

That exhaust tho😮‍💨😮‍💨

From photos of the new Mustang I can see why people say it resemble the Camaro. But when I see it in person it just looks like a Mustang. I’m not sure I’m a fan of the kinked taillights and trunk kid though. They just look kind of funky. The Dark Horse seems like a good value for a V8 muscle/sports car. It will be interesting to see what upgrades a Shelby version will have.

Doug is the kind of guy to leave a cars and coffee in a dark horse mustang with the traction control on, pull out slowly and look both ways

the dark horse logo on the back is shaped like the key fob and would have been perfect on there.

that is one beautiful looking car

I miss the beautiful backgrounds of the old videos

Don't love the styling of this red one, but the grey looked really good 🤤

The way Doug says DAAAARK HOOOOORSE is hilarious

I got giddy when he got to the foxbody display option @12:50

I've been waiting for this video. I'm not really a "Mustang Guy" but the Darkhorse has piqued my interest.

Now that’s a nice spec. Personally I like the GT look but this is still amazing

Really like the overall design and mechanical changes of the car! The only think that i reaally don’t like is the black trim in the front bumper under the light, just that bit of black trim changes all the front (in my humble opinion) not in a good way! Love that they kept D V8 😍

Sounds nice 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🔥

normal car reviewer: “the front end looks more aggressive” doug: “the front end looks more… *dark horsey* “

This is absolutely on my shortlist when I go shopping after the first of the year. There's a dealer near me, who I have to drive by every day basically, who has TWO of these sitting right out front to torment people like me! Maddening! Also, regarding the name, which some have called cheesy...that makes it better! It's my kind of cheese! Thanks a lot Doug. It's not helping my impatience but thanks! :)

Dough, you should review the Eco-sleeper with the high performance pack.

Doug, great review. Seeing the large and uneven gaps between the hood and the front nose panel made me wonder if this Mustang were a Tesla built car, how many would be bringing up the panel gap issue. Maybe this press car didn’t get the final fit and finish review normal production cars get?

Doug is the kind of guy who while there is a clear display of the music playing on the driver display still states that it is disappointing that the music playing is not displayed on the driver display.

Come on Doug how are you going to miss the remote rev feature ?! I was so sure that would be near the top of your quirkiest features of the year

I think it look absolutely gorgeous! Ford got a winner with that beauty!👌😍👍👉♥️the design is just right!

I’m always looking at the interesting cars in San Diego on the chance you’ll be in the driver seat.

Best looking Camero yet!