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I’ve been driving around a family member’s 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Edition for the last few months, so I thought now’s as good a time as any to share my thoughts on the whip.
Now, I don’t do car reviews often, so I’m not sure if it’s okay to say that this car slaps. But it does. My favorite thing about this crossover? The acceleration. It can go from 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds, so there’s rarely a moment when I’m trying to make a swift left turn or change lanes in traffic when I think, “Oh no, I won’t make it! Best wait for a better opening.” That’s because electric motors mounted on the rear and both axles combine to make 480 horsepower and up to 634 pound-feet of torque, and you really feel it.
The Mach-E has three drive modes that adjust the car’s performance and experience: Engage, Whisper, and Unbridle. Engage is the most chill, Whisper gives you a more gradual acceleration and a lighter “coasting” deceleration response, and Unbridle makes you feel like you’re on the race track.
The battery life is pretty decent as well, at around a 300-mile capacity before needing a charge. I never really felt battery anxiety with it, but of course, I can charge it at home and don’t have to rely on America’s ailing EV charging infrastructure.
The vehicle’s appearance is also sporty and stylish, and inside it feels luxurious and sensible. There’s also decent storage space in the back, and the seats fold down nicely.
Some things I don’t love about it? It’s a bumpy ride if you’re in the backseat, and I’m not sure why that is exactly other than a vague idea about suspension issues. The car also beeps at you relentlessly, for safety reasons, when you’re getting too close to another object. But when you’re parallel parking in New York City and there’s a line of cars waiting impatiently to pass you on a one-way street, that additional beeping can really throw you off your game.
Finally, while the 15.5-inch screen is great for displaying GPS routing and other infotainment needs, I don’t love that certain car controls — like heating and cooling — have to be accessed through the screen because it takes my eyes off the road. Some features should remain buttons.
And while I know this isn’t a review of Ford’s latest Mustang Mach-E, hopefully it’ll help some of you out there considering whether it’s worth it to buy a used 2022 model.
What is “This week’s wheels”? It’s a chance to learn about the different transportation products we’re testing, whether it’s an electric or hybrid car, an e-bike, or even a ride in an autonomous vehicle.
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