2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition Comprehensive In Car Review: Foretelling the Future

Yes, this is a real Mustang, even though it is also a battery electric SUV from Ford. It is a ground-up EV. And it shows in its proportions, lack of any kind of grille and novel storage compartments. The Mustang Mach-E is also surprisingly fun to drive, even in well below freezing temperatures.

In this video, I tackle the "is it a real Mustang" question right off the bat and then dig into the details of the four-door, five-passenger Blue-Oval clad vehicle. From there, I show you around and inside the car, and give you a close look at many of the features of the 15.5-inch vertically mounted center console touchscreen. I also give some interesting tidbits about the key fob.

From there we go on a nice drive in the country to talk about driving range, horsepower, motor sound, space, comfort, ride and handling. It is an in-depth look at a forward thinking car that, whether you embrace EVs or not, you're not going to want to miss. Join me!

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition
Base Price: $59,400
As Tested Price: $59,400 (no options)

Propulsion: two permanent motors
Power: 346 horsepower
Torque: 428 lb-ft of torque
Transmission: n/a
Drive: all-wheel drive

Fuel Economy
City 96 mpge
Highway 84 mpge
Combined 90 mpge

Dimensions
Length: 185.6 inches
Width: 74.1 inches
Height: 63.5 inches
Wheelbase: 117.5 inches

Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 4838 lbs
Interior volume: 101 cubic feet (according to fueleconomy.gov)
Cargo volume: 30 cubic feet (behind 2nd row), 60 cubic feet (behind 1st row), 5 cubic feet (in front trunk) (according to Ford)

Calculated weight to power: 14 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: 4.8 seconds
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: n/a mph
Government classified size: small station wagon
Seating: 5

Options: none

Recorded
17th of February 2021

Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio

Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.

Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.

Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.

In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at funwithcars.com