2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Review: The Mustang Goes Emo
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- It’s time to test drive and review the manual 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse! Today, we’re joined by my favorite singer from my favorite band: Craig Mabbitt of @escapethefate. Craig is on tour with @EmoOrchestra, so we just picked him up for a drive before the show.
Ford calls the Dark Horse “the horse you never saw coming,” and most of us didn’t. The launch was a total surprise. The Dark Horse is the first new performance nameplate for a Mustang model since the Bullitt debuted in 2001, and it’s stunning: The car has matte-black accents everywhere, including some thick eyeliner around its headlights.
The Mustang Dark Horse has a 5.0-liter, naturally aspirated Coyote V8 and a six-speed Tremec manual transmission driving the rear wheels. If you want the 10-speed automatic (which this car did not have), it’s an extra $1,600. The base price of the car is $58,185, and there’s only a fastback available right now - no convertible.
The Dark Horse makes 500 horsepower, which might not sound like a ton in an era of superchargers, turbochargers, and electric power, but it still has lightning-fast acceleration. Plus, natural aspiration is a selling feature - not everyone likes forced induction.
Like the speed, the exhaust sound on this Dark Horse has an other-worldly draw. The car makes you feel edgy yet in control, and the suspension lends itself to surprisingly good handling on the highway. (Just don’t look at your fuel gauge or gas mileage. You’ll want the EcoBoost Mustang for that.)
The Mustang already has so many performance nameplates and models - Shelby, Boss, Mach 1, Bullitt, SVT, GT, and more - so it might not make sense why Ford created all-new branding for a new model. But the Dark Horse is meant to appeal to people who wouldn’t normal consider Mustang ownership, like the younger audiences who might gloss over those old-school nameplates when buying a new car.
In this video, we’ll go through the history of Ford’s halo muscle car (from the first day on sale, to the Fox body, to today). We’ll try the car’s no-lift upshifting technology. We’ll compare it to the similarly-powered Mustang GT. We’ll get in the trunk. And we’ll let Craig Mabbitt tell you how he feels about the Dark Horse, which is the first manual car he’s driven since Escape the Fate’s “Something” music video 15 years ago.
Then, we’ll discuss: Is the Dark Horse worth it? It’s not the cheapest V8 Mustang on the market, but it sure is great.
Thanks for watching my TH-cam channel. Enjoy the drive!
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1. We did get the trunk pull back eventually. You can use it again! (lol)
2. I didn't realize until I got ready to film that I no longer own black eye makeup. I had to make those JoJo Siwa eyes with only eyeshadow, and it was SO DIFFICULT. Sorry for the jumpscare
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It's not a phase, emo is life!!! That's also really awesome that you got Craig from Escape the Fate to join you for a bit!
Totally agree
I'm shocked and amazed you fit four adults in a mustang! I'm showing this video to my wife in my everlasting bid to have one as my only car!
Yessssss
This is 100% the content I've been wanting.
THANKS FRIEND
What a great time you and Craig had!!! The smiles were contagious!
You rock : ) thank you!
I just wanna take a second and really appreciate the effort put in the camera work here. Love it! ❤
I will tell my husband! Thank you so much
Alanis 1000% had an emo era in middle school
I’m still in it
I really appreciate the mix of technical information, unexpected humour, historical perspective, dramatic music, lack of pretentiousness. It all works really well and I look forward to more of your reviews.
This means a lot. Thank you so much
Alanis, you are doing some of the best car review videos on TH-cam nowadays. You manage to give a factual, comprehensive review with great insights and observations, yet it's presented in a down to earth casual manner that is easy to follow and fun to watch. Plus we even got bonus background/history material on the Mustang. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Awwww omg thank you. I really appreciate this
Just found your channel , I gave your video a 👍. I have a DH with handling package and I love it . Thanks for your video
Great review, but Alanis getting to fangirl out so hard is unexpectedly wholesome.
It was SO FUN
Awesome review! The “special guest” was a nice surprise!
THANK YOU
30 minutes ago, I knew almost nothing about Mustangs. Now I know a little about Mustangs and a lot about the Dark Horse. Thanks for teaching me something new!
It looks like it goes v fast. Seems like it would be a fun car to drive.
P.S. when you said that you would want to close your eyes at a gas station - is that a car joke?
Omg! Thank you for watching 🤠🤠 I should have expanded on the gas station bit - it’s because it’s so expensive to fuel up!
I’ve had four Mustangs from 1980 model to a 2004, (most fox bodies and bought new) and as such I really appreciated this video … keep up the good work
Glad you got to have extra fun with your guest and loved the intro to “no-lift up shift”!
Thanks
Ahhhh thank you SO much
I love this review; lots of shots roaring down the road! I am totally sold on this baby!
The 2008 BULLITT had the same issue with the large polished aluminum ball shifter. Since it was my daily driver, I kept a pair of leather gloves to mitigate the hot and cold depending on the season. I later installed Hurst short throw shifter and the white acrylic shifter ball did not have the same hot/cold issues.
I had to do a double take when I heard " Craig Mabbit". So cool to see him crossover into one of my favorite hobbies
He was so fun!
The music in your videos is freaking awesome
Appreciate this so much
FYI production value on this is excellent! Well done!
Thank you so much 🤠
Ah...the Mustang...THIS is the one that I could tell you was SUPER excited for! The joy that was on your face... Lol! I mean don't get me wrong, you've been excited about a couple of other cars, but this one...SUPER excited!!! Lol! Excellent job Alanis as always!!!
Omg! Thank you so much!
Really funny. I enjoyed your personality and the professionalism. You know your stuff. I'm subscribed
Ahhhh thank you so much!
Cinematography and music are great on this one. You've come a long way, Alanis! Really digging this format. Also the special guest! You go, girl!
Thank you so much 🤠 appreciate you watching
Will there be a review of the regular Mustang GT? Thanks for the content!
Yes! Soon!
You are totally right, the black plastic trim under the headlights or "eyeliner" is rather unsightly, they probably should have just painted that area. Great review, looking forward to the next one!
Thank you 🤠
I think you might have sold Craig a Mustang. Guy was all smiles! You know a car is great when youre smiling as a passenger too! 🤘 Another great review! 🤘
Hahahaha that's what I'm thinking too! Thanks for watching!
@@AlanisKing Sweet! Anytime! Thanks for making awesome content! Diggin every minute of it! 🤘
Keep the videos coming. Great work.
Thank you so much!
Great video Alanis! When I was young my Grandpa had a bright red convertible 1966 Mustang with a white interior, that is the car that made me a car enthusiast!
I love that! Thank you so much for watching
How am I just now finding this review and your video...WOW, one of the best reviews of the DH!!
Appreciate this so much. Thank you for watching 🤠
Love your reviews, Alanis!
Thank you so much!
We're here for you driving up the views Alanis! You're awesome.
Omg! Thank you Lawrence
Great video Alanis enjoyed watching.
Appreciate you Doug!
Your laughs of joy are contagious! Good video as always. Is the no lift shifting thing funky to get used to?
Omg! Thanks Eric 🤠 No-lift was very scary at first, but it quickly becomes SO fun
It looks like you had more fun driving this car than any other one you've reviewed yet on here. You have a great thing going with your channel, the only thing I could ask for is if you'd ever consider including a track segment (if you have a track near you to film at). Well done, this was epic!
Thank you SO much. Tracks are hard due to insurance purposes, but I hope to get back on one for a video soon 🤠
How is it to hill-start using the hand-brake technique in newer cars like this?
No lift shift is such a small thing but it is soo good and convinient❤❤
Agree!
Literally my dream car.
It rocks
SN95 is my favorite. I have a 97 and it has had a lot of work since.
Great production quality and presentation 😊
Thank you SO much
Picked up my vapor blue metallic dark horse today. 6-speed with Recaros, after a good drive it's got a 160 mi on it. I like your review and I love your energy keep up the good work!
That’s awesome! Congrats. Thanks for watching 🤠
Lovely Review! Thank you! 🍀
Thank YOU so much for watching
Great review!! Love the no lift shifting feature.
It's SO cool. Thanks for watching!
This car looks outrageous fun!!!!
Sounds beautiful 😍
It WAS outrageous fun
That hand brake you mentioned is also a drift brake.
The special guest was a hit for sure. Well done.
Thank you 🤠🤠🤠
12:05 if you put the belt in that holder it's right there next time.
I've been waiting for this, lessgoo
ME TOO
First time here. A red mustang will always catch my eye. Love your review. Great job.
Appreciate you saying this! Thanks!
I seldom make it through a half hour car review without fast forwarding, but I did it easily with this one. Terrific job, balancing information and entertainment!
Amazing to hear. Thank you so much for watching!
Great video Alanis 👍Thanks!
Thank you!
@@AlanisKing You betcha. Stoked for your Mustang GT video.
Effortlessly cool and sophisticated
Agree
That was a great review Alanis! So cool to see the, no lift up-shifting. I was at the Mustang 60th Anniversary celebration at the Charlotte Motor Speedway! The Dark Horse is much better looking in person. I also saw the awesome GTD on display. I really hope, you will get a chance behind the wheel of it!🤞🖤🐎👏💯
That’s so cool. Glad you got to attend! It looked fun!
@@AlanisKing Thank You..It was a blast! Vaughn Gittin and the RTR Crew… put on one great show with all the drifting!
love ur vids
Thank you so much!
Always a honest review, much appreciated. Lol regarding reaching way back for the seatbelt. The 6th Gen Camaro has the same issue, strange not even height adjustable to get dialed in on vehicles with serious speed capabilities.
Thank you so much for watching : )
isnt the seatbelt thing due to being recaros? i think the base model/premium seats have the loop on the upper side of the seats that snaps down to hold the seatbelt there.
There’s a little hook that we missed! The car didn’t come with the seatbelt through the loop, so we didn’t see it
One note on the seatbelts, there’s a slot on the seat to feed it through so it’s easier to grab. I’m happy they got rid of the magnetic attached leather strap. You got so close to almost getting it in there@ 12:08 lol
It was a great video and review!
Hahahaha thanks for watching!
Also, thanks for inviting Craig Mabbitt! I scratched my head a bit thinking about where I saw this name... turns out, he was involved into making an English-translated album for my favorite Russian rock band - the Louna. That was a huge surprise seeing him on video - I knew nothing about him before, he was just a name in the credits, now I know he's a cool guy!
This is so cool! Wow! I'll tell him next time we talk : )
@@AlanisKing ohh, can't wait! I hope he remembers them - it was in 2018.
I learned facts about Mustangs I didn't know before Alanis! I enjoyed this video! Got home from work, sat down and laughed at thoughts of Ninja Turtles 😄
Awwwwww omg Francisco, thank you!
Great review. I subscribed
Thank you so much!
Over the GT Dark Horse has
More HP
Forged connecting rods
Different rod bearings
Different cams
Uniquely Balanced crank
Different engine tuning
Different springs and shock tuning
Tremec
Oil cooler
Diff cooler
Trans cooler
Different aero, different front bumper with actual non fake vents and a splitter, upgraded spoiler with gurney flap
6 piston brembo brakes with notorious blue paint
Bigger sway bars
Unique wheels
Trefeo RS tires
Hand painted stripes
Custom color
Dark horse badging and illuminated Darkhorse projection at night
Titanium shift knob
Black, larger exhaust tips
Upgraded interior with dark accents and indigo stitching
Exclusive approach lighting
I was talking about the basic power figures: 480/486 vs. 500. The video is already 34 minutes - folks can read spec sheets if they want a list!
The emo eyeliner is a good touch.
Thank you so much
Excelent video!
Thank you SO much
Alanis, I’m echoing so many of the comments but I love your reviews.
Thank you so much 🤠🤠🤠
A very well produced video - nicely done! Talented lady :)
Ah, thank you so much!
Wow, I think they made the right call busting out a new brand for this one. Definitely a bit more interesting than just saying it's a "GT". I could take or leave the styling changes, but love the new badge and the upgraded manual is a big plus in my book. It's definitely hard these days to make something that is interesting to both a normie and an enthusiast as you said, but I think they hit the mark from the looks of it!
Ahhhh thank you so much for watching and leaving such a thoughtful comment
You should be the next Motorweek host.
Thank you so much for enjoying 🤠
I've owned one from every era. Right now I have a 66 coupe, an 03 Saleen S281 and a 16 GT350. In the past Ive had a 78 Cobra II, a 82 notchback, a 96 GT and a 07 GT500. Now I just need a 7th Gen.
I can’t wait for you to get one!
wow, we have a collector down here
The V8 symphony we all love! Where's the stereo delete on the order form to save some money? 🙂
Hahahahaha
easy sub. great review
Thank you SO much
The deep indigo interior is only available with the appearance package. That only comes with the beautiful Blue Ember, Vapor Blue, and Shadow Black paint options, every other color comes with the black interior with some blue accents and stitching.
My sticker (and the config) said deep indigo blue
@@AlanisKing Not saying you're wrong. Clearly, this is an oversight from Ford. I'm just saying that you will only see the deep indigo blue interior on appearance package cars, which only come with Blue Ember, Vapor Blue, and Shadow Black paint options. I went on the configurator, and the appearance package only stuck with those three colors.
31:16 what an interesting road sign!
That blue Mustang from 2011 or so looked so good in video.
13-14 GT in deep impact blue, an absolutely stunning color in person. I miss that color.
I have the auto in Grabber Blue same as my Boss 302. Traded in my 2022 Mach 1 6 speed and I'm enjoying the auto it's quick. Did not get the Recaro's have them in the Boss and even though I like them I do enjoy being able to adjust the seats.
That's awesome. Glad you got one!
Grabber Blue Boss? You are lucky.
Do you have experience with classical piano? You had some great selections.
Music choice is all husband!
The 2010 Cobalt SS had No Lift Shifting, Mine shot a huge fireball out when I did it. Miss that car
Omg!
Alanis, you silly goose, there's a seatbelt guide built into the Recaro ☺️
The car came like that and I am a silly goose (lol)
always had a soft spot for for the mustangs even with the reputation they hold nowadays.
Totally agree!
Love it
v8 only or Ecco Boost too????
Love these! But I'm keeping my 1LE 😜
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would you recommend this as a first/starter car
If it’s in your budget, yes! Very easy to drive
@@AlanisKing :o
All hail to the glory that is the Fox body
🦊🦊🦊
I can’t remember the last time a modern car was released in only one color, but I only like this in black. Not the biggest American car guy, but I must say these are pretty cool.
Black is good for this one!
I've come across many channels where i knew it was going to blow up and they later did. This is one of them. Great stuff.
Thank you SO much
The 5th generation is my favorite Mustang generation. It really nailed the modern-classic styling.
Hell yeah
I’ll take a GT350R.
oh no a new mustang to ram into crowds and poles
I’ll be honest, i didn’t like the new front end of the 2024 Dark Horse because of all the black plastic but that red really sets it off for me. With the graphics package I really dig this one!
I agree. The red works!
Emo mustang, chef's kiss!
EMO MUSTANG
@@AlanisKing EMO MUSTANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m getting this car next year I hope it’s still the same price 😂
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I love the 2014 Mustang
So good
This is good shit. Coming from a Camaro guy. This is how a car should make you feel.
Thank you SO much
If I had that car I would need a few sets of tires to come with it
i love your car reviews, i loved this mustang and your guest, loved the makeup, and your pleasing shapleyness keep it up m'lady
Thank you so much for watching!
No lift is at 5000 RPM or higher
Lovely bakery
I almost bought one, I would still love to buy one.
But a $4,000 "market adjustment" plus all the other dealer nonsense add-ons placed me out of the market.
I wish manufacturers would just sell directly to consumers.
Anyways
Good video, great review.
Totally fair. I hope you get one someday. Thanks for watching!
Ugh...bummer. Yeah, dealer adjustments can be terrible.
They have them for MSRP here, and GTs for under MSRP
I don't know if it's the performance moniker that causes people to skip these vehicles, but the added markups that come with them. Combine that with the value of USD through inflation and increased vehicle pricing *before* dealers start taxing you for nitrogen filled tires, unobtainoum tint and just a straight up "market adjustment" for $15k..and it's easier to understand why you'd settle for a GT over any other model.
I love my '23 Tacoma Off Road.The 2024 costs nearly $12k more for the same model, with the Trailhunter 6ft bed near $70k. After average financing and down-payment, you're spending nearly $82k on a midsize truck in AN America where people are struggling to afford rent and food.
It wouldn't surprise me to see these over $100k for 6 months after launch. For a Mustang.
That's totally fair! I meant the general public - when I was in the Dark Horse, people were always asking what it was. I don't think they'd do the same with a traditional moniker, hence my point about people paying more attention!
@@AlanisKing That's fair! It isn't a car for everyone, but it's an eye-grabber. It also helps that we're getting these in colors other than silver, white and black. Can't wait to see the VERY SPECIAL paint they came up with for the Dark Horse.
This is easily the most hilarious take on the Dark Horse
Thank you
@@AlanisKing I'm never gonna look at that car again and not think "Guyliner"
I like the Mustangs, but we get screwed in the UK. For example, that car is about $73k in the US - the same configuration here in the UK is $94k approximately. We also have a lot fewer options in. the configurator - I can basically choose external colour (not the stripes etc like you can in the US) and the optional recaros. That's it. At that price though it's competing with some very serious european competition from Porsche, Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes for example, so it doesn't really make a whole lot of sense unless you REALLY want one. It's a shame because they are really cool. Awesome review as always!
I wish y'all had more options! That's so unfortunate!
Thank you so much for watching
Great review. But there’s a spot for the seat belt on the side of the seat so you don’t have to reach.
There is! The Mustang got delivered like that, so I wanted to point it out 🤠
The make up is ON POINT!!
Hahahaha thank you!