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6 days ago
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- The Advertiser
Ford Mustang posts best sales in almost seven years
The Ford Mustang has reclaimed its previously long-held position at the top of the sales charts to once again be Australia's most popular sports car. The Mustang coupe and convertible range posted 720 deliveries in May 2025, its best result since the current 'S650' generation was introduced in 2024, despite higher prices accompanying the new model's arrival. That means the Mustang not only beat all rival sports cars in May, but its monthly delivery figure has surpassed all of their year-to-date tallies. That includes the BMW 2 Series Coupe (422 delivered so far this year) and the Subaru BRZ (365). It was also the Mustang's best result since November 2018 when 780 were delivered, its best month of that year when a total of 6412 were delivered. It's still a far cry from Mustang's peak in Australia, which was in May 2017 with a staggering 1351 sales – making it second only to the Ford Ranger in the automaker's lineup – before its best annual tally of 9165. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Mustang was the best-selling sports car in Australia for seven straight years between 2016 and 2022 after the nameplate was launched in 2015 with a choice of turbocharged four-cylinder and 5.0-litre V8 petrol engines. But the Mustang lost its long-held bragging rights at the top of the sports car sales tree in 2024 after delays in the arrival of the new generation saw it post six straight months of single-figure sales. It included the indignation of an official zero sales result in February 2024. The delay saw the BMW 2 Series become the best-selling sports car in Australia last year, with the Subaru BRZ adding further salt to the wound to push the Mustang back to third place in the sports car stakes. Yet the Mustang – Ford's performance car hero among its SUV- and ute-dominated lineup – has already sold higher numbers year-to-date with 2489 sales in five months than it did in all of 2024, 2023, and 2021. In those three calendar years Ford delivered 1464, 1475 and 1887 Mustangs, respectively. With a monthly average of 498 cars per month, it's set to overtake its 2021 and 2020 annual results (2827 and 2923) in June 2025. That's despite the new generation costing significantly more than its predecessor, with initial price hikes of around $10,000 followed by price rises of between $915 and $2000 for model year 2025 (MY25). The Mustang now kicks off at $66,990 before on-road costs for the 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost coupe with 10-speed automatic. The 5.0-litre V8 with six-speed manual is now priced from $78,990 with a six-speed manual, with the automatic an additional $3000. MORE: Everything Ford Mustang Content originally sourced from: The Ford Mustang has reclaimed its previously long-held position at the top of the sales charts to once again be Australia's most popular sports car. The Mustang coupe and convertible range posted 720 deliveries in May 2025, its best result since the current 'S650' generation was introduced in 2024, despite higher prices accompanying the new model's arrival. That means the Mustang not only beat all rival sports cars in May, but its monthly delivery figure has surpassed all of their year-to-date tallies. That includes the BMW 2 Series Coupe (422 delivered so far this year) and the Subaru BRZ (365). It was also the Mustang's best result since November 2018 when 780 were delivered, its best month of that year when a total of 6412 were delivered. It's still a far cry from Mustang's peak in Australia, which was in May 2017 with a staggering 1351 sales – making it second only to the Ford Ranger in the automaker's lineup – before its best annual tally of 9165. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Mustang was the best-selling sports car in Australia for seven straight years between 2016 and 2022 after the nameplate was launched in 2015 with a choice of turbocharged four-cylinder and 5.0-litre V8 petrol engines. But the Mustang lost its long-held bragging rights at the top of the sports car sales tree in 2024 after delays in the arrival of the new generation saw it post six straight months of single-figure sales. It included the indignation of an official zero sales result in February 2024. The delay saw the BMW 2 Series become the best-selling sports car in Australia last year, with the Subaru BRZ adding further salt to the wound to push the Mustang back to third place in the sports car stakes. Yet the Mustang – Ford's performance car hero among its SUV- and ute-dominated lineup – has already sold higher numbers year-to-date with 2489 sales in five months than it did in all of 2024, 2023, and 2021. In those three calendar years Ford delivered 1464, 1475 and 1887 Mustangs, respectively. With a monthly average of 498 cars per month, it's set to overtake its 2021 and 2020 annual results (2827 and 2923) in June 2025. That's despite the new generation costing significantly more than its predecessor, with initial price hikes of around $10,000 followed by price rises of between $915 and $2000 for model year 2025 (MY25). The Mustang now kicks off at $66,990 before on-road costs for the 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost coupe with 10-speed automatic. The 5.0-litre V8 with six-speed manual is now priced from $78,990 with a six-speed manual, with the automatic an additional $3000. MORE: Everything Ford Mustang Content originally sourced from: The Ford Mustang has reclaimed its previously long-held position at the top of the sales charts to once again be Australia's most popular sports car. The Mustang coupe and convertible range posted 720 deliveries in May 2025, its best result since the current 'S650' generation was introduced in 2024, despite higher prices accompanying the new model's arrival. That means the Mustang not only beat all rival sports cars in May, but its monthly delivery figure has surpassed all of their year-to-date tallies. That includes the BMW 2 Series Coupe (422 delivered so far this year) and the Subaru BRZ (365). It was also the Mustang's best result since November 2018 when 780 were delivered, its best month of that year when a total of 6412 were delivered. It's still a far cry from Mustang's peak in Australia, which was in May 2017 with a staggering 1351 sales – making it second only to the Ford Ranger in the automaker's lineup – before its best annual tally of 9165. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Mustang was the best-selling sports car in Australia for seven straight years between 2016 and 2022 after the nameplate was launched in 2015 with a choice of turbocharged four-cylinder and 5.0-litre V8 petrol engines. But the Mustang lost its long-held bragging rights at the top of the sports car sales tree in 2024 after delays in the arrival of the new generation saw it post six straight months of single-figure sales. It included the indignation of an official zero sales result in February 2024. The delay saw the BMW 2 Series become the best-selling sports car in Australia last year, with the Subaru BRZ adding further salt to the wound to push the Mustang back to third place in the sports car stakes. Yet the Mustang – Ford's performance car hero among its SUV- and ute-dominated lineup – has already sold higher numbers year-to-date with 2489 sales in five months than it did in all of 2024, 2023, and 2021. In those three calendar years Ford delivered 1464, 1475 and 1887 Mustangs, respectively. With a monthly average of 498 cars per month, it's set to overtake its 2021 and 2020 annual results (2827 and 2923) in June 2025. That's despite the new generation costing significantly more than its predecessor, with initial price hikes of around $10,000 followed by price rises of between $915 and $2000 for model year 2025 (MY25). The Mustang now kicks off at $66,990 before on-road costs for the 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost coupe with 10-speed automatic. The 5.0-litre V8 with six-speed manual is now priced from $78,990 with a six-speed manual, with the automatic an additional $3000. MORE: Everything Ford Mustang Content originally sourced from: The Ford Mustang has reclaimed its previously long-held position at the top of the sales charts to once again be Australia's most popular sports car. The Mustang coupe and convertible range posted 720 deliveries in May 2025, its best result since the current 'S650' generation was introduced in 2024, despite higher prices accompanying the new model's arrival. That means the Mustang not only beat all rival sports cars in May, but its monthly delivery figure has surpassed all of their year-to-date tallies. That includes the BMW 2 Series Coupe (422 delivered so far this year) and the Subaru BRZ (365). It was also the Mustang's best result since November 2018 when 780 were delivered, its best month of that year when a total of 6412 were delivered. It's still a far cry from Mustang's peak in Australia, which was in May 2017 with a staggering 1351 sales – making it second only to the Ford Ranger in the automaker's lineup – before its best annual tally of 9165. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Mustang was the best-selling sports car in Australia for seven straight years between 2016 and 2022 after the nameplate was launched in 2015 with a choice of turbocharged four-cylinder and 5.0-litre V8 petrol engines. But the Mustang lost its long-held bragging rights at the top of the sports car sales tree in 2024 after delays in the arrival of the new generation saw it post six straight months of single-figure sales. It included the indignation of an official zero sales result in February 2024. The delay saw the BMW 2 Series become the best-selling sports car in Australia last year, with the Subaru BRZ adding further salt to the wound to push the Mustang back to third place in the sports car stakes. Yet the Mustang – Ford's performance car hero among its SUV- and ute-dominated lineup – has already sold higher numbers year-to-date with 2489 sales in five months than it did in all of 2024, 2023, and 2021. In those three calendar years Ford delivered 1464, 1475 and 1887 Mustangs, respectively. With a monthly average of 498 cars per month, it's set to overtake its 2021 and 2020 annual results (2827 and 2923) in June 2025. That's despite the new generation costing significantly more than its predecessor, with initial price hikes of around $10,000 followed by price rises of between $915 and $2000 for model year 2025 (MY25). The Mustang now kicks off at $66,990 before on-road costs for the 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost coupe with 10-speed automatic. The 5.0-litre V8 with six-speed manual is now priced from $78,990 with a six-speed manual, with the automatic an additional $3000. MORE: Everything Ford Mustang Content originally sourced from:
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Subaru is Offering a Killer 2025 BRZ Lease Deal
The Subaru BRZ has always been a bit of an outlier. In an era dominated by all-wheel-drive crossovers and high-horsepower muscle cars, the BRZ doubles down on simplicity: rear-wheel drive, a manual transmission, and a lightweight chassis built for handling, not straight-line bragging rights. Now in its second generation, the BRZ continues to appeal to drivers who care more about cornering precision and driving feel than raw numbers. It doesn't try to be everything to everyone, and that's exactly why people love it. If you've ever dreamed of owning a small, rear-drive sports car, Subaru just made it a lot easier to get behind the wheel. Subaru is currently offering a lease deal on the 2025 BRZ Premium, making it one of the most accessible sports cars on the market. With relatively low upfront costs and monthly payments that won't crush your budget, this lease is a standout. The deal, available through June 2, 2025, costs $419 a month on a 36-month lease. With $1,419 due at signing, that comes out to an average of $458 a month. Taxes and fees are extra, and availability may vary by region, but it appears that Subaru offers the same lease deal in major markets across the country. Powering the BRZ is a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter flat-four engine making 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. That may not sound like much in today's era of turbocharged everything, but the BRZ's strength lies in its balance. Weighing under 2,900 pounds and featuring a low center of gravity, the BRZ carves corners with the confidence of a much more expensive car. You can choose between a 6-speed manual - the enthusiast favorite - or a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Either way, power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential, giving the car a playful, rear-biased handling character that's rare at this price point. The Premium trim, which Subaru is offering as part of the lease deal, comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, and a digital gauge cluster. Inside, you'll find sport seats, dual-zone climate control, and an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. While the interior is on the simpler side, that's part of the BRZ's appeal. It's a driver-first layout, with well-placed controls and clear visibility - nothing unnecessary, nothing flashy, just everything you need to enjoy the road ahead. Subaru's latest BRZ lease deal gives buyers an affordable route to one of the last true analog sports cars on the market. The combination of lightweight, rear-wheel drive, and a naturally aspirated engine is increasingly rare, and for driving enthusiasts, that makes the BRZ a gem. If you've been waiting for the right time to try something fun and rear-drive, this might just be your moment. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mazda And Toyota Developing The Next-Generation Miata and GR86 Together Would Just Make Too Much Sense
In a perfect world, housing would be affordable enough, salaries would be high enough and cities would be walkable enough that anyone who wanted a sports car owned one. Sadly, we don't live in a perfect world, and it's getting harder and harder to justify buying a two-door car regardless of whether it's a coupe or convertible. That also makes it harder for automakers to justify redesigning their sporty cars since even Miata sales were down 10 percent in 2024. Maybe it's time for Mazda and Toyota to work together. Collaborating on a platform that works both as a two-seat roadster and a four-seat coupe would be a challenge, and I guarantee the internet would lose its collective mind, but let's take a step back for a second. All together, the Miata and GR86 sold a grand total of 19,529 cars in 2024. Meanwhile, the Subaru BRZ only added another 3,345 sales to the total. That isn't horrible, but those aren't exactly the numbers that scream, 'You'll definitely make your money back if you redesign your sports car.' For comparison, Ford sold nearly 50,000 Mustangs last year, and that doesn't include the Mach-E, either. So sales already aren't inspiring confidence, but it gets more complicated from there. While Elon Musk and Donald Trump are doing their best to ensure climate change causes as much devastation and suffering as possible, other countries aren't nearly as ready to set the planet on fire. Because of that, there's a good chance the next Miata and GR86 will have to go hybrid, and that's only going to drive the price up further, limiting sales even more. Combining forces would allow Mazda and Toyota to split the bill, helping keep the price more reasonable and ensuring neither car suffers as a result. But what about the Subaru engine? Isn't that an important part of the GR86 formula, and wouldn't the car gods rain hellfire down on the first hybrid Miata with a boxer engine to roll off the production line? Possibly, but if we're going hybrid, do we really need Subaru to be involved in this? Toyota knows hybrids better than anyone, and Mazda's the authority on making lightweight cars fun to drive, so you don't necessarily need Subaru. It can still come along for the ride, though. Or maybe they stick with the boxer engine. I'm not an engineer. I'm just a guy with a laptop playing product planner on the internet. The real genius of this plan is that it would also allow Mazda to build my pipe dream, a car I like to call the Miata But Bigger. Tall people can't fit in the Miata, so why not sell a longer Miata with more room for the tall folks? Because it would no longer be a Miata at that point and should come with a different name? Well, then how would we explain the fact that it looks exactly like the Miata, only bigger? Heck, while we're just throwing around ideas, why not give the Miata 2: More Room For Me And You an electric powertrain with a rotary range extender? It's crazy, but hey, Mazda would save so much money developing the new Miata, maybe it could afford to have a little fun in the powertrain department. Would it drive exactly like an ND Miata? Probably not, but that's why I would reserve it for the Miata+, which already won't be quite as sharp as the regular Miata due to its added length. Since they'll be working together, they'll also be able to better differentiate the two cars to ensure they offer distinct driving experiences and don't step on each other's toes too much. It's a win-win for everyone involved. Does that mean I want it to happen, though? Of course not. I prefer to live in a world where the Miata and GR86 both sell so well that both automakers could justify developing them separately. But if we're looking at an alternative where both cars might go away altogether, I'm fine with making a few compromises to keep them on the road. See, everyone who correctly insists auto journalists make terrible product planners. I can have genius ideas, too. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
