2006 Ford Mustang Road Test Ratings

An American icon, the Ford Mustang's retro styling and overall driving dynamics does its heritage proud.

The simple rear-drive chassis can be a lot of fun to drive with the optional V8. The V6 base engine, however, is not the one to get.

The driving position isn't ideal for everyone. Ride is as you'd expect for a pony car: firm, with a bit of harshness from the live axle.

The dashboard and related controls are reasonably well laid out. The only real sore spot is the corporate radio, which needs to be re-thought.

One of the best-looking retro cars out there. The interior styling and execution, however, doesn't come off as well as the exterior.