2026 Ford Mustang

What’s New for the Mustang in 2026?

The new 2026 Ford Mustang is back for another year of thrilling performance and miles of fun. The latest model year brings a few exciting additions, including the powerful new Mustang Dark Horse SC and the new 2026 Ford Mustang FX package.

According to Car and Driver, the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC model follows in the footsteps of the discontinued Mustang Shelby GT500. Featuring a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine, the Dark Horse SC is a force to be reckoned with, to say the least.

The 2026 Ford Mustang FX package honors the iconic Fox-body design seen in the ‘80s and ‘90s, perfectly balancing the nostalgia of the muscle car’s past with the modern features drivers have come to enjoy and expect.

You can also look forward to new Ford Mustang 2026 color options for the exterior and new color options for the seatbelts.

Trim Levels

The Mustang offers nine trim levels, ranging from the athletic Mustang EcoBoost Fastback to the adrenaline-fueled Mustang Dark Horse Premium. Available in Fastback or Convertible body styles, the Mustang is built to provide heart-pounding excitement for the road and the race track.

Each 2026 Mustang trim is designed with advanced features and outstanding style. Let’s take a look at the full lineup and each trim’s starting MSRP below.

Engine Options & Performance

Three engine options power the new Ford Mustang, each offering their own style of performance for the road ahead.

Equipped with a modified Gen-4 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine, the Dark Horse and Dark Horse Premium trim levels boast an astounding 500 horsepower and 418 lb-ft of torque with every press of the accelerator.

Still powerful, though overshadowed by the modified V8, the Gen-4 5.0-liter Coyote V8 is found in the GT trim levels. Capable of delivering up to 486 horsepower and 418 lb-ft of torque, this engine is not one to shy away from a challenge.

Rounding out the engine options is the turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, boasting 315 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque and ensuring every mile counts with its Modular Power Cylinder (MPC) engine architecture.

Other performance highlights include:

• Available class-first² drift-brake
• Electronic line-lock
• Selectable drive modes (Normal, Sport, Slippery, Drag, Track, MyMode)
• MagneRide Damping System
• Independent rear suspension
• Brembo brake system with performance linings

Exterior Design

If looks could kill, the new 2026 Ford Mustang for sale may just be the last thing we set our eyes on before meeting an untimely demise. With two body styles and a range of paint color options (including two new ones), the Mustang knows no limit to self-expression.

Exterior paint colors include:

• Adriatic Blue Metallic (New)
• Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat (New)
• Grabber Blue Metallic
• Shadow Black
• Iconic Silver Metallic
• Carbonized Gray Metallic
• Vapor Blue Metallic
• Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
• Race Red
• Oxford White

Cabin

Inside the cabin of the new 2026 Mustang, you’ll find an array of special details throughout. We especially love the available striking seat belt color options: Race Red, Black with Red Stripe, International Orange, and Prime Blue.

The Mustang is already stylish and comfortable, but you can upgrade style and comfort even more with available features like performance-focused RECARO seats, a leather-wrapped D-shaped steering wheel that’s accented with a chrome bezel, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. Plus you can choose from a variety of available interior themes, from Black Onyx to Black Blue Dinamica, to further customize your drive.

If you choose the new Ford Mustang FX Package, you’ll get to enjoy special details reminiscent of the 1980s.

Technology

The 2026 Mustang further elevates your drives with tech features like a 13.2-inch touchscreen and a 12.4-inch digital cluster display. You’ll also get to enjoy the convenience of wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, as well as SiriusXM with 360L. Upgrade sound quality with the available 12-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen.

You can take connectivity a step further with the available Ford Connectivity Package, which offers the following perks:

• Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Connected navigation
• Audio streaming
• Voice assistant

Test-Drive the 2026 Ford Mustang at Santee Ford Today

Are you ready to discover the legendary Mustang for yourself? Head on down to Santee Ford in Manning, SC, to test-drive the latest 2026 Ford Mustang for sale near you!

Our team is here to help walk you through trim options, customizations, and financing to help you get behind the wheel today!