2023 Mustang Coupe Interior
Saying that the Mustang Coupe's interior is better than ever might sound good to first-time buyers, but long-time Mustang fans will know that these Pony cars were never known for their quality interiors. Thankfully, the sixth generation saw a big improvement in overall build quality and design, and the 2023 car is quite good. We appreciate the generational design of the cabin, which features chunky styling, a functional layout, and some decent standard features and tech. Look hard enough, and you'll still find some cheap-feeling plastics, but the overall package is solid. The Mustang's two-plus-two seating arrangement unashamedly favors the front-seat occupants, but that's what coupe life is all about.
2023 Mustang Coupe Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
The Ford Mustang Coupe offers classic 2+2 seating, focusing on front passenger comfort. In the base model, you get a four-way manually-adjustable driver's seat and a two-way passenger seat, both covered in cloth fabric. The Mustang's seats are much nicer in the Premium. Here, you'll find heated and cooled ActiveX-upholstered seats with six-way power adjustability for the driver, including lumbar adjustment, and four-way power adjustment for the front passenger. There's a generous 45.1 inches of legroom in the front, shrinking to a dangerously tight 29 inches in the rear. Most taller adults will be able to find a comfortable driving position, but we recommend using the rear seats for extra cargo space and not to transport actual human beings.
2023 Ford Mustang Coupe Interior Dimensions:
| Ford Mustang Coupe Trims | EcoBoost | EcoBoost Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 34.8 in. | 34.8 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 44.5 in. | 44.5 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 30.6 in. | 30.6 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.2 in. | 52.2 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 54.9 in. | 54.9 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 47.4 in. | 47.4 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
Ford has come a long way in terms of its interior design and build quality, and while the Mustang Coupe might not be a German grand tourer, it still feels suitably special and well-made. The base model is offered with cloth upholstery in your choice of Ebony or Dark Ceramic colors. The Premium model comes with ActiveX seating material in your choice of Ebony, Dark Ceramic, Tan, Showstopper Red (only available with the Premium High package), Midnight Blue with Grabber Blue stitching (requires the same package), or White (which requires the Oxford White exterior paint color and the aforementioned package). The optional leather Recaro bucket seats are a solid choice for the focused driver and also look the part. Premium models with the Ice White Appearance Package get unique Ice White door trim panels, a matching instrument panel, and white seat inserts.
Both trim levels feature Satin Chrome instrument cluster register vents and cupholder surrounds, carpeted floor mats, and a leather-wrapped parking brake handle and steering wheel (split-leather-wrapped in the base variant).
2023 Mustang Coupe Trunk and Cargo Space
Sure, you can only fit half of your teenage son in the back of the Mustang Coupe, but at least there's enough trunk space to carry his school bag, soccer gear, and some groceries. The Mustang might be a sports coupe, but many thousands of Americans will end up driving these cars daily, which means it needs a decent amount of trunk space. At 13.5 cubic feet, we'd say the trunk of the Mustang Coupe is more than decent and overshadows the paltry 9.1 cubes you get in the Camaro. The Dodge Challenger leads the way in this area, though, with a trunk measuring over 16 cubes.
If you need even more space, the rear seats fold flat in a 50/50 split, opening up even more space. Small items get stored in the front glove box, twin cupholders in the front, center armrest storage bin, and door pockets.
2023 Ford Mustang Coupe Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2023 Ford Mustang Coupe Cargo Dimensions:
| Ford Mustang Coupe Trims | EcoBoost | EcoBoost Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume | 13.5 cu. ft. | 13.5 cu. ft. |
2023 Mustang Coupe Infotainment and Features
Features
The main focus of the Mustang Coupe will always be driver enjoyment, but a few nice standard features can never hurt. The base model comes standard with features such as manual air conditioning, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, intelligent access with push-button start, and driver assistance features such as pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, a rearview camera, and blind-spot monitoring.
The seats are rather basic in the entry-level model - they aren't heated and are only manually adjustable in four directions for the driver and two ways for the front passenger. The Premium model adds nice-to-haves such as dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient interior lighting, rear parking sensors, and power-adjustable front seats with both heating and ventilation.
Infotainment
Despite Ford's best efforts to deliver a decent interior, the Mustang Coupe is let down by its aging infotainment system, especially on the base model, which gets a minuscule 4.2-inch LCD display with a basic SYNC operating system. The base model also gets two smart-charging USB ports and a six-speaker sound system with AM/FM radio, voice recognition, and Bluetooth streaming. The 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot can connect up to ten different devices.
The Premium trim is fitted with a far better eight-inch touchscreen display with SYNC 3, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The Premium also adds a nine-speaker sound system with a built-in amplifier along with SiriusXM satellite radio. The SYNC 3 infotainment system isn't the most responsive out there, but it gets the job done. If you don't love the sound of that four-cylinder engine, why not go for the 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system? It's only available on the Premium, though, whereas the base Mustang's six-speaker system can be replaced by a nine-speaker unit.