The new dashboard is a big mistake IMO

[IPOGT]

Problems happen when you take a classic car with predisposed history, expectations and fans and you try to create something new that is supposed to appeal to a different audience. Maybe this departure justified a name change away from Mustang in the sense we’ve known it.

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[Deleted member 7136]

Personally I hated the old cockpit. It was very dated. This new interior is part of the reason I jumped on the new mustang. There are some things I liked about the old cockpit, like the double brow. But, that was removed to get the new infotainment screens up as high as possible to be easier to see while driving. Almost like a HUD. I do wish there were more physical buttons, and the touch screen can be slightly difficult to navigate while driving. I notice that in my 22’ Expedition with the large screen. But, I like tech so I got used to it quickly. But I would not have ordered a mustang with the old interior.

I can totally understand where you are coming from though.

Which cockpit? ""the S550". How can one keep reconfiguring 2 seats, a console and a dash and have it look new? Throw the bean counters out of the penthouse.

 

[Deleted member 7136]

I agree. Maybe they're losing sales by keeping the new screens too, but I'm liking the new tech a lot. Probably wouldn't have gotten the S650 otherwise.

Ford is, also, losing sales on their EVs as well.

 

[jimgt2k24]

2024 Buick Envista dash

 

[Deleted member 7136]

Problems happen when you take a classic car with predisposed history, expectations and fans and you try to create something new that is supposed to appeal to a different audience. Maybe this departure justified a name change away from Mustang in the sense we’ve known it.

Really, look at the BMW 3 series, it has essentially been in the same configuration of the last 30 years and still sells well.

 

[dfwford]

2024 Buick Envista dash

Yeah, that's pretty tacky too.

 

[wilkinda65]

Totally disagree. I disable both immediately, change settings whenever possible. Automatic headlights just blind people unnecessarily, they suck. They hold brights much longer than they should, blinding oncoming traffic, and don't switch back quickly. Much safer to do manually. I turn on headlights before most other people do on overcast & rainy days. If you're the kind of person who can't remember to turn on headlights when appropriate, fine, but please don't let them shine high beams and constantly blind people for no damn reason. Also don't like over-aggressive rain-sensing wipers. Well designed wiper controls allow a quick swipe of your hand to get one swipe whenever you need it.

I have no issue with headlights turning on automatically. I do however have an issue with automatic high beams because those can blind the crap out of you.

 

[SINBUSTER007]

found this....
a company that actually listens to customers....

https://www.motor1.com/news/677604/alfa-romeo-customers-screen-size/

seems not everyone 'wants' or 'likes' the big screens....

 

[wilkinda65]

Well look here at my 2023 BMW 330i rental car.......

 

[agreywolfe]

Well look here at my 2023 BMW 330i rental car.......

i see this pic and all i think is that BMW clearly did not include enough charging ports. also nice AC temp

 

[wilkinda65]

i see this pic and all i think is that BMW clearly did not include enough charging ports. also nice AC temp

There is another charging port in the center console along with another power point. But the screens are very similar to those that some want to criticize.

 

[unfairslide]

Well look here at my 2023 BMW 330i rental car.......

Those look tiny in comparison!

 

[wilkinda65]

Those look tiny in comparison!

In my opinion they were too small in the BMW. I’m still fine with the Mustang screens. I’ll wait til I drive one to form an opinion.

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