A guide to leasing the current seventh-generation Ford Mustang, covering the Coupe and Convertible body styles, the 5-litre V8 petrol engine and the GT and Dark Horse trims. Written for drivers deciding which version suits them before comparing live lease deals.
The Ford Mustang is a four-seat, rear-wheel-drive V8 with two doors, a 5-litre engine and a choice of manual or automatic gears. It sits right at the top of Ford's UK car range, and it's the only thing in that range built purely for the pleasure of driving it.
This is the seventh-generation Mustang, on sale in this form since 2024. It suits someone who wants noise, presence and a naturally aspirated engine rather than clever efficiency - a car for weekends and long motorway runs more than for a 12,000-mile commute.
The choice is simple: Coupe or Convertible, one 5-litre petrol engine making 440-447 bhp, and two trims, GT and Dark Horse.
Ford Mustang key facts
| Body styles | Coupe, Convertible |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Petrol (440–447 bhp) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Economy (WLTP) | 23.3–24.1 mpg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 years / 60,000 miles |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 19 September 2026.
The Mustang is Ford's long-running pony car, now one of very few affordable V8 coupes still on sale anywhere. It's a four-seater at around 4.81 metres long, with a 3-year / 60,000-mile manufacturer warranty.
Reviewers consistently praise the 5.0-litre V8's noise and its lazy, revvy character, and they're generally positive about the modernised cabin with its large digital displays. The criticisms are just as consistent: fuel economy of 23.3-24.1 mpg, a long bonnet that takes getting used to on narrow lanes, and rear seats better suited to bags than adults.
In practice it's still a quick car - 0-62 mph takes from 4.4 seconds depending on the version.
Two shapes are on sale, both two-door four-seaters on the same 2.72-metre wheelbase. The Coupe is the lighter of the pair; the Convertible trades a little weight and roof for open-air driving. Mechanically they're the same car.
The fixed-roof Mustang, 4.81-4.82 m long and 1,808-1,837 kg. It's the one to pick for track days or keen B-road driving. Browse the Mustang Coupe range to see how it's specified.
Similar length and cabin, but 1,868-1,876 kg - roughly 30-70 kg heavier than the Coupe. You lose the fastback roofline and gain the V8 soundtrack with nothing in the way. See the Mustang Convertible for details.
Leasing suits a car like this because you take a fixed monthly cost on a V8 coupe without owning the depreciation, and you hand it back at the end of the term. Every Mustang also arrives generously equipped.
Standard kit across the range includes heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an electrically adjustable driver's seat, keyless entry and start, wireless phone charging, built-in navigation, a digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, climate control and ambient lighting.
Safety and assistance kit is standard too: adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear parking sensors, automatic high beam and LED headlights. Practicality is what you'd expect - four seats, two doors, a 61-litre fuel tank and a tyre repair kit rather than a spare.
There's only one engine, so the real decision is the gearbox. Nothing here plugs in, and nothing needs charging.
The 5.0-litre, eight-cylinder V8 produces 440-447 bhp and 540 Nm, driving the rear wheels through a 6-speed or 10-speed transmission, manual or automatic. Expect 0-62 mph in 4.4-5.4 seconds, a top speed of 155-163 mph and WLTP economy of 23.3-24.1 mpg.
The manual is the enthusiast's choice and the automatic is far easier in traffic. Insurance groups run from 44 to 48, and CO2 of 275-282 g/km makes this an expensive company car, so most Mustangs go out on personal contract hire.
| Petrol | |
|---|---|
| Power | 440–447 bhp |
| Seats | 4 |
| 0–62 mph | 4.4–5.4 s |
| Economy (WLTP) | 23.3–24.1 mpg |
Two trims: GT is the standard V8 Mustang, and Dark Horse is the sharper, more track-focused version. Both are four-seat coupes or convertibles on 19-inch alloy wheels.
The GT starts at 440 bhp with rear-wheel drive, 19-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery and sports seats. It comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a heated leather flat-bottom steering wheel, a rear-view camera with rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control with adjustable speed limiter, and wireless and USB charging. Adaptive suspension is available as an option.
The GT is currently available from £774.83 a month.
Dark Horse starts at 447 bhp and makes that adaptive suspension standard rather than optional, which is the meaningful change. It rides on 19-inch "Unique" style alloys, swaps to part leather upholstery, and adds a heated leather flat-bottom steering wheel with blue stitching and Dark Horse badging.
Reviewers rate it as the better-resolved car to drive on British roads, with noticeably tighter body control at the cost of a firmer ride. The Dark Horse is currently available from £938.94 a month. Against the GT, that is currently £164.11/mo more expensive.
Specifications from Ford's UK data; equipment, performance and availability vary by version - check the individual deal before ordering. FVL has arranged vehicle leases for over 25 years.
Page updated 19 September 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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