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We finally caught our first look at the updated 2018 Mustang refresh (prototype) during one of its first public road tests in Dearborn, MI.
With its near full-body camouflage it's difficult to discern the full extent of the aesthetic changes but the heavy disguise suggests that we may see new headlights, revised front fascia and there are hints of a reshaped front grille.
At a glance the refreshed design appears to have shaved down the slight hood bulge seen on the 2015-17 Mustang which has been met with mixed reviews from those that have experienced visibility issues as a result of this design feature. If this change is made it could make for a slightly more flat and leveled hood that may improve visibility. Relatedly, the hood seems to have been lowered by as much as an inch.
The rear of the vehicle is also fully covered to indicate we may get a new light treatment and revised a revised rear bumper that is only partially in place on this 2018 Mustang prototype.
The prototype is also seen wearing what appear to be 2010-12 GT500 wheels used for testing purposes and unlikely to be seen on the production vehicle.
The mid-cycle refresh is expected sometime mid-next year with the public reveal likely in early 2017, possibly at the next Detroit Auto Show.
We'll keep you posted if we spot the new 10R80 10-speed auto transmissions as we try to get a closer look inside one of these prototypes.
With its near full-body camouflage it's difficult to discern the full extent of the aesthetic changes but the heavy disguise suggests that we may see new headlights, revised front fascia and there are hints of a reshaped front grille.
At a glance the refreshed design appears to have shaved down the slight hood bulge seen on the 2015-17 Mustang which has been met with mixed reviews from those that have experienced visibility issues as a result of this design feature. If this change is made it could make for a slightly more flat and leveled hood that may improve visibility. Relatedly, the hood seems to have been lowered by as much as an inch.
The rear of the vehicle is also fully covered to indicate we may get a new light treatment and revised a revised rear bumper that is only partially in place on this 2018 Mustang prototype.
The prototype is also seen wearing what appear to be 2010-12 GT500 wheels used for testing purposes and unlikely to be seen on the production vehicle.
The mid-cycle refresh is expected sometime mid-next year with the public reveal likely in early 2017, possibly at the next Detroit Auto Show.
We'll keep you posted if we spot the new 10R80 10-speed auto transmissions as we try to get a closer look inside one of these prototypes.
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