Page 18 - Spanish Insight - August 2019

INSIGHT - CARS

Sponsored by FORD GARUM MOTOR in Velez Malaga

Car Tested:
Mustang fastback in racing red,
5.0 V8 450 hp. Automatic
This mythic legend continues in Europe
but with the most advanced technology on
the market, with prices from 44,000 euros
taxes included. Models in stock are Mustang
Fastback 2.3 - 270 hp/290 hp both Manual
and Auto and the 5.0 V8 440hp/450hp
Manual and Auto. Convertible models
also available plus a very Special Mustang
Fastback Bullit Limited Edition 5.0 490 hp,
only manual and of course and in Green
(Steve McQueen Version). All models come
with digital instrumentation and a host of
other things you would expect with this type
of car including steering wheel paddle gear
change on the autos. You can test drive now
in Velez-Malaga along with other models in
the Ford range (Subject to Availability).

Now who would say no to the opportunity to The model I tested was near the top of the responsive in both acceleration and breaking
test drive a beautiful beast like this? As soon range with a few nice extras but so very on both local roads and on motorways,
as you sit in the car you get a buzz, kind of comfortable to drive with a fantastic digital especially in sport mode through the tunnels
like a kid with a new toy feeling. Then you hit dash readout giving you all the information you just for that extra growl… YEAH! My final
the start button and it just ROARS into life and need with all the controls easily accessible, verdict would be “If You Got The Money Then
that little devil inside you says “ok let’s floor either around or on the steering wheel itself Buy One” as it’s a well-priced car for what you
it and see what this baby can do” BUT the or in the non-fussy but very sporty looking get and yes, it’s thirsty and impractical as a
then sensible side takes over and you ease centre consol. The interior itself was very well family saloon, but “WOW” take it from me you
the pedal making the journey begin with a finished off with nice touches of quality, you would love it, cherish it and not stop driving it!
nice gentle growl which turns to thunder as could say kind of retro looking. Seats that
you head off down the road, naturally turning adjusted to all kinds of angles and in this Let’s see what we can try next month, maybe
a few heads as you pass them by….. model electrically operated so you could get not as sporty but something more practical
that perfect driving position, then an air-con like the New Focus Active Crossover as it
system that was very impressive as it even might not be a Mustang that you’re looking
blew cold air through the seats, now that’s an for, but whatever car you need, I can assure
odd feeling initially but very welcome in August. you of the great service at Ford Garum– Velez
The car provides some luggage space, and if Malaga.
only 2 passengers you can fold the rear seats
down for even more space,
happy days! However one little
negative would be that there
is limited room in the back for
long legged friends, but they
are still happy to be along for
the ride with the backdrop of
the Mediterranean sea, the
roar of the engine, stunning
scenery along the coast from
La Herradura to Torre del Mar,
who needs Route 66?!? Or you
can be selfish and just don’t
take anyone with you!

Ultimately for me it handled and
drove like a dream, almost like
running on rails and was very

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