It feels equally up to date inside thanks to the brand’s latest SYNC 4 infotainment set-up and generous standard kit – although the use of cheap materials in places means it feels a little low rent. Either way, few coupes offer as much charm and character as the Mustang, so get it while you still can.
“For all its ability as a driver’s car, the Mustang’s credentials as a long-distance cruiser manage to exceed even those high standards – this is a model that really lives up to its GT billing. Regardless of whether you’re driving around town or at motorway speeds, the ride is impressively soothing.” – Alex Ingram, chief reviewer
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3. Maserati GranTruismo
Prices from £125,000
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The latest Maserati GranTurismo that launched in 2023 looks a lot like the old car but it actually represents a huge leap forward. Performance, ride quality, handling, they were all elevated to a new standard as was the sumptuous interior. The car is both wider and longer but the 1,795kg kerb weight means it’s hardly any heavier. The only possible drawback was the switch from tuneful V8 power to a less sonorous twin-turbo V6.
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The engine might not have the same character as the old V8 but with 542bhp the 2.9-litre unit makes the GranTurismo good for 0-62mph in 3.5s. This is aided by a beautifully calibrated all-wheel drive system that makes the performance so usable, whether you’re surging out of a corner in the dry or launching up a motorway slip road in the wet.
But like any good GT car, the Maserati can still settle down to become an elegant and refined long distance cruiser. The engine noise fades into the background, you have a good view out and the ride floats you over motorway expansion joints in a very agreeable fashion. The official WLTP fuel economy rating of over 29mpg is rather good, too.