axed in Europe after more than
four out of five buyers opted for the V8.
no plans to drop the four-cylinder Mustang from the local line-up despite selling at about the same rate as the UK.
The Ford Mustang EcoBoost – powered by a turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine matched to a 10-speed auto – was introduced to give the Mustang broader appeal in Europe, where
fuel costs are high and
emissions regulations are strict.
The four-cylinder Ford Mustang was introduced in Australia to give buyers
a cheaper price point – and appeal to customers who wanted
the bold styling without the V8 grunt or the excessive fuel bills.