Here at Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford in Garland, our favorite sports coupe is hands down the Ford Mustang. That’s why we weren’t surprised when we discovered the Mustang was the 2018 “Best-Selling Sports Coupe in the World.” The Mustang has earned this title four years in a row, selling 113,066 cars in 2018!
Tech Talk
There were many factors that contributed to the high volume of Mustang sales. For example, customers love the B&O™ Premium Sound System and the FordPass,™ Ford’s one-stop app that allows drivers to lock, unlock and start your car remotely,* find parking ahead of time and compare fuel prices at various stations along your route. Also in the Mustang is the Ford Safe and Smart™ Package. This package includes Lane-Keeping System, rain-sensing wipers, Pre-Collision assist with Pedestrian Detection and more.
Another great feature included in the Mustang is the all-new SYNC® 3, now allowing you to pair Amazon’s Alexa through the SYNC 3 AppLink.®** Some great features of SYNC 3 AppLink include:
- Voice navigation
- Traffic information
- Over 50,000 skills performed by Alexa
- Amazon Prime shopping
- Control your smart devices
- Waze compatibility
The Best-Selling Numbers
In 2018, the Mustang’s global share increased half a point – to 15.4 percent – over the previous year. This growth was partially a result from the all-new, 2019 Mustang Bullitt. The Mustang Bullitt surpassed expected sales by 25 percent.
“We broke the mold when Ford launched the Mustang 55 years ago… Nothing says freedom, the wind in your hair and the joy of driving like Mustang; it’s an icon. The roar of its V8 on a spring day, there’s nothing better. No wonder it’s the most popular sports coupe in the world.”
– Jim Farley, Ford president, global markets.
Global sales data are based on IHS Markit 2018 total new vehicle registrations for all sports car segments. U.S. sales are based on 2018 industry reported sales.
Ready to join the pack? Head over to Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford in Garland (serving greater Dallas, Rockwall, Plano, Rowlett, Mesquite) today or shop online at PrestigeFord.com!
*Remote start capability available with automatic transmission.
**Requires available SYNC 3 AppLink version 2.2 or higher. Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice controls. Certain Alexa functionality is dependent on smart home technology.