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Originally Posted by Grape Ape
I don't know what you're comparing it to, but from the context I will guess 4.0 V6. If so then it is an increase of 2 MPG and 130hp (a 62% bump).
It is probably fairer to compare it's mileage to that of the expected 5.0 or at least the current 4.6 since it makes similar power and would probably be cross shopped against the GT.
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Ecoboost implies a significant increase in fuel economy.
Like a vtec-
e Honda.
I'm not questioning the horsepower. Just the name selection. The engine's power production speaks loudly enough for itself.
When I was car shopping, I quickly eliminated the 4.0 Mustang. It wasn't any better than a lightly used certified pre-owned 3.8 Camaro and well behind the Dodge Neon SRT/4 in every category. The Mustang had a little more off the line than the Mazda I ultimately bought but the Mazda had more power from 4000-6500 rpm and handled better in spite of being fwd.
I would have definitely considered a turbo V6 Mustang depending on the price.
Mazda is just going to call it the MZI whether it's turbocharged or not. Like the MZR (Ford DHE-423) whether it's a 1.8 European model, Mazda B2300, or the 2.3 DISI Turbo Mazdaspeed6. They are all MZRs