If you love the Ford Mustang, but dread sitting in the back seat, the four-door variant could be the answer you’ve been waiting for. After rumors of a four-door Mustang kept popping up in the car community over the past few years, Ford has shown off a prototype of a four-door version of the pony car that would cost under $40,000.
Ford has produced the Mustang since 1964, spanning generations and even adding some variations along the way, like the Mustang Mach-E, a pretty impressive electric SUV. The four-door Mustang would be a little closer to the pony car DNA, hitting 60 miles per hour in under four seconds and still offering a V8 engine — though it would likely be a hybrid engine. It would also have a roomier interior, with Ford claiming there will be more legroom than the Porsche Panamera, which could also be similar in size and shape.
The four-door Mustang is rumored to be called the Mach 4, which lines up with a patent Ford filed and the name it has been allegedly using with dealerships. It’s expected to enter production in 2028 or 2029.
Ford is looking at sedans once more as interest slowly rises
Ford, like many other automakers, hasn’t sold any sedans in recent years, instead focusing on its successful SUVs and trucks as sedans continued to fall out of favor in the U.S. automotive market. While Ford’s best-selling vehicles in 2025 include the F-Series, Explorer, and Transit, it shouldn’t be ignored that the Mustang is the best-selling sports car of 2025. It makes sense that Ford sees the iconic car as the best way to transition back to sedans.
Ford also hasn’t sold any sedans since the Fusion was discontinued after 2020. Released in 2005, the Fusion seemed like a solid — albeit plain — sedan for decades, but sales declined in recent years. In 2019, only 110,665 Fusions were sold and Ford responded by pivoting to its new and popular SUVs, like the Explorer and Bronco.
Now, sedans appear to be slowly rolling into the U.S. market once more. Americans want cheaper new cars, as oversized SUVs and trucks continue to rise in price. “Shoppers, especially young buyers, are growing weary of new vehicle prices and want to return to the time when Ford would lose money on the Focus,” said AutoForecast Solutions’ Sam Fiorani to Hagerty.
