Critics of the 2015 Ford Mustang say the latest model loses some of the points that made it unique.
The Mustang as well as other new models are at risk of losing their originality as they try to appeal to broader markets, according to a USA TODAY report.
"It seems that all vehicles are becoming more similar and people are simply picking what body style works for them or what nameplate they identify with," said Jessica Caldwell, an Edmunds.com analyst.
While the 2015 Mustang keeps the car's classic "fastback shape" exterior, the latest model "loses some of the finer points that made it so distinctive," according to USA TODAY.
Features lost or changed on the 2015 update include the Mustang's rear axle, engine and luxury options.
Independent rear suspension will replace the rear axle to improve the ride in the new model, which features a turbocharged engine as an option for the first time.
"The Ecoboost turbo allows the motor to be smaller and more fuel-efficient but sure to give it less of a Mustang feel when it comes to driving characteristics," USA TODAY noted.
According to the report, luxury options like heated and cooled seats give the Mustang a completely different feel, bringing to mind a sedan like the Ford Fusion instead of a quasi-sports car.
A recent presentation on the new Ford Mustang actually highlighted its classic V-6 and V-8 engines instead of the turbocharged option.
Ford spokesman Alan Hall didn't agree that the car is losing its originality, noting the engine's sound.
"You know it when you hear it anywhere," Hall told USA TODAY. "Nobody can match it."
The Mustang will be Ford's only remaining convertible and will keep its racing credentials, Hall said.
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