Four might be Ford’s new favorite number. At a dealer event last week, Ford showed an early prototype of a Mustang sedan that would have four doors, hit 60 mph in under 4 seconds, and cost under $40,000, according to reports from theWall Street JournalandAutomotive News. Though a name hasn’t been confirmed, Ford has reportedly been calling it the Mach 4, which would align with atrademark filedin early 2025.
The Mustang’s current lineup is fairly robust, with three engine options and the choice of a manual or automatic transmission in most trims. However, the Mustang only comes in a two-door setup. Its biggest competitor, theDodge Charger, is offered as either a two- or four-door model, though it offers fewer engine options and does not come with a stick shift.
Ford hasn’t sold a sedan since it discontinued theFusionafter the 2020 model year. Since then, the company has focused on SUVs and trucks. CEO Jim Farley, however, has hinted at bringing back sedans for a while, and in June 2026, Andrew Frick, president of Ford Blue and Model e, toldANthat a sedan revival was possible. Frick said a sedan would make the most sense if it fit with an existing model, adding that they were considering expanding the Mustang family in the future.
It looks like that future may be closer than anticipated, though there’s still plenty of time for the project to get scrapped or altered. The reports say the sedan is expected to go on sale in 2028 or 2029. Two sources told the WSJ that the sedan would feature a hybrid powertrain, and one mentioned a hybrid V-8 engine. Attendees at the dealer event told AN that the prototype was roughly the same size and shape as the Porsche Panamera, and executives reportedly said it would have more rear legroom than the Panamera.
The Mustang has been in continuous production since its launch in 1964, making it the longest-running muscle car in production. Its closest competitor, theChevrolet Camaro, has been discontinued, while theDodge Challengerwas also killed off, essentially replaced by the two-door Charger.
Chevrolet, however, is reportedlyreviving the Camaro as a four-door sedan, which is rumored to go on sale in 2029. The Mustang’s expected release date would put it either ahead of or in line with its Chevy competitor’s debut, and a sub-$40k starting price would put it on the more affordable side of the Mustang lineup. A V-8 option, however, would likely be priced closer in line with the V-8-powered Mustang GT, which starts at just under $50,000 in the current Mustang’s trim lineup.