Ford Mustang Mach-E Wins MotorWeek’s 2021 Best of the Year

Feb 10, 2021

DEARBORN – With its mass market appeal, style, performance and heritage, the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E has claimed MotorWeek’s 2021 Drivers’ Choice Award for “Best of the Year.”

“By invoking the vaunted ‘Mustang’ and “Mach” names, Ford has given electric vehicles mass market cache – and did it first,” said MotorWeek Host and Creator, John Davis. “Mustang is one of the world’s most widely known nameplates. Ford took an electric vehicle to the next level by giving it that Mustang DNA with elements of style and performance that echo the classic appeal of the Mustang coupe.”

Mustang Mach-E is the “best total package of an electric vehicle that anyone has designed to date,” said Davis. “Its overall tech, comfort, interior styling, ergonomic appeal and drivability all got it to the No. 1 ‘Best of the Year’ spot in MotorWeek’s 2021 Driver’s Choice Awards.”

Davis cited the large center screen as one an average person can use without being confused or overwhelmed, while the interior is modern luxury from start to finish, with the creature comforts, ergonomics, and technology that the majority of car buyers seek. That, plus a 300-mile range, collectively adds to Mustang Mach-E’s mass market appeal.

“Our customers are everything to us,” said Ron Heiser, Mustang Mach-E chief program engineer. This award, based on buyer point of view, is so important to us as we have worked so hard on the ownership experience. The launch of the Mustang Mach-E really has been a turning point for Ford as we accelerate our efforts in electric vehicles, and our teams work to improve the customer experience every day.

“And now with over-the-air capability and connectivity, we have a huge opportunity to utilize the data and listen to our customers to improve your vehicle over time- ensuring our customers remain at the forefront of technology.”

Ford Mustang Mach-E also won “Best Eco-Friendly” while Ford Bronco Sport was awarded “Best Small Utility.”

The MotorWeek editorial staff evaluates more than 150 cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles every year, choosing winners based on driving performance, technology, practicality, fuel efficiency and value.

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The 2021 Drivers’ Choice Award winners are featured on Motorweek.org and will appear on a special episode of MotorWeek (#4023) airing on public television stations beginning Feb.13 and on cable’s MotorTrend Network beginning Feb. 23. Mustang Mach-E Chief Program Engineer Ron Heiser will be featured on-air delivering an acceptance speech for the “Best of the Year” and “Best Eco-Friendly” awards.

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