I missed this.  Interesting that Roush is working with Freightliner on integrating the upcoming new GM L8S 6.6L gasoline engine into Freightliner vehicles, I would have thought Roush would be pushing the Ford 7.3L:   https://www.worktruckweek.com/articles/fccc-announces-collaboration-roush-power-systems-development-next-generation-gas-engine

I had a 2018 GT convertible, and sure, the rear seat was cramped, but it's nice to have it in a pinch if you need it.  I wouldn't have bought one without a rear seat.  Nor would I have bought the sedan, as I wanted a convertible.   Look at Camaro sales when they didn't bother to keep some practicality baked in and leaned too far into performance as a priority approach.....

I'd just argue the rear seats are already impractical on the current mustang. Already impractical, and they compromise the proportions and performance of the car because it means everything has to be pushed forward from a packaging standpoint. The hood is shorter which looks worse for a front engine muscle car imo. The mechanics get pushed closer to the front wheels, etc.    I just feel like between the mustang sedan and CUV, you're gonna have better options for mustangs with usable rear seats. I feel like the people who care about rear seats, but who turn up their nose at a mustang sedan that looks, feels, and sounds like a coupe are gonna be pretty minimal.    Like someone who insists on owning the coupe, but also insists on having back seats while rejecting the mustang sedan. That's gonna be a pretty small portion of buyers imo.    I just feel like as we get more mustang models, the coupe can afford to lean into the sexy sports car feel at the expense of practicality, considering we'll have a mustang sedan and cuv that balance the scales by making up for being far more practical than the current coupe. 

It was a boneheaded plan from day one that was going to alienate their customers.  Ford was much smarter.

GM dropping something because it's unsafe.  I guess V8's and 10 speed automatic transmissions are next...  

Yes, my son used to use it if he took my truck. I’ve used it if I need to move it in the driveway and don’t have my phone on me. I’ve heard of joggers using it. Combined with the external keypad it’s the only reason I felt comfortable going all paak. 

As expected LOL GM Finally Gave Up the Fight Against CarPlay and Android Auto: TDS

VERY much getting Nissan Z out of the body in the picture.   As I think about this, I like the idea. My caveat would be that this car shouldn't be chasing outright performance, because that would cut into the Mustang's turf. Making it a touring car in the vein of the Lincoln MkVIII would be pretty cool. Neither Ford nor Lincoln has anything that fills that zone. It'd be up against the Nissan Z, Corvette, maybe Prelude but not exactly. Supra is discontinued, so they're not a factor, but something to still see as part of the category.

Flat Rock clearly has far more potential. I do like the idea of a Lincoln coupe. A much less expensive Bentley Continental GT. A mix between Luxury and sportiness that doesn't chase lap times. I think that would work.     It would be great to see Ford do this, and it's not that bold, imo. 

Yep.  Our Mach E is the same.