New Ford Mustang priced

Ford has opened its order books for the all-new Mustang in North America, revealing price increases of close to $2000 on most models.

The iconic rear-wheel drive two-door 'fastback' coupe starts the bidding at $US24,425 in the US -- an increase of $1915. That's for the entry-level 2015 Mustang, powered by an upgraded 220kW 3.7-litre V6.

The V6 'Stang will not be offered in Australia; instead the base model here will be fitted with Ford's new 2.3-litre turbo four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, which delivers 227kW/407Nm and costs $US25,995 Stateside, or around $A28,000.

When the sixth-generation Ford Mustang arrives in Australia in the second half of next year, making ours one of the last markets to get the car, it is expected to be priced from around $40,000.

The range-topping Mustang GT will be priced from $US32,925 ($A35,600) in the US, representing a rise of $1715. The GT is propelled by an upgraded 5.0-litre V8 that belts out 313kW/529Nm and, like the EcoBoost model, has been confirmed for Australia.

All three models will be available with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters.

New standard features across the US Mustang line-up will include eight airbags, tyre pressure monitoring, reversing camera, HID headlights, fully independent front and rear suspension, push-button starting, leather-clad steering wheel with height and reach adjustment and next-generation SYNC AppLink control of smartphone apps via a 4.2-inch colour display.

In the US, Ford's new pony car will be available with myriad optional features, including an eight-inch high-resolution colour touch-screen with satellite-navigation and a Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert.

There's also a Performance Pack for the GT, which for $US2495 ($A2700) adds stiffer suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, six-piston Brembo brakes, a larger radiator, strut-tower brace and a 3.73 ratio rear differential.

Recaro leather-clad seats can be had for $US1595 ($A1725), along with satellite-navigation for $US795 ($A860) and floor mats for $US85 (A$92).

There's also a controversial option for the Mustang GT -- an automatic burnout feature, or electronic line locker. It's already been criticised by one Australian police force and Ford Australia cannot confirm its local arrival, as it is yet to lock in local Mustang specification and pricing details.

Ford has already announced the first Mustang special-edition model, dubbed the Mustang 50th Anniversary, which is priced at $US46,995 ($A$51,000) but only produced in left-hand drive so it won't be available in Australia.

Ford is yet to announce pricing for the Mustang convertible. The last Ford Mustang officially sold in Australia was the Cobra Coupe, priced at $85,000.