We've driven a few different versions of Ford's Mustang Mach-E, and it has impressed with its composed ride, decent dynamics, and impressive range - although the performance perhaps wasn't a match to the iconic name. More than a year since the launch, with 480hp and 860Nm of torque, the latest Mustang Mach-E GT surely has the performance to match the Mustang branding.

It gets off to a good start with the exterior, which has received a makeover in-line with the extra performance. At the front, there's a fake elongated version of the iconic grille shape associated with classic Mustangs - it's even made from what looks like carbon fibre weave. 

Elsewhere, there's a chunkier front airdam with extra cooling. At the side, to go with the chunkier airdam, there are matching side skirts and standard 20in spoked alloy wheels, which sit well in this Ford's arches, as this Mach-E has had a 10mm drop over standard. 

Finally, there are two exclusive colours for the GT, Cyber Orange, and the Grabber Blue of our test car - which really sets this car off, even if it is a pricey £1,150 option.

Inside, the most obvious changes are the winged front sports seats, sportier trim, and the excellent, 10-speaker B&O sound system fitted. This is all on top of the standard 15in touchscreen for the infotainment - which takes over the centre console. The lack of any head-up display, plus the hard-to-read display in front of you, mean you probably spend too much time gazing the large central screen for important information such as the sat-nav map. It all feels well-enough put together, and impressively spacious and practical with its four-doors - but perhaps not special enough to justify the test car's £70,000+ price. 

The first thing you notice on the move, is how responsive the throttle is, as well as the high levels of traction from the twin motors. Ford's claimed 3.7 second 0-62mph acceleration time seems entirely believable; mash the throttle and the way this Ford accelerates is eye-opening - even without playing with the three driving modes. Overtaking anything is easy, so much so, you must keep an eye on speed limits to stay legal. 

Despite all this performance, Ford claim the Mach-E GT is still capable of 310 miles to a charge, although in reality this is closer to 250 miles which is lower than more standard versions. Like other Mach e models, the GT will charge up to 150kW via a DC rapid charger, equalling a 10-80% recharge in under 30 minutes. And even with nearly 500hp, if you run the Mach-E GT on the company, you'll still only be paying 2% BiK. 

With all this extra performance, we're pleased that Ford has beefed up the braking power with uprated Brembo brakes at the front. The extra pedal feel, and bite are very welcome, and they wipe off speed well. Although, considering the performance and range, it would be nice to have some sort of re-gen to make the most of the extra braking performance. A one-pedal driving mode would also make town driving more relaxing. 

The GT also rides on special Magneride 2 suspension which does a good job of making what is a very heavy car (2,273kg!!!) feel impressively agile, with sharp and responsive steering - although you're always aware how heavy this Mustang feels on the move and as such, it isn't as much fun to drive as you might expect.

Harder to deal with on a daily basis is the ride, as the combination of 20in wheels, lowered, stiffer suspension and this Ford's weight, mean the Mustang is sadly an unsettled companion - which seems at its worst on the motorway - where even the smallest road scars make themselves known by severe jolts through the cabin. As thus, it makes long drives more tiring in this Ford than they need to be.