FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by joeyy17

Since the Ford Kuga has the 'kick-activated automatic tailgate' feature where you can just put your foot under the rear bumper to automatically open the boot if your hands are full, does anyone think we will see this on the Territory or the falcon?

Not a chance.

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by joeyy17

Since the Ford Kuga has the 'kick-activated automatic tailgate' feature where you can just put your foot under the rear bumper to automatically open the boot if your hands are full, does anyone think we will see this on the Territory or the falcon?

Nope.

[Professor Farnsworth]

Nikked the xr badge should be on the left too I reckon if they're following suit from FG mk2. And you need reverse sensors. :P. Looks great though top work.

[AUS GRUNT]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,

Boot lights don't kink up, lens goes to a point into boot take bottom led out

Spyman

This is what spyman is trying to say with the bootlid section of the taillights... and i would like to see the falcon badge back on the rear (unlike the fg MK2)

[spyman03]

Hey,
Don't get thrown off by today's grey rear shot


Spyman

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

This is what spyman is trying to say with the bootlid section of the taillights.

Yes!


Thankyou, was trying to find this shot :-)

[spyman03]

Top view of both

Spyman

Thanks Aus Grunt

[borts154]

Regarding multiple XR8 models.

Whilst plans change, Sinead Phipps mentioned in the FPV closure thread that "the XR8 program is one single model, sedan only" (http://fordforums.com.au/showpost.ph...3&postcount=34) so from this I doubt there will be '315' and '335' versions.

I would say something similar to the "Luxury Pack" is more likely (see Note 1), but this would not involve different engine tunes, probably just different wheels and maybe a brake upgrade. This would also (theoretically) allow it to be fitted to the XR6T, meaning better economies of scale. In that scenario you have to wonder about that pack being offered for the G6ET.
Maybe that would just make to much sense, therefore Ford would never do it.

Note 1: Call it "RSpec"?, Ford already have the badges, saving on Development costs and the 'name' is already recognised by us Ford fans.

[AUS GRUNT]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Top view of both

Spyman

Thanks Aus Grunt

I have been saving most of your shots to a folder on my computer for quick reference later on when needed

[spyman03]

Hey,
No probs treat them as our pics happy for you to post constructively

Spyman

[P6LTD351]

I am sooo pumped now! I have convinced my 75 year old father to buy himself an XR6 on release. He deserves it and it will be the last new car that he buys. How bittersweet, being that it is also the last model Falcon. Soak it all up people and don't be negative, this is the last time we will experience a lead up to a new Falcon. This thing is going to look fantastic. Enjoy!

[janddbone]

Originally Posted by P6LTD351

I am sooo pumped now! I have convinced my 75 year old father to buy himself an XR6 on release. He deserves it and it will be the last new car that he buys. How bittersweet, being that it is also the last model Falcon. Soak it all up people and don't be negative, this is the last time we will experience a lead up to a new Falcon. This thing is going to look fantastic. Enjoy!

Exactly.

[Nikked]

Looks like they have gone a step back with the lens...more like a BA, not crystal like the BF/FG...

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Looks like they have gone a step back with the lens...more like a BA, not crystal like the BF/FG...

That's the way it is with the led tech they are using. It's like a tube with a bright led at each end.

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Looks like they have gone a step back with the lens...more like a BA, not crystal like the BF/FG...

Hey,

Wait until you see it from the rear with the neons on

The one part of mondeo I've always loved


Spyman

[Bonn]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

They are going to charge a premium for XR8 to start with, so it will never compare to standard SS as far as $$$.

Good point.
Am wondering how many 'swinging buyers' there are out there?
Ford's targeted their Loyal Blue Oval enthusiasts with GT-F and it sold out.
XR8 could go either way.
V8 SC fans seem clear on their choice, but am wondering what the general percentage is in the population??
20% Ford Only, 20% Holden only, 60% prostitutes?
Not sure, but a bit of bling and some flimsy 'creature comforts' and some buyers are anyone's. Literally. Look at the tin-can soft-roaders on the road, compared to 10 years ago.
A sports V8 is arguably an enthusiast's car, so price may or not play a lead role. Thoughts?

[csv8]

Originally Posted by joeyy17

Since the Ford Kuga has the 'kick-activated automatic tailgate' feature where you can just put your foot under the rear bumper to automatically open the boot if your hands are fullhttps://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10152926639404908&id=82199490 7, does anyone think we will see this on the Territory or the falcon?

I have asked this before electric tailgate, electric folding 3rd row seats, electric side steps etc Ford Aus doesn't have the $$$ for R & D even though they have overseas. Has to be redone for Aussie cars!!!!

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Bonn

Good point.
Am wondering how many 'swinging buyers' there are out there?
Ford's targeted their Loyal Blue Oval enthusiasts with GT-F and it sold out.
XR8 could go either way.
V8 SC fans seem clear on their choice, but am wondering what the general percentage is in the population??
20% Ford Only, 20% Holden only, 60% prostitutes?
Not sure, but a bit of bling and some flimsy 'creature comforts' and some buyers are anyone's. Literally. Look at the tin-can soft-roaders on the road, compared to 10 years ago.
A sports V8 is arguably an enthusiast's car, so price may or not play a lead role. Thoughts?

FZ XR8 will go down as the best bang for buck Aussie car ever built, followed by XR6t.

[richo77]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

FZ XR8 will go down as the best bang for buck Aussie car ever built, followed by XR6t.

Any inside word on a revision on current pricing?

[fordfreak]

Apologies if this topic has already been covered, (I haven't kept up with the thread)
Any possibility of the xr6, g6e and xt having the territory bonnet? Similar to all vf bonnets?

[amiers]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

My gut feel is 1 model with the option of luxury pack, which will also be optional on XR6 and XR6 T.

XR8 will get Brembos and 19 inch wheels / 275 rear rubber standard though with the 335 donk.

But hey Callum probably knows better.

So basically if I adapt a GT wing onto mine , when I get it, it's a GT.!

[Nikked]

One more go :-)

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by csv8

I have asked this before electric tailgate, electric folding 3rd row seats, electric side steps etc Ford Aus doesn't have the $$$ for R & D even though they have overseas. Has to be redone for Aussie cars!!!!

Hey,
I know they had electric tail gates on the half cut car( tezza end) as Everest has electric tailgate

And can show the two key fobs they used for the two ends so any things possible


Spyman

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by Nikked

One more go :-)

image

Hey,

That's it spot on

Spyman

[rdmr]

My only request for this last home grown model.

PUT THE 'FALCON' BADGE BACK ON THE CAR!

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by rdmr

My only request for this last home grown model.

PUT THE 'FALCON' BADGE BACK ON THE CAR!

Agreed

[spyman03]

Hey,

Here's the key fob my mate had on him one night ;-)

Look up the u number if in doubt

Spyman

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by borts154

Regarding multiple XR8 models.

Whilst plans change, Sinead Phipps mentioned in the FPV closure thread that "the XR8 program is one single model, sedan only" (http://fordforums.com.au/showpost.ph...3&postcount=34) so from this I doubt there will be '315' and '335' versions.

I would say something similar to the "Luxury Pack" is more likely (see Note 1), but this would not involve different engine tunes, probably just different wheels and maybe a brake upgrade. This would also (theoretically) allow it to be fitted to the XR6T, meaning better economies of scale. In that scenario you have to wonder about that pack being offered for the G6ET.
Maybe that would just make to much sense, therefore Ford would never do it.

Note 1: Call it "RSpec"?, Ford already have the badges, saving on Development costs and the 'name' is already recognised by us Ford fans.

Yeah but Ford has since said it has left to door open for possible special edition version/s

[Taily]

Originally Posted by Bonn

Good point.
Am wondering how many 'swinging buyers' there are out there?
Ford's targeted their Loyal Blue Oval enthusiasts with GT-F and it sold out.
XR8 could go either way.
V8 SC fans seem clear on their choice, but am wondering what the general percentage is in the population??
20% Ford Only, 20% Holden only, 60% prostitutes?
Not sure, but a bit of bling and some flimsy 'creature comforts' and some buyers are anyone's. Literally. Look at the tin-can soft-roaders on the road, compared to 10 years ago.
A sports V8 is arguably an enthusiast's car, so price may or not play a lead role. Thoughts?

Swinging buyers? Yep, one right here. Whichever way it is put I am still buying a V8 before this coming Christmas.

Due to my current vehicle circumstances I am waiting patiently for the new XR8 so that I might make a more informed decision as to if I'll go where my heart wants to and put the money down on a superchanged bent eight or if I go NA with a VF Redline with its "We just raided the Mazda parts bin" lights and narrow rear end - which I personally am no fan of. I do hope they are about the same pricepoint or at least within five grand of each other. If they are, then it is a no brainer for me as I'll be elbowing people out of the way to get my hands on my last ever brand new Falcon, which will be my eighth (including two Fairmont Ghias) out of the twenty something cars I've owned since the mid 80's.

I'm very appreciative of the little tidbits of genuine info I am able to mine out of here as while I wont bore you all with what "I" want, it is nice to see a few nice touches such as Brembos, 335KW, leather, 275's and a normal handbrake lever all getting a mention from contributors that seem to be more on the inside than most. This, coupled with what looks to me to be a drop dead gorgeous front and rear sheetmetal change (Nikked, you REALLY need to look at doing something like that for a living mate, it is that good!), means to me that as someone who is ready to buy right now that I need to really try harder to be patient for October to roll around.

I'm not fussed if there is no huge wholesale change to the interior as the high spec leather interior of my wife's FG is a really nice place to spend some time and I see no need to reinvent the wheel.

Y'see, I just couldn't live with myself if I wandered off to the darkside and went and made a biiiiiiig mistake before all the cards were on the table now, could I?

Bonn, I don't think I am alone in where I stand but couldn't see any more than about a 10-15% swinging purchaser out there. Then again as I rapidly approach 50 I am reminded constantly by my immediate family just how "out of touch" I can be.

[Taily]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

FZ XR8 will go down as the best bang for buck Aussie car ever built, followed by XR6t.

Hope so, cannot wait to find out!