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

[nightchook]

I can confirm through a relative that some of the new models will have black headlining... Yay!! Bug bear of mine for ages and one of the few things that has annoyed me!

[csv8]

Originally Posted by nightchook

I can confirm through a relative that some of the new models will have black headlining... Yay!! Bug bear of mine for ages and one of the few things that has annoyed me!

I hope they improve sound proofing..my roof sounds like machine gun in rain!!!!

[LooLoo18]

Why would Ford bother with CGI rather then an actual picture for the release very disappointing

[tut0r]

I'm really interested to see how their new ICC functions compared to previous models, I know a lot of FG owners will be happy if that annoying hiss is fixed, maybe a few good tweaks.

[galaxy xr8]

Originally Posted by Gadgetman

new falcon???.
some simliarities

image

Is that a serious question ?.

Surely you jest.

[satria]

Originally Posted by hootar

Yep I can see it.

It's got a windscreen, 2 side mirrors, headlights and fog lights, a bonnet, a grill and it's a bit hard to pick from that angle but I recon it has 4 wheels, seats and a steering wheel. How did I go??

How did you go? Pretty poorly if you ask me.

Because if you lose the immaturity and read that he did say some similarities you would notice that whilst not exact, the new Falcon definitely resembles the CJ Lancer around the headlight/grill/bonnet. Heck,the leading edge of the headlight and above the top grill to the bonnet line are almost identical!

I've owned (and washed many times) our CJ for over 5 years now and during the months of build up to the new Falcon through spy pics etc. I've always thought that area closely resembles the Lancer. You need glasses (or lose the blue tinted ones) if you think otherwise.

To make it clear, Ford may have very well come up with the design completely themselves and that's fine but you have to admit there are a few areas not far from the CJ.

In my opinion it's a good thing, I've always liked the aggressive look of our CJ and it turns out everyone else that has been a fan of the CJ Lancer has been 6 years+ ahead of the Falcon

[richo77]

Originally Posted by csv8

I hope they improve sound proofing..my roof sounds like machine gun in rain!!!!

Get yourself some dynamat? I wouldn't hold my breath for any car manufacturer in the world to add more soundproofing material let alone Ford aus.

[Focused]

Originally Posted by LooLoo18

Why would Ford bother with CGI rather then an actual picture for the release very disappointing

Everyone on here whinges when they don't reveal any images, and when they do reveal images, people whinge that the images aren't good enough.
Yes, they appear to be CGIs but they're obviously good CGIs that accurately represent the real thing.
Geezz I bet if they did reveal photos, you all would be complaining that they didn't release CGIs....

[Gadgetman]

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

Is that a serious question ?.

Surely you jest.

just taking the ****

[Gadgetman]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

I was really disappointed when FG was released, took me more than 4 years to warm to it. Now I think it's one of Ford's most beautiful designs.

agree. now lets hope the interior looks the part too. sync 2 will make its australian debut with this car along with DAB. But i hope it will have double stitched interior like the euros. Car has to be good if they are going to do numbers till 16. otherwise, i cant see them going past eofy 2015!

[LooLoo18]

Originally Posted by Focused

Everyone on here whinges when they don't reveal any images, and when they do reveal images, people whinge that the images aren't good enough.
Yes, they appear to be CGIs but they're obviously good CGIs that accurately represent the real thing.
Geezz I bet if they did reveal photos, you all would be complaining that they didn't release CGIs....

Who would complain about pictures rather then CGIs?
All I'm saying is if your doing a release show actual pictures

[cortinagt]

There could be a range of reasons they haven't released photos, from build quality of prototypes to colours of prototypes or just marketing.

Either way I for one am very happy they shared CGIs this far out from launch. Thanks Ford

[sprint347dave]

i have owned 9 cars over the last 30 years,,,all of them Falcons,,,still have 2,,BF wagon,,an a XR8 Sprint which i have owned since new,,im not a ford lover,,im a Falcon lover.,,the 1st thing that comes to mind after seeing the new falcon is this.



heres hoping it looks better in the flesh

[joeyy17]

Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

Looks the same as Lancer. It's got lights and a grille and stuff...

I'd rather the blind, non-enthusiasts say it looks the same as a Lancer than saying it looks like a Mazda 2 *cough* VF *cough*

[Chopped]

[PepeLePew]

Hmmmm...Ford must've nicked their global design cues from Lancer. DAMN!

Seriously, who cares anyway. The unique factors in car design are long gone in the mainstream, there are only so many ways you can package a rectangular box. But the new Falcon just does it that little bit better than most.

[fordfreak]

[Falcman0o7]

If the back off it looks like a mondeo i'm gunna spew!

Looks pretty neat so far Alot more aggression than that soggy eyed VF epica lol

[unclefred94]

A Rough chop to make the xr6 look a bit better
I Reckon the new front looks good i think that xr6 shot they gave us was a bit underwhelming but should look good in the flesh.

[AUS GRUNT]

Originally Posted by fordfreak

image
image

Here is the original high res picture of the xr8 (with the buldge)

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by richo77

Get yourself some dynamat? I wouldn't hold my breath for any car manufacturer in the world to add more soundproofing material let alone Ford aus.

Er. European cars do have a higher level of soundproofing as well as "upper" models of our local cars.

Go look at any base model Falcon and a Fairmont Ghia or LTD from years-gone-by and see the difference where the latter has far more soundproofing in various areas.

Originally Posted by fordfreak

...

Point of removing the bonnet bulge was?

[rdmr]

Was reading on fb that the xr8 pic was shared on the mustang fan page that has 2.3 million followers. The xr8 pic has so far had 17 k+ likes, over 1000 comments and an overwhelming YES response.

[AUS GRUNT]

Originally Posted by Bobman

Point of removing the bonnet bulge was?

I was the one that done that, just to see if it would look any better than the original xr6 cgi image (which looked a little plain/non-aggressive) i think the gold colour made it look better aswell as the xr8 cgi is obviously the more detailed/refined pic of the two.

[galaxy xr8]

I think it could do with a little bit of chrome on the vehicle, like on the bottom window ledges and maybe some chrome surround on the grill or fog lights, and I know we haven’t seen the rear yet but a chrome boot garnish or such would set it of nicely.

I bet the G6E has a bit of these chrome moulds about it.

[timetaker]

Originally Posted by buggerlugs

That bonnet bulge seems to look huge now.....

The bonnet bulge is wider and longer but not as raised as the current FG.Darker colours may have a tendency to "hide" the pronounced bonnet on the XR8.Black certainly does.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by satria

How did you go? Pretty poorly if you ask me.

Because if you lose the immaturity and read that he did say some similarities you would notice that whilst not exact, the new Falcon definitely resembles the CJ Lancer around the headlight/grill/bonnet. Heck,the leading edge of the headlight and above the top grill to the bonnet line are almost identical!

I've owned (and washed many times) our CJ for over 5 years now and during the months of build up to the new Falcon through spy pics etc. I've always thought that area closely resembles the Lancer. You need glasses (or lose the blue tinted ones) if you think otherwise.

To make it clear, Ford may have very well come up with the design completely themselves and that's fine but you have to admit there are a few areas not far from the CJ.

In my opinion it's a good thing, I've always liked the aggressive look of our CJ and it turns out everyone else that has been a fan of the CJ Lancer has been 6 years+ ahead of the Falcon

Have to admit mitsubishi have now and then been ahead of the game. The 1996-2004 generation magna sported pull handle doors and 'shaved' doors back in 1996, while VS, EF and boxcar Camry still had lift handles and ugly weather strip/grooves through each door. Not only until VE and FG did the locals follow suite. Also mitsubishi magna was first local to experiment with triangle shaped taillights. AU followed suite and holden too with VY...

[Focused]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Have to admit mitsubishi have now and then been ahead of the game. The 1996-2004 generation magna sported pull handle doors and 'shaved' doors back in 1996, while VS, EF and boxcar Camry still had lift handles and ugly weather strip/grooves through each door. Not only until VE and FG did the locals follow suite. Also mitsubishi magna was first local to experiment with triangle shaped taillights. AU followed suite and holden too with VY...

I wouldn't be too generous. The last generation Magna remained on sale for far too long, the 380 was old by the time it was launched and the current range is average at best. The Mirage and Lancer are far from the best in their class, the Triton only sells because its cheap, DITTO the Pajero...etc.

[BHDOGS]

The official statement from ford seems to suggest the xr models will have paddle shifters will they or not i dont want peoples opinons im looking for fact.

[NX74205]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Have to admit mitsubishi have now and then been ahead of the game. The 1996-2004 generation magna sported pull handle doors and 'shaved' doors back in 1996, while VS, EF and boxcar Camry still had lift handles and ugly weather strip/grooves through each door. Not only until VE and FG did the locals follow suite. Also mitsubishi magna was first local to experiment with triangle shaped taillights. AU followed suite and holden too with VY...

If I recall, that generation of Magnas had the best drag coefficient out of all the locally produced medium/large cars.

That being said, I fail to see how frameless windows and pull out door handles are seen as being "ahead of the game". Mercedes-Benz has had them since the W116 S-class of 1972. Yes, it's different, but more advanced? I prefer the look of the EF/EL to that generation Magna.

[XR Martin]

AU is the most aerodynamic Aussie car ever...