FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 212

Nikked · 28-07-2014, 08:32 PM

Wretched · 28-07-2014, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by falcodore

What's the general consensus with the new Falcon? Do you guys like the new look?

Personally I think they went backwards... The FG was a great looking car, possibly the best looking modern Falcon. The new Falcon... just doesn't look right, at all.

My 2 cents of course.

My opinion is the FH(whatever it is) is step up, it is a classy looking car.
The car in XR8, XR6 and G6 guise (what we have seen) looks a class above the FG in just about every aspect as it should.
Put a FG XR and the new one next to one another even through pictures the FG looks dated, a generation or so behind just like FG did to BA/BF twins.

I'd be keen to see them in the flesh and I hope Ford keep them clean, forget the tacky decals and let the clean lines of the car do the talking.

The downside being there wasn't enough money to revamp the interior nor tighten up the chassis.

CyberWasp · 28-07-2014, 08:39 PM

At least all the cards are on the table. It is not like this was all dumped on us in the last 10mins.
If you like the new design, wait and buy it.
If you like the FG better, buy that now or keep what you have.
If the Commodore looks better...get your eyes checked.

LooLoo18 · 28-07-2014, 08:58 PM

What do you guys think should Ford have gone with this as an update "FGIII"
Instead of the "New Ford" ?
The feedback Im getting when people see it is.
Yes it looks nice but is it a new model it just looks like yours with a new front

Nikked · 28-07-2014, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LooLoo18

What do you guys think should Ford have gone with this as an update "FGIII"
Instead of the "New Ford" ?
The feedback Im getting when people see it is.
Yes it looks nice but is it a new model it just looks like yours with a new front

For the 11ty billionth time...

Its not a FGIIIIIIWhatever...

It will be a F(insert letter here) because its an involved update, not just a few tweeks....

**Professor Farnsworth** · 28-07-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LooLoo18

What do you guys think should Ford have gone with this as an update "FGIII"
Instead of the "New Ford" ?
The feedback Im getting when people see it is.
Yes it looks nice but is it a new model it just looks like yours with a new front

yeah, just like BA was AU with a different front/rear, VF is just a VE with a new front/rear

pointless argument

P6LTD351 · 28-07-2014, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LooLoo18

What do you guys think should Ford have gone with this as an update "FGIII"
Instead of the "New Ford" ?
The feedback Im getting when people see it is.
Yes it looks nice but is it a new model it just looks like yours with a new front

Are you serious? What, just like XK - XP, XR - XY, XA - XC, XD - XF and I could go on and on.

How about you use these facts to educate your friends rather than just accept their viewpoint.

CyberWasp · 28-07-2014, 09:35 PM

It should be a XK XXIV as it still has 4 wheels and 4 doors just like the XK did.

Bobman · 28-07-2014, 09:58 PM

Calling it F anything would be bad IMHO.

As others have said, 'XZ' would be nice as a fitting homage to the model code that carried on from 1960 to 1999.

Pablo17 · 28-07-2014, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Uwish

I like it a lot. So much, I will buy an xr8 over a c63

Fool.

turbo4 · 28-07-2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobman

Calling it F anything would be bad IMHO.

As others have said, 'XZ' would be nice as a fitting homage to the model code that carried on from 1960 to 1999.

I'm still a big fan of calling it the FU

Trump · 28-07-2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobman

Calling it F anything would be bad IMHO.

As others have said, 'XZ' would be nice as a fitting homage to the model code that carried on from 1960 to 1999.

You mean 'til 1988 right

turbo4 · 28-07-2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Loud_Noises

You mean 'til 1988 right

I think he might be counting the Ute variants

nstg8a · 28-07-2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Loud_Noises

You mean 'til 1988 right

Xg and xh went a long way past 88

JPFS1 · 28-07-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

Are you referring to my comment on the Territory ?, if so where about’s are they because I can’t see them ?.

Or are they in the grill area ?.

Hey galaxy, yes for the territory there are 2 located inbetwen the fog light surround and centre grill (inline with the lowest horizontal chrome grill bar) and the other 2 on the horizontal piece of plastic below the number plate, just to the outer edge of number plate.

Trump · 28-07-2014, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nstg8a

Xg and xh went a long way past 88

I forgot about the utes and panel vans

M4CO · 28-07-2014, 10:40 PM

Looks mean, I like it! Definitely will be buying a XR8 when I can afford it and keeping it forever.

tranquilized · 28-07-2014, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by P6LTD351

Are you serious? What, just like XK - XP, XR - XY, XA - XC, XD - XF and I could go on and on.

How about you use these facts to educate your friends rather than just accept their viewpoint.

I really like the look of the new front, but I am a bit concerned that it doesn't integrate with the existing body shape very well.

Maybe these kind's of comments from non Ford/non car people are a symptom of this fact - the fact that it's just a new front is more noticeable to the average person than the previous generations updates.

I dunno, just a thought. I'll reserve judgement till I see it in the metal.

AUS GRUNT · 28-07-2014, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by falcodore

What's the general consensus with the new Falcon? Do you guys like the new look?

I'm about 50/50 in regards to liking/disliking it...i like the look of the headlight design kinda has a aggressive/mean look to them, then there's the upper trapezoidal grill that runs in with fords new global design language that is found to be similar on all new fords that i'm not so sure about yet...but i think if the 'REAL' (not CGI's) cars have the right proportions in the lights, grills etc it should all look good in the metal.

T-Pak Addict · 29-07-2014, 12:12 AM

I hate to say it but the final model code should be FF
Final Falcon

Bobman · 29-07-2014, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo4

I think he might be counting the Ute variants

Correct. XG & XH.

Even the most negative post of mine here will not stop me from buying the last Falcon though and it will become my first ever black car as well. Can't wait!

**Professor Farnsworth** · 29-07-2014, 12:17 AM

the last ever Falcon was always destined to not look like a Falcon, as such. FG will remain the last authentic looking Falcon. 201X is a crossover to the global model. It's a transitional design, so it looks more like the existing US designs than a Falcon ever has. So some will hate it, some will love it, some will be on the fence about it.

either way it's the last shot at the icon we love so it's there to enjoy for a little longer.

Ben_psi · 29-07-2014, 12:34 AM

i like the new falcon but i think they should've had a grill more like the mustang lol my dodgy photoshop

AUS GRUNT · 29-07-2014, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben_psi

i like the new falcon but i think they should've had a grill more like the mustang lol my dodgy photoshop

I was actually thinking about the same thing before, it might of added to the aggressive look...instead of a massive grill with nothing in it apart from a badge.

AUS GRUNT · 29-07-2014, 01:27 AM

Even if they kept the initial grill shape they ended up with, but with the extra lines in a similar fashion...

cortinagt · 29-07-2014, 01:47 AM

Could be a good after market option the inset grill mod. Or a DIY thread.....

AUS GRUNT · 29-07-2014, 02:15 AM

I also think that the ford badge should have been in the top grill and perhaps the xr8/whatever badge in the lower grill.

here's another 'very rough' edit...as i don't have photoshop, not sure if the bar across to the ford badge (similar to the current fg) would be overkill or not...

au2000 · 29-07-2014, 05:53 AM

I'll agree, although I'm thankful something's finally come out to look at which would make it easier for some to decide oh buying a fg or "fh", I'll make my final call on like or dislike till I see a real car in the flesh, I really hate ford's cgi obsession, screams cheap n nasty promotion to me,

galaxy xr8 · 29-07-2014, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JPFS1

Hey galaxy, yes for the territory there are 2 located inbetwen the fog light surround and centre grill (inline with the lowest horizontal chrome grill bar) and the other 2 on the horizontal piece of plastic below the number plate, just to the outer edge of number plate.

Thank’s mate, thats good to know they are there, I couldn’t see them in the pic.

duaned · 29-07-2014, 09:56 AM

To me the front end doesn't quite gel with the bodywork. I'll reserve final judgement till I see one in the flesh. Any interior shots yet? I personally hope Ford have made more changes to the interior than what is expected as this car needs to be more than a one trick pony, currently the way it's promoted to being.