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

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Why did they have to move the Ford badge above the chrome strip. Would look a lot better with it on the chrome strip. Can someone photoshop it ?

Just like an Au, yeah...


Love how I have F A L C O N proudly displayed on my garnish :-)

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

I'm afraid FZ will go out with a whimper, and team Holes Oil Leaks Dents Excessive Noise will have one-upped Ford in the final chapter...

Until you turn the key of the XR8...

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Until you turn the key of the XR8...

Turning the key of the XR8 will be no different to turning the key of a 2011+ FG GT (oh, I wonder if FZ will have keyless start, now that would be different) if I'm staring at the same dash while doing so, and seeing there will be no power upgrades and the chassis is the same, makes it that much harder to open the wallet to buy an FZ...

[V8 Ghia Mike]

Reversing camera standard on XT?

Mike

[Sloth]

This xt spyman shot has clear repeaters

[G6T]

ford r loosing money every day the doors stay open so maybe bring back some old names & throw everything at them kit them out with everything, FAIRMONT GHIA ,LTD or others might generate more sales.

[csv8]

G6T..No chance of Futura, Fairmont coming back. I have been told "they are old farts names!!!" but they should come back for the last hurrah. Licence to use GHIA has expired....
And where is Spyman ????

[timetaker]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Turning the key of the XR8 will be no different to turning the key of a 2011+ FG GT (oh, I wonder if FZ will have keyless start, now that would be different) if I'm staring at the same dash while doing so, and seeing there will be no power upgrades and the chassis is the same, makes it that much harder to open the wallet to buy an FZ...

Suspension will not be the same as the 2011+ FG GT.

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by timetaker

Suspension will not be the same as the 2011+ FG GT.

Xr8 gets r spec suspension doesn't it?

[cortinagt]

So we have seen either testing shots or cgi of XT XR6 XR8 G6E. I remember someone linked to ford on here saying one badge will go. Is it the G6?

[Professor Farnsworth]

That was my guess

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

I'm just glad to see the Falcon badge back where it belongs.

I know what you mean, but the 'Falcon' badge was never deleted from the base model XT sedan or base model ute.

[Focused]

Originally Posted by borough

The more I see of this car the less I like. The Mondeo/Fusion front does not look right on the ute. The boot doesn't look right with the FG side panels. Yellow side repeaters? Gee Ford even the FGII XT has clear side repeaters.

Lets be honest, the ute hasn't really looked right since the AU. Mechanically it was a good, tough unit but styling wasn't its forte.

But that's been how Ford have differentiated the Falcon Ute from the Commodore. The Ford was more functional (one tonne payload, different trays) while the Commodore was usually better looking (the SS ute looks wonderful if I may say so myself).

[Focused]

Originally Posted by Sloth

This xt spyman shot has clear repeaters

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True but remember that those prototypes are often random mixes of parts and don't necessarily represent the production car.

[Sam1112]

Im not sure if anyone else thought of this but I did a Vicroads Rego check on that white XT a couple pages back which actually gives a VIN so that can be ran on ETIS. I'll have to check that Black XR see if it shows anything.



This it what the ETIS check says for that VIN...

* Illustration shows model only
FALCON COMMERCIAL (FOA), 4.0L DOHC VCT LPG, Winter White VIN Number: 6FPAAAJGSWEM67312
Primary Features
Build Date: 21.07.2014
Vehicle Line: FALCON COMMERCIAL (FOA) Body Style: 4 Door Saloon
Version: Series 10
Engine: 4.0L DOHC VCT LPG
Transmission: 6 Spd Auto Trans ZF 6HP21
Drive: RHD RWD
Axle Ratio: 2.73
Emission: Euro Stage 4 Emissions
Paint: Winter White

Minor Features

• Shadow Grey 86
• With Cloth Trim
• All Cloth Trim / Shadow
• Less Front Door Sill Protection
• ACC Media Hub 2XUSB+AV+SD Slot
• Less Second Unit Body
• Less Roll Bar
• Less Outside Tie Down Hooks
• Less Load Box Bedliner
• With Base Payload Package
• Base
• (-) Version Packages
• Broad Meadows (Australia)
• Less Special Equipment Package
• Marketing Level 1
• (-) SVP
• Less SIP
• Equipment Package 1
• "A" Pillar Molded Trim
• Power Frt Window-1 Tch Dwn-Dr Only
• With Electric Rear Windows
• With Tinted Glass
• Less Illum Power Window Switches
• With Heated Rear Window
• With Locking Glove Box Lid
• Less Overhead Console
• Low Line Cubby Box
• With TPO Console Material
• With Cut Pile Carpeting
• Headliner With Lighting
• Sunvisor-Driver Vinyl W/Mirr Insert
• Sunvisor-Pass Vinyl W/Mirr Insert
• Less Decklid Liner
• With Load Floor Carpet
• Less Interior Noise Insulation Pack
• Rocker Panel Moulding - Body Colour
• With Black Belt Moulding
• With Black Door Frame Moulding
• Less Spoiler
• With Dipping Rear View Mirror
• 4 Door Saloon
• With Dual Manual Exterior Mirrors
• With Front 2 Way Headrest
• With Manual Passenger Seat Recliner
• Less LH Lumbar Support
• With RH Manual Lumbar Support
• With Side Curtain Airbag
• With Driver 4 Way Pwr.Seat Adjuster
• With Pass 2 Way Manual Seat Adjust
• Less Programmable Driver Seat
• Less Trailer Towing
• Chrome Liftgate Handle
• Ignition Key With Remote Unit
• With Moulded Gearshift Knob
• With Remote Controlled Tailgate Release
• With Door Dead Locks
• With Variable Intermittent Windscreen Wiper
• Less Rain Sensor - Front W/Wiper
• Less Tonneau Cover
• Rear Bumper Sensor Device
• With Front Seat Side Thorax Airbag
• Beltminder-Driver + Passenger
• With Standard Rear Seat Belts
• With Adjustable Front S.Belt Mounts
• With Driver Air Bag
• With Passenger Air Bag
• With 16" Aluminium Spare Wheel
• 6.5 X 16" Alloy Wheel
• 215/60 R16 95V ULRR
• Non Locking Lug Nuts
• With Standard Engine Cooling System
• Euro Stage 4 Emissions
• Luxury Performance – LPi
• With Upsized Front Stabilizer Bar
• With Rear Stablizer Bar
• 2.73
• Less Rear Axle Limited Slip Diff
• 4.0L DOHC VCT LPG
• Sing Horz Pln Muf/Vert Pipe-RH
• With Plastic Moulded H/Brake Grip
• With Mechanical Parking Brake
• Traction Control With IVD
• Poratable Audio Connection - FIA
• Floor Mount Trans Control
• With Base Air Register
• 2nd Row A/C Register In Console
• With EATC Air Conditioning
• With Locking Capless Fuel Filler
• With LPG Fuel
• With Fixed Foot Pedals
• Standard Foot Pedal Pad Design
• With Adjustable Steering Column
• Basic Type Steering Wheel
• With Speed Control
• Low Series Analog Cluster
• With Trip Computer
• With Tachometer
• Single Note Electric Horn
• Less Tyre Inflation Kit
• MFD TFT Touch Screen
• Less Navigation System
• Less Lane Keeping Aid
• Less Remote Alarm System
• With Engine Immobilizer - Integral
• Less Front Parking Aid
• Standard Duty Battery
• Less Auxiliary Batteries
• With Dual Media MP3/CD Radio
• With A/V Jack
• Blue Tooth Interface Connect
• Less Audio Option Pack
• Roof Mounted Radio Antenna
• Ice Feature Pack 3
• Less Tweeter Speaker
• Less Sync
• Less Voice Input System
• With Steering Wheel Radio Controls
• Rear View Camera-Fixed
• Wheel Pack 1
• Less Aero Pack
• With Level 1 Headlamps
• Less Daytime Running Lamps
• With Fender Mounted Turn Signals
• Less Front Fog Lamps
• Less Footwell Lights
• Less Header Mounted Map Light
• With Courtesy Light Delay
• Less Interior Courtesy Lamp
• With Glove Box Illumination
• With Load Compartment Lamp
• Tail lamps - Level 1
• With High Mounted Stop Lamp
• With Automatic Headlamp On/Off
• Winter White
• 6 Spd Auto Trans ZF 6HP21
• FALCON COMMERCIAL (FOA)
• Series 10
• (+)"AUS"

[XtRmn8]

No SYNC in base model? Hope that is wrong as even a $15K Fiesta has it.

[EB#]

Originally Posted by Sam1112

Im not sure if anyone else thought of this but I did a Vicroads Rego check on that white XT....

Clever sleuthing Sam. That is the longest list of points I have ever seen on an Etis sheet!

[cortinagt]

Do you think ford just chucked FG data into the system. Is that list identical to same spec FG?

Edit : ignore just noticed reference to less DRL and Sync. Damn

[Dave R]

"With Locking Capless Fuel Filler"

Sounds good. Also mentions "lane keeping aid" but no blind spot monitor from what I can see.

[XR8putts]

Originally Posted by cortinagt

Do you think ford just chucked FG data into the system. Is that list identical to same spec FG?

Edit : ignore just noticed reference to less DRL and Sync. Damn

But all of the new Falcons have DRLs?

[XtRmn8]

Less Front Parking Aid

....but front parking sensors are visible in the picture. Maybe list is not accurate.

[Focused]

"Less lane keeping aid"? Does this meant that the high-end models will get it? Tis a great feature IMO.

[malazn mafia]

6HP21, isn't this a lower spec ZF trans designed for 4 cylinder 3-series bmw's? Do FG2 run this transmission already?

[madmelon]

6HP21 is the new version of the 6HP19. The 19 is rated at 400Nm, the 21 is rated at 450Nm.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by XtRmn8

Less Front Parking Aid

....but front parking sensors are visible in the picture. Maybe list is not accurate.

ETIS isnt always right. I know with my car there is a cpl of differences between car and ETIS. I know its german built but still

[cortinagt]

Originally Posted by XtRmn8

Less Front Parking Aid

....but front parking sensors are visible in the picture. Maybe list is not accurate.

Let's hope they haven't cheaped out and plugged the holes on lower models.

[ED Classic]

Originally Posted by Focused

"Less lane keeping aid"? Does this meant that the high-end models will get it? Tis a great feature IMO.

Agree, hope so

[Ben_psi]

Anyone seen this photo yet???

[XR8putts]

Originally Posted by Ben_psi

Anyone seen this photo yet???

No. Damn that's sexy!

[Uwish]

Can not wait to see the proper pics of the xr8
I think it will be a winner