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

[Dave R]

All this talk about it being a series III, no way, they've done far too much. New front bar, headlights, bonnet, front quarters, wheels, rear bar, bootlid, tail lights, dash trims, seat trims, door trim inserts, clusters, entertainment system, front sonar, lane keeping alert, additional model (XR8) & whatever else I've missed or hasn't been released yet. From what I've read, the FG model name was retained to slip around emissions regulations for new models or something to that effect.

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Originally Posted by MAGPIE

It's on the tacho but obscured by dust and the sunlight.

Anyone else try and rub away the dust off their computer screen so they could read the 'XR' properly...?

Craig H

[No.6]

was hoping the lcd screen on the instrument cluster would be colour. Oh well. No big deal.

[JR.]

I was hoping they'd got the the full TFT instrument screen like in current US market Fusion, Edge etc...

[Crazy Dazz]

Originally Posted by madmelon

Click on the picture, it goes to my photobucket where there's a big version.

Did that, still looks like Pair to me

[jmd64]

Close up

[2242100]

Originally Posted by FGX335

They test all their cars on 91, be interesting to use 98.

And FG X is enough of a mouthful thanks!

I may be wrong, but I can't see the overboost feature working well, or if at all on 91 with a Turbo.
So if it's 5 seconds or so to 100 how fast will it be on 98?

[csv8]

Adrenaline ..u missed G8E !!! Which is missing from lineup..

[GSPSI]

I spy with my little eye:

[dimka100]

No LED Brake lights on the XR6T? I thought the new tail lights have LEDs in them?

Originally Posted by GSPSI

I spy with my little eye:

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[Sloth]

They do but only the tail light part which is the upper section. Current mondeo is the same.

[P6LTD351]

Originally Posted by GSPSI

I spy with my little eye:

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OMG, that is absolutely horrendous!!!

IMO only of course ;)

sarcasm on at 150%

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by XtRmn8

Sounds and goes the same as my Euro4 FG XR6T did.

The person who posted the video said it was in normal D and on 91ULP.

is the i6t and boss335 able to run 91? Thought the owners handbook says otherwise

[P6LTD351]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

is the i6t and boss335 able to run 91? Thought the owners handbook says otherwise

Yeah, that's interesting.

Regardless, if I had those cars, I wouldn't run them on anything less than 98. That's all I use on my cars, even though it is obviously not necessary with my old cars.

[DanielXR8]

Originally Posted by xtremerus

Warranty work has to be done at a dealer, servicing doesn't.




Are there no other mechanics in Dubbo, other than dealers????

So you just hope your don't have any warranty work required, because you're screwed if you do. Got it.

Oh and don't say that's not an issue, because I've been there and done that. Your explanation for solving the problem is a workaround to the core problem. Ford aren't' enforcing high standards in their dealer network. The customer of Ford shouldn't have to run around avoiding dealers because Ford won't fix them.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by Adrenaline

Looks the same if not slower than what we're used to. Here's the video for those that can't view it on the other forum...

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Credit to "timetaker".

9.7 L per 100km Economy. On 91 Ron? Is this a 4Cyl ecoboost?!

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by P6LTD351

Yeah, that's interesting.

Regardless, if I had those cars, I wouldn't run them on anything less than 98. That's all I use on my cars, even though it is obviously not necessary with my old cars.

Is this a Ford development thing or are they really short of cash and started this recently?

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

9.7 L per 100km Economy. On 91 Ron? Is this a 4Cyl ecoboost?!

With a high average speed our G6ET would easily cruise between 7- 8 L/100Km, just need the sustained driving time and it's only "idling" along round 1600-1800rpm on a highway.

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Is this a Ford development thing or are they really short of cash and started this recently?

Always test for worse case scenario and cover all bases. Australia obviously doesn't only have 98ron fuel so durability tests have to be signed off on 91ron. IIRC, I6T's official spec sheets quote 95ron for power however.

[GT014]

Originally Posted by GSPSI

I spy with my little eye:

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Every rear pic I've seen I've hated, but this looks stunning!, only thing is I would move the badges if I had one, looks horrible those badge placements

[FGX335]

Just like the engine tune is restricted to allow for poor maintenance and cheap fuel, so is their testing regime. People will put 91 in these cars, so they are testing for the worst case scenario.

[jimt3te50]

Originally Posted by GT014

Every rear pic I've seen I've hated, but this looks stunning!, only thing is I would move the badges if I had one, looks horrible those badge placements

Agreed, badge placement is woeful

[futura]

The number 6 on the XR6 badge looks like an 8! The turbo font badge looks hard to read.

[scotty_dee]

Originally Posted by jimt3te50

Agreed, badge placement is woeful

Where else would you put them?

[futura]

Originally Posted by scotty_dee

Where else would you put them?

Looks like Ford designed the rear end first then added the rear badges.

[Falcman0o7]

The XR6 is on the wrong side IMO. I actually thought is was a XR8 Turbo at first LOL
LED tail lights and a bloody decent tip would of been nice!

[stevesxr]

I had a little play with the badges.
Its a bit tricky to find a good place for them. The concave shape of the boot around the numberplate is just big enough to be a pain. They might already be in the right spots haha.





And no Falcon badge on a Falcon makes me go...something...something

[Blem]

Originally Posted by Sloth

They do but only the tail light part which is the upper section. Current mondeo is the same.

Re above picture.
Try putting a Mondeo badge on it just for comparison?

Just don't like the rear fullstop.
Maybe it will grow on me but if I wanted a Mondeo I'd buy one.
Pity the Mondeo is front wheel drive as wife wants a new wagon.

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by stevesxr

I had a little play with the badges.
Its a bit tricky to find a good place for them. The concave shape of the boot around the numberplate is just big enough to be a pain. They might already be in the right spots haha.

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And no Falcon badge on a Falcon makes me go...something...something

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The original looks best ( out of these ).

[galaxy xr8]

The original badge placement is the better looker IMO but the rear is an awkward design for to many badges.