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

[Danny]

1CN-2LB strikes again. Following it on my way to work this morning. Looks and sounds good.

For those wanting to know what the LED tail light looks like enjoy. Was like playing twister with my passenger leaning over me to get the pic but here it is.. Looks good driving as well.

I might add that this is also my most constructive post in nearly 10 years!

[DJM83]

Havnt seen a bad angle of this car yet.

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by Danny

I might add that this is also my most constructive post in nearly 10 years!

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Quality beats quantity...good job!

[FGX335]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Havnt seen a bad angle of this car yet.

I wasn't a fan of the G6E image that Ford released, but the spy shots we've seen show that it is a nice looking car. I really think that Ford released shots that were not flattering to the cars, as the real-world photos we've seen show it to be a looker.

I think this is how Ford wanted it to be - get around in uncovered cars and get a buzz happening. Not a bad marketing campaign, but they will need to follow it up with air time once launched to really get the full effect.

[Alan D Segal]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

looks better than GTS

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No, no it doesn't.

[fgpsi]

yes, yes it does :p

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Alan D Segal

No, no it doesn't.

Im not a VF hater but everytime I see one I get this Toyota Aurion feel about me.

The FGX looks great, just sad that they basically used the one bumper across the range.

[tranquilized]

Looks "different" to a GTS - both good looking cars IMO Although the GTS rear is pretty rude.

Badge placement is a moot point - rip em off altogether and it'll look much better for it. And get rid of that bootlid spoiler as well, horrible things they are.

[FGX335]

I don't mind the VF, but the GTS just looks like a toy car with a real plasticky look about it.

Looked at the recent Wheels dyno comparo video on the iPad, and the GT-F just looked and sounded so much better. Plus it had more power than the 430kW GTS, so it makes you wonder just how much the GT-F really should be rated at. Damn that transient overboost!

[Smoke Pursuit]

Yes i must say the rear does not accommodate badges nicely.

[richo77]

I like Dowlings observation that the XR8 will be sub 50k.

[dimka100]

While I do think the XR8 looks a little better and more modern than the GTS from the front ... its definitely not the massive difference people where hyping up on here to be.

I also think the new ultra modern front does not bode well into the rest of the car's older design language, which unfortunately further highlights the lack of funding the engineers has to content with.

For somebody who bought a new BFII, FG, and FGII I'm still on the fence in regards to the FGX and not sure if I will be proceeding to upgrade next year or not ... I guess for me it's heavily going to come down to pricing.

Originally Posted by fgpsi

looks better than GTS

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[amiers]

Can one of the photoshop guys do one with the FG GT spoiler on the XR8.? please

[csv8]

Whoever does the Ranger ads can they do the FGX ads?? But not who does Fiesta/Focus/Territory ads ?

[elfinke]

@ all the naysayers:





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The more I look, the more I want one. My badge snobbery and desire for gadgets found in other comparable cars (Liberty/VF etc) shrinks. C'mon Ford, do us a solid on the price eh?

[Alan D Segal]

Originally Posted by csv8

Whoever does the Ranger ads can they do the FGX ads?? But not who does Fiesta/Focus/Territory ads ?

You think there's going to be ads for a new falcon? Why would they start now?

[fgpsi]

Originally Posted by amiers

Can one of the photoshop guys do one with the FG GT spoiler on the XR8.? please

Quick one

[nothin suss]

I really don't think it needs a spoiler.
A chop with the spoiler deleted, and the chrome blacked out would be interesting.

Wonder if there's going to be a 'Lip' spoiler?

[galaxy xr8]

I like the GT spoiler on it, suits it more so then the smaller one, but then again it is a XR8 so no XR8 ever had a large rear wing.

[Polyal]

I say delete spoiler, is the deck lid raise like the current Audi A4?

If its not then a little G6ET spoiler would look nice.

[tranquilized]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

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That is just awful.

The deck lid is quite high, adding any type of spoiler just looks crap imo

*Disclaimer: I am strongly biased against spoilers of all descriptions.

[Silver Ghia]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

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Sorry, does not work for me at all, looks very ricerish.

I think the lower OEM spoiler (which is lower than on earlier FG's) looks just right.

[Polyal]

Actually as they are all sharing bumpers etc then it just does my head in why a G8E was not made.

Front end styling would be G6ET, driveline is XR8 and you could even use the rear diffuser from the XR8 if you wanted too...its all in the pile of parts along the production line already.

[fgpsi]

Without chrome strip

[graphicgoose]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

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Personally I think the car would need more aggressive lines in the bumper to make the GT spoiler work and tie in better, like with the other FG's. If the rear bumper was similar to the FPV FG mk2 bumper i reckon it might look alright.

[amiers]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

Quick one

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Thanks mate, that's me!

[Smoke Pursuit]

Chrome strip delete = win!

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

Chrome strip delete = win!

On the XR I agree, suits the G series though.

[nothin suss]

Originally Posted by Polyal

On the XR I agree, suits the G series though.

Yeah I think you're right with the G6E.
Shouldn't be hard to vinyl wrap or paint the trim after purchase

[block58]

Has it already been confirmed that XRs will get a black roof lining?

If not, the XR6 EcoLPi I drove by today had it, however the pillars were still beige. Can assume that is just pre-production though.