FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 228

Nikked · 03-08-2014, 12:59 AM

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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 · 03-08-2014, 01:01 AM

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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 · 03-08-2014, 01:06 AM

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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 · 03-08-2014, 01:19 AM

Reversing camera standard on XT?

Mike

Sloth · 03-08-2014, 05:39 AM

This xt spyman shot has clear repeaters

G6T · 03-08-2014, 10:13 AM

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 · 03-08-2014, 10:21 AM

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 · 03-08-2014, 11:22 AM

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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 · 03-08-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by timetaker

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

Xr8 gets r spec suspension doesn't it?

cortinagt · 03-08-2014, 12:21 PM

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** · 03-08-2014, 12:21 PM

That was my guess

**DFB FGXR6** · 03-08-2014, 01:16 PM

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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 · 03-08-2014, 01:26 PM

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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 · 03-08-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sloth

This xt spyman shot has clear repeaters

image

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

Sam1112 · 03-08-2014, 01:39 PM

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...

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* 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 · 03-08-2014, 01:58 PM

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

EB# · 03-08-2014, 02:10 PM

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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 · 03-08-2014, 02:12 PM

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** · 03-08-2014, 02:14 PM

"With Locking Capless Fuel Filler"

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

XR8putts · 03-08-2014, 02:29 PM

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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 · 03-08-2014, 03:03 PM

Less Front Parking Aid

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

Focused · 03-08-2014, 03:07 PM

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

malazn mafia · 03-08-2014, 03:08 PM

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

madmelon · 03-08-2014, 03:14 PM

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

**DJM83** · 03-08-2014, 03:14 PM

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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 · 03-08-2014, 03:15 PM

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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 · 03-08-2014, 03:40 PM

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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 · 03-08-2014, 07:10 PM

Anyone seen this photo yet???

XR8putts · 03-08-2014, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben_psi

Anyone seen this photo yet???

No. Damn that's sexy!

Uwish · 03-08-2014, 07:19 PM

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