2017 Falcon Concept

[xe351]

Originally Posted by brett.r.johnstone

Not a fan...

also not a fan, phhew i though i was going to be the only one

[tranquilized]

Originally Posted by OzJavelin

I like the look of this .. especially the idea that the front wheels aren't jammed up against the front door meaning it's probably not front-wheel-drive ..

^This

Looks even better if the front wheels are further forward again;



Terrible photoshop skills on my behalf, but I think they're the proportions that make a car really stand out from the hordes of FWD econoboxes out there. Put a badge or vent/grille in that space between the wheel arch and front door and your set.

[Kingsley]

I like it.

[Chilliman]

I really like it. Even if its a LWB version of the EUCD2 that underpins the upcoming Fusion/Mondeo. Should be alot lighter than the current D3 Taurus - just imagine it with 3.5 EcoBoost and AWD!

[OffRoadFalcon]

I'm not so sure I do like it...

It looks too much like the Fusion and Mondeo, doesn't quite have that big sedan look about it that I like. I like big cars, and unfortunately, that doesn't really do it for me.

Infact, I'd probably choose the current Taurus styling over it to be honest. I dunno, I must be weird?

[71cop]

Horrible.

[smoo]

I like it, but come 2017 she will be a well and truly dated design. Then again FoA are always late to the table.

[NX74205]

Originally Posted by jpd80

No, he's talking about the door sills being lower than bonnet and boot line, that was started by Granada, not Falcon.
The door kick you're thinking about is claimed by BMW but US cars from the were using it long before BMW

Actually, I was talking about the BMW-esque C-pillar that the Falcon has incorporated into its design since the EA.

But you raise a good point too: the waist line is too high. A lower waist line would be more conducive to visibility and the feeling of spaciousness.

[XR6Runner]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Cheers for he comments...I'll work on some idea's (XR/wagon/ute...and a coupe lol)

My basic idea behind it was to used the modeo's door shut lines etc...sorta aim for what could relisticly could happen in the future.

In a way, the falcon could become the LWB counterpart of the modeo/fusion.

Oh wow, I just realized that you created that image, and that it's not an official release of the 2017 concept. You, sir, have exceptional photo editing skills!

You need to write up a good resume' and send it into fords design team. You are a talented son of a gun!

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by NX74205

Actually, I was talking about the BMW-esque C-pillar that the Falcon has incorporated into its design since the EA.

But you raise a good point too: the waist line is too high. A lower waist line would be more conducive to visibility and the feeling of spaciousness.

Raised waist line is essential to changing Falcon's dated look, just about every other car has a higher waist line.
Generous canopy, hip and shoulder room are better conveyors of spaciousness than waist line.....

[blk6t]

I do like it for a G6, but I can't see a XR or FPV variant in there.

[phillyc]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Cheers for he comments...I'll work on some idea's (XR/wagon/ute...and a coupe lol)

My basic idea behind it was to used the Mondeo's door shut lines etc...sorta aim for what could relisticly could happen in the future.

In a way, the falcon could become the LWB counterpart of the modeo/fusion.

Great work. I really like it when you do these chops

I also appreciate that you used the Mondeo's shutlines as doors are very expensive to engineer. Makes the design much more feasible!

[FPV GTHO]

I dont really like it. The Superman grille really needs to be the upper grille. Looking at the cars and SUV's that Ford has put it on, you can see a trend of the cars (Taurus, Fudeo)taking it for the top and SUV's (Ecosport, Territory SZ) taking it for the bottom. There is an exception there, that being Mk2 FG which IMO perhaps exposes the local design as being out of touch.

As a 2014 concept it might pass. 2017 i think Ford would almost be moving on to their next design concepts.

[Nikked]

Not sure about wagon attempt...these modern cars with the angled window line make it hard...

[Uncle Niceguy]

mmm not sure about the wagon aye

[Poetic Justice]

That looks about 6-7 metres long! lol...

Loved the original sedan.

Couldn't understand how it would be morphed into an aggressive car though, XR or FPV etc.

[Nikked]

With an XR version, im thinking of loosing the chrome in the grills, add a more pronounce lower lip and 'chisel' around the vents a bit... and maybe adding red sourrounds to the projectors...

[NX74205]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Not sure about wagon attempt...these modern cars with the angled window line make it hard...

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I don't like the wagon at all. Don't have a kink in the waist line for the wagon. Make it clean, like the Mondeo wagon. Also, the tailgate needs to be more vertical - again, like the Mondeo wagon. Otherwise it just becomes a glorified hatchback.

[Adamz Ghia]

The wagon looks magic mate!

[lowfly]

The wagon looks better than the sedan , sedan looks just like a mondeo to me.

[blackf6]

I like it overall, but that front guard is horrendous and definitely needs to be tweaked.

[BAFrod]

Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

I dont really like it. The Superman grille really needs to be the upper grille. Looking at the cars and SUV's that Ford has put it on, you can see a trend of the cars (Taurus, Fudeo)taking it for the top and SUV's (Ecosport, Territory SZ) taking it for the bottom. There is an exception there, that being Mk2 FG which IMO perhaps exposes the local design as being out of touch.

As a 2014 concept it might pass. 2017 i think Ford would almost be moving on to their next design concepts.

I see FG2 as catching up with the 2010 Mondeo update, going from the double concave design to the concave upper/hexagonal lower. Considering the next "Fudeo" (I like that, btw) isn't due til 2013, I'd say the 2014 Falcon will follow those design cues: large hexagonal upper/smaller concave lower.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by SCUD

That looks about 6-7 metres long! lol...

Loved the original sedan.

Couldn't understand how it would be morphed into an aggressive car though, XR or FPV etc.

XR - Just give it a small skirt kit like the BF2.5 XR's

[MercuryT]

Wagon looks like it would be the longest car ever made.....ha ha.

Awesome job in all seriousness, I like the look of that car. Reminds me of the Jaguar's getting around at the minute......

[Nikked]

Funny thing is, the wagon is the same length as the sedan...

[The Snout]

Looks good in 2012.

Looks dated for 2017.

[fugitive.rmx]

Yeah very Mondeo, but still nice...

[Romulus]

Looks good Nikked, both the sedan and wagon.

You should send your resume to Ford, then give them a call to follow up. Good work!

[superfly]

I like it! But get rid of the antenna.

[Nikked]

Working up a XR version now...