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The official debut of the 2008 FG Falcon included the entire new model range,
with sedan, Ute and Ford Performance Vehicles line-ups all on show ahead of
mainstream sedan models going on sale in May.
The all-new FG Falcon range also introduces a new model line-up and
nomenclature, incorporating the new sports luxury G Series sedan range, along
with three different exterior front end treatments and a significant realignment
of models and specifications.
"The all-new FG Falcon range represents another step forward for automotive
vehicle design in Australia," Ford Australia President Bill Osborne said.
"It is an exceptional large car package that delivers outstanding
performance, fuel efficiency, refinement and safety to meet the needs of a wide
variety of customers.
"For the first time in Falcon's history, the new model will come to market
with three distinct faces on the vehicle, offering both private and fleet
customers, and both sports and luxury customers, a new Falcon to suit their
lifestyle. There are now three families of vehicles in the FG Falcon sedan
range, including:
- Falcon XT
- G Series, incorporating
- XR, incorporating
"The introduction of the all-new G6E Turbo will create excitement and provide
the perfect balance of sports luxury performance for customers who don't wish to
compromise on either sports or luxury options," Mr Osborne added.
A new body structure for the FG Falcon delivers significant improvements in
structural integrity for greater occupant protection, and side and frontal crash
performance, as well as improved vehicle refinement.
All petrol Falcon sedans will come standard with an advanced safety package,
incorporating driver and front passenger airbags, front side head/thorax
airbags, driver and front passenger Beltminder® system, Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC), Traction Control (TC), and Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) with Electronic
Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Side curtain airbags, in conjunction with front side thorax airbags, are
standard on premium sedan models, but are also available as an option across the
rest of the sedan range.
A new reverse camera system is standard on G6E and G6E Turbo models, and
optional on the overt sports XR range, while a reverse sensing system is
standard on all G Series models and available as an option across the rest of
the sedan range.
All FG Falcon Utes will have ABS with EBD as standard, while Traction Control
is standard on XR Utes and optional on the remainder of the Falcon Ute
line-up.
New model line-up
The new 'FG' series prefix for the eighth generation Falcon range heralds the
arrival of the all-new Falcon line-up, as well as serving as an acknowledgement
of the strong heritage of the long-running Fairmont and
Ghia nameplates.
That acknowledgement also translates to the introduction of the new sports
luxury G Series sedan range, incorporating the G6, G6E and G6E Turbo models.
The G6 is a nod to the "Ghia" nameplate and an extension of the G8
nomenclature used on the outgoing Fairlane range in recent years, while the "6"
represents Falcon's high-tech six-cylinder engine.
G6E builds on the nod to "Ghia" and is a modest acknowledgement of the
European-inspired styling and distinct design cues evident in the new vehicle,
while G6E Turbo announces the introduction of the acclaimed I6 Turbo engine as
the new hero of the sports luxury line-up.
Falcon XT
With a focus on interior appointments and
safety features, the Falcon XT raises the bar for entry-level vehicle private
customers and fleet buyers. For the first time on Falcon, it will have its own
appearance and be distinctly different from the rest of the range.
The XT comes with the choice of either an I6 petrol engine producing 195kW of
power and 391Nm of torque matched to a new five-speed automatic transmission
with Sequential Sports Shift (SSS), or an optional 156kW E-Gas dedicated LPG
engine with a four-speed SSS auto. The ZF six-speed automatic transmission is
available as an option on the I6 petrol engine.
Standard interior appointments include automatic climate control, four-way
power driver's seat, four-speaker single CD audio system, a new, larger Interior
Command Centre (ICC) LCD screen, cruise control and 60/40 split fold rear
seats.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is standard on all petrol models, while the
XT also features driver and front passenger airbags, front side head/thorax
airbags, and a driver and front passenger Beltminder® system.
G6
The entry G Series model, the G6 raises the bar for
the discerning luxury buyer with a range of standard features in addition to
those on the Falcon XT. These include a unique G Series front bumper and grille,
front fog lamps and 17-inch alloy wheels, along with luxury interior
appointments, including suede seat bolsters and a rear centre armrest with cup
holders. The G6 also incorporates luxury sports suspension and, on the safety
front, a reverse sensing system as standard equipment.
G6E
The G6E builds upon the luxury G Series story even
further, adding to the standard G6 specification with a range of features to
deliver a highly-specified luxury G Series variant. Standard G6E features
include the acclaimed ZF six-speed automatic transmission, along with a side
indicator integrated into the exterior mirror housing, a front fender badge,
unique 17-inch alloy wheels and a unique G6E front grille.
The interior adds a Bluetooth® mobile phone integration module, a premium
audio system with seven-inch TFT colour ICC screen, six-disc in-dash CD player
and subwoofer, an electrochromatic rear vision mirror, dual-zone automatic
climate control, leather seats and an eight-way power driver's seat with
three-position memory. On the safety front, the G6E adds a reverse camera and
side curtain airbags as standard equipment.
G6E Turbo
The new hero of the sports luxury Falcon
line-up, the G6E Turbo is differentiated from the G6E by a range of
performance-oriented features, including the I6 Turbo engine that produces 270kW
of power and 533Nm of torque, matched to the ZF six-speed automatic
transmission. New 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear lip spoiler and bright headlamp
bezels complete the unique exterior elements, while 19-inch alloy wheels are
available as an option.
Interior differentiation includes fabric-wrapped lower door trims and an iPod
Integration feature, which provides a fully integrated interface between a
customer's iPod unit and the vehicle's audio system. Falcon
XR6
The FG Falcon XR range continues to build on the powerful and
distinctive design cues that have contributed to the cult status enjoyed by XR
vehicles. The XR6 incorporates a host of features over and above the Falcon XT,
including a new Tremec six-speed manual transmission as standard – with the
option of either the five-speed automatic or the ZF six-speed automatic
transmissions – and sports suspension.
The exterior is differentiated by the signature XR double-drop lens headlight
treatment, XR front bumper, grille and rockers, front fog lamps and unique
17-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the XR6 features a sports instrument cluster,
sports seats, alloy pedal covers and an aluminium gear shifter on manual
transmission models, with reverse camera and reverse sensing systems available
as options.
Falcon XR6 Turbo
In recognition of its overt sports
status, the XR6 Turbo will – for the first time – be specified to the same level
as the XR8, with the main difference between the two models being the engines.
The FG Falcon XR6 Turbo builds on the equipment levels of the XR6 with a
range of performance and comfort-oriented features, including a 270 kW / 533 Nm
I6 Turbo engine, limited slip differential, upgraded front brakes and 18-inch
alloy wheels. The world-class ZF six-speed automatic transmission is available
as an option.
Falcon XR8
The XR8 shares its major equipment
specifications with the XR6 Turbo and is differentiated by its engine and
signature bonnet power bulge. The exciting Boss 290 5.4-litre four-valve V8
engine moves to the XR8 with the introduction of the FG Falcon and is
complemented by a new exhaust system with a Semi Active Muffler (SAM). The new
exhaust system produces an unsurpassed, sporty V8 exhaust note, while also
delivering a more refined interior environment.
A bold 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheel design is available as an option on all
XR models.
Falcon Ute
The all-new FG Falcon Ute will go on sale shortly after the mainstream sedan
range, offering no compromise performance and functionality, with the ideal mix
of truck-like capability and car-like comfort, driveability and safety.
Each model in the new Falcon Ute range represents a unique mix of workhorse
and recreational elements, which ensures the job gets done during the workday
week, as well as on weekends when its time to getaway.
Falcon Ute
The entry level model, Falcon Ute is available
in either Cab Chassis or Styleside Box bodystyles with a choice of engines and
transmissions.
Standard powertrain specification is the I6 petrol engine, producing 195kW of
power and 391Nm of torque, matched to a new six-speed manual transmission, while
the new five-speed automatic transmission with Sequential Sports Shift (SSS) is
available as an option. Also optional is the E-Gas dedicated LPG engine, which
is matched with the proven four-speed automatic transmission with SSS.
Other features include cloth trim, a single CD audio system with a new,
larger Interior Command Centre (ICC) LCD screen, cruise control, four-way power
driver's seat, power mirrors and windows, and steering wheel mounted controls
for the audio and cruise control systems.
Safety items include driver and passenger airbags, driver and passenger
Beltminder® system, and ABS with EBD, while side head/thorax airbags are
available as part of an optional Safety Pack that also includes a perimeter
alarm system.
R6
The new R6 model introduces an all-new model name to
the FG Falcon Ute range, with a host of key sports features that deliver an
altogether sportier look, feel and drive, as well as close links to the overt
sports XR line-up.
With sports suspension, front fog lamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, XR rockers and
rear bumper, and a new, flush-fitting tonneau cover (on the Styleside Box
model), the new R6 offers a fresh combination of sports ute dynamism with
renowned workhorse capabilities.
On the inside, the R6 features sports bucket seats with unique seat trim,
passenger seat lumbar adjustment and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
XR6
The XR6 builds on the specification and equipment of
the new R6 model while still offering a wide choice of bodystyles – Cab Chassis
and Styleside Box – and powertrains – I6 petrol with six-speed manual or five
speed automatic transmissions, or I6 E-Gas with four speed automatic
transmission.
The exterior is differentiated by the signature XR double-drop lens headlight
treatment, XR front bumper and grille, front fog lamps and unique 17-inch alloy
wheels, while Traction Control (TC) adds to the list of standard equipment.
Inside, the XR6 features a sports instrument cluster, sports seats, alloy
pedal covers and an aluminium gear shifter on manual transmission models, along
with automatic climate control and a sports leather steering wheel. Bluetooth
mobile phone integration, iPod Integration and 18-inch alloy wheels are
available as part of an optional XR Sports Pack.
XR6 Turbo
Like its sedan cousin, the XR6 Turbo Ute will –
for the first time – be specified to the same level as the XR8, with the main
difference between the two models being the engines.
The FG Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute builds on the equipment levels of the XR6 with a
range of performance and comfort-oriented features, including a 270 kW / 533 Nm
I6 Turbo engine, limited slip differential, upgraded front brakes and 18-inch
alloy wheels. The world-class ZF six-speed automatic transmission is available
as an option.
XR8
The XR8 shares its major equipment specifications
with the XR6 Turbo and is differentiated by its engine, the exciting Boss 290
5.4-litre four-valve V8, and signature bonnet power bulge.
A bold 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheel design is available as a stand alone
option on all XR Ute models or as part of the XR Luxury Pack, which also
includes premium sports interior, leather seat trim, premium audio system and
dual zone climate control.
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