Fg Update

[EvilDaifu]

Just saw new FG updated announced April 7, 2010 in The Age

Ford FG Falcon Update

Better fuel economy and more features for the updated FG Falcon, but side impact safety still lacking on sedans.

Ford has released an updated Falcon that uses up to 8.5 per cent less fuel, but the revised FG model still lacks potentially life-saving curtain airbags on the volume selling models, while prices have increased on all Falcon models.

Ford has fitted a new tweaked-for-efficiency six-speed automatic gearbox as standard to all Falcon models; the sporty XR6 and XR8 models which retain a six-speed manual box as standard. But the XR8 is due to get a new 5.0-litre V8 engine (codenamed Coyote) in June.

The 4.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine with 195kW of power also has a revised exhaust system to help it meet stricter new emissions regulations (Euro IV emissions) that come into force in Australia on July 1.

Ford says that fuel consumption will drop to a claimed 9.9L/100km for all regular (non-turbo) six-cylinder Falcon sedans, which represents a decrease of between 2.0 and 5.7 per cent.

The Falcon Utes gain the biggest drops in fuel consumption (8.5 per cent) also tick a few boxes in the safety checklist, with XR6 and XR6 Turbo both receiving side airbags as standard.

However, the Falcon is still the only locally made large car not to get curtain airbags on all models, with Ford charging $300 for a feature regarded as one of the biggest life savers in side impact collisions.

[Curtain airbags] are available as a very reasonably priced option for those who want to select them, said spokesman Justin Lacy. Our car is a five-star rated car; it was the first Australian-built five-star rated car.

Other new additions to the updated FG Falcon range include Bluetooth and iPod integration as standard across all Falcon models.

The base-model Falcon Ute will also retain a column-shift automatic to allow for a bench front seat for three occupants.

Some Falcon derivatives miss the cut, though.

The rear-wheel-drive Territory is still stuck with the old-school four-speed automatic, while the AWD versions already have the six-speed automatic transmission. But as Drive has previously reported the six-speed automatic is likely to spread to all Territory models (bar the still-to-be-released-diesel) in the near future.

The V8-powered XR8 (both sedan and Ute) is not affected by this update, and Ford says that Details regarding plans for the iconic XR8 nameplate will be revealed at a later date.

As Drive has previously reported, Fords V8 models are expected to receive a bigger update including the introduction of a Mustang-sourced V8 engine later in the year. The Falcon range is also expected to get a supercharged V8 to better take the performance fight to rival Expensive Daewoo and HSV models.

Prices increases between $100 and $1100 across the Falcon sedan range, with the base model XT starting at over $40,000 ($40,290 plus on-road costs).

The other price changes are as follows (all prices are manufacturers list price, before on-road costs):

G6 - $43,490 up $500

G6E - $50,390 up $500

G6E Turbo - $58,990 up $1100

XR6 - $42,990 up $100

XR6 Turbo - $48,990 up $600

All styleside well-back Falcon Utes have increased by $500, while cab-chassis models have gone up by $600.

Edited 07/04/10 10:44 AM by EvilDaifu

[f-wolf]

Apr 7, 2010

2010 Ford Falcon Gains Safety Updates, ZF Six-Speed Auto, Euro IV Emissions Compliance

FORD AUSTRALIA HAS today announced a number of significant upgrades to its FG Falcon range, including the ZF six-speed automatic transmission confirmed in January. The Falcon's inline-six is now also compliant with upcoming Euro IV emissions...

At : 2010 FG Ford Falcon Range Gets ZF Six-Speed Automatic Transmission, Euro IV Compliance | The Motor Report: Auto News And Reviews

[NB4C]

Not bad, now if they could just fix the driveline shunt once and for all.

[dule]

lol at $40.000 XT price, who in their right mind would pay this?

I'm sure they have a reason for this but I think it would put private buyers off, if you check the price online and saw 40k for an xt I wouldn't even consider it any more even though actual prices are closer to 30 than 40.