FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 203

V8UTE · 25-07-2014, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberWasp

The Caradvice article is saying a V8 ute will be available.
I thought it was said there will be no V8 ute.

That gives me some hope. If there is an XR8 Ute then it's a definate sale here. I will keep it till I die I reckon.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 25-07-2014, 01:07 PM

the more i look at the xr6 the more i think it's a little too restrained

but i'm still happy either way

**Polyal** · 25-07-2014, 01:10 PM

Can wait to compare the bums....the VF in that comparison doesnt look any better or worse. From those angles they are both pretty good designs. But its the package and drivetrains that Ford always excels at that makes the biggest difference.

Thunder · 25-07-2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

the more i look at the xr6 the more i think it's a little too restrained

but i'm still happy either way

Just my opinion, but: Ive always thought that at any angle a Commodore looks like a Commodore. But at every different angle a Falcon keeps looking different.

The XR6 versus XR8 pic is a prime example. The bonnet buldge is the only real difference, yet the overall look seems miles apart. The angle shown on the XR8 is clearly its best shot. The XR6 just seems very under stated (or under agressive etc)

EWT · 25-07-2014, 01:18 PM

Just witnessed a few variants coming off the line this morning, and I can tell you for a fact, they all look great.
The XR6T is stunning in the flesh, along with fantastic new wheels and the classiest rear end on any Ford I can recall. Wait till you see the seats, CLASS ACT.
The G6E is bound to be just as big a hit from what I saw.
I'll definetly be trading up from my current G6ET as will i imagine, many true blue supporters.
Still some good times ahead with our favourite brand.

**Dave R** · 25-07-2014, 01:21 PM

I don't think Ford's CGI has done the XR6 any favours. Darkening the grilles slightly and adjusting the shadows makes a world of difference in my opinion.

Thunder · 25-07-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chopped

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Now THATS the winner! Love that sticker pack.

Considering that stickers would be an easier accessory to develop, would love to see an option system like the last model Mustang, and have an awesome choice of wheels and sticker combos. Last Falcon......please Ford!!!!

joeyy17 · 25-07-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrenaline

I don't think Ford's CGI has done the XR6 any favours. Darkening the grilles slightly and adjusting the shadows makes a world of difference in my opinion.

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Would have been nice to see a slight change in the door sides and a lower roof just like the mustang has, but it would be hard to do a lower roof because it's not a coupe

LoudPipes · 25-07-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrenaline

I don't think Ford's CGI has done the XR6 any favours. Darkening the grilles slightly and adjusting the shadows makes a world of difference in my opinion.

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Yeah just drive it on a moonless night.

fgpsi · 25-07-2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

the more i look at the xr6 the more i think it's a little too restrained

but i'm still happy either way

Hopefully it will look better with a nice cooler in the T

**Professor Farnsworth** · 25-07-2014, 01:37 PM

yeah hopefully the XRT only has a red TURBO in place of the XR6 badge on the grille

fgpsi · 25-07-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

yeah hopefully the XRT only has a red TURBO in place of the XR6 badge on the grille

Maybe it'll just have a red 6 ?

Bucknaked · 25-07-2014, 01:47 PM

Looks a little like this

http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/28/1D8245...7C46297DA3.jpg

Bonn · 25-07-2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Looks a little like this

http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/28/1D8245...7C46297DA3.jpg

but with a much nicer ar$e?

Uwish · 25-07-2014, 01:50 PM

I hope the XR8 has Paddle Shift Auto as the MY15 GTS is getting that also.
Epic car XR8 @ 60k VS GTS @ 95k

Bonn · 25-07-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder

Now THATS the winner! Love that sticker pack.

Considering that stickers would be an easier accessory to develop, would love to see an option system like the last model Mustang, and have an awesome choice of wheels and sticker combos. Last Falcon......please Ford!!!!

Reckon, and am a big fan of early FG GT side stripes and bulge sticker, but still can't handle the FGII 'side-levers' and those bonnet accents.
Apologies to all FGII GT Owners - you have an awesome car, but each-to-their-own on stickers!
Some prefer none, and that's cool, too.

Mighty Reds · 25-07-2014, 01:59 PM

In the comparison pics I think the new falcon looks agressive while the commodore has a some what surprised look to it.

Thunder · 25-07-2014, 02:01 PM

This new Falcon will celebrate 54 to 56 years of an Icon. It should respected with things like modernised-retro accesories like sticker packs

mattrobbo26 · 25-07-2014, 02:12 PM

Although I'll be going for the xr8 I am really impressed with the look of the xr6.

v8der · 25-07-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

the more i look at the xr6 the more i think it's a little too restrained

but i'm still happy either way

Perhaps the XT / base model has been scrapped and the line starts at the XR6 model?

BradEL · 25-07-2014, 02:23 PM

It looks great in dark grey, cant wait to see more!

**Professor Farnsworth** · 25-07-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by v8der

Perhaps the XT / base model has been scrapped and the line starts at the XR6 model?

i suggested that a while ago, was told i was incorrect

Smoke Pursuit · 25-07-2014, 02:25 PM

XT will stay on.

One model gets the ditch... try and guess which one!

the CGIs definitely let the car down in my eyes.

The XR6 looks like a muffin bake with the way the wheels are outset and the way the tyres are sitting on the rim.

Ford need to release QUALITY pics of the car in a tin shed, just like that video they did the other day.

Something to the effect off, new XR8 spied at broadmeddows would have been good!

**Professor Farnsworth** · 25-07-2014, 02:25 PM

base G6

**Dave R** · 25-07-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

XT will stay on.

One model gets the ditch... try and guess which one!

the CGIs definitely let the car down in my eyes.

The XR6 looks like a muffin bake with the way the wheels are outset and the way the tyres are sitting on the rim.

Ford need to release QUALITY pics of the car in a tin shed, just like that video they did the other day.

Something to the effect off, new XR8 spied at broadmeddows would have been good!

Something like this without the cammo would have been nice. CGIs never truly capture the car.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 25-07-2014, 02:44 PM

notice how Falcon CGI's have had darkness and doom clouds in the background for years now lol

jakkes · 25-07-2014, 02:44 PM

i for one think that picture of the XR6 is good has a sleek aggressive under tone to it, it looks peed-off the way the head lights dive in near the grill give it that look. don't blame it for feeling that way considering lol

**PepeLePew** · 25-07-2014, 03:13 PM

Hopefully someone can confirm the V8 ute is on or off the table....thats a nasty sore to pick the scab off!!!! Ford/Sinead themselves I believe stated there was to be no V8 ute but that was some time ago......

**Professor Farnsworth** · 25-07-2014, 03:38 PM

i just wish Ford would please give us the designation of the model and spec level, it's getting really frustrating.

SensationFG8 · 25-07-2014, 03:44 PM

At least they've given more info far earlier in the release cycle than they did for the GTF. I actually think they've handled this one pretty well so far.