Ford Falcon (FG X)

Ford Falcon (FG X)

Ford Falcon (FG X) G6E sedan
Overview
Manufacturer Ford Australia
Production 2014–present
Chronology
Predecessor Ford Falcon (FG)

The Ford Falcon FG X is the final model of Falcon before Ford Australia's full production (which includes that of the Falcon-based Ford Territory), ceases in October 2016. The FG X series went on sale in the Australian market in December 2014.

Naming

Internally known as project 201X, Ford Australia revealed its last Falcon in August 2014 and explained that its series code, "FG X", was chosen following significant feedback from key enthusiasts. The new code, like the preceding FG, pays homage to the Fairmont Ghia nameplates of past generations whereas the X alludes to Falcon's most popular variants of the past being the XR, XW, XY, XA, XB, XD and XF series.[1][2]

Models

Ford Falcon (FG X) G6E sedan

The FG X is offered in both sedan and utility builds. The sedan is sold in six variants including Falcon, G6E, G6E Turbo, XR6, XR6 Turbo and - after an absence since June 2010 - XR8 (based on a FPV drivetrain, which includes the locally developed "Miami" variant of the Coyote supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine producing 335 kW of power and 570Nm of torque). All variants have the option of manual or automatic transmissions, with the exception of the G6E/G6E Turbo which come as automatic only.

The utility range includes the base Ute (replacing the previous XL), XR6 and XR6 Turbo only. They come with the option of cab chassis or style side box.[3]

Successor

Come October 2016, due to Ford Motor Company's "One Ford" product development plan introduced in 2008[4] to rationalise its global range, the Falcon will not be directly replaced by a similarly sized vehicle, such as the much-speculated North American Taurus. Instead, Ford Australia will offer the fourth-generation Mondeo from Europe and the sixth-generation Mustang, the latter as part of Ford's efforts to boost sales of the Mustang brand worldwide and still give Ford Australia a halo car to replace the Falcon XR and Falcon GT V8 range.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Stevens, Mike (2014-08-14). "2015 Ford Falcon: ‘FG X’ Model Code Confirmed For New Range". The Motor Report.
  2. ↑ "Last Ford Falcon model to be known as FG X". The Chronicle. 2014-08-14.
  3. ↑ Smy, Damion (2014-09-11). "Ford unveils last ever Falcon Ute". Wheels.
  4. ↑ "Speedy Delivery–Global Product Development System Defines Ford". Ford Motor Company. Retrieved 2014-11-21.
  5. ↑ "Ford Mustang returns to Australia after almost 50 years". News Limited. 2013-07-14. Retrieved 2013-10-22.

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