FG Falcon MKII

[WOTDAH]

Not sure if this has been posted, but here it is from Bob himself.

I'm excited to announce that today we officially unveil the New Smart Design FG Falcon MkII which will go into production towards the end of the year. Not long after you read this, the industry will be provided with a press release containing all of the exciting new features and technologies that we've brought to bear in this, our most advanced Falcon ever. But before sharing with the media, I wanted to provide the Ford team with the first look at the key features we've introduced, as well as a sneak peak at some of the new styling cues that signal the next step in our Falcon journey.



This Falcon is packed with more technologies and features than ever previously offered by Ford in this market sector.



Smart technology such as the introduction of a new 8.0 inch colour touch screen which provides customers an advanced, yet user-friendly, interface to control all the main in-car functions such as audio, phone and satellite navigation systems.


An enhanced safety offering with the inclusion of side curtain airbags as standard across all Falcon sedans, and side head/thorax airbags as standard on all Falcon Ute models.


Premium features and design appointments which refine the quality of Falcon even further, including USB audio integration, projector headlamps, rear parking sensors, new alloy wheel designs and improved levels of comfort and quietness.


An exterior design that makes the Falcon a more refined, composed and confident offering. With current kinetic design influences, all FG Falcon MkII models feature new tri-plane front end architecture with signature trapezoidal main grille. The new front fascia designs incorporate new bumpers, new slimline upper air intake with wing-form grille blades that cradle the Blue Oval badge, new lower trapezoidal main grille, new supplementary lower cooling slot and new grille finishes.


To complete the package, in early 2012 we will introduce Ford's patented EcoBoost engine technology in Falcon. EcoBoost uses direct injection and turbocharging to deliver more power and performance from a lower displacement powerplant, yet with impressive fuel economy and CO2 emissions.

[Polyal]

Sweet.

So they did to curtains to shut people up even though its 5 star. Smart move as thats the main thing some media people jumped up and down about.

[MAD]

Projector headlamps, nice. Now introduce a Bi-Xenon HID option.

Looking forward to the pictures.

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Sweet.

So they did to curtains to shut people up even though its 5 star. Smart move as thats the main thing some media people jumped up and down about.

Most likely. Drivel, I'm looking at you.

But thread need PIICCCCSS@!!1

[TC200six]

What do we think of the new styling?

[krzysiek]

Wow, seems like the changes are quite good! Can't wait for photos. I am glad that they have publicly made it known. Seems like I read a few things in there that I have seen people "complain" about, so this is going to be good news.

I really just want to see how the new front end is going to look!

I'm not sure if all of the Falcon range is going to have the GPS? But this would be a super cool thing for me to have. Rear parking sensors too. USB audio integration is a big win for me as well. And of course, 8" colour touch screen = nice.

Great stuff Ford

Now the bad part, "in production towards the end of the year" - I think that is very subjective since we're already edging towards the end of the year, so we can't really tell if it is in a months time or 2-3 months!

[tommyd]

The pics are up on the Ford website now

http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Satel...OA&view=detail

[krzysiek]

Originally Posted by TC200six

What do we think of the new styling?

THE PICS HAVE BEEN RELEASED!!!

(Not sure what to think yet! But, I will really wait for a "real life" shot before making full judgement!!!)

[EFFalcon]

based on those photos, it looks alright.
XR will look mint witha few inches taken out fo the height.

[Warrenk]

Straight from the ford web site

http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Satel...=1248923160700

[MAD]

I like that they now have projectors, but I thought they would have done more with the headlight design around them.
They look like they've just been thrown in there. No better than what I could do.

I like the new bumper though.

[Wretched]

hmmmm will wait for better pics before passing judgement.

[TC200six]

I'm not sure about the look of the new G Series, but these are just CGI pics at the moment. I still can't wait to see a real photograph of it.

[Road_Warrior]

Those rims on the XR6 Turbo are a dead ringer for the high-end Holden sports rims.

Did the FGII pick up voice control a-la the SZ Territory?

[Smoke Pursuit]

XR comes with projectors too..

18 inch wheels standard on all XR's including utes.

Utes come with sports bar standard now (urgh not sure if this was a great move).

[Anchor]

Nothing mentions voice control yet.. Would have been good to get that as well.

[rancidpunx]

Originally Posted by Wretched

hmmmm will wait for better pics before passing judgement.

Agree, at the moment im not a fan

[krzysiek]

This thread is going to climb in views haha.

Overall, pleased with the features. Definitely. Now just time to see a real photo + in person (when the time comes)

[krzysiek]

Originally Posted by rancidpunx

Agree, at the moment im not a fan

I think that's because we're all used to the 'current' model Falcon. I say, give it some time, let the mind accept what has become of it, and wait for a real photo and we'll see then.

I think in person, it might actually look quite good. Lower it a bit and some tinted windows and I think this will have a bit of an aggressive look to it!

[prydey]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Those rims on the XR6 Turbo are a dead ringer for the high-end Holden sports rims.

didn't know that. i was just going to comment that i like the new rims

[Gobes32]

The XR sedan looks like it is on 20's........? I love it, a great looking car and an interior that makes the commodore look very dated. I think Ford are onto a winner here.

[Polyal]

XR looks great
Screen looks awesome
G6 top grill, the middle thing..the CGI isnt doing it for me, hopefully that middle section on the top grill isnt so pronounced.

Top effort Ford.

[Anchor]

Originally Posted by Gobes32

The XR sedan looks like it is on 20's........? I love it, a great looking car and an interior that makes the commodore look very dated. I think Ford are onto a winner here.

Thats the XR6 Turbo Luxury Pack. 19" wheels.

[Anchor]

And from the other thread.

December production.

Also, beat you by a few hours.. Albeit in a less popular section :P


http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11343077

[Paxton]

I'm sold. They look much fresher than the BFII/FG face.

[ltd]

Love it, and an 8 inch touch screen is huge.
Getting better and better, hopefully we get a xenon hd option too.

[prydey]

grill very similar to ve2 berlina grill, with the badge surrounded by the chrome wings.

screen looks a bit 'in your face' the way it sticks out compared to the current screen.

overall, its a very recognisable car now.

glad to see they've upped the airbag count to satisfy the small minded journo's.

[buggo]

Features look good, wonder if things like the touch screen could be retro fitted to FG1.
I'm not a fan of the bumpers tbh (right now), but I think most of that is because the pictures are stretched vertically. Because, if you look at the interior shot, the steering wheellooks like an oval.
So just imagine the outside as lower and wider

[Brazen]

Looks very good.

Really suprised there has been no tweaking of the range, was expecting Titianium models and maybe a rejigging of the base model to be more of a mix between an XT and an XR i.e. Zetec.

[SteveJH]

Aerodynamic tunnels on the XR models? Are they talking about Lift reduction or drag reduction?