New FG 2009 Ford Falcon XT, G and XR
The new FG Ford Falcon has been unveiled in Australia, and it comes in three rim levels: the baseline XT, the G and the top of the range sporty XR. Other than the different exterior kit that each trim level comes with, the biggest difference between the cars is under the hood.
The baseline Ford Falcon XT comes equipped with a 4.0 liter normally aspirated inline-6 producing 261 horsepower and 391Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox with sequential manual shifting, or an optional ZF 6-speed automatic. The other engine option is an LPG engine that produces 209 horsepower mated to a 4-speed auto, likely to be the choice of Australian taxis.
The Ford Falcon G is pretty much the same as the XT with the 5-speed, except it has the G series front bumper, fog lamps, 17 inch wheels and a more luxurious interior. The suspension is also tuned for a sportier drive compared the more comfort oriented suspension of the XT. The Falcon G6E adds the ZF 6-speed gearbox and more interior luxuries like Bluetooth mobile phone integration, a premium audio and DVD system, leather seats, power driver seat and dual-zone climate control.
The top of the range G is the Falcon G6E Turbo which features a turbocharged inline-6 engine producing 363 horsepower at 5,250rpm and 533Nm of torque between 2,000rpm and 4,750rpm, mated to a 6-speed ZF automatic. The G6E Turbo also has iPod integration with its audio system.
The Ford Falcon XR series comes in either XR6, XR6 Turbo or XR8 trims. The XR6 features the normally aspirated inline-6 with similiar gearbox options as the XT, but you also get a Tremec 6-speed manual option. The XR6 Turbo shares the G6E Turbo’s turbocharged engine, but adds a limited slip differential. The top of the range XR8 has a normally aspirated 5.4 liter Ford Boss V8 that produces 389 horepower at 5,750rpm and 520Nm of torque at 4,750rpm.
So the performance Falcon enthusiast will be quite spoilt for choice really, on one hand you get a delicious sounding normally aspirated V8, but on the other hand a mega large and wide torque curve inline-6, and they both make about the same power and twisting action, just delivered differently. Being a Falcon and for the Australian market, the car is naturally large and rear wheel driven.
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February 19, 2008 @ 1:09 am
The front & interior is nice,but the rear looks a bit weird,expecially the tail lamp…
February 19, 2008 @ 1:26 am
It looks more like the Rover 45 replacement model to me.
February 19, 2008 @ 1:48 am
i wonder how XT series bumper look like…..
February 19, 2008 @ 5:58 am
looks like a facelift
February 19, 2008 @ 6:42 am
at thetorquereport you will see the ford falcon in jumbuck with same front design ( ARENA = WIRA JUMBUCK)
February 19, 2008 @ 9:02 am
not bad..an oil thirsty car..
February 19, 2008 @ 9:16 am
i prefer holden over the ford all time…btw…dis one…ok la
February 19, 2008 @ 9:26 am
February 19, 2008 @ 9:36 am
The rear look like our new SAGA! BlueBlack interior looks cool.
February 19, 2008 @ 11:06 am
the rear look like honda city
the side look like honda civic
the front look abit like opel
wow.. very japanese DNA….
February 19, 2008 @ 11:13 am
any known importer of such cars in malaysia?
February 19, 2008 @ 11:25 am
very strong design cues from the Mustang
February 19, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
loooks nice to me… the interior is somewhere tat i would love to stay in…
February 19, 2008 @ 2:44 pm
Japanese DNA? Hahahahahaha dont make me laugh.
This is a full sized 1600kg+ sedan. It’s abit bigger than the 2008 camry, and packs a FOUR LITRE ENGINE.
I just love the look of the falcon (post 2004). If only i could afford it… It’s pricey, about RM150k on the road.
Even at 2000rpm the 4L engine has huge amounts of torque. Been in a previous gen Falcon before. You could accelerate up a small hill easily at 2000rpm… my jazz would be buzzing at about 3500 rpm for the same rush up a small hill.
February 19, 2008 @ 5:16 pm
XR like old kia spectra (headlight)
February 19, 2008 @ 5:22 pm
g series like Jaguar (grill n front)
February 19, 2008 @ 8:11 pm
australian car…
February 19, 2008 @ 11:30 pm
Beautiful looking front, awesome looking interior.. but WHY FORD WHY ?.. why you always have to screw up the rear styling.. it’s totally out of place..
maybe ford needs to learn a thing or two from their old partner, Mazda.
February 20, 2008 @ 12:26 am
Front nice, rear looks old. Inside looks old as well. Finished everything designing the front is it…
February 20, 2008 @ 1:22 am
reduce it to around 2.0-3.0 liter and bring it to Malaysia, this car is HOT!!!
February 20, 2008 @ 6:23 am
mitlanevo said,
February 20, 2008 @ 1:22 am
reduce it to around 2.0-3.0 liter and bring it to Malaysia, this car is HOT!!!
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bwhahahahaha … a 2 or 3 litre engine in a car this size? April Fools is still 6 weeks away.
The new Falcon weighs 1704kg. Try putting a 2 litre engine in a car with that kind of weight ….
February 20, 2008 @ 9:32 pm
The rear seats look cramped… In my opinion, since they already got such a great Mondeo then why the need to build this car?