2008 Ford Falcon revealed

Ford Australia have launched their all new Ford Falcon, the first new generation in 10 years.

This new model is packed with a great deign, making it a great competitor for the highly dominate Holden Commodore, that debuted a new model in September 2006.

The 'Fairmont' range has not been launched, so it is presumed that it has been discontinued and its replacement is the now-launched Ford Falcon 'G6'.

In addition to this, the car comes with parking sensors as standard on every model (except the entry-level 'XT') and some models have reversing cameras as standard, making this a first for Australian sedans (regarding rear-view cameras on 4-door sedans).

Now, available as an option, is iPod integration and Bluetooth connectivity.

So get ready, Australian motorists, as the car arrives in May 2008.

Thats all for now - check back for more later.
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DaHarder - 2/17/2008 1:01:47 PM

+3 Boost

Looks far less like a design refugee from the 1990's, but that grill-work is a bit unsightly... IMO

israr316 - 2/17/2008 1:17:32 PM

+7 Boost

I love how Ford of Europe/Au sells cars that are usually significantly nicer than what they sell in the US market. I guess if you have people willing to buy and accept Tauruses, Mustangs, and the current domestic Focus, why bother trying to sell them anything of higher quality or standards.

lostviking - 2/21/2008 8:26:44 AM

+1 Boost

here are the hero cars in the range, but it is only a partial reveal seeing that they won't be going on sale until around june this year, these are the FPV versions with live digital cameras at the reveal snapping away of the cars & utes!

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/3737/2008-fg-fpv-images/#more-3737

Nagooya - 2/17/2008 1:31:00 PM

-1 Boost

Its pretty nice, a little bland though...

lostviking - 2/21/2008 8:13:49 AM

+1 Boost

you recond that it is a little bland, i have seen the NA range, which as most of you posters do not like, the guy that did thisd didn't get enough info on the cars, there are much better pics in the flesh going around the web, this pic is only a good cig one, have a look at the proper ones ?

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/3727/2008-falcon-orion-images-leaked/#more-3727

there are plenty of pics & an article to go with them

lostviking - 2/21/2008 8:38:46 AM

+1 Boost

More like the iosis concept & new mondeo, with a bit of aston martin thrown in?

DaHarder - 2/17/2008 6:22:28 PM

+7 Boost

WOW!

Do You Really Desire To Be Perceived As The Least Knowing (Read: DUMBEST) Individual On This Forum, Or Is It Simply An Inevitable Conclusion?

The Ford Falcon Is Not American In Design or Engineering, Nor Is It Sold In The U.S.!

israr316 - 2/17/2008 7:42:47 PM

+3 Boost

The headlights are very similar to the new A4, now that you mention it.

DW1968 - 2/23/2008 3:03:24 AM

+1 Boost

I have to say that I saw a lot of similiar styling cues, too. The headlights and the shoulder line along the rear quarter panel...it's a tailor look that the last 3 generation of A4 designs have had.

commander104 - 2/18/2008 4:29:48 PM

+2 Boost

Now I know why my Australian cousin is in love with Fords. I looked at him like he was a certified loon.

ILikeLambo - 2/18/2008 7:01:17 PM

+1 Boost

i dont usually like fords because i like holdens, but this car is nice-ish but the FPV GT and FPV F6 look heaps better

lostviking - 2/21/2008 8:21:14 AM

+1 Boost

yep but they are the high end ones with the mumbo,
this gives more pics & cig's than the other one, but with all the info on the fg falcons

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/3729/2008-fg-falcon-revealed/#more-3729

lostviking - 2/21/2008 8:44:35 AM

+1 Boost

hi guys, i wil post you the latest developments on the new fg falcon range & it's varients, but i will also be going to the MELBOURNE MOTOR SHOW to get a good look at the cars & take heaps of pics for my photo bucket album, so in the mean time enjoy the links i have posted for you to see firsthand what is said & felt around this new falcon

cheers LV

2004E46 - 2/22/2008 7:02:13 AM

+2 Boost

Can ford build a car that is not destined to sit on a Hertz parking lot? They have the most boring sedans in the world.