Ford has slashed recommended retail prices on the full Falcon range. Just announced, prices for the four- and six-cylinder FG X line-up have been cut between $3045 and $9685 with one exception — the base Falcon, which at a starting price of $35,900 is $1335 cheaper than the FG XT it replaces.
The new $10,000 price cut applies to the top of the range G6E Turbo which is now priced at $46,550. The outgoing FG range-topper was pegged at $56,235.
The prices indicated are for traditional 4.0-litre inline six or muscular turbo 4.0-litre models as indicated (see below). In the FG X series, Ford's EcoBoost turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder powertrain will be offered as a no cost option on the Falcon and Falcon G6E sedan.
The EcoLPi engine remains an option, offered on Falcon and Falcon XR6 sedans at an additional $2500.
Pricing for the new supercharged V8 XR8 model will be announced next month.
The full non-V8 FG X sedan range model walk is shown below.
Ford says Falcon Ute customers "also benefit with cuts to the MLP for XR Series utes of between $1380 and $3750". The EcoLPi option on the Falcon Ute is also $2500 and is offered on Cab Chassis, Styleside Box, XR6 Cab Chassis and XR6 Styleside Box models.
The new FG X introduces a host of changes including the obvious styling evolution. Ford's new voice-controlled SYNC2 infotainment system with automatic Emergency Assistance is standard across the range. Rain sensing wipers (on upper grades), DAB+ radio and WiFi hotspot capability are also new.
Ford says the FG X Falcon range will also be covered by myFord Capped Price Servicing as well as "auto club membership and roadside assistance".
Ford's summary of the changes across the range as detailed as follows:
Styling – Sedan Exterior/Interior
New front fascia featuring Ford signature trapezoidal grille with chrome detailing on G6E Sedan models and sporty 3D mechanical mesh details on XR range
New head lamps and fog lamps on high-series
New W-shape Daylight Running Lamps (DRLs) on XR
New L-shape Daylight Running Lamps (DRLs) on G6E
New rear fascia with split tail lamps featuring LED technology and new sculpted deck lid with integrated rear spoiler
New alloy wheel designs across all series
New graphics across all series
New badging on XR Series and G6E
New interior paint finishes, instrument cluster graphics and detailing for dials
New seat fabrics, leathers and seat sew styles (excludes Falcon)
Optional tan leather seat and door trim inserts G6E and G6E Turbo (replaces Cashmere)
New upper cabin environment colour
Styling – Ute Exterior
New front fascia featuring Ford signature trapezoidal grille and sporty 3D mechanical mesh details on XR range
New head lamps and fog lamps
New W-shape Daylight Running Lamps (DRLs) on XR
Safety/Technology
Reverse camera added to Falcon (reverse camera with dynamic guide lines now standard on all models)
New front parking sensors as standard (in addition to current standard rear parking sensors)
New SYNC2TM with voice control for in-car entertainment, audio and climate systems
New SYNC2TM Emergency Assistance
New digital radio (DAB+)
New Wi-Fi hot spot capability
8” colour high-resolution touch screen standard on all models.
New rain sensing wipers (G6E and XR range)
Ford FG X Falcon pricing
Falcon 4.0L Petrol (auto) $35,900
Falcon XR6 4.0L Petrol (manual) $35,590
Falcon XR6 4.0L Petrol (auto) $37,790
Falcon XR6 Turbo 4.0L Petrol (manual) $42,990
Falcon XR6 Turbo 4.0L Petrol (auto) $45,190
Falcon G6E 4.0L Petrol (auto) $40,110
Falcon G6E Turbo 4.0L Petrol (auto) $46,550