Ford FG Falcon: It Costs How Much?

Motoring Channel Staff - 27/March/2008

Broadmeadows, Australia — Ford Australia today released the full price list for its first all-new Falcon in 10 years, which is due to hit dealerships in May.

New Falcon sedans will be priced from $36,490 and extend to $54,990. 

As is the often the case nowadays, Ford could offer a 'special edition' entry level model when the car launches to invigorate sales, which could be priced from around $34,000.

The new Falcon ute range starts at $27,795.

Ford says the new FG Falcon represents one of the most exceptional large car packages ever released in Australia, combining outstanding safety, fuel efficiency, refinement and performance. The full pricing for the sedan range is as follows:

Sedan

Falcon XT: $36,490
Falcon G6: $39,990
Falcon G6E: $46,990
Falcon G6E Turbo: $54,990
Falcon XR6: $39,990
Falcon XR6 Turbo: $45,490
Falcon XR8: $45,490

Wagon

BF Falcon Wagon MkIII $37,720

Ute

Falcon Ute Cab Chassis: $27,795
Falcon Ute Styleside Box: $28,195
R6 Cab Chassis: $29,795
R6 Styleside Box: $30,195
XR6 Cab Chassis: $34,090
XR6 Styleside Box: $34,490
XR6 Turbo Styleside Box: $38,490
XR8 Styleside Box: $38,490

On sale in May, the new entry-level XT Falcon's price has risen slightly but it comes standard with a new tiptronic 5-speed automatic. 

The luxury models 'G Series' models are lower in price compared to the previous luxury Falcons.

"The all-new FG Falcon range delivers sensational value to customers seeking a truly world-class large car to meet their needs and match their lifestyle," said Ford Australia's new President, Bill Osborne.

"With the entry-level XT increasing in price by just $500 compared to its predecessor and the exciting new G6E Turbo setting a new sports luxury benchmark for less than $55,000, customers are sure to appreciate the world-class quality and value offered by the latest Falcon range.

As well as new Falcon models - namely the sports luxury 'G Series' sedan range - Ford's new XR sports models bring some new tricks to the table. The XR6 Turbo has a revised turbocharger and manual models get a launch control system.

The XR8 meanwhile benefits from a semi-active muffler system, which increases the V8 'rumble' at higher revs, while staying quiet at low engine speeds.

"Excitement levels surrounding the all-new model have exceeded all expectations, with thousands of visitors to the Ford stand at the recent Melbourne International Motor Show sparking queues just have a look inside and sit behind the wheel of the next generation Falcon," said Osborne.

"Today's pricing announcement is sure to add to the level of interest shown by customers and those people who are already part of the Ford family, especially once they see just how competitive the new model is and all that it has to offer large car buyers," said Bill Osborne.

Ford will also be offering buyers a number of value-added 'packs' that boost the safety and technology of the new FG Falcon. The packs are as follows:

Technology Pack - $450: available on XT, G6 and across the XR range, it adds Bluetooth mobile phone integration with iPod Integration.

Safety Pack - $600: available on XT, G6 and across the XR range, it adds side curtain airbags, power adjustable pedals (automatic transmission models only) and a perimeter alarm. Side curtain airbags are also available as a stand alone option for just $300.

XR Luxury Pack - $5,400: available on the XR models, it adds leather seat trim, dual zone climate control, Premium audio system, sports steering wheel and interior finishes, and 19-inch alloy wheels. It costs $5,000 for XR8 and XR6 Turbo.

Feann Torr will be covering the first drive of the all-new Falcon in mid April, which will give us a better idea as to whether the new model is represents value for money.

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