- Ford Australia will slash prices across its Falcon sedan and sport-utility lineup when the face-lifted FG MkII series is introduced just before Christmas.
- The new series will pick up a host of standard equipment valued by Ford at between $1,050 and $8,250 depending on the model.
- Falcon prices will drop between $2,555 and $3,655 across the board.
MELBOURNE, Australia — Ford Australia will slash prices across its Falcon sedan and sport-utility lineup when the face-lifted FG MkII series is introduced just before Christmas.
The new series will pick up a host of standard equipment valued by Ford at between $1,050 and $8,250 depending on the model. Now the company has also revealed it will also drop Falcon prices by between $2,555 and $3,655 across the board.
New pricing for the Falcon lineup starts at $37,750 for the XT base model, down $3,055, and runs up to $47,400 for the top-of-the-line G6E Turbo, down $2,755.
Ford's more aggressive sales strategy acknowledges that transaction prices of large cars in Australia are often well below the advertised list price, while official figures show that sales of the Falcon sedan this year are down a massive 37 percent.
FG MkII models will be fitted with more standard equipment across the board, including curtain airbags on all sedans and side head/thorax airbags on all utes, with the entry-level ute also coming into line with the remainder of the Falcon two- and four-door models with standard electronic stability control, traction control and emergency brake assist.
Also included is a new-look center console and information screen, new alloy wheels for most models and revised front end styling.
Inside Line says: Significant price cuts should buy a few more years for the aging Falcon.
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v8vader says:
05:42 PM, 11/12/2011
bring it over here -- i'll buy one.
litewerk says:
05:15 AM, 11/12/2011
I really wish Ford would do like GM did in bringing over what was called the Pontiac G8. Also liked the 2-door model brought over as the Pontiac GTO. I've liked the looks of the Falcon for a number of years and have had hopes they might bring them over to the large auto market in the States. Obviously it'll never be a big seller like a Focus or a Fusion. Yet, I see it as an aspirational vehicle for those who need a sporty, performance sedan. Seems the reason the case will never be made to consider it is because some Ford execs will see it as diminishing sales of the FWD Taurus. Definitely a cool car.
lolxd says:
05:09 AM, 11/12/2011
It's a pity how the Australians are the only ones who get to have cars like the Holden Commodore and the Ford Falcon even though they'res a bigger market outside. They could at least consider using the Falcon's RWD platform for a Midsized 4 door sedan to compete with likes of Dodge or a Lincoln version to compete with the Chrysler 300 and Cadillac CTS.
Either way, I wouldn't be that much sad when they kill off the Falcon and replace it with a Taurus as long as they make the Taurus as equally well performing and refined as an Audi.
jackhead says:
12:06 AM, 11/12/2011
This is supposed to be the last of the australian designed and built ford falcon. it's due to end production somewhere around 2014. the replacement model will be a re badged ford taurus. it's really quite sad, ford OZ have produced some very memorable muscle cars it will be a shame to see it and the barra turbo gone.
rpvitiello says:
02:31 PM, 11/11/2011
If Ford is not even willing to make individual models for the US market anymore, how long before they stop making models just for the Australian market as well?
greenpony says:
09:42 AM, 11/11/2011
I hope Ford remembers the NA market when they redesign this car.