FG MKII G6 Limited Edition?

[Smoke Pursuit]

Looks like Ford have already had to bring out a feature packed model to get FGII Rolling.

Anyone have any details or pics? I just seen it advertised on carsales, but no photos?

[zoomie]

Theres a white G6 limited edition "ecoboost" at my local dealer. My dad and i looked at it over the easter weekend.

Looked like a normal G6 but had leather seats and the G6Eturbo boot "lip" spoiler.

The dealer had written on the window all new ecoboost engine with 179kws power and 335nm of torque.... seems they cant even read the specs properly

[mr smith]

The more I see the few and far between MKII's on the road, the more I'm inclined to think they are going to bomb. The new front just doesnt blend with the rest of the car.

[My poor XF]

Originally Posted by mr smith

The more I see the few and far between MKII's on the road, the more I'm inclined to think they are going to bomb. The new front just doesnt blend with the rest of the car.

There everywhere here in adelaide and this is Holden town. I always see 2 or 3 on the drive to and from work.

[Smoke Pursuit]

I reckon they look great... Just lack of market interest... I am keen to drive an Ecoboost 4 G6 LE.

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

I reckon they look great... Just lack of market interest... I am keen to drive an Ecoboost 4 G6 LE.

I tend to agree,
family member has a G6E MKII and it makes my G6ET look old from the front.

Saw my first XT MKii up very close and boy has that tranformed from ugly duckling.

[jpd80]

EcoLPI hasn't really lifted sales in the past six months, maybe Ecoboost is Falcon's last best chance to win back some sales.

[kaniSS]

I haven't seen one MKII on the street yet.

[XtRmn8]

Originally Posted by kaniSS

I haven't seen one MKII on the street yet.

+1

I do not mind the look of them but have not seen any on the road yet.

[HULK EF]

Originally Posted by kaniSS

I haven't seen one MKII on the street yet.

ive seen 4 so far.. xr's and g6e's..

[Polyal]

Ive seen a few XR6's but thats about it. Im not sold on the new front either but its enough change to make it "new".

[kaniSS]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Ive seen a few XR6's but thats about it. Im not sold on the new front either but its enough change to make it "new".

Neither am I. The front is horrible on the XR6 variants. The Chrome front is nice.

[Joe5619]

Originally Posted by kaniSS

Neither am I. The front is horrible on the XR6 variants. The Chrome front is nice.

I'm the opposite.. I LOVE the XR front (if I ever prang my FG, then I'll get it replaced with an FGII front), but HATE the G series front.. The chrome (Especially on the GE6T) looks ridiculous!!

[superfly]

I've seen quite a few MKII's on the street. I must say that I didn't like the front at first but now seeing more of them, it's growing on me.

[GS608]

Its definitely grown on me, not too crash hot on the XR front (the projectors look stupid on the inside) but absolutely LOVE the G series front. Should have changed the rear a little bit though, maybe a lip on the boot (like VE 2) different style rear bumper insert etc..

how can you not like this?

[Joe5619]

Originally Posted by 5.0

how can you not like this?
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VERY VERY easly, it looks ridiculous!!

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by Joe5619

VERY VERY easly, it looks ridiculous!!

Yeah id be hunting down a Mk1 runout for sure with the G series.

I still stand by my comment that the headlights look like someone kicked the car in the nads.

[mr smith]

Originally Posted by 5.0

how can you not like this?
image

No, thank you.

[OzJavelin]

Originally Posted by 5.0

Its definitely grown on me, not too crash hot on the XR front (the projectors look stupid on the inside) but absolutely LOVE the G series front. Should have changed the rear a little bit though, maybe a lip on the boot (like VE 2) different style rear bumper insert etc..

how can you not like this?
image

Personally I like the look .. but the "One Ford" thing means its becoming harder to differenciate the family models especially from the front .. i.e. it looks too much like a Mondeo. Probably great for the brand, but not good for the model (Falcon).

[Silver Ghia]

Everyone comments on the FGII exterior. After having a good look over a new G6 EcoLpi on the weekend, Ford needs to do something to the G6 interior to make it more attractive to potential buyers.

To me the exterior seems fine, but the interior could do better to improve the luxury 'feel'. I always thought the G6 was the equivalent of the old Fairmont/Futura in terms of luxury, but seemed somewhat lacking when thinking back to the old AU1 Fairmont I had some years ago. There is no liner inside the bootlid, the full size spare wheel should be relocated back more toward the rear seat to give more usable boot space (an EcoLPi thing), and the interior seemed somewhat ordinary in terms of colour and materials used.

Therefore a Limited Edition, or better still a permanent upgrading of the G6 especially the interior would be most appropriate.

[Smoke Pursuit]

G6 is based on the old Futura, which in comparison was very low rent....

I still think the G6 should replace XT....

[Polyal]

I agree, at this price point you want gizmo's and stuff.

yes the Falcon is more capable than a smaller midsizer but people are cross shopping like mad these days.

[Silver Ghia]

I naturally thought the 'G' series, which includes the G6, was the old 'high series'. Obviously thats not correct then.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Silver Ghia

I naturally thought the 'G' series, which includes the G6, was the old 'high series'. Obviously thats not correct then.

Well it was and it wasn't.....

If you look at previous Fairmont Spec G6 did not cover it all, its in between a Futura and a Fairmont, but still priced at Futura pricing (which is why most suggest its just a Futura with added specs).

[Silver Ghia]

But hopefully the G6 Limited Edition should help rectify that situation.

[FreddyDUZ747]

I like all the updates apart from the Whale Shark front end opening.

[Smoke Pursuit]

http://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/det...&cr=0&__N=1246 1247 1252 1282 1216&silo=Stock&find=2012 g6 limited edition|CarAll


I am interested.... Dont like the Mark1 G6E wheels tho!

[Chopped]

I've seen a fair few MkIIs now (all models). I like the new face.

Have they tweaked the suspension ? - they seem to sit lower to me.

[GK]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

http://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/det...&cr=0&__N=1246 1247 1252 1282 1216&silo=Stock&find=2012 g6 limited edition|CarAll


I am interested.... Dont like the Mark1 G6E wheels tho!

I likey likey!

Hope they sell a squillion of them!

GK

[AndyXR6T]

I think the mk2 front bar looks shocking on the XR range but I quite like it on the G6