2008 Ford FG Falcon R6 Ute
May 9, 2008 by Alborz Fallah
A new entry for the Falcon Ute range, the new R6 model sits between the XR and the base range. According to Ford, the R6 delivers key sports features to give the vehicle a sportier look, feel and drive.
Including all the features of the base model FG Falcon Ute, the R6 comes with sports suspension, front fog lamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, XR rockers and rear bumper, and a new, flush-fitting tonneau cover – and that’s just the outside.
The R6’s interior receives sports bucket seats with unique seat trim, passenger seat lumbar adjustment and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The R6 is available with both Cab Chassis and Styleside Box bodystyles with the Cab Chassis model fitted with one-tonne suspension as standard equipment.
As for Falcon Ute with the following additional features:
- XR Sports suspension (Styleside Box)
- Unique 16-inch alloy wheels
- Dunlop SP Sport 01A tyres
- Sports variable ratio steering gear
- Front fog lamps
- Body-coloured exterior mirror scalps
- Sports side rocker mouldings
- Sports rear bumper
- Chrome exhaust tip
- Flush fit soft tonneau cover (Styleside Box)
- Sports seats
- Front passenger lumbar adjustment
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
- ‘Sonic’ cloth trim
- ‘Pulse’ cloth insert trim
Optional PacksTechnology Pack (available on all FG Falcon Ute models, excluding column shift auto)
- iPod Integration
- Bluetooth mobile phone integration
Safety Enhancement Pack (available on all FG Falcon Ute models)
- Side head/thorax airbags
- perimeter alarm
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why didnt they just say it replaces the XLS name plate?
The new R6 Ute is a vast improvement on the previous model. I like the handling & new instrument cluster OBC