2008 Ford FG Falcon XR6 Ute

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By Alborz Fallah | May 09th, 2008

The entry model into the XR range sits above the R6 and below the XR6-Turbo. Building on the specification levels of the R6, the XR6 is available in Cab Chassis and Styleside Box body styles.

Engine wise, it comes standard with the I6 petrol with six-speed manual. It can be optioned with a five-speed automatic transmissions. The XR6 variant is also available with the E-Gas LPG engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.

The XR6 uses the same bodykit as the XR6 turbo and XR8, minus the performance bits. The kit includes the signature XR double-drop lens headlight treatment, XR front bumper and grille, front fog lamps and unique 17-inch alloy wheels.

Traction Control (TCS) comes standard on the XR range.

The interior is taken care of by a sports instrument cluster, sports seats, alloy pedal covers and an aluminium gear shifter on manual transmission models, along with automatic climate control and a sports leather steering wheel.

2008 Ford FG Falcon XR6 Ute specifications:

As for R6 Ute with the following features:

Turned aluminium, satin chrome gear shifter (six-speed manual transmission)
Unique 17-inch alloy wheels
Optional 18-inch XR alloy wheels
Optional 19-inch XR Styling alloy wheels
Traction Control
XR grille
XR front bumper with lower mesh insert
Unique lens, black bezel, bright ring headlamps
XR front fog lamps
Automatic climate control
Optional satellite navigation system (excluding Cab Chassis model)
Sports leather steering wheel
Alloy pedal covers
Sports instrument cluster with XR graphics and blue dial illumination colour
‘Attitude’ cloth trim
‘Streetwise’ cloth insert trim with XR logo

Options list:

Technology 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

XR Sports Pack (available on all XR Ute models)

iPod Integration
Bluetooth mobile phone integration
18-inch XR alloy wheels with 245/40 R18 tyres

XR Luxury Pack (available on all XR Ute Styleside Box models)

Leather trim sports seats
Dual zone climate control
Premium audio system with 7-inch colour ICC screen, 6-disc in-dash CD, 8-speakers
Premium sports interior appearance
19-inch XR Styling alloy wheels with 245/35 R19 tyres

Duck

Na……..still prefer SV6 Ute for the LOOKS!
http://www.nigelhoneyphotos.com Nige

Ford really have done a Porsche with the new falcon, it looks too much like the old one, only thing is the old one is a better looking car. Holden ute looks TOUGH – this looks like junk…
Glen

The Holden ute looks dated compared to this.
Duck

^Yeah what ever Glen!
Duck

The commodore looks as new as the FG Ute does or better!
acfsambo

The Cab Chassis looks awesome. The sidebox style is good but not brilliant (though i still prefer it over the Commodore)
Ford G Series

I like very much very good looking Ford, you Holden fans are tosser’s, hows your extra service intervals going, I bet it’s putting a dent in your wallets…
Andrew M

Duck,
the VE ute has no body lines to it.
this looks slick and modern.

why cant you option sat nav when you have an alloy tray?
does it interfere?
Fred

I’ve seen one of these on the road before (maybe a test vehicle) and it doesn’t look as bulky as the VE ute. But you guys are right, the FG looks a lot like the BF, which may turn off some buyers.
KJ

Hey, I just noticed the XR6 rims look a lot like those from the latest Focus Zetec.

Regarding the FG looking like the BF, I think this applies more to the XR series due to the front of the car looking similar. I’ve seen a few of the G-Series on the road and it is very obvious that it’s the FG. By the way, they look pretty nice
EscortGhia

duck the ve looks like crap unless its an ss the flared guards(i beleve this is 2008 not 1975.) are to much where the FG has nice clean lines
PoisonEagle

The VE sedan looks frumpy compared to FG, but the ute and wagon are GORGEOUS! Whether or not Ford has a more convincing package is known only to those who have seen it in real life, as the FG does not portray itself well in photos. BTW= XR8 should have similar manifold cover to VT HSV with 8 pipes (it looks this way in cropped photos and is disappointing when clicked) .
I can’t see why the FG will fail. It looks smaller than it’s rivals- and there is still obviously a market for large cars. Anybody who dismisses that fact should know that Aussie large cars are still among the best sellers. Tojophiles need not apply- we all know your opinion- get real!
PoisonEagle

TP/ DingoViolator in advance- Go fondle your cardigans.
Golfschwein

Still looks chopped down the middle, just like its predecessor.
http://. Toyota sells to ageing population and forgets people who want a “HOT” looking car

What I really like too is “NO” tiedowns on tonneau cover on side of body across board. This will appeal!
Glen

Duck go have a look at the photo shoot that drive.com.au did with the SSV and tell me the VE doesn’t look dated sitting next to FG.

Plus the interior of all VE’s was dated before it was even released, it feels like your driving a bigger Astra. I can’t comment on the FG yet as haven’t driven one but on 1st impressions is looks a lot more modern. At least we can agree on 1 thing, they’re both a lot more interesting than Aurion/Camry.
Golfschwein

I’m definitely on-side with the Commodore in the looks department. This car’s done in two halves – the front half and the back half. I don’t do gashes.
PoisonEagle

I do
Duck

I agree Golfschwein!

I also think that the FG ute, mostly XR6 and up look too similar to its older model the BF!
Ford G Series

Looks better than the Holden VE by a country mile, Duck I suggest you see the G series in the flesh and drive one, but you probably won’t, cause that would go beyond your (I LOVE HOLDEN TOO MUCH) comfort zone…
Duck

Ford G Series, Ok show me some pictures of a G sereis ford. i havent seen one yet!
Ford G Series

They are on TV now,, advertisements for G Series..

Go Ford !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Andrew M

Duck,
you havent even seen a photo of a G series falcon yet???

well why are you so quick to pass judgement?

i think “ford G series” summed it up with the comfort zone comment
Duck

Hey andrew m go to the Falcon XT article and answer my question!
Andrew M

ok duck ill duck over there once ive scanned through the ute articles.
i dont avoid peoples questions, i just dont have time to scour through the archive on this site
Duck

Its just not like you to not go back and tell people something and not to see if they have responded. Thats all. Because you do most of the time, go back and check.
Andrew M

sorry mate,
that one must have fallen off the radar.
my excitment has turned to the utes now.

but my bloody dealer tells me i have to wait until june to get my ute GGRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!
Tristan

It’s very silly looking single tail pipe. I”m very very much a ford man but but i love the symmetry on the VE utes. the back end looks a lots better even the base VE manual has dual pipe. FORD NEED TO DO DUAL AND QUAD exughst pipes. Also moving the number plate onto the tail gate would be a nice change to. FG sedan=winner! as for ute not too sure.
Scott

new turbo xr6 ute will blow ss into the weeds. holden poofs
Duck

^I very much Disagree WITH YOU SCOTT!
yoooot

I do agree that it does look a little similar to the BA series but i reckon it still looks awesome. It rocks it over the holdens in looks and there is another thing that makes it better, THERE IS NO LION BADGE ON IT THAT NEEDS TO BE TAMED.
TOMMY

FG looks heaps better than the VE, the interior is so much more modern, 290kw instead of 270 but agree quad pipes would look so much better. had a BF XR6 its got nothing on the FG XR8.
ve ute

Of course the BF xr6 has nothing on the fg xr8, its a new 8 cylinder numnuts.

Test drove both the ford and holden, cant get an 8 as im on my p’s. Holden has it as far as the looks department goes, the ford feels like it drives faster, but the holden is cheaper and easyier to mod.

I went with the holden, and no regrets.

Gimme a sv6 anyday.
Brendan D

I own a 2008 FG XR6 with out a Turbo, it is Sea Breeze coloured, the light configuration i have to say is totally Different to a BF series XR because in the FG it looks more agressive on the open road at night then the BF because of the inwards light being the main and the outward being the High Beam. This in addition to the fog lamps being turned on (illegal unless in permitted conditions ie fog rain or bad road conditions) creates this triangle which some car companies are trying to recreate, making the front end of the car look more aggressive, as in get out of my way you Berlina Driver going 80 in a 110 zone.

with its 81 litre Tank and 1200 km’s distance, this car will out last and out perform any car that Holden will bring out this year, SIDI direct injection 900km’s to the tank? i can get 1200 on a single tank allowing me to travel virtually non stop from Victoria to Queensland in a day. plus with all the added features and creature comforts, it feels like this vehicle floats across the ground, where as holdens, you get that pain in your lower back from driving to long.

if you put an FG XR6/XR8 next to an SS, Malloo or similar, the whole LED Light thing of the Audi, has gotta stop, that is saying I use my Ute as a penis Extension, the FG says i’m clean and I’m worked for the right purposes.

That is my take on it and yes i am able to work an XR6 into doing 1200 km’s per tank by not thrashing it and not over taking unless needed, that is setting a pace of 110km/h.

Thank you ive had my say…
rob

you guys are mental it looks nothing like the bf or ba it looks so much more modern as for the wanks that prefer the commodore every sv6 i have raced in my fg ute i have smashed because of way better torque down low lets face it so many people are talking about this car because its great it leaves the stupid sidi commodore in the dust. dont be jealous commodore fans.