Comments on: Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute Review & Road Test

By: phillipmonaghan

phillipmonaghan — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:14:47 +0000

I have just purchased an xr6t ute. I have always been a dedicated v8 man owning xy falcon 351 toploadeer 9 inch (not gt but tried hard) a chrysler by chrysler with the 360 and touqueflight trannie a 94 statesman 5 litre and even a international scout 454 ci which interestingly had a touque flight trannie same as the chrysler. But after test driving the turbo and feeling that touque all the way from 2000rpm on up I am converted.

I have the ego colour with the premium sound, sports pack and premium interior (leather seats etc) and am just loving it.

What i really love is the capacity to tow 2300 kg (play with horses so this makes me legal) and the rear diff leaf springs so when i do load it up I won\’t be scrubbing tyres out as happens in the independant rear suspension models. ( my girl had a vz ss and when towing it really scrubbed the rubber.) after all it is a ute and should be used.

So i love it go\’s hard still a ute and the cabin has everything and more you could ever want.

By: phillipmonaghan

phillipmonaghan — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:13:44 +0000

I have the ego colour with the premium sound, sports pack and premium interior (leather seats etc) and am just loving it.

What i really love is the capacity to tow 2300 kg (play with horses so this makes me legal) and the rear diff leaf springs so when i do load it up I won’t be scrubbing tyres out as happens in the independant rear suspension models. ( my girl had a vz ss and when towing it really scrubbed the rubber.) after all it is a ute and should be used.

So i love it go’s hard still a ute and the cabin has everything and more you could ever want.

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:46:01 +0000

He is trying to solve a problem, not create a bigger one

By: poohbear

poohbear — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:31:48 +0000

Then after you’ve done that, drive to your local Holden dealer and trade it on an SV6 ute

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:15:57 +0000

Rotate every 10,000 and run at least 40psi

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:20:09 +0000

motogp probably doesnt like the turbo ute, cause it blew his biker bitch scooter in2 the weeds. How does this car look ugly?? Has smooth lines, beautiful styling, have you even been in one of these things? The only thing id pick wrong with it is that it isnt loud enough and Im not allowed to have one :-(

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:27:02 +0000

I have a FG XR6 what a great car the only problem is the inside of all 4 tyres are down to the steel belts after 27000k and thet tell me the wheel alignment is OK any one else having problems

By: Deco

Deco — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:27:46 +0000

Yeh I saw the 80-120km/h times. Very incredible, but that’s what happens when you have a turbo xD.

Thanks for clearing that up.

By: Deco

Deco — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:25:32 +0000

Ergonomics involves desginign an interior which makes it easier and more comfortable for the passengers when interacting with the vehicle.

Have you sat in a Calais spec interior? It has to be one of the best thought out design of the centre console etc in a car. It’s simple to use and buttons are placed in good places and are of a good size.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:37:26 +0000

The VE should be less ergonomic in side its nearly 4 YEARS old compared to the FF nearly 2 years.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:35:35 +0000

I was talking the entire range here, and im if correct Holden has more locally buitl cars that have a 5 star safety rating the ford. Airbags should be standard ( why i have explained above) reguardless of the safety rating of the car.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:31:19 +0000

Not the ute. Airbags work to slow your body down in the event of sudden deceleration so as to stop internal damage. They are all about slowing you down. So i’d rather my Commodore with standard curtain bags, then a falcon with out them any day if i was tobe invloved in a Side Ipmact crash.

By: Phil C.

Phil C. — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:07:06 +0000

Motor timed a few F6 sedans and whilst the 0-100kmh was the same 5.1s (as the G6ET/XR6T) which is still quicker than HSVs, the F6 demolished the 80-120kmh test in a 911 Turbo equalling 2.7seconds.

So, yeah as Devil said. The Falcon is probably at the limit of traction.

By: motogp fan

motogp fan — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:01:14 +0000

anything but a big green ford ute with 18″ alloys

It might work if you are 21y/o but an adult will look stupid…

By: Devil's Advocate

Devil's Advocate — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:00:43 +0000

Possibly the standard turbo Falcon is already at or near the limit of the grip that can be efficiently produced by the tyres and rear suspension from a standing start. The extra power etc in the FPV could ‘over-whelm’ it and as a result can actually make it slower. This would effect 0-100 and 1/4 mile times more that ‘roll-on’ etc as most of your speed/time is made from getting a good start. I wouldn’t be suprised if the FPVs are quicker in roll on tests. I know of a few cars that are not the quickest from 0-100, but absolutely fly in mid-range/roll-on tests and can quite easily beat a car that is quicker than it from 0-100.

By: Deco

Deco — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:42:33 +0000

Something I’ve noticed is that Ford’s I6t keep running low 5’s, yet when the FPV F6 is clocked, it can’t go any faster and usually gets timed slower then a G6Et..

What’s up with that?

By: Boggy

Boggy — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:21:13 +0000

More die hard stubborn Holden fans would have a different opinion if they actually experienced one rather than just putting rubbish on what is commonly regarded as the better vehicle.

By: BIRDIE

BIRDIE — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:43:31 +0000

FOR GODS SAKE “GET A LIFE”

By: AWD

AWD — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:23:36 +0000

These FG utes are great………especially the Turbo……..GM has no answer for the Turbo…..its better than their old V8 anyday……….performance, economy and refinement are way way ahead of the old V8. Ford at least give you the choice of a tub or a tray, I have both and use both at various times. The interior of the FG is so far ahead of the VE GM should be ashamed (every motoring writer admits the GM VE interior is awful, even in the HSV’s) and you only have to sit in both cars to realise that. Not only does it look way better the ergonomics are way better too…..why does GM insist on putting power window buttons on the centre console? And the handbrake…….well the less said about that the better .

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:03:30 +0000

Ditch the race pedals???
Why???
They actually improve the feel and grip of the pedals especially with wet shoes, plus they look better than a chunk of b l a c k rubber.