2008 FPV F6X preview
31 Jan, 2008
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The Ford Territory Turbo has held on to the honour of being the fastest six-cylinder SUV in Australia for some time, but now there is a new king. FPV have got their mits on Ford’s high riding warrior to bring us this, the Territory F6X.
Based on the AWD Territory Turbo Ghia, the F6X boasts a 270kW version on Ford’s 4.0-litre six (think Typhoon) with some 550Nm on board, thats 25 more kW and 70 more Nm than the Territory Ghia Turbo.
All that powered is put through a ZF 6-speed auto transmission featuring Sequential Sports shift. Ford claims the might F6X will do the 0-100km/h dash in just 5.9 seconds, and all that for only $75,000 – they’re sure to move fast (pardon the pun).
With a claimed combined average of 14.9 litres/100km, the F6X is no fuel miser, but when you consider these performance times put the car within ear shot of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo or Mecedes’ ML63 AMG, your grin should far out weight any fuel bill worries.
The F6X also boasts several inclusions over the standard Turbo Ghia including standard ESP, firmer suspension, side curtain airbags, recalibrated ABS and traction control settings and big six-pot Brembo brakes.
Ford believes the car will have a wide appeal:
“It is likely that the F6X will attract customers with a range of driving requirements and styles – from the family that enjoys performance motoring through to the enthusiastic sports oriented driver and those F6 sedan owners who are looking to upgrade to a SUV,” said General Manager, Ford Performance Vehicles Rod Barrett.
From the inside the car receives a unique two-tone leather seat trim with a prominent ‘F6X’ logo embroidered on each headrest.
“The interior is quite different from anything currently available in the FPV range and the two-tone seat trim creates a real visual impact.” Barrett said
As with all FPV vehicles, each F6X comes with its own unique FPV build plate. You also get Ford’s Interior Command Centre (ICC) system that controls the 6-disc in-dash CD player, colour screen and dual zone climate control. The F6X also gets the highly sought after reverse parking camera.
The car will be available at selected Ford dealers from February 29, the F6X will debut at the Melbourne International Motor Show.
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January 31st, 2008 at 11:39 am
While there’s no doubt the mechanical package looks impressive (although a little thirsty) I cant help but feel theres been little effort externally do make it stand out from the pack. The stripe on the side looks like its straight out from the 70’s or 80’s!
Surely if HSV can make its sedans look the goods, why can’t FPV make the F6X look any better than a standard territory TX with alloys and a pinstripe!
5/5 for the mechanicals, 1/5 styling total 6/10!
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 11:41 am
I really think FPV has dropped the ball on this one, looks like every other territory on the road, is it that hard to put a body kit on the thing? That interior is pretty garish too. At least it goes like stink
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 11:49 am
Sometimes being subtle is a good thing. Ever had your M3 keyed for standing out? I have. I’d much prefer something that looks plain and goes hard.
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 11:50 am
Looks like Ford Oz was given a very small budget for this thing. I agree with the pin stipes they look the ones from the 70’s….. i say this because i really like the territory and it deserves better!!
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Near enough to $80,000 OTR. That’s seems a tad overpriced doesn’t it?
On a positive note, the engine and transmission is superb.
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I wonder how this fairs against the TRD Hilux.
Vote:I am aware that one is a people mover and one is a workhorse, though both having a blower in a larger standing cars should be interesting.
January 31st, 2008 at 12:17 pm
I love it.. but why only 18’s??
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I would like a chipped and larger intercooler etc std.Turbo Terri.
Something like 350kW is easy to reach.Nizpro etc.
Theres has 450kW, to mucjh for me:
http://www.nizpro.com.au/terror_tory_main.html
BUT the bonnet scoop has to go, its a total give away, even with these mods. will be heaps cheaper and better than the FPV job.
0 – 100kmh in 4.5s, yes please!
Cheers
F-0
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Don’t think much of the interior … a bit tacky IMHO
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 12:30 pm
looks nice…but with petrol these days…i think i will stick with my focus…not hotted up version! haha!
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 12:59 pm
interestingly thoes stripes look like they would fit into the new lower door cutouts on the orion?
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Not a fan of the interior…a little tacky.
The rims look rubbish too, as does the stripes.
A bit of time spent on packaging will make it look a bit tougher rather than boy-racerish like it does currently!
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Well at least the kids will get dropped off to school in no time.
pretty bland for an FPV
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 1:16 pm
I like it. Unlike others I really like the interior, but not sure on the stripes on the exterior. Subtle is good.
Vote:Styling wise, obiosly most of the $1M development went into mechanical aspects, rather than body kit.
January 31st, 2008 at 1:30 pm
This is nothing compared to my R35 GTR bitches!
Thats how I roll!
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Seats design looks like Supercheap Auto $30 seat cover with FPV logo on it
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Ok Phoonfan……..why not put the upgraded Phoon motor in it ?
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 1:56 pm
I wouldn’t mind this to give to my wife..hehehe.
I think I like the subtle exterior (IMO), I think FPV is doing a good job making a car that can compete in the likes of porsche cayenne (perfromance only), and with a price a fraction of that.
Although I wouldn’t mind a Land Rover Sports Supercharged…. :D
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 2:27 pm
That’s how you roll, Steve? Nah, I’m thinking you’re more the kind to drive a Datsun 120Y. With crappy plastic spinners on the wheels and fake wool seat covers. That seems more up your alley. :)
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Nasty interior…Yawn
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Car was engineered for the 270kw motor quite a while ago, but only approved for production a relatively short time ago and with only 18mths of life left in the current model proved, too expensive to re-engineer for the extra HP/torque. Not as simple as just plonking in a motor when the weight and handling Characteristics are completely different from the sedans.
Vote:FPV is well aware that the car has been “underdone” in terms of styling (hammerd after Sydney motor Show) but is committed with production suppliers etc!
January 31st, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Thanks babe……….Tiger xxx
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 3:29 pm
It’s abit plain looking, 270KW is awsome in a Terri but soon a 300KW powerhouse.
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Needs more aggressive styling, way too conservative and no styling hints to the Orion.
Disappointing!!
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 5:11 pm
The interior makes me sigh, the stripe makes me giggle and the name plate, oh lord ‘I drive an FPV F6X 270.. err it’s a Territory but faster’ yeah that just rolls off the tongue at the pub.
They’re about 2-3 years late with the product and even more with the look.
My .02
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Mechanically the F6X is awesome…great for sticking it up the Germans at a fraction of the cost. Problem is it’s way too bland! Needs at the very least a far more aggressive front airdam and a more integrated stripe package, not to mention a larger rear spoiler. Still, I’d buy one…
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 6:02 pm
the exterior would have looked better if they simply copied the typhoon spoiler and rid the stripe (im sure the stripe will be optional???)
i actually like the interior though. i think it will look even better in the flesh too. its not the best angle to showcase an interior.
the photo should have been looking down on the interior, but they obviously wanted to catch the over head consoles in the one snap. if you look across to the passenger seat the contours are a bit more evident.
I’d actually like to hear the handling reviews on one of these since they have tweeked it. it already gains high marks for its handling for being an SUV so lets see…..
i would have said drop it another 2 inches still ha ha ha
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Looks crap both inside and out… costs a ridiciulous amount of money… very much doubt their acceleration claims given it will no doubt weight 2 tonnes…. which links to handling or should I say the lack of it given its no more than a barge on wheels.
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Oh and did I mention the Kluger which is only 1 second slower in reality, completely kitted out with features Ford dont even have as options yet, is cheaper!?
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 6:38 pm
“Mechanically the F6X is awesome…great for sticking it up the Germans at a fraction of the cost.”
Sure, this one goes fast… but how else it is superior to an X5 (entry models in the $80K-$90K bracket)?
Sit inside this car and sit inside an X5, and the difference in craftsmenship is plain to see.
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 6:45 pm
At least it won’t fall over, TP.
Despite that, will it sell half a dozen or by the hundreds?
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 7:12 pm
I agree with an earlier post; will you be able to tell people what you’ve bought after 10 pm? I wouldn’t be able to pronounce it after 9! And if I could, I’d then have to say to people that it’s a Ford Territory.
Then I’d walk out to the car park, open the door and eyeball the cackulous interior and REALLY start to question how much I drank!
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 7:19 pm
TP,
mate get over it.
and the way you rush into ford posts all the time with such a biased negative attitude still makes you wonder why we all laugh when we see your bias getting around
also just have a read and you will see that your beloved curtain airbags ARE standard on this
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Incedibly lame design effort of FPV’s part!! The TT Ghia looks a more cohesive package. WTF is with the 2 tone seats and stripes?? Someone at FPV’s had a 70’s flash back.
I’ve owned an F6 for over 3 years and always wanted FPV to do an F6 Terri. Bloody disspointed with the final package and certainly not worth the wait.
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Toyota Paul(TP): Say something relevant for once, or you should be banned. All your comments are the same – pointless and abusive.
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 7:37 pm
TP,
have you responded to my LPG question to you yet? or have you convieniently forgotten about it?
at least what i said about the TRD Hilux was constructive/fair critisism, and given that i know a hell of a lot more about Hilux’s than you perhaps my comments were more warrented than yours.
i simply dont “barge” into toyota posts in the way you “barge” your way in here
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 9:21 pm
TP have you read the Feb edition of Wheels? I wouldn’t be cowing on about the Kluger if i were you. The ESP program on the thing is so poorly calibrated, that they managed to roll one during testing. On the F6X, very bland looking. Needs to roll on 20’s, with more distinct body styling. Also think a front mount intercooler, without having a bonnet scoop would suit the target market a tad more. Engine/driveline package is outstanding though.
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 9:43 pm
On another note, is that Blueprint Blue I see making a comeback on this particular F6X?
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 10:16 pm
I’ll pass on the Cartwheel Kluger TP.
Vote:January 31st, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Yes the styling is underdone but as the story lists to get something that will go quicker in this type of package you’d have to spend about twice the money or more.
I don’t like the black and white leather though if it was avalible in a different colour package it would be fine.
A set of 20’s or even 24’s would also help the exterior look, lets face it these things aren’t going offroad.
Hopefully the update version will be a more complete package in terms of styling.
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 6:35 am
After reading the critism aimed at the TRD Hilux, i don’t understand why this example from FPV hasn’t recieved the same flack.
Styling underdone and boring.
I’ll take the TRD Hilux thanks, atleast i can go off-road.
Very Disappointed.
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 6:43 am
Stumpy – despite it’s $75 000 price tag, why buy a SUV if you will not use it for light off-road duties ocassionaly and if that’s the case then why buy the Territory over a Sedan. Atleast the TRD Hilux retains it’s off-raod ability hence diffientiates itself somewhat from the Aurion.
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 7:42 am
I cant believe Ford is still doing the wet suit material interiors…Is that because rednecks spill their beer alot?
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 7:51 am
^^ & the F6X logo on the headrests is tacky
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 8:16 am
Looks like any other territory. And those wheels, they are the worst looking territory wheels out there. Why could’nt FPV make something similar to the 18″ Typhoon rims for it. Would look so much better. It should’ve looked more like the R7 concept from a couple of years ago.
The interior i think is pretty good. Its different from just plain grey or black leather. Need to see it in the flesh though. Overall disappointed in the looks but its something i wouldnt buy anyway so maybe their target market would.
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 8:44 am
most of you guys know how ford mad i am, but are you listening to the public ford?????
What a discrase, wheels look ugly too small, side steps on a performance car? what the?? and the stripes are disgusting!
Just another load of halfbaked crap prodrive has dumped on the australian public!
God i hope they get the orion right or all of us ford fans are up a certain creek!
Prodrive should look at porsche and see how an elegant, tough sports SUV should look, not like this crap!
Side stripes remind me of P76 targa florio side stripes!
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 8:48 am
hahaha…………….geez honey don’t you like it?
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 9:20 am
BORING AS BAT S…
Okko, you are right my man, atleast the TRD Hilux is a more individual vehicle to the Aurion then this half-hearted effort from Ford compared to the rest of the FPV range.
Ford believes this will appeal to a wide range of people so surely the TRD Lux would have to appeal to a even wider audience. The F6X will go down the gurgler long before the Toyota.
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 9:27 am
not really, they could of put 20″ wheels on it, no stripes, and a classier trim and it would go close to competing with Q7,ML and X5 maybe even porsche!
This is just half baked to me, reminds me of TRD hilux!
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 9:28 am
it copped bad reviews at the sydney motorshow an they still did it! thats what annoys me!
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I agree that the wheels don’t look that good. It should have had 19’s or 20’s.. But check out the FPV website where the wheels have obviously been photoshopped and made to look like 22’s………. And they look really good!!
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Tonyn, the TRD Hilux is a way better looking vehicle and way more useful. I would take the LUX any day over the F6X, no questions asked. I bet it will prove alot more popular at car shows and on the showroom floor aswell.
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 3:38 pm
i wouldnt buy either, both are over rated, for your money you could buy a lot better than both!
K.rashleigh, you wouldnt happe n to be dingo by any chance??
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 3:39 pm
i have to agree, with 20 or 22″ rims and a lot better suspension ( maybe adaptive air like audi??) this car would be the goods, its just styled wrong!!
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 4:21 pm
If “K.Rashleigh” is dingo/mikka I thought he was banned and his posts are too short to be him anyway.
Yeah, I don’t understand why there are no 20″ inch rims. Maybe after the Orion Typhoon comes out with 300+KW we might see some kind of update before the next model Territory.
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Hey looks like the US……think we have the right idea with it .
Quote
” Note to Ford: See? If you offered more cool stuff like this in the US, the brass wouldn’t be reduced to making Homer Simpson jokes about the current product. Eco Boost Taurus X SHO… do it already.”"
Not sure if that’s a good thing.
K.Rashleigh ,this is not a contest……….so lets not make it one. We are Ford fans and happy to say we don’t like it….surely enough said without mentioning bloody Toyota.Please its almost become a dirty word lately!
Vote:hahaha……….
February 1st, 2008 at 5:25 pm
who ever you guys are…….
OKKO are you TP? (i think so)
at least ford fans arent here saying it is absolute gold. at least we can see the downfalls of our favoured products unlike you toyota fans.
in this case we arent happy with the lack of differentiation and we dont try to hide it.
hey i reckon the alloys are staright off of the XR6 ute when you option the one tonne payload.
Vote:when you option the 1 tonne payload on the XR’s these are the alloys you get (presumably stronger)
February 1st, 2008 at 6:00 pm
No Okko isnt…. hard to cop other posters saying the truth Andrew.M? The F6X looks sh*t, FACT. The TRD has it all over this vehicle.
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 6:04 pm
TP,
Vote:get over it mate, the TRD Lux looks worse than the TDi versions.
stop being so one sided TP. you were never going to say it looks good or would handle good even if it were an aston martin with a blue oval slapped on it
February 1st, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Ummm no…. I say it how it is, your as usual completely biased trying to defend it, Im stating facts… show anyone on the street these picutres and theyd laugh at the pricetag.
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 6:11 pm
TP: I really don’t need to hear your rubbish, i’ll take the facts thanks.
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 6:27 pm
#TP Says: 1/2/08 @ 6:11 pm…
“Ummm no.. I say it how it is, your as usual completely biased trying to defend it, Im stating facts… show anyone on the street these picutres and theyd laugh at the pricetag.”
You defenfing an other car your self. You also admit you biased to Toyota. so why can’t a Ford fairy be biased to Ford if that’s the case?
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 7:12 pm
TP,
wake up mate!!!!!!! plenty of ford fans have knocked a few points about it.
by all means show someone on the street and they will say……..
“cool is that the F6X with the typhoon motor and awesome drive train?” (all whilst trying to scratch off the dodgy sticker)
laugh at the price tag??? how is the $80K Hilux going to be laughed at any less? even you thought over $40K for the Lux wouldnt move untill i pointed out to you that they are worth $55k before TRD touches them…..
the sad thing is I know more about the Hilux than you. and you apparently love the Lux???????
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 7:20 pm
TP, notice you not saying the Hilux is the “world’s toughest vechile” anymore? After I said how I know how small the Lux’s chassie is small compared to an American pick-up.
Another thing, it’s also taking you along time to respond.
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 10:27 pm
I went to FPV’s website and there was no update about the F6X. Only the news from the Sydney Motor Show. Whenever I see an update on that site it gets me…you know.
Vote:February 2nd, 2008 at 12:21 am
The F6X has got nothing on the TRD Hilux, what a shear disappointment to look at. I’ll take the Toyota because it would be far better suited to my recreational lifestyle.
Vote:February 2nd, 2008 at 8:19 am
thats right mate,
Vote:the 2 cars will suit 2 different lifestyles.
also the hilux wont suit others
February 2nd, 2008 at 8:32 am
i think they are both dud cars, i can believe toyota and ford could get it so wrong!
The more i look at this car the crankier i get with ford, sack rod barrett!!!! i wouldnt let him near the HO!!
i think $80k for this or the hilux is laughable….
Vote:February 2nd, 2008 at 8:33 am
Andre……….Im guessing from that the oh so boring Lexus GS460 wouldn’t fit your lifestyle then if you like the Rollux!
hahaha…….Ive got email……..gee I wonder if thats AndrewM trying to probe info out of me on the never boring Nizpro Orion…….hehehe
Vote:February 2nd, 2008 at 8:37 am
hahaha…..yes it was…….how predictable.hehehe
Vote:February 2nd, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Andre … I’ve done some beach driving my self. Any 4WD/AWD with a reasonable ground clearance and the right tyres would do the job. Heck, I could get my old Cortina in most spots except where the sand was really soft.
Vote:February 2nd, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Hey CarAdvice! You wrote: “the F6X will debut at the Melbourne International Motor Show.”
It was at the BRISBANE MOTOR SHOW, I SAT IN IT!!!
HOW COULD YOU GUYS NOT KNOW THAT? You were there, wern’t you?
Vote:February 2nd, 2008 at 8:59 pm
So what did you think of sitting in it Oz.? I don’t mind the interior but many people have said they don’t like it based on the photos.
Vote:February 2nd, 2008 at 9:27 pm
I was waiting for someone to ask me that. And when it comes to the ‘FPV F6X vs TRD Hilux’ TP is going on about, I have to say the F6X has the 3rd row seats, so that means it has 7 seats and the Hilux only has 5. Another thing is the F6X is AWD and the Hilux is 4WD. And last of all the seats are better looking than the TRD. Oh…The FPV don’t have drum brakes.
The 2-tone leather interior in these pics are streched out, but I have to say it looks pretty good. It’s like the normal Territory seats in leather with “F6X” on the head rest.
Vote:February 2nd, 2008 at 9:32 pm
I mean The picture of the interior on this page is streched out, but when I saw it, i thought it was ok.
Any person who said it looked “tacky” just don’t like FPV, or Territorys for that matter.
Vote:February 2nd, 2008 at 9:48 pm
You mean “Ford”. Because I’m amazed at how many people say “oh boring black interior” on most cars, then bag out a vehicle trying a two-tone seat/interior to differentiate form the norm. Geez, how about setting some standards?
.eg. I like the way HSV differentiates the Clubby/R8 from SS with the taillight cluster (different sheet metal).
.eg. I’m Ford but I like the looks of the TRD Aurion. The exhaust apertures look great, but I’d hate to be cleaning them every time I went for a drive.
Territory’s still look good, even after this long, but I wish FPV had used a more aggressive front/rear bar. I mean, how much would that cost, really? Some Territory’s see decent dirt, but the F6X likely wouldn’t.
Vote:February 2nd, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Watto, I agree and could not of said it better myself.
There was also 2 Cobras there, 1 at the Ford stand, the other at the Shannons auction.
LOL, when I sat in the cobra at the ford stand, you could almost say I felt like I was Bavarian Missile! :mrgreen:
Vote:February 3rd, 2008 at 2:52 am
“Any person who said it looked “tacky” just don’t like FPV, or Territorys for that matter.”
Oz thats a blanket statement.
I own a Territory Ghia and until last year I had an FPV GT Falcon in the garage and I can tell you I don’t like the car at all. Tacky is a good word for it. Its also overpriced for what you get. Still the car should rust as well as mine and many others Territories.
Dan
Vote:February 3rd, 2008 at 7:54 am
Oz completely wrong, the Hilux is the worlds toughest vehicle…. I havent stopped saying it for any reason, I provided evidence remember! The F6X does win an award, the most overpriced vehicle in the world!
Oz says the Ford is good an TRD bad suprise suprise… mate you people say at one moment they are different cars dont compare then you try to attack the TRD because the F6X has more seats… you must really be struggling for things to say. As Ive said elsewhere you dont compare these vehicles in terms of market, you compare them in terms of FPVs attempt at a non-conventional performance car vs TRDs attempt. The FPV is a mess, it doesnt look the the part and its very nature, a barge on wheels, suits performance less then the TRD (which itself isnt all that suited given ride height). Answer this as well can you confirm the Hilux has rear drums? (Im genuineley interested, youd think given the pricetag and ‘brake upgrades’ its discs, and given you say you’ve seen it you should know)
Vote:February 3rd, 2008 at 8:37 am
Rather spend another 10k and get my self a good quality X5!!!!!!!!!!
Vote:February 3rd, 2008 at 10:16 am
TP,
i think OZ did confirm it does still have drums.
i also love how you statement of comparing the 2 overrides that of OZ who has actually sat in both
im really interested to hear how the F6X is overpriced yet the TRD Lux isnt.
Vote:and the LUX isnt the toughest vehicle in the world. i cant believe you are that silly to make such a statement. you’ve never even driven one for starters!!!!!!
February 3rd, 2008 at 10:24 am
1. TP, have you even seen the TRD Hilux?
2. And you never learn Hilux’s are not tough in any way no matter what you say paul, the hilux is not a real tough truck at all – You Can’t Change That!
3. When did I ever say the Hilux is bad? Don’t you think thats a little paranormal when you said I say “the Ford is good an TRD bad”?
4. I saw the rear drums on the TRD Hilux, but it’s still not in production yet, so anything can change.
5. Why are complaining about me “attcking” Toyota? Remember you attack the F6X and I’m not ranting againts the Hilux. Maybe you need to laughed at?
Vote:February 5th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Well Paul, looks like you ran out if things to say first because your last comment happend along time ago now and no come back yet.
I don’t know how “completely wrong” fits into your last comment, you must of had alot of confusion through your head at the time, hey?
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