Ford Falcon

So what is there to love in the Ford Falcon? Well, first of all, the looks of the XR6 and XR8 Ford Falcons are certainly head-turning - heck, I nearly drove off the road when I first saw one. The overall impression given by the Ford Falcon is sleek, sporty curves, and a combination of grace and power. The XR body kit that comes as standard on the XR6 and the XR8 versions of the Ford Falcon is particularly stylish. The headlights give a classy, European look to the Ford Falcon, and the swooping lines flowing back over the large car help the car really stand out from the crowd. Complete this with metallic paint in a range of amazing colours (a friend of mine has one in metallic cyan) and the 17" x 8" alloy wheels (5 spoke XR) - 235/45 R17 tyres that come as standard on the Ford Falcon XR6 sedan, and you have one very, very good-looking vehicle.

And the Ford Falcon is a practical vehicle. The XT version comes in both sedan and wagon variants, and there's a ute version of the Ford Falcon knocking around, too. The XR6 and XR8 come as big, roomy sedans with more than enough room for the whole family. Boot space is generous, with the sedan versions of the Ford Falcon offering 504 litres and the wagon offering 1254 litres with the seats up. Of course, if you prefer an LPG powered Ford Falcon, this capacity is reduced to 379 litres for the sedan and 1211 litres for the wagon.

On the inside, the Ford Falcon is still impressive. Inside the Ford Falcon XR6 - my particular favourite variant - you'll be very comfortable. The seats are cloth-trimmed, which, even though it's not as luxurious as leather , won't get damaged by seawater-soaked towels or the family dog, both of which I have to carry pretty frequently. Adjust the four-way driver power seat how you like it and feel the lumbar support cushion your back. Make sure it's set right - you'll be pushed back into it a lot if you get a chance go take the Ford Falcon out to play. All the safety features are there - pretensioned seatbelts, dual stage front airbags and side airbags. Entertainment is guaranteed with the interior command centre with 100 watt audio system and LCD screen that comes as standard in the Ford Falcon XR6 (make that a premium audio system with colour TFT display screen and 6-disc in-dash CD, audio Pep-pack 150 watt amplifier and 150 watt sub-woofer for the Turbo Sedan XR6 and the XR8). Two of the optional extras I wouldn't mind getting are the child activity organiser (a real must!) and the Day Tripper 15 litre fridge.

Head out onto the open road for some (legal!) fun and this is where the Ford Falcon really comes into its own. Beneath the curvaceous bonnet of the Ford Falcon XT and XR6 is the 4.0L DOHC DI-VCT I6 engine, that has 391 Nm of torque and 195 kW of power.  Power delivery is pure joy, and the refinement is sublime.  Slide into the driver's seat of the Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo and an instant 270 kW surge of power can be found under the bonnet.  Smiles all-round as you enjoy the collossal 533 Nm of torque at between 2000 rpm - 4750 rpm!  The XR8 has the V8 rumble and 290 kW.  There is even the environment - friendly E-Gas engine that runs on LPG.  The hardest thing for a prospective buyer to do is to choose between the engine types, as all of the engines have their own special draw cards. The Ford Turbo Sedan XR6, and XR8, will press you back into your seat (I told you to make sure it was set right). This is simply "eXhilaR8ing" (no wonder my nine-year-old son thinks his Ford underpants make him run faster).

And there's more to rave about on the Ford Falcon. The suspension is absolutely superb and the traction control and DSC help the Ford Falcon hug the road. Pointing it around corners is a pleasure, and if you need to stop, the ABS with EBD keeps you safe.

I'm hooked on the Ford Falcon. Drive one and you will be, too.

Current model series include:

• Ford Falcon Futura MKII BF
• Ford Falcon Futura Wagon MKII BF
• Ford Falcon RTV Cab Chassis Utility BF MKII
• Ford Falcon RTV Chassis Cab Utility BF
• Ford Falcon RTV Styleside Box Uttility BF
• Ford Falcon RTV Styleside Box Utility BF MKII
• Ford Falcon SR BF
• Ford Falcon XL Cab Chassis Utility BF MKII
• Ford Falcon XL Chassis Cab Utility BF
• Ford Falcon XL Styleside Box Utility BF
• Ford Falcon XL Styleside Box Utility BF MKII
• Ford Falcon XLS Cab Chassis Utility BF MKII
• Ford Falcon XLS Chassis Cab Utility BF
• Ford Falcon XLS Styleside Box Utility BF
• Ford Falcon XLS Styleside Box Utility BF MKII
• Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute BF MKII
• Ford Falcon XR6 Utility BF MKII
• Ford Falcon XR8 MKII BF
• Ford Falcon XR8 Utility BF MKII
• Ford Falcon XT BF
• Ford Falcon XT MKII BF

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