2014 Ford Falcon spy pics?

[superroo]

Originally Posted by ford man xf

It's safe to say that the FH update will be just like the BA to BF update, very minor cosmetic changes that the untrained eye would not even notice. Doors will be the same, boot will be the same, different lights at rear, different bumper and lights at front, front fenders slightly different to accomodate the new headlights.

Fortunately you are incorrect. A pillar forward and c pillar rearward is changing and you cannot mistake it for an FG. Not even close.

Mules have been around a few months too.

Cheers

[Mr Brooksy]

Originally Posted by superroo

Fortunately you are incorrect. A pillar forward and c pillar rearward is changing and you cannot mistake it for an FG. Not even close.

Mules have been around a few months too.

Cheers

You have pics/links to share with the rest of us? I've not seen or heard anything other than a AU - BA style like upgrade.

[Focused]

Originally Posted by Mr Brooksy

You have pics/links to share with the rest of us? I've not seen or heard anything other than a AU - BA style like upgrade.

Considering it's all still secret, it's unlikely that there'll be any published information out there.
But yeah, think about it as the AU3-BA upgrade minus the changes to the interior or underneath.

Is the interior getting a revamp?

Essentially no. IMO the only issue with the current car ('s interior) is the quality of the materials and I'm led to believe that'll change. But otherwise expect the same shape as the FG.

[NX74205]

Originally Posted by Focused

Essentially no. IMO the only issue with the current car ('s interior) is the quality of the materials and I'm led to believe that'll change. But otherwise expect the same shape as the FG.

That would be disappointing. To me, the FG interior looks dated, especially alongside the other current Ford offerings. IMO the interior is the weak link in the FG, which is otherwise quite a decent package and a good looker on the outside.

[stevefreestyle]

Originally Posted by Focused

Considering it's all still secret, it's unlikely that there'll be any published information out there.
But yeah, think about it as the AU3-BA upgrade minus the changes to the interior or underneath.


Essentially no. IMO the only issue with the current car ('s interior) is the quality of the materials and I'm led to believe that'll change. But otherwise expect the same shape as the FG.

It would be good if the brought back the snug, convenient and ergonomic BA/F Door Grab Handles...

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by stevefreestyle

It would be good if the brought back the snug, convenient and ergonomic BA/F Door Grab Handles...

And the brilliant simplicity and large buttons of the BA ICC..

[csv8]

The FH

[XtRmn8]

Originally Posted by csv8

The FH

I don't think it will be far off between this and the Fusion/Mondeo.

[Focused]

Originally Posted by stevefreestyle

It would be good if the brought back the snug, convenient and ergonomic BA/F Door Grab Handles...

True that. I must admit I love the high-series EF/EL door grab handles/arm rests.

[JG33]

[ford man xf]

Originally Posted by superroo

Fortunately you are incorrect. A pillar forward and c pillar rearward is changing and you cannot mistake it for an FG. Not even close.

Mules have been around a few months too.

Cheers

I can't think exactly what a Ford official said, but it was along the lines of "don't expect much in the next (FH) Falcon" but this could have been tech wise, not styling?

Do you know something more than we do, do you know an insider?

[TC200six]

Originally Posted by superroo

Fortunately you are incorrect. A pillar forward and c pillar rearward is changing and you cannot mistake it for an FG. Not even close.

Mules have been around a few months too.

Cheers

Sounds like a much larger update than we thought if that's true.

I'm surprised that anonymous photographer of caradvice.com.au hasn't snapped anything running around You Yangs yet. They were really on the ball back in 2007, posting pics of the FG prototypes running around on both in public and the proving ground.

[superroo]

Originally Posted by TC200six

Sounds like a much larger update than we thought if that's true.

I'm talking about the appearance of the car here, not the underpinnings

[TC200six]

Originally Posted by superroo

I'm talking about the appearance of the car here, not the underpinnings

I never said underpinnings. A change of A and C pillars is a much bigger change than just new front and rear bumpers like it's anticipated to be.

[stevefreestyle]

Originally Posted by TC200six

Sounds like a much larger update than we thought if that's true.

I'm surprised that anonymous photographer of caradvice.com.au hasn't snapped anything running around You Yangs yet. They were really on the ball back in 2007, posting pics of the FG prototypes running around on both in public and the proving ground.

Don't expect any enthusiasm or support from Caradvice.

Ever since the appalling Jez Spinks joined Caradvice (as Editor in Chief ??), there has been a major shift to an irrational and pervasive editorial anti-Ford bias, with Spinks reveling in every opportunity to almost hysterically malign, demean and damn the Falcon - the antitheses of professional objectivity.

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by stevefreestyle

Don't expect any enthusiasm or support from Caradvice.

Ever since the appalling Jez Spinks joined Caradvice (as Editor in Chief ??), there has been a major shift to an irrational and pervasive editorial anti-Ford bias, with Spinks reveling in every opportunity to almost hysterically malign, demean and damn the Falcon - the antitheses of professional objectivity.

100% spot on there. The guy is a douche.

[stevefreestyle]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

100% spot on there. The guy is a douche.

Jez Spinks a Douche? That's going easy on the gormless, professionally incompetent and unethical moron.

It would be great if another on-line alternative, capitalised on the vacuum created from the once quality, interesting, informative and objective Caradvice (Predating Lez...er....Jez Spinks).....and we might finally get some "real" "Spy" shots.

[b0son]

Originally Posted by stevefreestyle

Jez Spinks a Douche?

Jizz Spunks?

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by b0son

Jizz Spunks?

Jiz Spanks

[v8der]

From Ford's Chief Designer, Chris Svensson:

“You’re going to be surprised when you see it, how different it is versus today’s car,” said Mr Svensson, who said all the design work was done locally.

“We had enough scope that I think when you put the two cars side by side you’ll be shocked at the difference."

Read the whole article here: http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...257A9E007EDCE8

This puts to bed the theory the FH will only be a minor generic cosmetic change. From the same article:

The FG Falcon’s basic ‘glasshouse’ is expected to remain, but redesigned headlights, bumpers and grille, a new bonnet and front quarter panels will transform the look of the Falcon.

[Mr Brooksy]

Originally Posted by v8der

From Ford's Chief Designer, Chris Svensson:

“You’re going to be surprised when you see it, how different it is versus today’s car,” said Mr Svensson, who said all the design work was done locally.

“We had enough scope that I think when you put the two cars side by side you’ll be shocked at the difference."

Read the whole article here: http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...257A9E007EDCE8

This puts to bed the theory the FH will only be a minor generic cosmetic change. From the same article:

The FG Falcon’s basic ‘glasshouse’ is expected to remain, but redesigned headlights, bumpers and grille, a new bonnet and front quarter panels will transform the look of the Falcon.

I know I'm going to get anger from the FG owners but IMHO...

That's great news! Personally I have disliked the FG since it's release aside from the glasshouse and door skins.

Bring on some muscle to the design!

Shame I will not be in the country to buy one new for the next 2-3 years! Better be lots second hand when we get back!!

[TC200six]

Originally Posted by stevefreestyle

Don't expect any enthusiasm or support from Caradvice.

Ever since the appalling Jez Spinks joined Caradvice (as Editor in Chief ??), there has been a major shift to an irrational and pervasive editorial anti-Ford bias, with Spinks reveling in every opportunity to almost hysterically malign, demean and damn the Falcon - the antitheses of professional objectivity.

Caradvice lost its relevance to me years ago. The comment feed at the bottom of each page became full of trolling and flame wars. If one of their own writers is now pushing an anti-Ford agenda, their site can go disappear from the web for all I care.