FG XR6 Sedan Now available with Egas.

Smoke Pursuit · 02-04-2009, 12:49 PM

During Quarter three production, Ford is proud to announce the availability of E-Gas with DSC option on the FG Falcon XR6 Sedan. This outstanding addition will further enhance the FG Falcon XR by offering sports design styling as well as lower fuel costs**.

The XR6 E-Gas sedan will complement the G6 and G6E E-Gas models by offering the important benefits of large car space, technology and comfort with lower fuel costs than a Toyota Corolla#.

With the introduction of DSC on E-Gas-powered models, the entire FG Falcon sedan range will be equipped with the latest in chassis control systems, ensuring every model in the range comes with a five-star safety rating from ANCAP^.

Road_Warrior · 02-04-2009, 12:56 PM

Is this the same old mixer ring LPG system, or a new one??

imugli · 02-04-2009, 01:10 PM

Same old, I imagine...

FalconXR6 · 02-04-2009, 01:27 PM

Personally, I don't see the point of an XR on gas.
But it may appeal to some...

Would be nice to see the marketing guru's take a shot at the 'rolla by advertising the fact that this thing will be cheaper to run.

AUIIForte · 02-04-2009, 01:38 PM

I think this is an awesome move. They should have been doing this a long time ago!

Smoke Pursuit · 02-04-2009, 01:51 PM

Yes... Its the same system but now has DSC attached to it.

LeadFoot81 · 02-04-2009, 01:58 PM

You know they'll shell a crap load of these! A genius move, although I'm sure alot of people on here will see it as tarnishing the once mighty XR6 badge a little more...

vztrt · 02-04-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FalconXR6

Personally, I don't see the point of an XR on gas.
But it may appeal to some...

Would be nice to see the marketing guru's take a shot at the 'rolla by advertising the fact that this thing will be cheaper to run.

A lot of XR6 sales are fleet sales (as it holds its value better then the XT). So an EGAS model will move quite well. Unfortunately we wont see an injected system on the XR till mid 2010.

Smoke Pursuit · 02-04-2009, 02:21 PM

Yep they will sell quiet a few, the XR6 Egas utes have proven to be popular, its just a shame that they limit the options on them, like Luxury pack / 18 inch alloys.

**Bluehoon** · 02-04-2009, 02:26 PM

Very good move and only makes the falcon more competitive.
Ford really are starting to become competitive and challenging the opposition.

Cheers

351capri · 02-04-2009, 03:41 PM

how about egas option on the territory? they'd sell a few more then..

gtfpv · 02-04-2009, 03:45 PM

extremely interesting as . i have had a quote to lease an fg xr6 . with 5 speed auto . i will now reconsider and look at the E'GAS . is it a 4 speed auto ?
the other thing is i wont openly consider E'GAS . as for leasing ? lpg aint much cheaper . and i think people have said the 195 kw auto FG can cruise at 5 to 7 ltres/ 100kms on highway.
i'd like to see a comparison of the fg with 157kw e'gas 4 speed, economy wise . and drivability differances .
however E'GAS will have better resale . also what is the cost of the E'GAS option .
horses for cuorses? it may be negligent to get e'gas unless your looking at resale . or logevity ?

however very very good move by ford .

Dr Smith · 02-04-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Is this the same old mixer ring LPG system, or a new one??

Just thinking the same as I thought the timing is altered when DSC is activated in a petrol model and the old e-gas technology wasn't happy with timing changes...wonder what's changed?

Bearman · 02-04-2009, 04:39 PM

Good move, but will it have the 5 speed auto or the crappy old crudbox 4 speed?

vztrt · 02-04-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearman

Good move, but will it have the 5 speed auto or the crappy old crudbox 4 speed?

Wouldn't be running the 5speed yet, as Ford said they have enough 4sp's.

Smoke Pursuit · 02-04-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gtfpv

extremely interesting as . i have had a quote to lease an fg xr6 . with 5 speed auto . i will now reconsider and look at the E'GAS . is it a 4 speed auto ?
the other thing is i wont openly consider E'GAS . as for leasing ? lpg aint much cheaper . and i think people have said the 195 kw auto FG can cruise at 5 to 7 ltres/ 100kms on highway.
i'd like to see a comparison of the fg with 157kw e'gas 4 speed, economy wise . and drivability differances .
however E'GAS will have better resale . also what is the cost of the E'GAS option .
horses for cuorses? it may be negligent to get e'gas unless your looking at resale . or logevity ?

however very very good move by ford .

LPG XR6 wont be avail till 3rd quarter, so Jul - sep production.

DSI are still manufacturing 170 4 speed units a day i believe...

gtfpv · 02-04-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

LPG XR6 wont be avail till 3rd quarter, so Jul - sep production.

DSI are still manufacturing 170 4 speed units a day i believe...

thanks .
i notice also there is another thread on AFF about further improvements to the FG PETROL ENGINE. as of april 1st this year . making it the same economical equivelant to a toyota 4cyl camry. . i'm really wondering how viable this FG E'GAS OPTION will be . back to the drawing board for me .
also i have had to sideline my lease due to economic employment uncertianty! ( maybe a gifthorse in hindsight) or hinderance . silently spewing .

Smoke Pursuit · 02-04-2009, 05:24 PM

Yes, it seems lots of people are getting layed off at the moment.. Ive got to go repossess some XR6 company cars thisarvo for one of my clients who just sacked some management!

Iggypoppin' · 02-04-2009, 06:54 PM

I have always hated EGAS. Makes it feel taxi-pack. But it's a good thing regardless, as it's going to boost sales. An injected gas system would be nice, and please get rid of the rubbish 4spd. Oh so outdated.

XR6_190 · 02-04-2009, 09:35 PM

Regardless of what people think about the old gearbox, or the lower power rating, this is a good thing for Ford, and can only boost sales. Also, as for the whole 'tarnishing the XR6 name' thing, there is still the XR6 Turbo burning off V8s everywhere. so if anything, the XR6 badge is healthier than it has ever been.

Phyber · 03-04-2009, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by XR6_190

there is still the XR6 Turbo burning off V8s everywhere

Love that

I'd love a factory DI LPG XR6T more though I think?

jaimex2 · 03-04-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Phyber

Love that

I'd love a factory DI LPG XR6T more though I think?

Its the only thing missing, and if I get one will be the first thing I install on it after warranty runs out.

GK · 03-04-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gtfpv

I think people have said the 195 kw auto FG can cruise at 5 to 7 ltres/ 100kms on highway.

That's awesome economy if it's true.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtfpv

i'd like to see a comparison of the fg with 157kw e'gas 4 speed, economy wise . and drivability differances.

Same.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtfpv

however very very good move by ford .

Totally agree!

Ford are doing some good stuff. I'd gladly have an FG XR6 on gas. Gas doesn't tarnish the XR name at all. It just makes them more accessable to those who want some of the goodies of XR ownership with less running costs.

GK

Bearman · 03-04-2009, 08:37 AM

Well, I wouldn't get one until they replace that rubbish 4 speed transmission.

Also, how about an e-gas Territory?? That'd be a good seller you'd think.

OzJavelin · 03-04-2009, 08:46 AM

They'll be selling these faster than they can make them. N/A XR6's aren't a performance car .. they are a car to make people think they are slightly better than their neighbours who bought the pov-pack FG XT .. which is probably actually slightly faster 'cos it weighs less. These XR6 owners will love LPG and won't care if it's a conventional system, SVI, liquid, etc, etc ...

**buggerlugs** · 03-04-2009, 09:05 AM

Great to see Ford being Proactive..............great decision............

FalconXR6 · 03-04-2009, 09:14 AM

Jesus some of you really do hate the 4spd.
Go and drive a 4spd Commodore back to back with a 4spd Falcon and then tell me what you think of the Ford 4spd.

It really isn't that bad at all and, for an old 4spd, is quite good compared other 4-cogger-autos in the market.

Ghiadude · 03-04-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FalconXR6

Jesus some of you really do hate the 4spd.
Go and drive a 4spd Commodore back to back with a 4spd Falcon and then tell me what you think of the Ford 4spd.

It really isn't that bad at all and, for an old 4spd, is quite good compared other 4-cogger-autos in the market.

yes thats all exactly right, spot on, cant argue with it but....The ZF has six ratios and shifts smoother, can handle more power has better resale etc etc

Walt Kowalski · 03-04-2009, 12:16 PM

Great news.

Now when can we expect it on Turbos and V8's?

Yes I know the current Ford system wont work with boost but when will Ford change to the system that turbo aftermarket LPG turbo cars use?

They are missing a huge slice of the business.

Their belief that prestige buyeres won't tough LPG is nonsense.

vztrt · 03-04-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FalconXR6

Jesus some of you really do hate the 4spd.
Go and drive a 4spd Commodore back to back with a 4spd Falcon and then tell me what you think of the Ford 4spd.

It really isn't that bad at all and, for an old 4spd, is quite good compared other 4-cogger-autos in the market.

Yeah did that, Commo 4 speed makes noises and occasionally clunks but takes a lot more coaxing then the Falcon 4speed.

Falcon 4 speed is quiet, very nice...too bad it clunks any chance it gets.

Both are rubbish in their own way.