Ford Falcon (XG)
Ford Falcon (XG) | |
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![]() Ford Falcon Longreach GLi panel van | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ford Australia |
Production | March 1993 to April 1996[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door coupe utility [1] 2-door panel van [1] |
Layout | FR layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 4.0 L Ford I6 (petrol) |
Transmission | 4-speed M91LE automatic (I6) 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,957 mm (116.4 in) (utility)[1] |
Length | 4,920 mm (193.7 in) (utility)[1] |
Width | 1,860 mm (73.2 in) (utility)[1] |
Height | 1,366 mm (53.8 in) (utility)[1] |
Curb weight | 1,525 kg (3,362 lb) (utility)[1] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Ford Falcon (XF) |
Successor | Ford Falcon (XH) |
The Ford Falcon (XG) is a range of commercial vehicles which was manufactured by Ford Australia from 1993 to 1996. It was derived from the Ford Falcon (XF) full-size car.
Introduction
The XG Falcon was introduced in March 1993 as a facelift of the XF commercial range, which it replaced.[1] The XG was marketed in coupe utility and panel van body styles[1] and during its three years in production it was sold alongside the EB Falcon, ED Falcon and EF Falcon sedan and wagon models.
The XG featured the XF Falcon-style body with a new front similar to that of the EB Falcon.[1] An overhead camshaft engine, anti-lock brakes and a one-tonne option were offered for the first time on Falcon commercial models.[1]
Model range
The XG range included two-door coupe utility and two-door panel van body styles, marketed as follows.
- Ford Falcon Longreach GLi utility[1]
- Ford Falcon Longreach GLi panel van[1]
- Ford Falcon Longreach S utility[1]
- Ford Falcon Longreach Outback utility (released June 1995)[1]
- Ford Falcon XR6 utility (released October 1993)[1]
A limited edition Longreach GLi Tradesman utility was offered from December 1995, with 800 examples produced.[1]
Engine and transmissions
The XG was powered by a 148 kW (198 hp) 4.0-litre six cylinder overhead camshaft engine.[1] The XR6 model was fitted with a 161 kW (216 hp) version of this unit.[1] Five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions were available.[1]
Replacement
The XG series was replaced by the Ford Falcon (XH) in April 1996.[2]
Gallery
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Ford Falcon Longreach GLi utility
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Ford Falcon Longreach GLi panel van
References
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