2014 Ford Falcon spy pics? - Page 3

Cobra · 11-01-2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SPNAGE

Sorry for that small oversight. If that was the case then the spy pics started coming a year out from the release. Even more case for it to be around now with it being less than a year from release.

Agreed which is why I am surprised that nothing has been seen as of yet. I'm still waiting for someone to "find" some official renderings in a Broadmeadows rubbish bin...

stevefreestyle · 11-01-2014, 10:54 AM

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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.

stevefreestyle · 11-01-2014, 11:09 AM

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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 · 11-01-2014, 11:33 AM

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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 · 11-01-2014, 01:12 PM

The FH

Road_Warrior · 11-01-2014, 01:15 PM

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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.

XRFutura · 11-01-2014, 01:25 PM

I remember when car advice always had spy pics of any new model, now it's just same articles as any other car news site. I liked because it always seemed unbiased, now with jez guy in charge it's gone down hill.

Anyway, I can't wait to start seeing the mules getting around. I love seeing all the speculation and artist impressions on what it's going to look like.

XtRmn8 · 11-01-2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

The FH

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

LeadFoot81 · 11-01-2014, 02:51 PM

For anyone in this thread that isn't aware, Ford teased the F?'s styling back in August.

http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor...813-2rtpf.html

IMO the look is Fusion crossed with Mustang.

csv8 · 11-01-2014, 03:10 PM

Lead Foot 81 yep!! Taurus !!!

TC200six · 11-01-2014, 03:28 PM

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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.

martyal44 · 11-01-2014, 04:04 PM

That's it in my avatar isn't it?

Joe5619 · 11-01-2014, 05:54 PM

I think we should create a new rule, no more "2014 Falcon spy pic" topics unless you have an actual picture to show!!

jpd80 · 11-01-2014, 09:34 PM

Come on you guys in Melbourne,

Pretty sure that a new Falcon went from Geelong to East Melbourne and back on Saturday!!

Let alone all the trips to the proving grounds from Geelong...

All on public roads, freeways, etc...

Adamz Ghia · 11-01-2014, 09:46 PM

I live in Lara and every now and then if I have time I'll go past the proving ground hoping to see something on my way to the free way, yet to see anything... :(

SPNAGE · 11-01-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

Come on you guys in Melbourne,

Pretty sure that a new Falcon went from Geelong to East Melbourne and back on Saturday!!

Let alone all the trips to the proving grounds from Geelong...

All on public roads, freeways, etc...

How do you know? Please share. This is what im saying. Its like every time it goes out into the public its dons the invisibility cloak from harry potter. Its out there. Where are the pics?

SSVPom · 11-01-2014, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

Come on you guys in Melbourne,

Pretty sure that a new Falcon went from Geelong to East Melbourne and back on Saturday!!

Let alone all the trips to the proving grounds from Geelong...

All on public roads, freeways, etc...

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Originally Posted by poppa smurf

the fuso would be a hard vehicle to part with, we tend to get very attached to our leisure vehicles......I'm still pining for our toyota Hi-ace camper.

East Melbourne (The Hilton) is where I saw the fully camo'd white sedan.. However I'm sure it was LHD so therefore could not have been a Falcon... Could it ?

SPNAGE · 12-01-2014, 12:09 AM

Mmm. The plot thickens. Maybe. Lol.

Swampy · 12-01-2014, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

I live in Lara and every now and then if I have time I'll go past the proving ground hoping to see something on my way to the free way, yet to see anything... :(

You sure your name is not Sam Worthington?

stevefreestyle · 12-01-2014, 10:29 AM

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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.

Adamz Ghia · 12-01-2014, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Swampy

You sure your name is not Sam Worthington?

Mate I wish

b0son · 12-01-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by stevefreestyle

Jez Spinks a Douche?

Jizz Spunks?

v8der · 12-01-2014, 11:44 AM

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.

Road_Warrior · 12-01-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by b0son

Jizz Spunks?

Jiz Spanks

jpd80 · 12-01-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SPNAGE

How do you know? Please share. This is what im saying. Its like every time it goes out into the public its dons the invisibility cloak from harry potter. Its out there. Where are the pics?

Yeah, someone I know in Melbourne told me he saw what looked like a new Falcon in camo, couldn't get a picture in time..
My guess is that it came from Broadmeadows or Geelong over to the other side of Melbourne,
don't know if Ford is trying to get someone to snap it or not.....

Loch Ness monster would be easier to photograph...normally Drive and Goauto would be all over this before any of us..

Just sayin' that it looks like main media interest is waning on new Falcon..

Mr Brooksy · 12-01-2014, 04:26 PM

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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!!