Demand Sparks Return of G6 Limited Edition

[russellw]

Ford Australia has reintroduced the G6 Limited Edition for the 2010 model year following unprecedented customer demand for the value-packed luxury model.

The 2010 G6 Limited Edition is identical in specification to the 2009 model with the exception of prestige paint, which was previously an option, but is now available at no extra cost.

Based on the popular G6, the G6 Limited Edition is equipped with a host of additional features, including unique exterior finishes and luxury interior appointments, along with another remarkable pricing offer for customers.

"The overwhelming success of last year's G6 Limited Edition has prompted its return for the 2010 model year," said Ford Australia Vice President Marketing, Sales & Service, Beth Donovan.

"With almost $4,000 of additional equipment at no extra cost and a fantastic $36,990 driveaway price point, the 2010 G6 Limited Edition offers customers almost $13,000 of net retail value compared to the regular G6, so we expect demand will continue to be strong for this unique model."

The exterior of the G6 Limited Edition is enhanced with stylish 18-inch G Series alloy wheels, unique colour accent treatments on the upper and lower grilles, fog lamp bezels and rear bumper insert, and a 'Limited Edition' badge.

Inside there is an impressive list of new appointments, including side curtain airbags, leather-detailed seat trim, leather-wrapped sports steering wheel with satin alloy audio and cruise control buttons, iPod* integration and Bluetooth® ~ mobile phone integration.

The G6 Limited Edition is also available with the optional E-Gas dedicated LPG engine and accompanying four-speed automatic transmission. When optioned with E-Gas, the vehicle will also be fitted with unique 17-inch sports alloy wheels to differentiate it from the petrol G6 Limited Edition model.

On sale now, the petrol 2010 G6 Limited Edition is available for the recommended offer price of $36,990 driveaway.

The dedicated LPG E-Gas powertrain is available as a $2,000 option, while a $2,000 government grant from the LPG Vehicle Scheme is available to eligible customers purchasing a new LPG vehicle.

* iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., and is used under licence.
~ Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc., and is used under licence

Source: Ford Media

[buggo]

Still a good buy.
When these LEs come out, adding thousands in extras to an existing model for little or no increase in price, do the factories stop producing standard G6's, therefore making the LE the standard car because technically production has stopped for the doner car, makeing the LE the base. As I suspect no one would buy a std G6 when they can buy the LE

[BrisVegas]

great value, but isn't this the sort of thing we have a go at GMH for doing with their Commodore "limited editions".

[The G6ET Spot]

Certainly a good way of devaluing the base G6 and G6E's that people had bought earlier.

[LethalLeigh]

Originally Posted by buggo_gt

Still a good buy.
When these LEs come out, adding thousands in extras to an existing model for little or no increase in price, do the factories stop producing standard G6's, therefore making the LE the standard car because technically production has stopped for the doner car, makeing the LE the base. As I suspect no one would buy a std G6 when they can buy the LE

When I was working for Mitsubishi production of the 'base' versions of these limited editions would drop considerably but they would still make a few to suit the fleet buyers. Often the discounts and incentives on limited edition models aren't as good for fleet buyers. I'd imagine that's the only real reason anyone would buy one.

[deesun]

Shame the LPG version still comes with the clunker 4 speed but for a private buyer getting the 2k gov rebate that makes it free for LPG I reckon that would be hard to pass up. I think I could live with the 4 speed but not the power loss but MR Joe Average might be able to. Roll on Vapour Injection. :

[ThePistonHead]

Originally Posted by BrisVegas

great value, but isn't this the sort of thing we have a go at GMH for doing with their Commodore "limited editions".

Not when those commodores are on sale for $29 K drive away.

[Chopped]

Holden tactic - shock horror.

Is Ford taking the "volume over profit" path ?

[block58]

So.. I guess its no longer a Limited Edition and is now more of a "Limited Edition".

Commodore International much?

[left]

Good news for those of us thinking about buying one :

[XR6_190]

Any time there is something returned simply due to demand, that can only be a good thing, now for the RTV.

[Iggypoppin']

Why can't you option a 6spd with gas?

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Iggypoppin'

Why can't you option a 6spd with gas?

Because the e-gas system is only calibrated to work with the 4 speed.

[TUF_302]

I cant see how some of you can complain, i no they wont be as Limited but at least theres a good demand

[sxckevo]

Originally Posted by Chopped

Holden tactic - shock horror.

Is Ford taking the "volume over profit" path ?

yeah i think they shouldn't go down holdens path as well, there just starting to pick up in the market. yes it may be excellent value but they will be loosing money

[Iggypoppin']

Originally Posted by sxckevo

yeah i think they shouldn't go down holdens path as well, there just starting to pick up in the market. yes it may be excellent value but they will be loosing money

first off, the word is "losing"...

Second, we don't know if ford are going to lose money or not on the LE G6. They could be making money, they could not..

[Swordsman88]

This is mostly because of excess G series parts (esp G6 stuff). I'd say ford anticipated the higher sales of XR6 (with XT pretty much fleet only) but they thought the G6 would get a bigger share of the sales pie (it was a combo of futura/fairmont). This hasn't happened (G6E/T more popular) so they might as well get rid of some 5sp auto equiped G6s... This gets that done easy. They probably make less profit per car but still turn a buck and by getting more sales overall that is a good thing.

End of the day it was the public demand that did this. The previous run just plain ran out far too quick....ford does not want to lose sales because it doesn't have what the customer wants so might as well build the lower profit car but still get the sale....

[Fairlane]

Still dont really get what Ford playing at here. They try to sell XR6's for that price, then they through a bucket load of G6E gear at the G6, bet that made the G6E buyers happy for the same money. G6 for mine should always have been a bit higher up the food chain- standard G6 vs XR6, the XR was always gonna be the seller.

Oh well its still top value, 95% of th G6E for a big cash saving, makes the Berlina look like a total joke.

And I think we can finally say it XT is dead.

[vztrt]

http://www.caradvice.com.au/55513/fo...mited-edition/

Ford Falcon G6 Limited Edition reintroduced

February 2, 2010 by Tim Beissmann

Ford Australia has reintroduced the G6 Limited Edition for the 2010 model year following strong customer demand for the value-packed luxury model.



Based on the G6, the 2010 G6 Limited Edition is identical in specification to the 2009 model with the exception of prestige paint, which was previously an option, but is now available at no extra cost.

Ford Australia vice president of marketing, sales and service, Beth Donovan, said Ford expected the strong sales to continue after last year’s success.

“The 2010 G6 Limited Edition offers customers almost $13,000 of net retail value compared to the regular G6, so we expect demand will continue to be strong for this unique model.”

The exterior of the G6 Limited Edition is enhanced with 18in G Series alloy wheels, unique colour accent treatments on the upper and lower grilles, fog lamp bezels and rear bumper insert, and a ‘Limited Edition’ badge.



The interior features side curtain airbags, leather-detailed seat trim, leather-wrapped sports steering wheel with satin alloy audio and cruise control buttons, iPod integration and Bluetooth mobile phone integration.

The G6 Limited Edition is also available with the optional E-Gas dedicated LPG engine and accompanying four-speed automatic transmission. When optioned with E-Gas, the vehicle will also be fitted with unique 17in sports alloy wheels to differentiate it from the petrol G6 Limited Edition model.

The dedicated LPG E-Gas powertrain is available as a $2000 option, while a $2000 government grant from the LPG Vehicle Scheme is available to eligible customers purchasing a new LPG vehicle.

On sale now, the petrol 2010 G6 Limited Edition is available for the recommended offer price of $36,990 driveaway.

[sxckevo]

Originally Posted by Iggypoppin'

first off, the word is "losing"...

Second, we don't know if ford are going to lose money or not on the LE G6. They could be making money, they could not..

sorry for the spelling mistake and point taken

[Brazen]

Great value, but why cant Ford put the 18 inch wheels on the LPG?

[LethalLeigh]

Originally Posted by Brazen

Great value, but why cant Ford put the 18 inch wheels on the LPG?

It would be a calibration issue between the LPG tune and DSC. They didn't run DSC at all on the early E-Gas FGs because it required a specific calibration which can be quite costly. Each time you do a calibration it's only to a specific wheel size though.

[Brazen]

Originally Posted by LethalLeigh

It would be a calibration issue between the LPG tune and DSC. They didn't run DSC at all on the early E-Gas FGs because it required a specific calibration which can be quite costly. Each time you do a calibration it's only to a specific wheel size though.

Thanks, I thought it was that, I kinda suspected it could be Ford cheapening out.

But the whole point of DSC is that it takes into account all of the variables of a car's behaivour and adjusts accordingly. If DSC needed calibration for every wheel size then wont there be issues with people replacing their tyres with different brands?

On a Commodore International you can have 18 inch wheels with the LPG with the same 16inch rims DSC settings, you can even option country pack suspension with the same DSC.

I mean if the Falcon is that sensitive with its wheels to the DSC, then wouldnt it be sensitive to the type of bitumen of the road, or if the road is wet, or its a dirt road, if the car has four passengers, or if its towing a caravan or if it has a load on the roofracks, or if the tyres have low pressure, or you are using a space saver spare?

It just seems to be a copout that an inch taller wheel with the overall same rolling diametre hasn't been calibrated, when a car has so many other factors which effect its slip, grip and handling.

Still a fantastic car though.

[US kills Falcon]

It is not demand which caused the reintroduction of the G6 LE model - it is the slow selling SIDI Commodore which forced Holden to offer LE models to get them to sell in larger numbers. Ford had to follow suit to not lose the private buyers.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by Swordsman88

This is mostly because of excess G series parts (esp G6 stuff). I'd say ford anticipated the higher sales of XR6 (with XT pretty much fleet only) but they thought the G6 would get a bigger share of the sales pie (it was a combo of futura/fairmont). This hasn't happened (G6E/T more popular) so they might as well get rid of some 5sp auto equiped G6s... This gets that done easy. They probably make less profit per car but still turn a buck and by getting more sales overall that is a good thing.

I doubt that very much, Ford has a really good grasp of sales demographic and since
most vehicles are now built to order, they know that XRs take the lion's share of sales.

Ford tried the G6 LE last year as a change from Falcon SR and were bowled over by the response.
No, I think that Ford now realise that they can hurt Holden's private sales at will with this puppy
and of course, with slow sales of SIDI Commodores, Ford smells blood in the water....

[phillyc]

Originally Posted by US Kills Falcon

It is not demand which caused the reintroduction of the G6 LE model - it is the slow selling SIDI Commodore which forced Holden to offer LE models to get them to sell in larger numbers. Ford had to follow suit to not lose the private buyers.

Originally Posted by jpd80

Ford tried the G6 LE last year as a change from Falcon SR and were bowled over by the response.
No, I think that Ford now realise that they can hurt Holden's private sales at will with this puppy and of course, with slow sales of SIDI Commodores, Ford smells blood in the water....

I think it is somewhere in the middle of those two. GMHolden have got their 3.0L SIDI Internationals out there and for barely more, you can get a much better 4.0L FG G6LE.

I think that Ford knows that they need an alternative offer (if the XR6 wasn't already enough) and have gone the luxury route. I also think Ford knows that yes they can really tackle GMH's private sales with this model too.

January is traditionally a poor sales month for Falcon, less so for Commodore. If that gap is heavily bridged, then the XR6 will have been doing its job for Ford. If it isn't, maybe that is why the G6LE is reintroduced.

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by RAPID XR8

Certainly a good way of devaluing the base G6 and G6E's that people had bought earlier.

Tell me about it. Before Ford started giving away XR6's for $36k and G6's with all the fruit, FG's were *kind of* holding their value. Now it's just gone to hell, you need a turbo to have any decent resale value! However I do like these G6 LE's, I sat in one today and was impressed, particularly with the standard leather - very upmarket feel. The bloke told me my FG XR6 was worth $20k to them :

[jpd80]

Actually, the luxury market feels a little lopsided with no G6 Turbo or G8E,
I think Ford could add both of these without hurting G6ET or XR8 respectively

Instead of holding back turbo option, Ford should come out bolder and lead with it.

[Iggypoppin']

Originally Posted by sxckevo

sorry for the spelling mistake and point taken

Didn't mean to jump down your throat about the spelling, I just hate that second E.

Hopefully there is some amount of profit on these LE's, but I gotta say the value in these cars is fantastic. My mum isn't allowing my dad to get one as an Avalon replacement, which sucks because if he got one, we'd be an all ford family. He knows they're full of value but mum reckons they're a waste of money :(

[Swordsman88]

Originally Posted by jpd80

I doubt that very much, Ford has a really good grasp of sales demographic and since
most vehicles are now built to order, they know that XRs take the lion's share of sales.

Ford tried the G6 LE last year as a change from Falcon SR and were bowled over by the response.
No, I think that Ford now realise that they can hurt Holden's private sales at will with this puppy
and of course, with slow sales of SIDI Commodores, Ford smells blood in the water....

Being local product sure they can respond alot quicker to the market shift (as opposed to importts etc.) but ithink you have a little too much confidence in ford there. THey may get delivered Just In Time the parts etc. but they have minimum amount specified in their contracts RE parts. THe 5sp auto would be one of them. THere is a reson you can't option up a ZF into the XR6 or G6LE and still get the same 'deal'....ford want the 5sp to shift....it is the only way they can both use the parts and still make money at the lower price.....

This is the same mob that told everyone that only 25% of mondeo sales would be diesel....yeah got that one right......what is it like 50%?