FPV Announces Upgrades to Existing Range

[russellw]

Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has announced upgrades across its current range with the introduction of Ford’s new FG Falcon MkII.

Featuring the very latest in smart technologies and combined with minor exterior design appointments, the revisions will boost the standard equipment levels of the FPV range, offering customers increased value.

“The Performance Car market in Australia is highly competitive and so naturally we are thrilled to be able to increase the standard specification offerings on all our vehicles,” FPV General Manager Rod Barrett said.

Latest smart technologies
A new Interior Command Centre (ICC) with an advanced 8.0-inch colour touch screen headlines the list of smart technology features that will be standard on all FPV models.
While maintaining the overall appearance, form and functionality of the current ICC and Human Machine Interface (HMI) design, the addition of the new, larger and interactive ICC screen will give customers an advanced, yet user-friendly, interface to control all the main in-car functions such as audio, phone and satellite navigation systems.



On the luxury GT E, GT-P and F6 E models , the 8.0-inch colour touch screen will also feature a new integrated satellite navigation system with Traffic Message Channel (TMC)1 as standard equipment.
The new touch screen navigation system includes the following features:

• “Green routing” – calculates the most economical route, as well as the fastest and shortest routes available
• Choice of 2D or 3D map modes
• Over-speed and speed camera warnings
• “Where Am I” feature to show nearby points of interest
• Street house numbers left and right displayed
• Advanced lane guidance and signpost information indicating which lane to use
• “Junction view” showing graphical representation of road
• Traffic Message Channel (TMC)
  

The new touch screen interface replaces the remote control-based operation of previous-generation navigation systems, providing customers with a fully integrated and user-friendly driver assistance system.
The GS Sedan and GS Ute will now receive an alarm and the prestige audio system as standard – while all FPV models have been upgraded to include a new USB input facility to play MP3 audio files. In USB mode, the user can play and browse all MP3 files through the audio system.
Compatible USB devices include memory sticks, flash drives and external powered hard drives, while memory support is to a maximum of one terabyte. Once a USB device is connected, a pop up message will display "USB Connected" in conjunction with the flash indicator on the USB device, if one is fitted.

Already standard equipment on the GT E and F6 E, the reverse camera will now form part of the package on the GT-P, GT, F6 and GS, while the reverse sensing system will bolster the extensive list of standard features on the GS sedan.
Using four ultrasonic sensors mounted in the rear bumper, the reverse sensing system assists the driver when reversing into or out of a parking space with an audible warning of obstacles at or near the rear of the vehicle. A graphic is also displayed on the Interior Command Centre (ICC) screen, to supplement the audible warnings.
Completing the interior upgrades to the FPV range will be the addition of FPV floor mats across all models.

Exterior Design Appointments
In the most significant exterior upgrade to the FPV range, the GS will be fitted with a new, more purposeful front fascia design with new sports front bumper featuring winglets and pronounced sculpting around the fog lamps and lower grille to create aerodynamic tunnels. The new front end also includes new upper and lower grilles with recessed black mesh, new signature projector headlamps with black bezels and unique fog lamp treatment with chrome/high silver paint finish.









Both the F6 Ute and GS Ute variants will now offer increased functionality for customers with the addition of a sports bar as standard equipment.

A new lighting package complete with precision design projector headlamps will feature on all models in the FPV range, while premium five-spoke alloy wheels in Graphite will complete the design upgrade on the F6.

The revised FPV range will go on sale with the following recommended Manufacturer’s List Price*

GS Ute $52,990
F6 Ute $55,990
GS $57,990
F6 $64,890
GT $71,290
F6 E $76,940
GT-P $82,540
GT E $82,990

Six-speed automatic transmission is a no-cost option on the GT and GT-P, while the GT-E is available in auto only. Automatic transmission is also offered as a no-cost option on the GS & F6 range of vehicles.

[T3ts50]

Prices for the F6 & F6 E seem quite tempting.

Not that i have driven both but is the extra $6k on V8 models worth it?

[Falcman0o7]

Are the side stripes strait now?!

They look sweet as

[Nikked]

The GS is a good price, supercharged goodness!

[SKYeXile]

I just got pricing from jeff wignal in frankston for an F6, 64k drive away, delivery in Jan....think im sold.

dunno about the new wheels though...prob need the rears replaced anyway...so meh.

[DanielXR8]

GS is now a really good buy.

[Bossxr8]

At least the added features have come at no extra cost, except for GTP and GTE which are up slightly.

Makes GS a better value buy for sure.

[Rodge]

Originally Posted by T3ts50

Prices for the F6 & F6 E seem quite tempting.

Not that i have driven both but is the extra $6k on V8 models worth it?

I've owned them both and think the price difference reflects the overall cost of production, (including amortising the R&D costs), more than anything else but only you can decide for yourself mate, if you get serious about buying do yourself a favour and make sure you take both for a really good drive. Whichever one you choose will then be your choice and regardless of your choice you'll own a bloody good car.

I agree with others the GS is now very good value at that price with that level of equipment. Add leather and some decent brakes and you have supercharged goodness for pretty reasonable coin.

[Falc'man]

I've always loved the look of the F6 but these wheels really do set it off.

[Black F6]

Why is F6 ute only 6% more than GS, but the sedan is 12% more than GS?

GS sedan is only 5k more than ute, while F6 is closer to 9K

[Buntz]

I was hoping for something new from FPV for the bumpers... even if there lower grille meets the mark.

the GS now looks better than the lot.

[bmorris]

I was expecting something new on the front bumper as well but I was talking to the staff at the FPV stand at the V8SC in Sydney last weekend and they said there will be no update until 2013.

I believe that isn't a good business decision, could of been a easy way to refresh the line up, not just the GS.

[Buntz]

Originally Posted by bmorris

I was expecting something new on the front bumper as well but I was talking to the staff at the FPV stand at the V8SC in Sydney last weekend and they said there will be no update until 2013.

I believe that isn't a good business decision, could of been a easy way to refresh the line up, not just the GS.

Good business decisions are discouraged at FMCA.