Ford Confirms Model Codes for 2014 Falcon, Territory

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FG X acknowledges strong heritage of the Falcon nameplate

Refreshed Territory SUV delivers purposeful exterior with packaging and space customers have come to expect from the award-winning SUV

MELBOURNE, 14 Aug., 2014 – Ford has confirmed that the 2014 Falcon will be known as the FG X when it goes on sale later this year.
The “FG” series prefix carries over for the refreshed Falcon range, acknowledging the strong heritage of the long-running Fairmont and Ghia nameplates that have featured on previous prestige Falcon models.
The letter “X” is also a significant piece of the Falcon story, having been used for both the original Falcon XK model in 1960 and through four-generations of Falcons from the 1960s through to the 1990s, including some of the more popular Falcon models like the XR, XW, XY, XA, XB, XD and XF.
Ford arrived at the FG X model code after significant feedback from key enthusiasts as well as the senior product development and marketing teams.
“As one of the country’s most recognised nameplates, Ford wanted to make sure this celebration Falcon was worthy of the FG X name,” according to Ford Australia President and CEO, Bob Graziano.
“Our Falcon customers know our story, so it is appropriate we acknowledge for them, enthusiasts and all Australians that Falcon is a significant part of the fabric of the Australian cultural landscape. The FG X carries this on and will be recognised as one of the best Falcons ever.
“Falcon fans have quickly endorsed the styling of the 2014 Falcon and moving forward, it provides a strong visual link to our future, which will include cars like the refreshed Focus, all-new Mustang and all-new Mondeo, as well as the Australian designed and engineered Everest SUV.”

Visually, the 2014 Falcon sedan features distinctive and refined front and rear design treatments and proven drivetrains that will give customers the choice of four, six and V8 engines. When the Falcon is launched later this year, it will be the only Australian-built large car available with three engine choices – four, six and eight cylinders – as well as EcoLPi LPG and turbo variants.

The Falcon showcases Ford’s global design DNA with a signature trapezoidal grille, chiseled head lamp treatment and smoother, wrap-around tail-lamps with LED technology that will feature on high-series models. These features accentuate the high levels of design refinement that will appear across the refreshed Falcon range.

The multi-award winning refreshed Territory SUV delivers a purposeful exterior with the packaging and space that customers have come to expect from the only Australian-designed and engineered family SUV.
“The Ford Territory sets a benchmark for family-friendly SUVs and the refreshed Territory will carry this on,” Graziano said.
Ford’s customer base for the Falcon and Territory is huge. More than 3.5 million Falcons have been sold since 1960 and 155,000 Territory SUVs have been sold since the nameplate launched in 2004, entrenching it as a favourite with Australian families.
The refreshed Territory SUV will be known as the SZ II and like the current range, will be available in the TX, TS and Titanium variants. Mechanically the SZ II will continue with the proven in-line 4.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine and award-winning 2.7-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel V6.
Pricing, features and specifications of the Falcon and Territory range will be revealed closer to launch later this year.

With the arrival of the refreshed Falcon and Territory, Ford will continue its product onslaught throughout 2015 with the arrival of the refreshed Focus and Focus ST, all-new Mondeo, Mustang coupe and convertible and the eagerly anticipated Ford Everest SUV.

By 2016 Ford will have refreshed, or completely updated, its entire model lineup.