Ford Falcon (XG)
Introduction 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. The XG was marketed in coupe utility and panel van body styles 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. An overhead camshaft engine, and a one-tonne option were offered for the first time on Falcon commercial models.
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* Ford Falcon Longreach GLi panel van* Ford Falcon Longreach S utility* Ford Falcon Longreach Outback utility (released June 1995)* Ford Falcon XR6 utility (released October 1993)A limited edition Longreach GLi Tradesman utility was offered from December 1995, with 800 examples produced.
Engine and transmissions The XG was powered by a 4.0-litre SOHC straight six  4.0-litre six cylinder overhead camshaft engine. The XR6 model was fitted with a  version of this unit. Five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions were available.
60th Anniversary model ute In 1994, Ford produced a special limited edition model ute to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the first coupe utility (introduced by Ford Australia in 1934).It featured body coloured bumpers and mirrors, alloy bullbar, alloy wheels, floor carpet and full instrumentation at no extra cost.
Replacement The XG series was replaced by the Ford Falcon (XH) in April 1996.
Gallery File:1993 Ford XG Longreach Ute.jpg|1993 Ford XG Longreach UteFile:1995 Ford Falcon (XG) Longreach GLi panel van (2015-06-03) 01.jpg|1995 Longreach GLi panel vanFile:1995 Ford Falcon (XG) Longreach GLi utility (20869106866).jpg|1995 Longreach GLi utilityFile:1995 Ford Falcon (XG) Longreach GLi panel van (2015-06-03) 02.jpg|1995 Longreach GLi panel van
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