The Ford XR8 SPRINT! The Last & Best Falcon???🇦🇺

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

You Australians made some beast of cars. Falcon FG XR8 Falcon XR8 Sprint Monaro VE Commodore VF1 and VF2 Commodore SSV Redline HSV GTSR W1 While the US got the Monaro and the VE Commodore as the Pontiac GTO and Pontiac G8/G8 GT/G8 GXP and the VF1/VF2 Commodore SSV Redline as the Chevrolet SS Sedan (which is the car I currently own here in the US and I am grateful and thankful for this car your country has decided to share with me and those of us others in the US who own either these 3 cars), it sucks we never got the supercharged version of the VF2 Commodore SSV, the HSV GTSR W1 which I feel should've been our final model year version of the Chevrolet SS Sedan with the supercharged LS9 engine, nor have we ever had the newer modern-day Falcon XR8's in North America either. The Falcon XR8's could've, would've, and should've been the answer those of us looking for a Mustang in a 4-door sedan in the US with a manual transmission and the FG XR8 and XR8 Sprint could've, would've, and should've been the car Ford North America should've gotten from Ford Australia to do so. There are certain cars that you folks from Down Under just do better than here in the US even if the V8s are all or mostly killed off; the domestic 3 in the US should take notes from you and learn to listen to us for once and give us cool cars like this that would've helped boost your sales down there and even bring back the Falcon name in the US on behalf of you all in Australia.

[@beaugunn2632]

In my opinion, that was your best review ever. Bloody well done Jon.

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you! haah the headmaster has spoken!

[@mikenolan3060]

In my opinion kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4W1nGhoot1me68 was the best yet. This is up with the best too.

[@roryperry3817]

By far the most insane fun you can have for 60 grand in Aus! I brought an FG X in 2015, first and only new car I've owned so far. 5.5 Years of basically daily driving (minus 3 months in panel shops when a plastic esky almost brought it to its end, pretty sure that incident saved her from 900km a week of driving at that point) and 63,000km later I still can't wipe the smile off my face when I get in. During her time off the road I had the privilege of running around in a 4.7L Twin Turbo Mercedes-Benz V8. (For a few weeks until the insurance broker wised up and advised me I wasn't covered to drive it while under 25 years old ..... oddly enough no issues driving a Supercharged V8 @ 22 years old but a Twin Turbo V8 Merc was a no-no.). Merc couldn't hold a candle to the XR8 in the get up and go or noise department. I've retired the XR8 to just occasional driving in March this year, normally only comes out on Sunday's now, and the occasional day when I deem it necessary to brighten my day.

[@RossReviewsau]

Congrats on the purchase m8! they are bloody fun rigs.. would love to have one myself.. oneday will see haha cheers for sharing your experience!

[@captainzoll3303]

it's been what, 4 years since the FGX came out, and they still catch my eye every time one drives by.

[@RossReviewsau]

yup agreed i still get excited seeing one out on the road haha

[@Paul-um6pi]

Be quick if you can a 335 can be got for about 50-60 grand. Trust me, I have one. I'm in love with 430kw. .

[@captainzoll3303]

@@Paul-um6pi Trust me, I would if I could, but my budget's looking more like an AU currently. and given their present value, I think they're also a reasonable investment.

[@DoctorWEBB]

@@captainzoll3303 cup holder's in AU are much better. 😆

[@Born2Punch]

@@DoctorWEBB haha..that's sad isn't it. Can't believe they never refined that. Everytime I got a drink in the car i gotta the bends like a granny

[@navdeepsingh527]

You are too good mate . I really like your way of explaining things about cars.

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks you very much man.. glad you enjoyed the review

[@stevethompson222]

Excellent and honest review, Ross. Having driven a new XR8 and one that was run in with 10,000klms, the difference in power feels like night and day! The one with 10,000klms felt like it had been tuned, it’s that noticeable.

[@RossReviewsau]

really! that's interesting i think your right tho.. does take a bit of time before everything settles n starts working full go.. ok now i need to review another one with higher kms haha

[@paulclifford721]

@@RossReviewsau you in Perth mate?

[@georgecupac1202]

To me that's the perfect car , it's got everything i want in a car Great video mate, love your work on this one

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it! it really is a amazing beast! appreciate the support

[@bigbopper546]

It's 4 years old now and still he's impressed

[@RossReviewsau]

says a lot don't ya think👌

[@toddc6682]

It's 5 years old now, faaarrrk it's awesome!!!

[@sdmercuryman]

Dear Ford USA, this would have been a perfect building base for the Ford Fusion and a Lincoln replacement from the MKZ to a Lincoln Zephyr.

[@RossReviewsau]

100%

[@TravisTrilla]

Usa likes boring 4/6 cyl turbos sadly

[@willthetrill4849]

Actually this would’ve been a perfect replacement for the Crown Victoria

[@Vincetagram]

@@TravisTrilla we don’t like them, that’s just what they give to us unfortunately

[@Trillioons]

This would’ve been a good competitor against the Scat Pack Charger as well.

[@allandriver2066]

I know it's a lost cause....but keep waiving the (Aussie) Ford flag my friend. We did some fine work. 🇦🇺🙏

[@RossReviewsau]

i will m8! love the Aussie stuff hope to show off every car one day

[@Cracyfox4359]

A fantastic review. Nothing can come close to the last Falcon V8 and 6cyl Turbo. It's a pity Ford US wouldn't approve more money to put into updating the interior. Australian motorists cannot have another vehicle like the Falcon. Wish I could find one that hasn't been thrashed. Have a great day.

[@RossReviewsau]

glad you enjoyed the review! i had a blast driving this Aussie legend.. its ashame that they are no longer being built

[@forddriver8827]

You obviously dont have the money mate. There is plenty of mint examples for RRP.

[@cameronvanhooft]

We've got a standard FGX XR8 and it really is amazing how much you get for the money. Just with custom catback exhaust, K&N filter and a tune it makes 550HP AT THE WHEELS Give you a little more info on these engines, in first gear the power is limited to 50%, in second its 70% and onwards it goes to 100% when stock. Ours is tuned to 70% in first gear and it cooks the tyres.

[@RossReviewsau]

oh man! i wana go for a ride m8 haha sounds crazy.. yes very little needs to be done to these cars to get crazy power figures

[@steveallen1340]

Is yours Auto or Manual? I wonder if Ford employ a torque limiting strategy for both transmissions or only one of them.

[@cameronvanhooft]

@@steveallen1340 Ours is auto and has torque limiting, but we have a tune that removes it

[@johnboy5167]

With the mods you said no way it makes 550 hp at the tyres it would be at the flywheel 😁

[@TheOneEyedSeaEagle]

All the dislikes are from Commodore owners who get smoked by this beast. A true Aussie muscle car. It's such a shame that they don't make cars in Oz like this anymore. Nice review mate.

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks mate! agreed this XR8 was no joke! seriously fast

[@MrMercurybullet]

Haha I smoked an LS3 on Indian Ocean drive one day. He wasn't happy Lol. Then my mate blew him off in his GT-F. Both stock.

[@887Flash]

Love the review Ross, looks like a beast! Should definitely try and drive a GS ute if you can, they're super kool too!!

[@RossReviewsau]

I've reviewed a GS ute already! be sure to look at all my videos :) got like over 50.. glad you enjoyed it

[@boss302frostyfordfan2]

That’s my dream car😍

[@jacksontyler4925]

Same!!!

[@RossReviewsau]

its a BEAST

[@chris929rr7]

Is that the stock exhaust? That’s sweet if it is! Only complaint I have about my 6.0 Calais is that it’s too quiet even with a 3” cat back. Apparently I now need headers and cats! Approx $2k to have my Holden V8 sound like a V8! Give me a break.

[@Levi-qb2uf]

@@chris929rr7 Pretty sure it's stock, those FGX falcons have bimodal exhaust from factory, when ya step on it it opens everything up let's it breath better and sound better. Sucks how modern V8s aren't given the exhaust they should have but not gonna lie when I love the sound of a big 6.2 Holden with a proper exhaust even though I'm like Falcons.

[@zurasho043kranky7]

BIG respect for you mate🙌🏽🙌🏽 Long live Ford💙💙💙

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you m8! trying to keep the memory alive

[@trevor6816]

Hi, I have the auto version of the review car in the same Kinetic blue as my daily driver and still love how it drives, with not a squeak or rattle anywhere. It has 130,000km's coming up, much to some peoples horror, but it's so much better than looking at it in a garage waiting for a fine Sunday. The XR8 Sprint was actually 345 kw and the standard XR8 was 335 kw, plus a 10 second overboost to over 400KW that reboosts each gearchange for up to another 10 seconds ( good luck with your licence if you go flat out in all six gears and can find enough road). Acceleration from 80-120kph is only 2.4 seconds which is quicker than many at much higher prices.

[@RossReviewsau]

they are an amazing car! i loved this xr8 sprint more than the XR6 sprint.. (i love the barra) but the noise from the Miami V8! and the 6 MT just made me say yup id pick this one

[@trevor6816]

@@RossReviewsau Keep up the good work. Great to see a WA based review and trying to work out the background where you're driving.

[@boc8450]

Hi Ross I'm b from Ireland 🇮🇪 I lived in oz for a year and I love xr8's I'm a Ford guy always was my fave car of all time is a mk 2 escort

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers mate~ gotta love a fast ford!

[@lordtwittwat8653]

Something about that grill, in terms of looks its quite subtle, not over the top and not boring either, but honestly great car, those headlights are amazing, love em, that bonnet bulge takes me back to the ba falcon i think that had the bulge on the xr series, the simplicity of the look gets me, if anything i think its the colour of the rims id change maybe i dunno id have to see

[@RossReviewsau]

really is a good looking car i think.. simple but good. n yes the headlights/front end ford really got it right.. looks very tough

[@mftwohill51]

Looks like you are having a lot of fun. Also for us looking at a computer screen it looks like a lot of fun. 14L/100 is not bad for something that delivers such driving pleasure.

[@RossReviewsau]

i love these cars! always have a blast in a good falcon..

[@XxSCaaRyFiEnDxX]

Epic! Really cannot wait for this one!

[@RossReviewsau]

XR8 Sprint or XR6 Sprint? lol

[@XxSCaaRyFiEnDxX]

@@RossReviewsau That's a tough one! Both so good! I think with the Australian heritage behind the barra makes it quite desirable. So I think I'd go XR6 Sprint but only by a tiny hair lol

[@Rooster1717]

XR8 Sprint just over the 6 solely because of the manual option. Owned both and got rid of the XR6 Sprint as level of engagement was slightly lower due to auto and quieter.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@Rooster1717 it really was the deciding factor for me.. love the barra my fav engine but.. god that XR8 Sprint (manual) was just so good n really engaging

[@RossReviewsau]

@@XxSCaaRyFiEnDxX this is a really fair call.. i love the Barra the most but in the end i couldn't pass up the V8, Supercharged, MANUAL! like you said tho just by a hair lol

[@stephenwhitman9428]

You would love my 2005 BA XR8 with a highly modified engine,6 speed manual and ram air intake,insane.

[@RossReviewsau]

i think i really would! haha keen for a review! :P

[@twinforce_fusion6560]

I would love to add this to my current fleet, but, would love to go head to head in a quarter mile drag race. Good job Ford👍

[@RossReviewsau]

would have been a hit in america i reckon.. drag race would be great!

[@Terraceview]

Such a shame it stopped. They still look modern now and are very well built.

[@RossReviewsau]

it really is a shame.. id buy a new one in a heartbeat :(

[@gibbonenhancements]

another good review, love the local content. The Sprint actually has 345kW in non-overboost (10kW more than the GT/XR8). The Miami is a great engine but i wonder how it deals with aussie heat without an intercooler. Aftermarket water/air intercooler would be a must I reckon.

[@RossReviewsau]

glad you enjoying the content :) it seemed to cope well but it wasn't that hot of a day when i drove it.. australian conditions def would recommend a intercooler for any performance car

[@brokearse2011]

They modified the cooling system in the miami/ coyote block here in Australia for cooling a company called premcar formally FPV were developing an intercooler set up for this block but couldn't get it released in time before ford shut the doors they did release the package 1 year ago under premcar look them up if younand tonread the stats etc www.premcarholygrail.com

[@mickvonbornemann3824]

All Miami’s are the same engine wise, the only difference is the throttle restriction. So simply with the right laptop one can turn the 315kw Miami into a 351kw Miami. Or if you remove the throttle restriction entirely you get way over 450kw. But then gearbox, diff, tyre issues come into play.

[@glennschadow3779]

I get excited hopping in my stock fg xr6 such a great car ,

[@RossReviewsau]

Enjoy it they are such nice cars

[@stewartwallace711]

Watching these videos by Ross the thing that tares my heart out is the fact we will never see their like again, and I refer to Holden and Ford. The cars I grew up with. I have no preference Ford or Holden, for me it's just a huge kick in the guts that part of our DNA has been taken away from us. So thank you Ross for keeping the spirit alive. RIP Ford/Holden I miss you both.

[@TheRacingMemes]

Was a *huge mistake* for Ford don't bringing Falcon here in Brazil as Ford Galaxie (or even as Ford Falcon) like GM did to VX, VY and VE Commodore as Chevy Omega. So sad

[@RossReviewsau]

They should have went around the world! 🌍

[@findmeareason]

keep it up ross, loving these videos brother! been here from the start, you on your grind xD

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you m8! appreciate the loyalty.. slowly reaping in the rewards now so just gotta keep going!

[@lulurobot2065]

Seeing the last and very best of Australian made vehicles brings a smile, but knowing I’ll never be able to own one of these brand new not gunna lie, it hurts!

[@RossReviewsau]

its sad to think they stopped production.. i hope one day these videos will create enough attention to make ford come back..

[@lulurobot2065]

Ross Reviews you and me both mate, You’re more Aussie than most of us, doing us proud sharing the Aussie pride! I just want Australians to support Australia again!

[@RossReviewsau]

@@lulurobot2065 thank you m8! trying my best to show off what this amazing country used to make! hoping one day they can come back

[@mikenolan3060]

Not brand new no but 2nd hand you can still enjoy all our great cars mate. I have never bought a brand new car in my life but when I buy a 2nd hand car it's new to me.

[@lulurobot2065]

​@@mikenolan3060 yeh i know mate but I'm too bloody suspicious that the previous owner was indeed a petrol head like me and secretly thrashed the thing when they thought no one was looking.

[@dale5883]

I’m onto my second FGX XR8 manual this one only has 17,000ks and I’m doing the exhaust, Shockworks suspension and a Herrod tune of 400kw they are awesome cars smiles per K can’t beat them 🤪

[@RossReviewsau]

thats epic! love em

[@steveskrobot9496]

Everytime I see these Sprint's I want one even more! very weird that they only came in a few colours.I'd like to see you review the FGX Sprint XR8 'Wholy Grail',If you can get hold of one to review!,

[@RossReviewsau]

lets all pray i get that chance one day! would be amazing.. glad you enjoyed the review

[@ThePirateWhiteBeard]

Such a shame Ford abandoned the Falcon... My dad has owned Falcons all my life, I own a MK2 BA Fairmont and would love to upgrade to one of these! I've been driving or driven around in Falcons for all my 40 years, it makes me sad that there won't be any more.

[@RossReviewsau]

its sad they are gone.. but if we all hold onto the ones we got n take care of them im sure they will last forever :)

[@anthonycavalliotis8736]

@@RossReviewsau Ford didn't abandon the Falcon. Australian's stopped buying them. I have owned an XC, XG and have now a BA & three FGX's.

[@mostlypostie1]

Wow - that's a very rare and low KM car - looks like it hasn't been fully dealer delivered as yet. Lucky that you were able to drive that one. Great stuff.

[@RossReviewsau]

yes still had the plastic on the infotainment! 400km car lol very lucky the owner trusted me to take it out for a spin :) glad you enjoyed it

[@francescolongo2624]

Bloody awesome 🇦🇺

[@RossReviewsau]

Gotta love em

[@FocusRS500]

Doesn't it have FPV RSpec suspension as standard?

[@paulbrennan3091]

Good on ya Mate ! Great Review ,possibly the best yet ? And my pick also ,Love this Car,Love this Engine ,Love this Gearbox ! Clean Lines ,Shape & a Real Sleeper ? Beware ,all U fools ? Beautiful !

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks Paul was a great machine eh

[@FocusRS500]

Hell yes!!! My next car!!😍 without the sprint badge lol

[@RossReviewsau]

Good choice!

[@jamesfrench7299]

The FGX styling is growing on me and in no small part due to this review.

[@RossReviewsau]

ha!!! the front end headlights are what one me over😍

[@jamesfrench7299]

Ross Reviews it'll take much longer to like her ass.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@jamesfrench7299 ha ya only thing good back there is the exhaust!

[@mickfitchettchristine115]

Sounds like a real engine and it looks great.

[@RossReviewsau]

the last of an era!

[@JEBEDIAH8D]

i always felt when ford left and discontinued the falcon they never really gave it a proper send off like the commodore got with the GTSR W1 it would have been nice to see the Falcon both get a old school send off like bringing back the GT-HO and really go nuts with it

[@pete508]

Great review again Johnny mate,very nice car but for me the fg mk1 still has the best look ever,but of course if i had a spare lazy 60 grand in my hand I'd buy one & have the same reaction you had on your face at 10:06 wooo hooo lol,ok looking forward to your next vid take care man.

[@RossReviewsau]

haah i tend to agree the FGX has grown on me but i still like the FG. haha yes this Miami V8 can get ya a bit excited at times! hell of a lot of fun

[@jordanmagee3925]

Raced one of those in my 212Kw 180sx at our local drag races. After I beat him, guy was under the bonnet looking for the 500hp switch

[@dspada67]

What a beast, from what I can see , reminds me a bit of the my Audi Power and torque delivery. Great work buddy.

[@RossReviewsau]

yes! beast for sure.. now that would have made a great comparison! haha similar but i think that Audi might of had the edge with all wheel drive

[@glennmk5167]

100% agree, XR8 Sprint and I would personally buy the BFmk2 XR6 turbo, but that's me as I had BA mk2 XR6 turbo, difference was 4 speed auto but did gain the 6 speed manual and the BFmk2 xr6T used the ZF gearbox 6 speed auto

[@RossReviewsau]

yes thats it! hold on to this special last edition and then get a good older barra to mod :) garage goals right there

[@railtrolley]

The sound track is superb. Great recording. I played it a few times to listen to it. Plenty of Snap, Crackle and Pop on the overrun. I wonder if it would show a bit of flame from the quad pipes at night time? Styling is muted, no stripes or engine capacity badges - like my BA, which is plain silver, and only has the "Boss" decals on the bonnet bulge. All the better to not attract the attention of Five O.

[@RossReviewsau]

easily one of the best sounding modern V8s ever in my opinion! Im sure it wouldn't be hard to get some flam action in these.. im told these cars really do fly under the radar.. gets no attention but has all the power n speed

[@w_stanky]

Not gonna get flame with the stock exhaust mate. The cats will stop any of that. No cats yeah for sure, E85 and it’s flame on haha. TBH I thought when I first got one that the stock exhaust was ok with the bi model disconnected. Fast forward years down the track and with a Twin 3” Manta, high flow cats and a tune coming in at 419RwKw the standard exhaust I’m sorry to say is lame. These cars have so much more potential from factory. With the right mods it is the angriest sounding 5L V8 I’ve ever heard and absolutely flys.

[@mark3788]

Would love to see you do a review with both the XR8 Sprint vs GTRS W1 as both cars represent what Ford & Holden considered a send off tribute and put everything into these cars, maybe a track day/drag.

[@yozah1250]

Mark Due agreed 💯

[@RossReviewsau]

that would be a unfair fight i think haha but GOD would i love to have the chance to do this!!! whos got a W1 in perth? lol

[@EnkeiTenjin]

GTSR W1 is a race car for the street. Xr8 Sprint is a street car for the strip. No competition whatsoever. GTSR W1 is in a totally different class

[@mark3788]

Swipez what would you recommend vs GTSR W1

[@RossReviewsau]

@@EnkeiTenjin agree it wouldn't be much of a competition i think the Sprint vs a LSA is probably more appropriate.. haven't been in a GTSR yet so not sure how that would stack up

[@elrud5964]

Do you think the fgx v8 is worth the extra 10k over the xr6t second hand the v8 is around 45 the 6 is 30-35

[@elrud5964]

Oh yeah and the 6 is faster :)

[@RossReviewsau]

depends on what you want from it.. i honestly prefer the XR8 because it was manual and the sound was SO GOOD.. but the Barra is amazing and felt faster once in boost.. worth another 10G hard call lol if your not fussed with auto get the barra.. if you love a manual you better get the XR8

[@plumbs7199]

Great review again !

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you m8!

[@g6et_wrx177]

Next up you gotta check out some iconic Aussy 8’s. Like a Bluey, any VN 5ltr onwards, hsv’s of the era, the 1990’s xr6’s and sprints etc.

[@RossReviewsau]

looking for some older cars at the moment :)

[@almightydamos]

Hey love your channel mate. Quick question. How come the xr8 sprint doesn't have a boost gauge on the instrument cluster? Why would Ford have not included that? Thanks for having a great channel!

[@RossReviewsau]

hey thanks for being a fan glad you are enjoying the channel.. no clue about the boost gauge lol i think they just really didn't change much from the regular xr8... n unfortunately they had to cut costs with this Sprint just to get it out to production..

[@bbbnnuuuhgg7016]

Top reviews mate 💪🏽💪🏽

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you m8!

[@david-zh6ct]

Ross ,Ford USA only gave FORD AUS a buget of $110,000,000:00 to up grade the falcon and territory and thats why the interior was never updated

[@RossReviewsau]

yes.. sounds like a lot of money but in the car game.. especially in Australia (high pay) was not enough to fully revamp the car.. personally tho i love what they did with the money they got.. interior should be last on the list

[@david-zh6ct]

Ross Reviews i agree , imagine if Ford US had given Ford AUSTRALIA $500,000,000:00 like GM did with Holden for the VF Commadore , could been a much better car. ps love your reviews

[@Steve-Mcgarrett]

Bud, you didn't use the launch control feature again? I am not sure how to engage it in the manual, as mines auto ... but it definitely has it. Fair enough it's not run in though. 👍 I respect a man that respects his cars

[@RossReviewsau]

yes i always try n use it if the owners don't mind.. but this only having done 400kms i didn't want to risk it. next V8 review i tested the launch control :) tho it didn't really work haha just left massive black lines down the road 🤫

[@Steve-Mcgarrett]

@@RossReviewsau on the Ford 335s in auto, launch control needs to be in normal drive and traction control left "on"

[@RossReviewsau]

@@Steve-Mcgarrett ima remember this for next time

[@richardmahoney9415]

Why they never gave us this in the US I don’t know would been just the response to the SRT sedans and the holden GM sent over and called the Chevy SS

[@RossReviewsau]

would have made so much sence! and because they only sold them in Aus & NZ they couldn't sell enough to be profitable so now they are gone forever

[@rodneymcgiveron]

You almost did ..in a fashion . There was a time when they were seriously being considered as cop cars and then after they were retired from service like the Caprice PPV's (Commodore VE) they would have slowly become available...That would have been great .. I'm still surprised that on the back of the success of the G8 and Chevy SS and the PPV's that more Americans aren't looking at importing a few Australian built Falcons even with the silly 25 year old rule ...The newest Falcon in 2021 that would be importable without trouble would be a 1997 EL but a EB , ED from the mid 90's with the V8 and manual or the beaut 4-0 inline 6 SOHC that is essentially what the Barra originated from would be pretty cool ...Check out the Ford Falcon EB GT especially ..That's one handsome car ....Cheers

[@f.o.bspectreeb4124]

the falcons always been stuck at the 400hp mark until this beast came. 537hp is pretty impressive for the fgx. not gonna lie it could sound better tho

[@ElijahTichborne]

This ones gonna be good!

[@RossReviewsau]

very keen for this one to drop tmr morning :)

[@queenslandballistics2987]

Sorry to correct you Ross but the FGX XR8 SPRINT is rated to 345 Kw and 575 Nm. But what I did learn from your thorough review is that the XR8's rims are based from the FPV GT-E and FPV F6-E. 😶

[@RossReviewsau]

ahhh!!! how did i stuff that 10kw up 🤦‍♂️ thank you for correcting me.. glad you learned something new at least :) hope ya still enjoyed it

[@queenslandballistics2987]

@@RossReviewsau All is well and good👌

[@kevinobrien4155]

Would love to hear that xr8 Sprint with a full exhaust system maybe with a muffler delete

[@RossReviewsau]

oh man the noise is so sweet

[@JDMHaze]

Your first 16 seconds summed it up, here in America we are pissed this car never came here like are they stupid... where is the home of V8 sedan's such as this and Ford never sent it here... Now the Dodge charger is eating their lunch money

[@craigford3402]

Manual seems better than auto as people say auto is quicker off the mark than manual. Beautiful car lve it.

[@RossReviewsau]

way more engaging driving the manual but that's just me.. they reckon the manual is faster off the line in the hands of a pro.. but ya auto is the easiest way to beat quarter mile times

[@craigford3402]

I guess im an auto guy havent driven manual since 2006. My 2011 fg xt6 turbo is auto thats quick enough.

[@anonymous3738]

As an American, I can say that this was the most American sedan that was never sold in America. It was full-size with a V8 and RWD. Those are classic American sedan specs but out of all such cars with such specs not sold in America ever made (as far as I know), this one stood out because it was made by an American brand, that being Ford whereas the rest were non-American brands. Hard to believe the last “true” American sedan by Ford wasn’t sold in America even eight years after discontinuation. Luckily, the recently rendered Mustang Mach-4 may be virtually identical to the Falcon and it could act as an indirect successor to it for those Down Under. Not only that, America will finally see a proper American sedan again since the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 were discontinued. Finally, the Falcon had sedan, pickup and station wagon forms. I couldn’t help but think of them as the Australian counterparts of the Crown Vic, Ranchero and Country Squire, respectively.

[@RossReviewsau]

This was a beautiful car! America would have loved it.

[@FocusRS500]

Honest opinion would you take a FG mk2 335 GT over this purely for looks and price? Does the sprint really feel much quicker?

[@RossReviewsau]

i would take the sprint.. just the rare factor and the extra kws.. it is tough tho as the GT does look a bit more special.. Sprint is def quicker.. tho wouldn't feel a whole lot different

[@nekoprincess7489]

This car is a beast. It's a shame we don't have them in the U.S.

[@RossReviewsau]

it really is! wish ford sold it globally

[@sumosprojects]

Gone but not forgotten 🇦🇺🍻👍

[@RossReviewsau]

thats it m8! keeping the memory going

[@DoctorWEBB]

Fg-X xr6 Ute daily driven..even with a new battery. leave it 3+ days it needs jump-starting. Simple car is the perfect way to describe its features, very basic for the year. Traction control button that you must push in the correct machine gun 3 finger sequence to stop it going Into burrrr slow-mo mode is a pain if you start to become bogged on wet grass. If you can't get a simple button to work in time & give you some drive.. it can make you get bogged. Cup holder's that seem to be perfectly engineered too tip a Large takeaway cup contents out into your lap ..first corner after the drive thru 🤣 has Xf spec turning circle. looks like a big Mondeo without any driving lights & the buldge she's a bit boring imo. But I'd still drive it. Better than a Ran-Gerr any day 😆

[@4litrespoolyboi206]

A manual FGX sprint?! I didn’t know that they made those.

[@RossReviewsau]

yup only the XR8 Sprint got manual :)

[@78Giddo]

I want one, but i would settle for a Miami crate motor in my BA.

[@RossReviewsau]

that would be epic! i love the BA looks

[@nathanthomas8184]

Is it using 9&1/2 rubber in the rear? I own a good GT limited edition with 8's all round & so hell running is a BLAST, only one problem dealer ship Mechanic's R USELESS & 2 find someone who Cares is a GOD SEND

[@dale5883]

They have 275 tyres on the rear

[@jman4652]

Love the xr8's. My dream xr8 is an, ef xr8 or maybe an fg xr8. But love the look of the last falcons. Good review mate. 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks m8! i love the BA and FG 100% but i really do like the front end on these too.. grown on me a lot since i reviewed the XR6 Sprint

[@RossReviewsau]

@polkysan fair point

[@scottorgan2255]

The last of the V8 INTERCEPTOR MAX

[@brettseddon8652]

i had an ed sprint here in new zealand

[@RossReviewsau]

Nice!

[@wtfisthis2316]

Good to see an Americans point of view 😊 great video mate. Should do a video on some high modified falcons and commodores that would be awesome.

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you glad you enjoyed it.. ps Canadian. Ive done lots of Falcons n HSVs hope you will check out the channel more!

[@wtfisthis2316]

@@RossReviewsau Sorry man my bad haha Yeah I have checked out some might have to sub for sure. How long have you been In Australia for? I'm from Adelaide we have some insane cars down my way if your ever down here

[@RossReviewsau]

@@wtfisthis2316 cheers for checking the channel out hope you will consider subscribing :) been in Aus for nearly 10 years now.. hoping to travel soon for reviews so might catch up with ya one day there

[@wtfisthis2316]

@@RossReviewsau yeah definitely subbing man, yeah if your ever in Adelaide hit me up, I'll hook u up with some cars to check out for ya channel..know plenty of people may even be able to check out my build it's not finished yet but I have a vs commodore was a supercharged 6 but I just bought an lsa for it and looking for a 6 speed manual. Will be in paint shop in a few months brandy wine is the plan. I have a mate with a Ferrari the only wide body one we know of in Adelaide. Maybe he might let ya check it out if your ever here? 10 years your pretty much an Aussie now lol loving ya channel mate I'm sure it will grow and grow. Keep it up

[@RossReviewsau]

@@wtfisthis2316 much appreciated m8! sounds good would love to check out your cars.. wow widebody ferrari.. epic! yeh i call this awesome country home now.. very lucky more vids on the way

[@MrWonderful77]

I would buy this in the US

[@RossReviewsau]

100% should have been sold there.. major stuff up by ford not selling this globally!

[@pcguy5491-the-modern-retro-man]

Imagine if you got the falcon ute that says nissan on it

[@rocketmagnet427]

Probably the best version of the 5.0

[@RossReviewsau]

up the Miami! it drives so so good! so much power it really does feel like a animal

[@KarmaKaazi]

So Jon, XR8 Sprint or XR6 Sprint? Can only pick one and why?

[@RossReviewsau]

as i said in the Video.. XR8 Sprint because its a manual.. love the sound love the Miami V8.. would have taken the 6 if only it was offered as a manual

[@KarmaKaazi]

@@RossReviewsau right you did say that sorry. So the manual was what would make you pick. In terms of driving is there much of a difference or is it really just V8 vs I6?

[@RossReviewsau]

@@KarmaKaazi basically the difference is so small.. V8 = instant speed I6 = better top speed in normal diving they fell really close

[@_._._._._._._._]

R. I. P Ford Australia. R. I. P Holden Australia. R. I. P Australian car manufacturing forever. 😢

[@RossReviewsau]

RIP :(

[@bbbnnuuuhgg7016]

Mate. The Everest and Ranger are fully engineered and designed cars in Australia but they are made in Thailand.

[@_._._._._._._._]

@@bbbnnuuuhgg7016 Mate. If you think engineering and designing cars in Australia constitutes an Australian car industry you have rocks in your head.

[@max_krause_44]

best video yet

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers! appreciate the support bro

[@brokearse2011]

If you hold the traction control button doen for 10 seconds it permanently turns it off

[@RossReviewsau]

then the real fun begins haha

[@gdawwg1125]

Oh I wish commodores did that

[@brokearse2011]

@@gdawwg1125 you can also turn off the seatbelt warning chime and can turn the interior light off permanently even when the doors open

[@AutoDireto]

awesome car!

[@RossReviewsau]

It sure is!

[@NoOne56488]

Love my Sprint, would never sell it as it always puts a smile on my face. I put a after market stereo(stock one is pure shit and criminal that ford didn't put a decent one in from Harman Kardon etc ) and a full 3inch Manta catback in. Pisses me off no more Falcon or Holden/Commodore in Aus anymore. XR8 Sprint is a pig to launch off the line as it needs bigger tyres, what is crazy the Miami engine is able to put another 100+hp out with ease with very few upgrades and a good tune but ford lacked any real funding for the FGX Sprint and it shows they cut corners.

[@RossReviewsau]

far out m8 very nice! yes the miami is so over engineered criminal! tune and a exhaust easy 100HP n im addicted to the sound of it eh.. is a shame Aus stopped production of these amazing machines :(

[@davidcisme1615]

The problem is Ford didn't want to p1ss off the GT-F(inal) buyers, hence why officially they say 335Kw for the Sprint versus 351Kw for the GT-F.

[@cmaeornthered]

Can I ask what aftermarket stereo you put in? I just picked up an FGX G6E Turbo and really hating the head unit while loving the rest of the car, but can't seem to find any that fit the car. All I want is a modern head unit with Apple car play and it'll be the perfect car!

[@SSchithFoo]

Poor sales. Nobody has monies to buy and maintain these anymore. Rent is just too damn high and takes about 30-50% of most peoples salaries even after tax.

[@bluespig1]

@@SSchithFoo Umm, they all sold out before release mate. Plenty of us who work hard, paid our house off, and now are in the position to buy a nice car. It is all about priorities.

[@mikenolan3060]

4:52 That right there is why id never own a barra again. Mate great rewiew on a sick car. Good to hear you would rather a manual v8 over auto barra. I liked how you worded "barra is best motor Australia has manufactured" all i heard was LS is better you aussies!. I must say the music was the best yet, don't get me wrong the other music is cool but reminds me of my younger pinger days haha.

[@RossReviewsau]

it sounds so much better there is no denying that! ya the lack of a manual in the 6 just really made me switch.. the cars are both SO GOOD its a fine line to what anyone would pick i reckon.. haha i need to get in a GTSR to make my decision final on what was the better V8 i think haha both amazing the competition is just so good n close you can't lose having any of these Aussie beasts.. ps glad you mentioned the music.. as i tried very hard to find less (pinger music) hahaa. not easy when it has to be copyright free

[@mikenolan3060]

@@RossReviewsau Yeah there both pretty dam nice cars that's for sure but next to a GTSR W1 its no contest sorry blue ovel fans. Them LS9 engines are rippas, 2.3l supercharger from the factory, makes the LSA seem a bit tame. They came stock with 474KW (635hp) 815Nm (600ft lb) They were 150k-175k when new but now the cheapest i can find atm is 230,000 frecken bucks and they average about 250 - 260k. No i don't think its worth that sort of money! but it really was the best and fastest Australian built car ever. Your right anyone who's lucky enough to own any of these top HSV/FPV models won't care about the differences on what the other has or don't have. The music was a lot more laid back and made the video seem more professional the effort to find good (non pinger beats) copyright free music really paid off.

[@MrMercurybullet]

The standard XR8 is better car than the sprint. Unfortunately they softened the suspension on the sprints a little, which was unfortunate. Probably more liveable day to day though. The standard XR8 is a GT-F in different clothes. These cars must be driven hard. Luckily I live in the bush haha. The Sprint is more collectible. Swings and roundabouts.

[@Jesusiscomingbacksoon777]

Mad falcon!

[@RossReviewsau]

one of the best!

[@SAINTJAMESOFFICIAL]

I still don't understand why they reversed the colours of the XR8 & XR6 badges (example - red used to always be 8)

[@RossReviewsau]

im not sure lol

[@trustfire]

You can tell they just slapped this together from the parts bin, real shame because that engine is beautiful.

[@RossReviewsau]

it was a bit of a frankenstein but lets remember ford australia was going down the tube at that point n the fact they even made them at all i think we should be grateful for.. its not perfect but god its good to drive

[@PaulDaniel-wd2fk]

Does anyone here that piston slap That engines f'd Maybe exhaust ?

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s not at all lol

[@user-rd3lz4ty5r]

Is it that fast?

[@stevom7483]

Simple car and looks it too.

[@RossReviewsau]

that's the beauty of it i think

[@dustin9035]

Looks like a fusion

[@RossReviewsau]

similar but much much different lol

[@mrporsche4236]

Ford should.have got rid of that taxi steering wheel and put a sporty 3 spoke gt style one on.

[@Matthew330ba]

If only they’d had the budget for the intercooler

[@RossReviewsau]

would have been so good..

[@chrissmith9854]

Great honest review mate..,that sound when u rev it just mint.. I’d agree with u on xr8 sprint over the 6, just as it’s manual, inter cooler is a must. But traction control is a problem on the last FGX cars.. they can’t seem to get off the line from watching vids of them trying.. as more of a ford man I’d still pick a 2014 gts over any sprint (just) and that kills me to say it.. it’s a full package not just motor.. but If I had coin and couldn’t find one then a hot sprint I’d get.. love all Aussie cars.. Barra is king tho..

[@RossReviewsau]

glad you agree with the choice haha hard but i think the manual wins.. love a barra tho.. coming up i got a VE 25th anniversary GTS very complete car i agree with ya on that point..

[@paullines4618]

You do realise that the XR6 Sprint came out in manual as well right?

[@RossReviewsau]

Auto only m8

[@paullines4618]

Ross Reviews yes I stand corrected it was the FGX XR6 Turbo which came in Manual.. given the Auto was quicker I’m not entirely surprised..

[@RossReviewsau]

@@paullines4618 ya just the normal ones came in manual.. sprint only got auto.. but yes since fastest version n low numbers i guess they couldn't afford to offer both ?

[@jamesrudland183]

The Holy Grail.

[@RossReviewsau]

pray for me haha

[@brodybarlow6156]

You Americans may have come up with the classic muscle cars but we perfected it with the falcon series

[@RossReviewsau]

i would agree the aussies did it right.. tho im loving the new dodge stuff at the moment

[@whatsgoodie5586]

That coyote is mean asf 👌

[@RossReviewsau]

one of the best v8s!

[@whatsgoodie5586]

Ross like your reviews on falcons 👍 any chance u could do a au 2002 😂😂

[@RossReviewsau]

@@whatsgoodie5586 funny you ask lol check my community page post.. its a 2002

[@jarredwilkinson3507]

Gotta fix that fwd spec

[@mickvonbornemann3824]

It’s a pity all the Miami V8s, regardless of official outputs are simply the same, just throttle limited at different levels, even the high test output ones, this model, are throttle limited to save on drivetrain wear.

[@RossReviewsau]

simple tune.. injectors and fuel pump.. 600+ rwhp crazy eh