Ford has unveiled its FPV F6 X at the Sydney Motor Show. Based on Ford’s Territory crossover, FPV — think of it as the Australian SVT — has pumped up the CUV’s performance specs. Under hood lies a turbo-charged 4.0L inline six producing 362 horsepower and 405 ft-lb of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic — the only transmission available.
The FPV F6 X also marks the first non Falcon-based vehicle introduced by FPV — although the Territory actually shares the same platform with the Falcon.
The FPV F6 X also has a number of features to keep all that power under control. Standard equipment includes Dynamic Stability Control, Traction Control and four-channel Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. The F6 X also comes with six-piston Brembo front calipers.
The FPV F6 X’s interior features a unique two-tone treatment.
10/11, 8:53 AM
posted by:
CA36GTP
A very attractive car, and I don’t even like crossovers.
It infuriates me the difference in quality between Ford Australia and Ford North America. They get this excellent vehicle and we get the piece of crap Taurus X with an anemic powertrain.
10/11, 8:56 AM
posted by:
Kyle
I like it!
10/11, 9:05 AM
posted by:
christianboy10
Ausi ford rocks, too bad we dont get any good fords in the US
10/11, 9:09 AM
posted by:
RSPINAJR
It complete bs that none of these products or at least powertrains make it to the US – Ford is great everywhere but in its home country
10/11, 9:20 AM
posted by:
6ix
It’s probably just the angle, but look at the thickness of that steering wheel!!!!
I like it too.
10/11, 9:24 AM
posted by:
RicardoHead
It’s nice, but from a stylish standpoint the Kuga kicks the balls off this vehicle.
10/11, 9:29 AM
posted by:
Blakkarr
Yet another possible no brainer for FORD. This could easily be the next “Taurus X” Now if FORD would do it and make a snazzy “Bull” insignia for the Taurus line. Think a line of four door Mustangs.
A base six cylinder making around 250hp which would give way to a hybrid version that may or maybe not use capacitors instead of batteries for launch assist but could add Batteries for those slow drives through neighborhoods, parking lots, and congested highways.
A Middle unit would have a 300hp V6 and offer AWD. Hybrid boost with capacitors would be an option.
A top unit would have a 400hp V8 and AWD standard. Hybrid boost is an option. A Lincoln or Mercury version would offer batteries for all versions not just capacitors.
10/11, 9:32 AM
posted by:
jonnycat
Needs a new front end treatment, but nice. Powertrain is excellent.
10/11, 9:37 AM
posted by:
christianboy10
I agree with jonnycat, it need some kinda kit on the front bumper
10/11, 9:52 AM
posted by:
autonut
it looks good: not for US market. We get 500 aka Taurus.
10/11, 10:00 AM
posted by:
HoosierHero
Ya, it looks great. Now bring it over and dump the Escape!
10/11, 11:03 AM
posted by:
THellURider
Looks like a Subaru Forester…
10/11, 11:35 AM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
I liek it.
How many seats?
10/11, 11:47 AM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
or at least put that powertrain into the escape if they wont bring it over here.
10/11, 1:37 PM
posted by:
67_L-88
I also thought it screamed sabaru
10/11, 3:30 PM
posted by:
A4
put that powertrain into the escape, sport trac, explorer, and ranger and there you go SVT, give us that Adrenalin.
10/11, 4:41 PM
posted by:
Ian
“Under hood lies a turbo-charged 4.0L inline six producing 362 horsepower and 405 ft-lb of torque.” Doesn’t that sound a little like a move BMW would do? I’m only asking
10/11, 7:53 PM
posted by:
jJayC08
I don’t understand why Ford of North America isn’t doing this at the current moment.
Part of what they really need right now is a performance division. Yes, they indeed do have one, but they don’t seem to use it… The Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ford Ranger and Ford Edge could all be better vehicles, specifically speaking the Ford Edge and Ford Focus, with a performance upgrade.
And no Ian, that sounds like a move Ford is doing =D
10/11, 8:21 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
An I-6…damned bastards. I truly do NOT understand why Ford won’t sell this awesome vehicle in North America. What exactly *is* the problem, Ford?!? Hmm? Is it perhaps “too good” for us? I swear someone in Ford’s management is deliberately trying to weaken Ford’s market share here to ultimately bring down the company…there’s just no way to justify keeping this car outside North America.
10/11, 9:28 PM
posted by:
Vertical
No ****, 1c3d0g. It kills me. If they keep putting out great vehicles for the Aussies and crap (boring, anyway) ones for us maybe Ford should just relocate to Australia.
10/12, 12:05 AM
posted by:
bran
Seating for 7, 362 hp and 405 ft-lb torque. Yeah, us Americans wouldn’t want to see this over the Escape. Whats the deal with US Ford. Do they dislike sales and profits?
10/12, 10:30 AM
posted by:
Automan
To all of you people from north america! I feel sorry that you guys don’t see the range of great fords made downunder! It is such a shame that you don’t have the Territory (very popular here!) or Falcon over there. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH FORD IN THE U.S.???
BUT i can tell you guys that ford australia has stated it will STOP MAKING the great BARRA inline 6cyl engine in the near future! Instead it will be replaced with a V6 after that. I only hope it’s a good one and the future models REMAIN REAR WHEEL drives.The way we like em!
10/15, 6:50 PM
posted by:
SuperRoo
http://www.fpv.com.au