"The new Falcon and Territory models will build on the success of the BA Falcon and SX Territory," Marketing and Sales Vice President Bruce McDonald said.

"Everything about this programme is targeted at specific customer wants and delivers substantial improvements in fuel economy, performance and refinement.

"The programme continues to put Ford at the forefront of local automotive engineering with a number of technological firsts, including:

• The first locally manufactured vehicle with a six-speed automatic transmission
• The first locally manufactured vehicle with Dynamic Stability Control on a V8
• The first locally manufactured vehicle with a reverse camera.

"Every model benefits from the significant number of upgrades, delivering a better car to our customers," McDonald said.

The entry level Falcon XT comes complete with the upgraded Barra 190 six-cylinder engine boasting Dual Independent Variable Camshaft Timing and the option of an improved four-speed automatic transmission, delivering class-leading power levels and fuel efficiency improvements of more than five per cent.

An optional 5.4-litre V8 is also available, which comes standard with the highly acclaimed ZF six-speed automatic transmission.

The Futura offers the same upgraded six-cylinder engine and also comes complete with new 16-inch alloy wheels and Reverse Sensing System.

Fairmont continues to offer traditional sophistication with the new Barra 190 engine or optional 5.4-litre V8, new alloy rims and two new paint colours – Wired and Deja Vu.

The range-topping Fairmont Ghia adds the advanced active safety benefits of Dynamic Stability Control, new alloy rims, six-speed automatic transmission and an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat.

Falcon XR6 customers will enjoy a variety of transmission choices, from the new six-speed manual transmission* fitted as standard, the no cost option of the improved four-speed automatic transmission or the optional six-speed automatic transmission, which offers fuel savings of more than 11 per cent.

The exhilarating XR6 Turbo continues to carve new paths in the performance car history book, with power and torque increases, the option of a new six-speed automatic transmission, stylish new 17-inch alloy wheels and the safety benefits of DSC.

The Falcon XR8 remains at the pinnacle of the Ford performance tree with classic new looks including new 18-inch rims, new front bumper and new tail lamps. The signature bonnet bulge remains, housing the potent 5.4-litre DOHC V8, which can now be optioned with the new six-speed automatic transmission.

"Commercial customers will appreciate increased performance from the Barra 190 engine, which is now standard in XL, XLS and RTV utes, complemented by a smoother shifting four-speed automatic transmission," McDonald said.

Inside, customers will enjoy new seat trim fabrics, inserts and finishes throughout the range and new styled wheels on the XLS.

Falcon XR ute fans will welcome the safety benefits of traction control, while XR6 Turbo and XR8 owners will revel in the performance offered by the optional six-speed automatic transmission.

The BF Fairlane range continues to set new trends in sports luxury, with all vehicles boasting new levels of performance and refinement courtesy of the new Barra 190 I6 or Barra 230 V8, teamed with the six-speed automatic transmission. All models – the Fairlane Ghia, G8 and LTD – come complete with the active safety offered by DSC and new 17-inch alloy rims.

Territory looks set to continue its reign atop the SUV sales charts with the convenience offered by a new reverse camera on Ghia models, and the economy and performance of the new Barra 190 engine.

Territory AWD customers will benefit from the addition of the new six-speed automatic transmission, while DSC is now standard on Territory Ghia RWD and optional on the TS and TX RWD versions.

"It all adds up to an exciting range of vehicles delivering what the customer has asked for – economy, refinement and user-friendly power."

McDonald said Ford had worked hard to keep pricing increases to a minimum.

"Value for money is an integral part of the Ford equation and there can be no doubt our new model range delivers on that promise.

"The average price increase for the Falcon range is 1 per cent, which represents fantastic value for money when you consider the new levels of technology, safety and refinement built into the car.

"We're confident the combination of exciting locally designed and engineered product and a sharp pricing strategy will further consolidate the success of the outstanding Falcon and Territory range," he said.

BF FALCON RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICING**
XT sedan 5-speed manual	$34,880
XT sedan 4-speed auto	$35,880
XT sedan E-Gas	$37,280
XT sedan V8	$41,880
XT wagon	$37,610
XT wagon E-Gas	$39,010
Futura sedan	$39,175
Futura sedan E-Gas	$40,575
Futura wagon	$41,260
Futura wagon E-Gas	$42,660
Fairmont	$43,195
Fairmont V8	$49,195
Fairmont Ghia	$52,860
Fairmont Ghia V8	$57,860
XR6 6-speed manual	$39,710
XR6 4-speed auto	$39,710
XR6 6-speed auto	$40,960
XR6 Turbo 6-speed manual	$46,405
XR6 Turbo 6-speed auto	$47,655
XR8 6-speed manual	$51,330
XR8 6-speed auto	$52,580
BF FALCON UTE RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICING
XL Chassis Cab	$26,950
XL Chassis Cab E-Gas	$28,350
XL Chassis Cab V8	$31,950
XL Style Side	$27,375
XL Style Side E-Gas	$28,775
XL Style Side V8	$32,375
XLS Chassis Cab	$29,145
XLS Chassis Cab E-Gas	$30,545
XLS Chassis Cab V8	$34,145
XLS Style Side	$29,795
XLS Style Side E-Gas	$31,195
XLS Style Side V8	$34,795
RTV Chassis Cab	$31,450
RTV Chassis Cab E-Gas	$32,850
RTV Chassis Cab V8	$36,450
RTV Style Side	$32,400
RTV Style Side E-Gas	$33,800
RTV Style Side V8	$37,400
XR6 5-speed manual	$34,620
XR6 4-speed auto	$35,620
XR6 Turbo 6-speed manual	$40,445
XR6 Turbo 6-speed auto	$41,695
XR8 6-speed manual	$41,595
XR8 6-speed auto	$42,845
BF FAIRLANE RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICING
Fairlane Ghia	$58,625
Fairlane Ghia V8	$63,625
Fairlane G8	$65,405
LTD	$75,525
SY TERRITORY RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICING
Territory TX RWD	$39,490
Territory TS RWD	$46,330
Territory Ghia RWD	$51,820
Territory TX AWD	$43,990
Territory TS AWD	$51,330
Territory Ghia AWD	$56,320

* available from January 2006
** Price does not include dealer delivery or statutory charges