AIMS: Next Falcon teased

Ford Australia used this morning’s Sydney motor show opening to reveal a teaser video of the heavily upgraded Falcon that will be released in 2014.

The fleeting teaser footage – a screen-grab of which is pictured here – was played on a large video screen and revealed only the front-end of the 2014 Falcon.

However, clearly evident in the video are a new bonnet, headlights, front quarter guards, bumper and grille, supporting news from motoring.com.au sources that the FG Falcon’s midlife makeover will bring all-new front- and rear-end styling, plus a redesigned interior - like next year's faqcelifted VF Commodore.

The extensive Falcon upgrade indicates the iconic Ford large car will continue to be produced at the Blue Oval’s Melbourne assembly plant beyond 2016, despite the fact Ford has not committed to local manufacturing beyond that year.

As one Ford insider told motoring.com.au: “The investment is far too great and the upgrade far too extensive to only last three years”.

“We're really excited about Falcon, and what it represents to our portfolio,” said Ford Australia President Bob Graziano.

“And we think given our recent announcement about investment in January that it is important that we show people where we are heading with Falcon.

“It' s a terrific product and we're really looking forward to having the vehicle in the showrooms in 2014,” he said.

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