2012 Ford Falcon EcoBoost

[Falc'man]

Any idea's what kind of gearing ratios it will be running? I'd be interested to see what it sits on the freeway and how it does it. The figures are good but if its got to downchange everytime it gets a headwind because the gearing is too tall most of the benefits will disappear quickly, but on the other hand you don't want it revving its tits off either. I guess it's main focus is urban driving, but it most major cities you still need to be able to cruise nicely on 110 with a full load.

Having 350Nm at 2000rpm is pretty good, it won't need too hunt the gears; it's not a Holden.

It has more power, more torque, at 2000rpm - which is the cruising rpm - than the SISI 3.6, and even more than the I-can-do-Sydney-to-Melbourne-in-one-tank SISI(er) 3.0.

[Falc'man]

here's some comparo's i did using govt green vehicle guide.

Ecoboost Falcon 2.0L 4cyl (T), Auto 6 speed:
Combined - 8.1 l/100km
Urban - 11.8 l/100 km
Extra Urban - 6.0 l/100 km

Toyota Camry 2.5L 4cyl, Auto 6 speed
Combined - 7.8
Urban - 10.9
Extra Urban 6.0

Honda Accord Euro 2.4L 4cyl, Auto 5 speed
Combined - 8.9
Urban - 12.3
Extra Urban - 6.9

Mazda 6 2.5L 4cyl, Auto 5 speed
Combined - 8.7
Urban - 11.9
Extra Urban - 6.8

3.0 SIDI Omega:
Combined - 8.9
Urban - 12.3
Extra Urban - 6.9

Ford Falcon 4.0 XT 6speed auto:
Combined - 9.9 l/100km
Urban - 14.6 l/100 km
Extra Urban - 7.2 l/100 km

ecoboost falcon is right in the thick of it. these numbers mean you can have that extra space and performance without sacrificing too much, if anything, on economy.

Consider the weight, space and performance of each; the 2.0 4cyl does a pretty good job.