2012 FPV F6 FG MKII review

[HSE2]

By Josh Bennis




Whether you like Holden or Ford, there is no denying the Aussie-built 2012 FPV F6 FG MKII is a very, very fast and intimidating piece of work. Once you get it going (and get traction), it’s fair to say that it is one of the fastest accelerating production sedans in the world right now.

In terms of value-for-money horsepower, it is a inexpensive proposition too, working out at $209 per kW, compared to, say, BMW’s latest M5 (412kW) which works out at $558 per kW.

2012 FPV F6 FG MKII – PROS AND CONS

PROS:
■The rush of turbo boost really sinks you into the seat leaving you with an ear-to-ear grin
■Family car space and comfort
■Smooth-as-silk six-cylinder performance

CONS:
■The pokey mid-range can catch you out (spinning the wheels) if you’re not ready for it
■Interior fit and finish not up to ‘flagship’ standards
■Heavy fuel consumption can get annoying, especially if you love pressing the throttle (we averaged 15.1L/100km)
■Though it could be isolated to our test model, the front windscreen had a hard time demisting fog during rainy weather


2012 FPV F6 FG MKII – OVERVIEW

The FG F6 MKII uses the same 310kW 4.0-litre DOHC turbocharged engine as the previous model F6, and it comes in both six-speed manual or six-speed auto form, both priced at $64,890.

Updates for the FG F6 MKII include a new eight-inch Interior Command Centre (ICC) LCD touch-screen multimedia interface with integrated reverse-parking camera (replacing the old Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen), new Graphite 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, a revised front grille and fascia with mesh inserts, new FPV floor mats, and projector headlights.

Eight years of development has made its latest version razor sharp. The only real cars under $100k that pose a threat are its more-powerful 335kW supercharged V8 GT brother ($71,290), and the HSV Clubsport R8 E Series 3 ($69,990). Out of all them, the F6 is the cheapest, but certainly not the least impressive.

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[ToCo]

Not a bad review I guess, but with the cons its seems they are clutching at straws. Having a go at the fuel consumption in a performance car is a bit silly and then saying that the window wasn't demisting properly, they aren't really things that would put people off buying this car. I mean people know that the fuel consumption won't be like a Carolla in these cars.
The new rims look great on that colour!

[TICK4D-TAS]

Quite a good review. After living with mine for 18months, i can relate to all of their points except for the driving position. But im on 180cm tall, so it doesnt really effect me.