gtlegend007 Agree with that m8. I own a mk2 xr6 fg and it looks like new. The mk1 is good and sporty looking but early fg mk1 looks out dated a tiny bit. But not as outdated as a ve
This is a biased sponsored review. If you sum up the legitamate facts and be honest with yourself, there is one true king. Get the Aurion. They are cheaper to run (I get 10.6L p 100kms during heavy city driving, and highway driving nets closer to 9.5L and I have a fairly heavy foot, as the 200HP engine is great fun when you put your foot down) More reliable (200,000km and with a perfect service log, only thing I've done replaced is the original steel 16" wheels with 17" alloy wheels, which are great btw) And are easily the cheapest to maintain of the 3, being essentially a V6 Camry, parts for it are still around on mass. (GM & Ford having ceased production) Re-Sale price is fairly decent as well, however you will always be better off getting a local deal on any of the 3 that suits you.
I reckon great comparison, it wasn't much of a surprise given that the Calais only just came out and the G6E is 5 years old now. Very keen to see the new Falcon when it comes out next year.
These reviews are so superficial. They never tell you about the build quality, resell value or long-term issues and running costs. I've driven Holdens, Fords and Toyotas and the quality and reliability factor is completely in Toyota's favour. These reviews always have some blokey bloke strutting around saying "oh yeah but them holden's have got plenty of power aye" and that ends the discussion, as if the Australian consumer only cares about that one issue.
@@bensmith459 how do you know that he wasn’t a Toyota lover, your the salty piece of shit in this thread, each time someone calls out true facts you go and call them salty ford lovers, you go and grab your next vb from your mini fridge that’s louder than a fucking civic at 3 am and sip on that shithouse bogan beverage and dream about that club sport you’ve been trying to bargain for on gumtree for 3 months now
The Toyota is the clear winner here...why?? just look at the sales in Australia and worldwide for that matter...The Aurion is just a better made car and that's fact ! It not only drives well but is the MOST comfortable for long drives especially..
@@SkiRacingOz hahahaha mate I have 2016 sportive and 2013 fg xr6 turbo ute and owned commodore few years back so I know how they feel don't need to explain it to me 😆😆 but thanx for the effort
@@SkiRacingOz yeh I do like them both except the commodore, the barra is going to new home since bit boring to drive, keeping the aurion tho but yeh cherse mate I do like it 👍
I driven all 3 cars and It was hard to choose but the Aurion got my attention. I don't think the Aurion is an ugly car. Its a beautiful car and trustworthy, Im not a hoon so I don't get why people buy large cars to race in. Especially with this new budget, hooning around wastes hard earned full for nothing.
It really is a pity that the Fords always look bland like Taxis because they are really very good especially the Turbo versions. I'd expect the VF to be miles ahead, there would be something seriously wrong if it wasn't, let's wait and see what the 2014 Falcon is like but good work holden :-) I don't do the Holden versus Ford thing, they both make good cars, the real enemy is these imports!
I've owned all 3 cars and the Aurion is the best quality and the cheapest to run. Not to mention the quickest at a traffic light grand prix. Aurion all the way, Sportivo is the best option because of the uprated suspension.
I was in the market for a near new large car and I drove it and i have to say its a very boring car to drive and its chassis struggles to put the power down to the front wheels. I'd rather have a slightly slower car thats more engaging to drive.
Incorrect an ecoLPI G6E has lower running costs than a corolla, but yet puts out 198kw which will out run any of the competition. No to mention the ugly atheistics of the aurion, simply no appeal to me.
you have to be careful with scanty reviews of this kind not to lull you into a false appreciation of any one car - no mention of reliability factor of the Toyota a big factor when comparing these vehicles - Holden V6 + trans not as good as Ford straight 6 which is considered bullet proof - Toyota has timing belt Holden's timing chain prone to stretching are just a few - not a single mention of how the post 2017 resale value of the Holden and Ford be afftected - more research = better informed opinion
Because its not about performance here. Why put a turbo ford thing, against a stock v6 in both commodore and toyota. You ford lovers always want to try and cheat
I disagree, i would pick it over both of these cars, i love my Ford Falcons, i only just bought a new one, and i would continue to buy them if Ford was to continue making them. They look great, highest safety ratings, extremely reliable, always has the comfort and luxuries I want. I will buy Calais next if Ford stop producing them though.
One problem, the Commodore would break down regularly and have the dealership scratching its head and the Aurion will go for ever, but the Falcon would be the best all rounder. Holden have been slipping journo's brown paper bags since the 60's.
@@bensmith459 just wait till that Holden hits 200,000 kms, oh that’s right, the car won’t last that long without a full engine rebuild on that shitbox alloytech😢
Totally agree mate. Also I hear the excuse 'they use too much fuel, they're too expensive to run,' which may be true for the V8 models, yet, the 4 cylinder Falcon uses less fuel than the current Mazda 3. Or even better you can get both the Falcon and Commodore on LPG. I've got a Commodore wagon on LPG and it costs me the same to run as a Toyota Yaris.
People that bang on about Falcon & Commodore not being Australian are probably the same idiots that bag them both continuously yet think it is smarter & safer to squeeze a family of 5 into a rubbish import that is a few K cheaper. The current car buyer has no clue about cars, so their obvious choice will always be cheap, bland & boring rubbish
Aurion is the quickest in naturally aspirated 6 cylinder versions. The G6E TURBO is quicker than the 6.2 LS3. The Fords Turbo 6 absolutely creams the LS3 6.2 V8 from any speed anywhere anytime anyplace everyday of the year.💯
Why has every review you've done always gone to Holden? I mean GM I mean Opel, I mean vauxhall, I mean Buick, or Chevrolet or Pontiac. Holden don't even make their own cars only the VE was locally built with under 30 Australian parts. Holden is importer rebadged and RHD converted essentially. Funny how Holden fans always say their v6 is better than an I6 from ford lmao it never has or ever will be. It's because they import them and can change what side the steering racks on. And that's why the Falcons not because its a lengthy process to change the intake and exhaust sides
all those? all those gadgets? just that much more that can go wrong. thats why i prefer the ford interior, less is more. sometimes, simplicity is the best choice. so for me personally, the G6E is the best choice, RWD if i need to hook up a trailer, plus the barra is by far the best engine design, naturally balanced and unlike the V6 in the other 2, its not an overly complicated piece of machinery.
@@Drivecomau yeah easy that is goulburn train station cause I live here and I cannot forget the time that I used to wake up so early to catch train to go to work
***** I think HSV's are what bogans aspire to... by the time they can actually afford them they have usually got to the point that they really aren't full on bogans any more.
The Toyota eats both of them over 400 metres but he is right it hasn't got that steering feel that real drivers like like myself. We own a 2010 Aurion but rather my au xr6 manual it just feels better.
I'd say the only real reason the Toyota is more reliable than the Commodore (yet to be seen with the VF) & the Falcon is because Toyota are not performance orientated in any sense of the word. So the Aurion & Camry just get putted along because giving it a boot full now & then is a complete waste of time.
Well let's be real.... the VF was already old when it came out Zeta VE/VF platform debuted in 2006, before Ford's FG in 2008. The Aurion ?, well that Toyota "K" platform dates back to 1999 when they introduced it. Yes it was good, but old haha ! The FG's E8 was probably the newest when it came to platform. Also the first Australian built car to score a 5 star ANCAP safety rating too !
Of course the commodore will win the falcon has been almost unchanged for 5 years. The Aurion should even be in this comparo. Maybe Drive should just not bother until the updated falcon comes out and then we might see smoething worth debating about but to me this is an utter waist of time, comparing one recently released car with two others which have not been overhauled in years
The Calais interior is really nice, but... and I know this is subjective - it's SO stupid looking on the outside with all that fiddly chrome and fake vents - plus the 3.6 V6 is a terrible engine... the Aurion and the G6E both have it totally beaten in looks and basic engineering (OK, I'm biased, I have a G6E turbo and I'm also a huge Toyota fan, but still, the Holden is fugly fugly fugly.)
Matthew Sharpe Look I agree with you and also I am biased too cause I own a fg mk2 xr6 and used to own a 2011 aurion but the vf to me is a nice looking car. I agree that the Calais isn’t the best looking vf but not terrible (coming from a ford fan)
People don't want Commodores? That must be why the waiting list for a VF SSV Redline is out until March 2014.. Not to mention the VF GTS is the best selling GTS to date.
These reviews are bs, if someone is keen on any if these cars, test drive them and find out for yourself. The holden I'm sure is a good car but, the rear of the car looks like it belongs on the back of a chinese car, the toyota is boring. The falcon may be older but, it looks proportional, not to mention, the i6 is a great engine and is way better than the other two. Its not supposed to be leary, its a nice drive that doesn't wasn't to stand out in a crowd.
BAHAHA, how can you say the ancient, underpowered 4.0L in the Falcon is better than the Toyota's? The Toyota will still be smooth and refined in 10 years' time, the falcon (although maybe still running) will just be a mess! Don't even get me started on the Fords transmission issues and the rear diff bushes!
@@lochlanmcdermott4872hahaha, the aurion of the time made 5 more kw, the ford made 100 nm torque more and had a much fatter torque curve, sounds to me like your full of shit
This is perhaps the WORST car review.... who the hell buys a Holden or a ford.... and how the hell can the Holden win! I mean come on... those cars will break down SO easily... go for the Toyota! Toyota's are so reliable
Why tf would they break down? onto my 3rd commodore and have kept the previous ones for 6-7 years an not one issue. My VF is now 5 yrs old and hasn't missed a beat. best car I've ever owned... and I've owned AMG's.
M8 my ea falcon is still running on the same engine and tranny. Yes the Toyota is reliable but don’t say the ford and Holden are unreliable cause they aren’t. I own a few cars and all my falcons run fine and my vn only blew up a couple weeks ago at 800k.
The Holden yeah, if your sv6 was putting out 210kw stock it would eventually want to pop too, that's 10kw off a stock 8, Ford's run a amazing straight 6 that will MANG behind that Holden till it breaks down and then it wins in the end hahaha truth is these cars are a cut above the rest when it comes to 6s and 8s. Toyota needs to stick to 4wd.
The Calais would naturally win because it was just updated with loads of tech features from it's global resources. But the styling looks awkward with confilicting geometry everywhere and an ugly front and terrible rear. Ford does look elegant from all angles but that centre "command system" is poorly positioned and is easily affected by sunlight reflectionsin the daytime. The Aurion is overall damned UGLY. I believe the best ever Falcon was the BF mark 2 for the exterior but especially the fantastic job on the interior and the excellent dashboard design still looks great even now in 2015.
Scenery in 4K Agree m8. Also people have to remember that the fgx is the rival to the vf not the fg. The fg is the rival to the ve and the only reason why they were compared was cause the fgx wasn’t out yet
What a joke of a review did not even mention price tag on each. And with all the money holden sucked out of the government ford still made a better car😁
You want a large, luxury sedan and you choose a six cylinder? The fuel saving is small and life is too short, get a V8 Calais. The driving experience is at a whole other level!
@@SkiRacingOz G6s are beasty and I have great respect for that motor but the one 6 cylinder I want to own is a JZ. I drove one and I don't love the sound they make but you can hear and feel how supernaturally smooth they are. Some journalist said revving those 90s toyota motors is like "ripping silk." I think that smoothness is beautiful balance and that 90s Toyota engineering is why they can do a million miles. They're truly freaky.
This guy sucks at car reviews.. The Aurion does not even stand up to the Falcon or Commodore. The Aurion is bland, ugly and cheap.. and that steering wheel is pure nasty. The Falcon may be a good car to drive, but the exterior is very bland for a car which is meant to be a luxury car.. The Commodore wins hands down. Not to mention the price.. the Commodore is cheaper than the Falcon, but more expensive than the Aurion. Honestly, why would you choose anything other than the Calais V.
Stupid comment .. I see Falcons do over a million ks YES A MILLION. and early models going back to 1960 are STILL on the roads ..who tf would keep an Aurion for that long !!! What a tosser you are ...still wearing sandals with socks and a cardigan ??? Aurion outlast a Falcon ...
The Toyota has a v6, the ford has a much simpler i6 that is proved to last hundreds of thousands of kms, people talk up the Aurions longevity because of the badge and the fact that Camrys last ages but I’m afraid the ford will outlast the Toyota, they’ll both outlast that shitbox alloytech though😂🤣
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I want a FG MkII G6E Turbo with cream leather so bad, such an awesome looking car inside and out. You can't beat that MkII styling, simply beautiful.
+gtlegend007 Yes
gtlegend007 Agree with that m8. I own a mk2 xr6 fg and it looks like new. The mk1 is good and sporty looking but early fg mk1 looks out dated a tiny bit. But not as outdated as a ve
Very nice.
Laughs in supercharged Aurion
@@prestonbinks4382 Aurion is an ugly name.
My opinion don't hate me lol
When Australia had a car industry. Sadly no more.
Aurion is a nice car, and super reliable
I want one badly when I grow up
good if your indian
@@Born2Punch
Gay
@@Born2Punch Best comment ever!
@@triggeredleftyvegan6004 true tho ay
This is a biased sponsored review.
If you sum up the legitamate facts and be honest with yourself, there is one true king.
Get the Aurion.
They are cheaper to run (I get 10.6L p 100kms during heavy city driving, and highway driving nets closer to 9.5L and I have a fairly heavy foot, as the 200HP engine is great fun when you put your foot down)
More reliable (200,000km and with a perfect service log, only thing I've done replaced is the original steel 16" wheels with 17" alloy wheels, which are great btw)
And are easily the cheapest to maintain of the 3, being essentially a V6 Camry, parts for it are still around on mass. (GM & Ford having ceased production)
Re-Sale price is fairly decent as well, however you will always be better off getting a local deal on any of the 3 that suits you.
Rented all 3 did my homework bought a good Mitsubishi 380 , a happy customer.
Love my 380 series 2 GT
I love the look of this Ford, i personally think it looks way nicer than the current Holdens.
Nah
the ford looked dated when it came out
I reckon great comparison, it wasn't much of a surprise given that the Calais only just came out and the G6E is 5 years old now. Very keen to see the new Falcon when it comes out next year.
All 3 are fantastic Australian made cars. I would be happy to own any of them as my next car.
Another biased Holden funded advertising on a car that is three years newer than its competitors
Cool story champ
because your ford thing didnt win you are salty
I have to agree except the new Aurion came out in 2012
@@bensmith459 I have to agree with Scott. That Aurion has more luxury Gadgets than that Commodore, but there is no mention of it.
*I have to say that G6E / G6E TURBO* are way more presentable than Holden, Ford's look great anytime and anywhere*
Interior of the falcon g6e is crap
I like the G6E the most
20 years latter the Toyota will be still going strong.
These reviews are so superficial. They never tell you about the build quality, resell value or long-term issues and running costs. I've driven Holdens, Fords and Toyotas and the quality and reliability factor is completely in Toyota's favour. These reviews always have some blokey bloke strutting around saying "oh yeah but them holden's have got plenty of power aye" and that ends the discussion, as if the Australian consumer only cares about that one issue.
Owned all three. Aurion all day long for me.
Advertisement from Holden??
Awww poor for lover is salty
Maybe they just made the better car??
This is the worst review I have ever seen...
Awww poor ford lover is salty
@@bensmith459 hahhaha fuck ford
@@bensmith459 how do you know that he wasn’t a Toyota lover, your the salty piece of shit in this thread, each time someone calls out true facts you go and call them salty ford lovers, you go and grab your next vb from your mini fridge that’s louder than a fucking civic at 3 am and sip on that shithouse bogan beverage and dream about that club sport you’ve been trying to bargain for on gumtree for 3 months now
And the winner is..........the SUV. Australians turned away from these fine cars in droves and unfortunately haven't looked back.
Yup. SUVs are trash
Their loss. Lovin my turbo👍
I rather have the Calais V. The G6E looks more dated than the previous gen Ford Mondeo.
I'll have the FG Ford with the VF interior and tech, what a shame Ford Aust couldn't afford to bring the FG MK 2 interior up to date properly
what? The mk2 interior is fine? It's simple, and it's got everything you need including bluetooth audio for music. What else do you want?
@@Born2Punchit looks like a ba one with an uglier steering wheel
The Toyota is the clear winner here...why?? just look at the sales in Australia and worldwide for that matter...The Aurion is just a better made car and that's fact ! It not only drives well but is the MOST comfortable for long drives especially..
And faster then both of them as well ...
@@shapy1188 not in corners with the fwd, it’s also really boring to drive hard, you get no feel through the car
@@SkiRacingOz hahahaha mate I have 2016 sportive and 2013 fg xr6 turbo ute and owned commodore few years back so I know how they feel don't need to explain it to me 😆😆 but thanx for the effort
@@shapy1188 fair enough, if you like the car you like it, not my choice to make for you🤷♂️
@@SkiRacingOz yeh I do like them both except the commodore, the barra is going to new home since bit boring to drive, keeping the aurion tho but yeh cherse mate I do like it 👍
I driven all 3 cars and It was hard to choose but the Aurion got my attention. I don't think the Aurion is an ugly car. Its a beautiful car and trustworthy, Im not a hoon so I don't get why people buy large cars to race in. Especially with this new budget, hooning around wastes hard earned full for nothing.
SAID ALL SUV 4X4 DRVERS?
@petergiourelas3753 I'm not one for SUVs at all. Just super happy that I don't have a car that needs its timing CHAIN $$$ replaced in this day n age.
It really is a pity that the Fords always look bland like Taxis because they are really very good especially the Turbo versions. I'd expect the VF to be miles ahead, there would be something seriously wrong if it wasn't, let's wait and see what the 2014 Falcon is like but good work holden :-) I don't do the Holden versus Ford thing, they both make good cars, the real enemy is these imports!
I drive the 2016 aurion, the last of the ones to be made in Australia 🇦🇺
I've owned all 3 cars and the Aurion is the best quality and the cheapest to run. Not to mention the quickest at a traffic light grand prix. Aurion all the way, Sportivo is the best option because of the uprated suspension.
I was in the market for a near new large car and I drove it and i have to say its a very boring car to drive and its chassis struggles to put the power down to the front wheels. I'd rather have a slightly slower car thats more engaging to drive.
Incorrect an ecoLPI G6E has lower running costs than a corolla, but yet puts out 198kw which will out run any of the competition. No to mention the ugly atheistics of the aurion, simply no appeal to me.
its a grandma's car its boing as to drive i feel like a 50 year old in it. its a good brand that about it for me.
^ completely agree
Geoff Plumridge exactly I have driven all, aurion will smoke both of them
VF Commodore is the best car made in Australia, and then we ditch it? Crazy!
you have to be careful with scanty reviews of this kind not to lull you into a false appreciation of any one car - no mention of reliability factor of the Toyota a big factor when comparing these vehicles - Holden V6 + trans not as good as Ford straight 6 which is considered bullet proof - Toyota has timing belt Holden's timing chain prone to stretching are just a few - not a single mention of how the post 2017 resale value of the Holden and Ford be afftected - more research = better informed opinion
Well said majorgeeek
The Aurion also has a timing chain
@@prestonbinks4382 - Aurion has timing chain in very bullet proof v6 engine
It’s a shame none of them are produced anymore
All very good cars. Aussies need to buy more of them...
If only there were more people like you 9 years ago…
Fair call (from a G6ET owner)
Yeah the taxes are ridiculous here in Aus
Why not g6e turbo eat both of them
My 335i will eat g6e turbo 5 times over
Because its not about performance here.
Why put a turbo ford thing, against a stock v6 in both commodore and toyota.
You ford lovers always want to try and cheat
@@phoenixlounge7656 i really hope you're joking
Watching in 2024. This brings a tear to my eye
I have a g6e turbo such a great car,I have had no trouble at all with it ,sad to see ford falcon go in 2016
The falcon engine into the commodore and you would have a clear winner.
the g6et would be worth less than $50k and more powerful than the others and the interior is great. ford wins its simple
Interior sucks
why are you comparing the new gen vf to the fg? Isnt it a bit unfair?
Hazza Turk I believe that the fgx wasn’t out
Holden was earlier
so such reviews, no wonder it has less the 1k views
The G6E is clearly superior in every way.
I disagree, i would pick it over both of these cars, i love my Ford Falcons, i only just bought a new one, and i would continue to buy them if Ford was to continue making them. They look great, highest safety ratings, extremely reliable, always has the comfort and luxuries I want. I will buy Calais next if Ford stop producing them though.
MaZEEZaM Now both local Ford and Holden manufacturing is gone? Well, at least the Camry is now with a 224kw v6.
@@1969cmp and they will beat some v8 holdens too...
8 years later and both are gone....
What would you buy now?
My S4 starts at $52,000 which is $50K Australian. We Canadians get way more bang for the buck.
What about the Honda Accord V6?
One problem, the Commodore would break down regularly and have the dealership scratching its head and the Aurion will go for ever, but the Falcon would be the best all rounder. Holden have been slipping journo's brown paper bags since the 60's.
No champion - Cool story though, needs more dragons
Don't worry about spare parts, there's always plenty of donor vehicles broken down on the side of the road. 🤣🤣
Even so it didn't lose on performance, although turbo would beat the V8 as well.
Bias review, it favours the Holden compared to Toyota and ford.
Awww did your ford thing not win
Now you salty
@@bensmith459 just wait till that Holden hits 200,000 kms, oh that’s right, the car won’t last that long without a full engine rebuild on that shitbox alloytech😢
Totally agree mate. Also I hear the excuse 'they use too much fuel, they're too expensive to run,' which may be true for the V8 models, yet, the 4 cylinder Falcon uses less fuel than the current Mazda 3. Or even better you can get both the Falcon and Commodore on LPG. I've got a Commodore wagon on LPG and it costs me the same to run as a Toyota Yaris.
Here's a hit to Holden, at least Ford didn't Embarrass them self like Holden did with the new Commodore 😂
Yeah, the falcon ended when it should have
People that bang on about Falcon & Commodore not being Australian are probably the same idiots that bag them both continuously yet think it is smarter & safer to squeeze a family of 5 into a rubbish import that is a few K cheaper. The current car buyer has no clue about cars, so their obvious choice will always be cheap, bland & boring rubbish
Why is there no performance test? Who is the winner in 0-100 and 1/4 mile?
Aurion is the quickest in naturally aspirated 6 cylinder versions.
The G6E TURBO is quicker than the 6.2 LS3. The Fords Turbo 6 absolutely creams the LS3 6.2 V8 from any speed anywhere anytime anyplace everyday of the year.💯
I've loved Aussie cars all my life.I also like swimming, cycling and walking.sometimes it's best to leave the car at home, just saying!
Why has every review you've done always gone to Holden? I mean GM I mean Opel, I mean vauxhall, I mean Buick, or Chevrolet or Pontiac. Holden don't even make their own cars only the VE was locally built with under 30 Australian parts. Holden is importer rebadged and RHD converted essentially. Funny how Holden fans always say their v6 is better than an I6 from ford lmao it never has or ever will be. It's because they import them and can change what side the steering racks on. And that's why the Falcons not because its a lengthy process to change the intake and exhaust sides
lol
all those? all those gadgets? just that much more that can go wrong. thats why i prefer the ford interior, less is more. sometimes, simplicity is the best choice. so for me personally, the G6E is the best choice, RWD if i need to hook up a trailer, plus the barra is by far the best engine design, naturally balanced and unlike the V6 in the other 2, its not an overly complicated piece of machinery.
The steering wheel really bothers me
I admit the new 2010-13 aurion look pretty crap but they are probably the most reliable out of them
I have a VF Calais V so I win..
Yeah exactly. Its is more reliable, but it doesn't perform as well and it doesn't look as good as the others
Is that goulburn?
Yes nicely spotted!
@@Drivecomau yeah easy that is goulburn train station cause I live here and I cannot forget the time that I used to wake up so early to catch train to go to work
so im not a bogan and im glad i bought the toyota
Love the Aurion, but the G6E is not a bogan car - the Calias, well maybe for a well heeled bogan.
***** I think HSV's are what bogans aspire to... by the time they can actually afford them they have usually got to the point that they really aren't full on bogans any more.
Neither of these cars were bogan.
@@Beer_Dad1975 Ford/Holden is bogan
@@1969cmp LOL
The Toyota eats both of them over 400 metres but he is right it hasn't got that steering feel that real drivers like like myself. We own a 2010 Aurion but rather my au xr6 manual it just feels better.
only second to you champ.
I'd say the only real reason the Toyota is more reliable than the Commodore (yet to be seen with the VF) & the Falcon is because Toyota are not performance orientated in any sense of the word. So the Aurion & Camry just get putted along because giving it a boot full now & then is a complete waste of time.
What do you mean, the falcon goes a long time with the barra!?!?
The FG is 6 years old...
Well let's be real.... the VF was already old when it came out
Zeta VE/VF platform debuted in 2006, before Ford's FG in 2008. The Aurion ?, well that Toyota "K" platform dates back to 1999 when they introduced it. Yes it was good, but old haha !
The FG's E8 was probably the newest when it came to platform. Also the first Australian built car to score a 5 star ANCAP safety rating too !
And?
Of course the commodore will win the falcon has been almost unchanged for 5 years. The Aurion should even be in this comparo. Maybe Drive should just not bother until the updated falcon comes out and then we might see smoething worth debating about but to me this is an utter waist of time, comparing one recently released car with two others which have not been overhauled in years
The Calais interior is really nice, but... and I know this is subjective - it's SO stupid looking on the outside with all that fiddly chrome and fake vents - plus the 3.6 V6 is a terrible engine... the Aurion and the G6E both have it totally beaten in looks and basic engineering (OK, I'm biased, I have a G6E turbo and I'm also a huge Toyota fan, but still, the Holden is fugly fugly fugly.)
Matthew Sharpe Look I agree with you and also I am biased too cause I own a fg mk2 xr6 and used to own a 2011 aurion but the vf to me is a nice looking car. I agree that the Calais isn’t the best looking vf but not terrible (coming from a ford fan)
the toyota if you plan on driving the car for 10 or 15 years. but the calais if you change your car every 3 or 4 years
More gadgets = more things to go wrong.
People don't want Commodores? That must be why the waiting list for a VF SSV Redline is out until March 2014.. Not to mention the VF GTS is the best selling GTS to date.
This video is hilarious in 2022.
These reviews are bs, if someone is keen on any if these cars, test drive them and find out for yourself. The holden I'm sure is a good car but, the rear of the car looks like it belongs on the back of a chinese car, the toyota is boring. The falcon may be older but, it looks proportional, not to mention, the i6 is a great engine and is way better than the other two. Its not supposed to be leary, its a nice drive that doesn't wasn't to stand out in a crowd.
BAHAHA, how can you say the ancient, underpowered 4.0L in the Falcon is better than the Toyota's? The Toyota will still be smooth and refined in 10 years' time, the falcon (although maybe still running) will just be a mess! Don't even get me started on the Fords transmission issues and the rear diff bushes!
@@lochlanmcdermott4872hahaha, the aurion of the time made 5 more kw, the ford made 100 nm torque more and had a much fatter torque curve, sounds to me like your full of shit
I went CapriceV more comfortable than any
@bradplahn
Let me guess, you're a commodore driver, enough said.
This is perhaps the WORST car review.... who the hell buys a Holden or a ford.... and how the hell can the Holden win! I mean come on... those cars will break down SO easily... go for the Toyota! Toyota's are so reliable
Why tf would they break down? onto my 3rd commodore and have kept the previous ones for 6-7 years an not one issue. My VF is now 5 yrs old and hasn't missed a beat. best car I've ever owned... and I've owned AMG's.
M8 my ea falcon is still running on the same engine and tranny. Yes the Toyota is reliable but don’t say the ford and Holden are unreliable cause they aren’t. I own a few cars and all my falcons run fine and my vn only blew up a couple weeks ago at 800k.
The Holden yeah, if your sv6 was putting out 210kw stock it would eventually want to pop too, that's 10kw off a stock 8, Ford's run a amazing straight 6 that will MANG behind that Holden till it breaks down and then it wins in the end hahaha truth is these cars are a cut above the rest when it comes to 6s and 8s. Toyota needs to stick to 4wd.
How old was this reveiw and long after is your comment?
50 grand for g6e... dont think so
trusty toyota always takes the lead. no need for any argy bargy between holden and ford though i am loyal to all
I'd get the Calais cause it's a Holden, not a Ford Falcon.
A winner of what? 6 years down the line and Holden is no more. So even if you bought it new, you have an extinct car.
The Calais would naturally win because it was just updated with loads of tech features
from it's global resources. But the styling looks awkward with confilicting geometry everywhere and an ugly front and terrible rear. Ford does look elegant from all angles
but that centre "command system" is poorly positioned and is easily affected by
sunlight reflectionsin the daytime. The Aurion is overall damned UGLY. I believe the best ever Falcon was the BF mark 2 for the exterior but especially the fantastic job on the interior and the excellent dashboard design still looks great even now in 2015.
Scenery in 4K Agree m8. Also people have to remember that the fgx is the rival to the vf not the fg. The fg is the rival to the ve and the only reason why they were compared was cause the fgx wasn’t out yet
The aurion is miles better but the torque steer is too much.Driven all them
Still a fleet car interior and looks.
What a joke of a review did not even mention price tag on each. And with all the money holden sucked out of the government ford still made a better car😁
Give the G6E any time....in turbo
None of these cars are made now.
Isn't that great.
You want a large, luxury sedan and you choose a six cylinder? The fuel saving is small and life is too short, get a V8 Calais. The driving experience is at a whole other level!
Get a g6e turbo, more fuel efficient, quieter for luxury purposes and faster😉
@@SkiRacingOz G6s are beasty and I have great respect for that motor but the one 6 cylinder I want to own is a JZ. I drove one and I don't love the sound they make but you can hear and feel how supernaturally smooth they are. Some journalist said revving those 90s toyota motors is like "ripping silk."
I think that smoothness is beautiful balance and that 90s Toyota engineering is why they can do a million miles. They're truly freaky.
I'd feel dirty driving that sort of Holden.. Only holden I'd drive is, Maloo, GTSR or VL
This guy sucks at car reviews..
The Aurion does not even stand up to the Falcon or Commodore. The Aurion is bland, ugly and cheap.. and that steering wheel is pure nasty. The Falcon may be a good car to drive, but the exterior is very bland for a car which is meant to be a luxury car.. The Commodore wins hands down. Not to mention the price.. the Commodore is cheaper than the Falcon, but more expensive than the Aurion. Honestly, why would you choose anything other than the Calais V.
How gay can this comment section get that ford is 🤮
The Toyota won, it lasted the test of time
Front wheel drive no thanks
drag erm see who wins
Ford the best
Aurion is better that those bogan shit boxes
+Porya Khosravi Calais V is supreme cruiser, you fool.
Us bogans love the Aurion!
Only issue is, the Aurion is FWD
OMG are you serious?? That Toyota interior is down right cheap and nasty. Step into a VF
Aurion outruns them too. And probably more reliable
lol bias
V6 Vsucks
Toyota will outlast the both though. And of course the fords interior is outdated. Its the same model since 2008, but with a facelift
Stupid comment .. I see Falcons do over a million ks YES A MILLION. and early models going back to 1960 are STILL on the roads ..who tf would keep an Aurion for that long !!! What a tosser you are ...still wearing sandals with socks and a cardigan ??? Aurion outlast a Falcon ...
The Toyota has a v6, the ford has a much simpler i6 that is proved to last hundreds of thousands of kms, people talk up the Aurions longevity because of the badge and the fact that Camrys last ages but I’m afraid the ford will outlast the Toyota, they’ll both outlast that shitbox alloytech though😂🤣
Yes Toyota is the most reliable of them all BUT not many people can look at it everyday because its just SO UGLY!