mavss

I saw the original XR thread & took a gander expecting to see some neat pics. Unfortunately Ford had them pulled so, undetered, I started scanning the net for anyone who had captured the pics before they were pulled....Success !!!

Now, I'm not going to give anything away but here are my initial reactions :

1. (front shot) Nice !!!
2. (front shot) Elegant with an agressive nature
3. (rear quarter) What's an SS doing in the shot
4. (rear quarter) OMG....that's an XR - still....Nice !!!

I have a feeling those of you who are used to the bolt-on look of the current XR are going to be dissapointed. On the other hand, those of you who love the TE/TS elegant look are going to love the new XR.

Time will tell how it's received but overall, I rate it 8.5/10 (based on pics only).

Mavss

mavss

To all the XR current shape diehards out there, trust me.

The new shape will grow on you - really.

Just give it time :)

Sorry for messin with ya - just filling in the time :)

**edit** BTW : I have really seen the pics.

**edit** Pls don't PM me. I'm not giving out the link. Just sit tight.

Barra

I think, if you liked the T1 T-Series, you will like the new XRs. They are not as aggressive as most were probally expecting. Kinda like the AU1.

mavss

Hi Barra.

What are your own impressions of the XR, particularly the colour, lights, body kit etc (pls - no details).

Score out of 10?

Mavss

JEM

mavss

I agree with you. The new XR is quite different to the AU series Xr. It doesn't have the "busy" look at the front at all. That was the first thing i noticed when i saw the upgraded XR from AU1 to AU2. I thought the front look too busy.

This looks alot cleaner, its a more refined look. I like the integrated body kit, much better than tacked on bits, i think this will preserve the look of the car.

Don't know i really liked the color it was shown in though, although that could be also due to the stark background.

Overall, i thinks it looks nice and is an improvment on the AU series..

And atleast there's plenty left for Tseries/GT....

8.5/10

mavss

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till

Has it been confirmed that the TE/TS r 2 keep their name, maybe GT/GTHO. Sounds a s#$t load better than TE/S, maybe thats Y the XR is so mellow & saving aggression 4 the T SERIES.

JEM

I think you could be right on the money there till.

ghentboy

I know the pics are badgeless... but heres my thoughts... i see no tickford anywhere on the Xrs.. i know that its bad to compare, but maybe the XR6 + XR8 are going to be subtle like the S and SS, and carry the ford performance banner, while the tickford cars will be wild like the HSVs?

my 2 c

mavss

Good point.