Death Warrant Signed For Aussie Rear Drive Sedans, Execution Called For 2016

The big, rear-drive Aussie sedans beloved by enthusiasts overseas aren't gaining traction in the Australian marketplace, and the smart money is betting on the death of the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon. The reports come as Holden officials confirmed that  Australian production the next generation VF Commodore would run through 2016, with new product lines keeping Australian Holden factories online through 2022. One potential savoir for the Commodore could be production in America, under a common rear-drive platform shared with other GM brands, but that situation is a long shot at best. The two new products set to be built locally are a compact SUV and an unnamed front-drive sedan. Meanwhile, the fate of the Ford Falcon appears to be all but sealed, with the "One Ford" strategy, the high Australian dollar and slumping sales conspiring to kill off the Falcon and its sister vehicle the Ford Territory SUV. While the Falcon was outsold by the Commodore by a 2:1 margin, the Mazda 3, Australia's top-seller, outsold it by a 3:1 margin. Not even an Ecoboost 4-cylinder could help save the Falcon from irrelevance. The irony is that Chrysler may be the only one left selling a big, powerful rear-drive sedan. The 300C SRT8 has become quite popular Down Under, and at this rate, it could be the last bloke standing in the segment. from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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