Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "The Ford Falcon (BA) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 2002 to 2005. It was the second significantly re-engineered iteration of the sixth generation of this Australian-made model and also included the Ford Fairmont (BA)—the luxury-oriented version of the Falcon. This platform also formed the basis of the Ford Territory sport utility vehicle.In order to address the relatively poor reception of the preceding AU series, the BA series was rushed for launch in September 2002. It featured a substantially revised and more conservative exterior styling, with every panel new except for the carry-over door skins. Interiors too were substantially revised, while mechanically, a new independent rear suspension setup was fitted to all sedan derivatives and the engine and transmissions received extensive upgrades. In late 2004, Ford introduced a Mark II update, bringing subtle styling and mechanical changes, and in October 2005, replaced the BA with the BF.In the final months of 2002, the BA model received the influential Wheels Car of the Year award, breaking a 36-year drought. The BA also won four consecutive Australia's Best Cars awards, spanning three years. The model's market share briefly topped that of its chief competitor, the Holden Commodore on two occasions, but have failed to match those of the record-breaking EL Falcon."@en }
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- Ford_Falcon_(BA) abstract "The Ford Falcon (BA) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 2002 to 2005. It was the second significantly re-engineered iteration of the sixth generation of this Australian-made model and also included the Ford Fairmont (BA)—the luxury-oriented version of the Falcon. This platform also formed the basis of the Ford Territory sport utility vehicle.In order to address the relatively poor reception of the preceding AU series, the BA series was rushed for launch in September 2002. It featured a substantially revised and more conservative exterior styling, with every panel new except for the carry-over door skins. Interiors too were substantially revised, while mechanically, a new independent rear suspension setup was fitted to all sedan derivatives and the engine and transmissions received extensive upgrades. In late 2004, Ford introduced a Mark II update, bringing subtle styling and mechanical changes, and in October 2005, replaced the BA with the BF.In the final months of 2002, the BA model received the influential Wheels Car of the Year award, breaking a 36-year drought. The BA also won four consecutive Australia's Best Cars awards, spanning three years. The model's market share briefly topped that of its chief competitor, the Holden Commodore on two occasions, but have failed to match those of the record-breaking EL Falcon.".