The XW was an extensive facelift of the XT, featuring a new grille and tail lights.

[2] The XW Falcon range featured eight passenger vehicles and three commercial models.

A Grand Sport rally option package was available on Falcon 500, Futura & Fairmont sedans.

[3] The limited production, high performance Falcon GT-HO was released two months after the mainstream models.

A 5.8 litre V8 (the 351 Windsor) was introduced initially with the XW, as was later the 351 Cleveland in the Phase 1.5 and 2 model.