Saving weight was a top
priority in the design of the XD Falcon. Plastic components were used extensively,
including the bumpers, grille, dash, front spoiler,
and petrol tank, which all contributed towards a
significant 116 kg reduction, in turn giving the
XD a 10 per cent improvement in fuel economy over
the XC. The previous wheelbase was retained, but
the length and width were trimmed, although not at
the expense of passenger space. There was even
an attempt to improve the
aerodynamics of the
Falcon, the rear-view mirrors being an obvious
candidate for a styling revision.