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| − | [[Image:Ford_Territory_Turbo.jpg]] | + | With buyers shifting to SUVs and crossovers, Ford Australia anticipated the changes and developed one from its venerable [[Ford Falcon (AU)|EA169 Falcon]] platform. The Territory, on its début, was a revolution for Australian manufacturers, creating a new segment. It recognized the traditional antipodean need for a vehicle that could do towing duty and have the comfort of a sedan, with the minivan room that families demanded, and the off-road pretensions of 2000s’ buyers. It did, however, have to soldier on through to 2011 with few changes, and was cleverly facelifted that year, with a diesel option. Eventually, the role of the Falcon Wagon was usurped by the Territory. Killed off when Ford closed its Australian plant. The name was revived in China on a facelifted and reworked [[Yusheng S330]] in 2018. Some markets replaced that with a JMC JV crossover, the Equator Sport, using the Territory name. |
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| − | '''Ford Territory (E265). 2004 to date (prod. unknown). F/R, F/A, 3984 cm³ (6 cyl. DOHC).''' Well thought-out crossover on the EA169 [[Ford Falcon]] platform, and a hit for the Blue Oval in Australia. Sold also in New Zealand, South Africa and Thailand; vehicle is RHD only. Styling by Ford Australia’s Simon Butterworth follows global Ford DNA but Territory appears more robust than the US [[Ford Freestyle|Freestyle]]. Launched with basic rear-wheel-drive model on Falcon floorpan as well as two four-wheel-drive models. Hill Descent Control from [[Land Rover]] on AWD models. SX series from 2004; SY in October 2005 with more power, six-speed transmission option, rear camera. Turbo model developing 245 kW in lieu of V8. Cosmetic changes more noticeable with SY Mk II refresh announced February 2009.
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| − | ''Manufacturing location:'' Campbellfield, Victoria, Australia
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Latest revision as of 11:35, 28 September 2023
With buyers shifting to SUVs and crossovers, Ford Australia anticipated the changes and developed one from its venerable EA169 Falcon platform. The Territory, on its début, was a revolution for Australian manufacturers, creating a new segment. It recognized the traditional antipodean need for a vehicle that could do towing duty and have the comfort of a sedan, with the minivan room that families demanded, and the off-road pretensions of 2000s’ buyers. It did, however, have to soldier on through to 2011 with few changes, and was cleverly facelifted that year, with a diesel option. Eventually, the role of the Falcon Wagon was usurped by the Territory. Killed off when Ford closed its Australian plant. The name was revived in China on a facelifted and reworked Yusheng S330 in 2018. Some markets replaced that with a JMC JV crossover, the Equator Sport, using the Territory name.
Marque: Ford
