The Ford Territory is another entrant from the Ford stable after the Puma got a lukewarm reception due to its "premium" pricing. The Territory will aim to target buyers seeking a well rounded package that also excels on value. It's now available at your local Ford dealership coming in 3 spec levels, Ambiente, Trend and Titanium.
The Territory’s front-end is framed by the integrated grille and LED daytime running lights, creating a signature light effect. The front corners come with integrated main lamps enhance with LED technology as standard.
From the side, the Territory gets a sculpted body side, combined with the sharp crease that runs under the beltline and rear haunch, lending what Ford claims is a dynamic aesthetic and sense of agility. 18-inch alloys come standard on the Ambiente and Trend derivatives, whilst 19-inch rims feature on the range-topping Titanium. 3D lighting technology is used for the rear lights. Faux diffuser with a silver line characterise the lower rear design.
The panoramic moonroof is finished off by a floating rear-pillar graphic adding to the streamlined look of the vehicle in profile. There are seven choices of exterior colour, comprising: Star White Tri-coat (solid), Panther Black Metallic, True Blue Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic, Lustrous Grey, Moonstone/Moonlight Blue Metallic, and Crystal Pearl White Metallic Tri-coat.
At the centre of the new Territory interior experience is a 12.3-inch high-definition digital instrument cluster on the Titanium model, or a seven-inch TFT cluster with primary analogue gauges on the Ambiente and Trend. Across all models a
12.3-inch landscape orientated infotainment touchscreen is nestled into the soft-touch instrument panel. It can be operated by the user’s finger or a rotary controller on the centre console and helps declutter the cabin by moving many vehicle controls onto the screen.
The Ambiente is equipped with dark Domino fabric trim for the supremely comfortable seats, while the Trend features high-quality Domino vinyl trim. The Titanium stands out with eye-catching two-tone Peacock Blue and Domino full leather trim that reinforces sophistication and upmarket appeal.
On the luxurious Titanium model, a powered twin-panel Panoramic Moonroof bathes the cabin in natural light for front and rear-seat occupants, further enhancing the sense of space and freedom. LED ambient lighting on the top-spec model reinforces its luxury status.
There are 20 different storage spaces stashed around the inside of Territory while the spacious boot offers up to 448 litres of storage space. This can be expanded to 1 422 litres with the 60/40 split rear seats folding completely flat to load bulkier items.
The all-new Ford Territory is powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine that delivers a superb blend of performance and efficiency. It produces 138kW of power matched to a substantial 318Nm of torque.
The EcoBoost engine, which has Auto Start-Stop across the range, is matched to an advanced seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) that delivers exceptional responsiveness and performance while maximising fuel economy. In keeping with the high level of technology deployed in the Territory, gear selection is by means of a rotary e-Shifter located in the centre console, in combination with an electronic parking brake.
Drive is delivered to the front wheels with four Selectable Drive Modes available, comprising Normal, Eco, Sport, or Mountain. These modes optimize power, torque, and fuel efficiency according to the driving conditions, and are complemented by handy driver assist technologies such as Hill Launch Assist and Hill Descent Control for optimal control on steep gradients.
Drive is delivered to the front wheels with four Selectable Drive Modes available, comprising Normal, Eco, Sport, or Mountain to optimize power, torque, and fuel efficiency according to the driving conditions. This is complemented by handy driver assist technologies such as Hill Launch Assist and Hill Descent Control for optimal control on steep gradients.
Pricing (includes VAT):
Derivatives | Recommended Retail Price (excl. optional Service Plan) | Recommended Retail Price (incl. optional Service Plan) |
| Territory Ambiente 1.8L EcoBoost 7AT | R576 000 | R590 000 |
| Territory Trend 1.8L EcoBoost 7AT | R632 600 | R646 600 |
| Territory Titanium 1.8L EcoBoost 7AT | R707 000 | R721 000 |
Included as standard is Ford Protect comprising a four-year/120 000km warranty, four-year/unlimited distance Roadside Assistance and five-year/unlimited distance corrosion warranty. The recommended service interval is 15 000km or annually, whichever occurs first. In addition, over the counter parts (OTC) and service parts warranty (SPW) are covered for two-year/unlimited distance.
Customers have the option of purchasing an extended Ford Protect Service or Maintenance plan upgrade. The warranty can be extended up to seven years or 200 000km, while the Roadside Assistance can be extended for an additional one or two years.
