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Ford Australia has introduced its redesigned Territory SUV, which has been given an extensive visual update both inside and out.
There’s no mention of any mechanical changes to the Australian-designed-and-developed vehicle, which is also exported to South Africa and Thailand; looks like the 4.0 litre Barra inline-six pot – in various output configuration/tunes ranging from 244 hp up to 362 hp – continues on pretty much unchanged.
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So it’s all to sight and touch, the changes, with kinetic design cues leading the way for the exterior. At the front, the vehicle feeatures an all-new tri-plane front-end architecture, and the new trapezoid-shaped main grille is one of the new Territory’s most noticeable updates.
Besides a redesigned front bumper and bonnet, slim-line projector headlamps are new, as are LED position lamps on the higher end variant. There SUV also gets a number of new 17- and 18-inch wheel designs to wear.
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Moving rearwards, a new C-pillar design smooths the transition from front to rear. Other changes include new horizontal tail lamps and a new rear lift-gate applique, as well as a redesigned bumper and new lower-level valance panel.
Inside, the cabin gets new materials and colours, and among the items on the update list are a new instrument panel featuring an 8-inch touchscreen as well as a host of new functional storage solutions.
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When is Ford Malaysia going to launch this? Ford and Sime Darby is so slow lah in doing anything. Even the Escape is outdated. The new Escape has been on the website in US for more than a year now.
High time Ford Malaysia buck up in furnishing the Malaysian public with the latest models.
It is so sad that even parts for the Ford range take a long time. I heard of an individual with a Ford Focus who had his side mirror broken by a motorcycle. Ford took 3 months to replace it as it had no stock of that part.
I am surprised. Side mirror is the most common part to get broken in Malaysia due to motorcyclist. So how come Ford Malaysia don’t stock up that part?
With a 4 litre engine and existing tax structures, I doubt Ford will will introduce it here as it is not likely to sell well. Add to that the increasing cost of gas, a rather static salary scale for most Malaysians and the preference for high end European and Japanese models in the large-engine, luxury SUV market and I reckon the Terry will have a hard time here.
Chevy tried this once with rebadging the Holden Commodore as the Lumina in Malaysia. Had a 3.6 or 3.8 litre 6 pot. Didn’t do well at all.
Vehicle meant for the flood?
The most significant change to this Terry is the included for the first time diesel engine….based on most Oz reviewer, thats the MOST important addition…..ppl down there had been asking for a diesel Terry & finally they got it
this is quite good actually
but then Ford themselves are a bit slow
i first saw that 4×4 in the Bond’s movie
the hydrogen thing i think
but then the Bond movie was out like … 5 years ago?
and that thing still pretty much… less on the roads.
This is merely a significant facelift of the existing Territory that’s been around since 2004. How is it possible you saw this car in a Bond movie???
Plus the Territory was at one time the best selling SUV in Australia, and it is a VERY common sight on Aussie roads.
This vehicle is primarily an Aussie market vehicle with a small export market. It is not viable in Malaysia simply because of the road tax structure that penalises engine sizes above 2L. Same reason why it’s chassis-mate, the excellent FG Falcon is also not exported out of Australia.
Front lamp looks like VW Jetta!
look wired though. I’d prefer the previous model…….well ford is not doing well here in Malaysia except Ford Ranger. The Focus diesel is good & powerful. Hopefully Ford will introduce the New Focus soon….
Peace
also avialable with 2.7 litre Diesel from Land Rover Discovery. Falcon is getting a <2L engine this year, start hassling your Ford Dealers!!!! ( if your country is RHD)
Could someone please direct me to the price range of the new Ford Territory in South African Rands? I would appreciate this. Thank you