Ford South Africa announces new Territory pricing
By Khulekani On Wheels / on March 12th, 2024 / in Car News, featured
By Otsile Kadiege
Towards the end of January, Ford South Africa revealed the local specifications and indicative pricing of the new Territory SUV. Today, the ‘Blue Oval’ has confirmed the pricing of the newcomer which is available in three trims.
Pricing and warranty
| Territory 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 | R632,000 | R646,600 |
| Territory Titanium 1.8L EcoBoost 7AT | R707,000 | R721,000 |
‘Progressive energy in strength’ design language
The new Territory features Ford’s ‘Progressive Energy in Strength’ design philosophy, which is based on the rich heritage of the brand and its iconic designs. It embodies three fundamental design principles: commanding, agile, and responsive. Highlights include a large grille with slim LED daytime running lights and LED headlights on the lower portion of the front bumper.
From the side, the new Territory boasts a sculpted body with sharp creases. It’s shod with 18-inch alloy wheels as standard while higher-spec derivatives get larger 19-inch wheels. The rear sports 3D taillights and ‘TERRITORY’ lettering on the center of the tailgate.
Ford will offer seven exterior colour choices, namely Star White Tri-coat (solid), Panther Black Metallic, True Blue Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic, Lustrous Grey, Moonlight Blue Metallic, and Crystal Pearl White Metallic Tri-coat.
Interior design and tech
At the center of the new Territory is a panoramic display that integrates 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 instrument panel which can be operated by the user’s finger or a rotary controller on the center console.
Other highlights include soft-touch materials, a twin-panel Panoramic Moonroof for the Titanium derivative, 20 different storage spaces, wireless phone charging on the Trend and Titanium models, 448 litres of luggage capacity which can be expanded to 1 422 litres by folding the 60/40 split rear seats.
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 two-tone Peacock Blue and Domino full leather trim that reinforces sophistication and upmarket appeal.
Safety and assistance systems
On the safety front, all Territory models are equipped with Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control, Emergency Brake Assist and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Hill Launch Assist, Hill Descent Control and Ford’s Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). A total of six airbags are provided, comprising dual front side, and curtain airbags.
The Titanium is equipped with Ford’s comprehensive advanced driver assistance package which includes the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Forward Collision Warning with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Change Assist. Additionally, there is a Traffic Jam Assistant, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Adaptive Cruise Control.
Performance
The all-new Territory is powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine that delivers 138kW and 318Nm. It’s paired with a 7-speed DCT gearbox and sends its power to the front wheels. There are four selectable drive modes, namely 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.