The refreshed Ford Territory has arrived in Mzansi. Here’s what you need to know about the updated lineup…
The updated Ford Territory employs the same 1.8-litre EcoBoost engine as the pre-facelifted model. As a reminder, the four-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit produces 138 kW and 318 N.m of torque — the former and latter available from 5 200 r/min and 1 750 r/min, respectively. Power is exclusively delivered to the road via a front-wheel drivetrain, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The powertrain features a quartet of driving modes: Normal, Eco, Sport and Mountain — the latter for optimising traction on uneven surfaces such as gravel.
Ford claims the Territory’s EcoBoost powertrain sips, on average, 7.4 L/100 km. Matching the company’s claim translates to a driving range of over 800 km from a single, full 60-litre tank of fuel.
The Territory’s bodywork spans 4 685 mm long, front to rear, 1 935 mm in width, and 1 706 mm in height. The wheelbase measures 2 726 mm in length. The ground clearance is rated at 190 mm. Ambiente and Trend derivatives roll on 18-inch wheels, while the Titanium model is equipped with a set of 19-inch items.
Housed within a single panel, the interior plays host to dual 12.3-inch displays for instrumentation and infotainment, respectively. The touchscreen infotainment system incorporates wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone screen mirroring. A first for the Territory, the refreshed model is offered with Ford App connectivity, which allows owners to lock/unlock their vehicle, schedule remote start times, monitor vehicle status and receive vehicle health alerts from their smartphone. Ford claims a boot capacity of 448 litres, which expands to 1 422 litres when folding down the rear backrests.
How much does the updated Ford Territory cost in South Africa?
In South Africa, the refreshed Ford Territory lineup is priced from R534 900 to R643 900 for the entry-level, Ambiente and range-topping, Titanium variants, respectively. Slotting in between the former and latter, the mid-tier, Trend model is priced from R584 900. Included with the pricing as standard are a six-year/90 000 km Ford Optional Service Plan and four-year/120 000 km warranty.
- Ford Territory 1.8T EcoBoost Ambiente DCT — R534 900
- Ford Territory 1.8T EcoBoost Trend DCT — R584 900
- Ford Territory 1.8T EcoBoost Titanium DCT — R643 900
