Ford South Africa is expanding its passenger car lineup with the upcoming release of the Territory, a new midsize SUV sourced from China. The vehicle is expected to hit the local market in the second quarter of 2024, with the indicative starting price and specification grade details already revealed. The base price compares favorably to rivals like the Hyundai Tucson, Nissan X-Trail, and Toyota Rav4, making it an attractive option in the market.
The Ford Territory comes with a turbocharged advantage, featuring a 1.8-liter turbopetrol engine that produces 138kW and 318Nm. Power is delivered to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and drivers can choose between four drive modes: Normal, Eco, Sport, and Mountain.
The SUV offers three specification grades:
Ambiente:
- Manual air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Rear parking sensors
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with six speakers
- Android Auto / Apple CarPlay connectivity
- Safety features: six airbags, ESP stability control, Hill Launch Assist, Hill Descent Control, tyre pressure monitoring system
Trend:
- Powered tailgate
- Dual-zone climate control
- Wireless charging pad
- Auto headlights and wipers
- Reverse camera
- Electrochromatic rearview mirror
- "High-quality" vinyl seat trim
- Leatherette-covered steering wheel
Titanium:
- Full leather seats with power adjustment for the driver and passenger
- Digital instrument cluster
- Eight-speaker audio system
- LED ambient lighting and multi-color LED ambient lighting
- Additional safety features: Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Jam Assistant, Auto Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Information System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Forward Collision Warning with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning
- Exterior features: 19-inch double-spoke alloy wheels, chrome-finished door handles
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