Turbo Territory Coming In Seduce, Neo And Ego

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Turbo Territory Adds Sports to the Substance

A range of exterior design cues help make the new turbo Territory the sportiest SUV in the Ford world.

A bonnet scoop, dual exhaust outlets and unique five spoke alloys all play their role in differentiating the turbocharged variant of Australia's best-selling SUV, and an exciting range of new metallic paint options add further colour choices to the Territory range.

"Turbo Territory is a progression of the journey we started with the original Territory, which traces back to 1999. This new model is a further development of this innovative model along the design continuum," said Exterior Design Manager, Graham Wadsworth.

"Increased power, improved performance and a luxurious interior are hallmarks of the exciting new sports luxury SUV, and we have complemented these attributes with an equally fitting exterior package."

Before a single exterior change was signed off however, turbo Territory was subjected to extensive market research.

"We incorporated the feedback from market research into the overall design of the vehicle. Key considerations from customers included the size of the bonnet scoop, and the degree of differentiation between the turbo and non-turbo variant," said Mr Wadsworth.

"Overwhelmingly, customers told us they wanted a bonnet scoop that provided function over form. With this in mind, we were able to design a scoop of appropriate size, which met with research approval and also provides a real sense of power and sporty sophistication.

"The scoop is one of the first things that people notice about the new model, so it was imperative to get its design correct."

To emphasise the refined and sophisticated appearance of turbo Territory, body colour bumpers are standard and the colour palette across the Territory range has been extended to 10 with three striking new metallic paints – Seduce (red), Neo (blue) and Ego (charcoal)

"These new colours are representative of the elegance associated with the new vehicle, and are created with executive appeal in mind," said Mr Wadsworth.

Additional styling cues which differentiate the turbo variant include dual exhaust outlets and 'Turbo' nomenclature. A 'Turbo' badge adorns the rear of the Territory Turbo, while a 'Ghia Turbo' badge is found on the back of the higher specification model.

A unique diamond mesh front grille further differentiates the turbo model and also allows for improved cooling of the engine compartment.

Unique new 18" alloy wheels enhance the stance and proportions of the vehicle, and a silver skid plate at the front and rear of the Territory Ghia Turbo provides an additional point of difference over the Territory Turbo model.

"Territory Turbo and Territory Ghia Turbo offer luxury SUV styling with a sporting edge; designed with elegance in mind, coupled with subtle performance attributes.

"We've developed what we consider to be the sportiest SUV available anywhere in the Ford world," Mr Wadsworth said.

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...and more on the interior...

A sophisticated shade of charcoal, a colour which infers style and luxury, is used extensively throughout the interior of the new sports luxury turbo Territory range.

"Our research helped determine that darker colours create an interior which is both alluring and exciting, exactly the attributes we wanted to convey in the new turbo models," said Colour and Trim Design Manager, Ms Debbie Pascoe.

"It also creates a real impact when someone gets into the vehicle – the interior is quite different from anything currently available in the Ford range and thus delivers a unique sense of elegance and prestige."

The interior of the Territory Turbo features a warm charcoal environment with eucalyptus contrast, which flows through to the black suede style seat trim. A sophisticated metallic-effect weave fabric also features on the Territory Turbo seats.

A four-way power driver seat is standard on the Territory Turbo.

The higher specification Territory Ghia Turbo features a similar warm charcoal interior, but with a warm charcoal leather seat trim featuring silver stitching and a six-way power driver seat with memory function.

Both models feature command driving position seats which offer improved lateral support thanks to larger bolsters, and new front seat head restraints that contribute to the sporty appearance.

Territory Turbo is fitted with a leather sports steering wheel, while a luxury sports steering wheel and leather wrapped park brake are fitted to the Territory Ghia Turbo. A leather insert gear lever is standard on both models.

"The Interior Command Centre (ICC) of the new Territory Ghia Turbo is finished in black onyx with satin chrome highlights, and is a real statement in style," said Ms Pascoe.

"It is sleek and sophisticated and creates a further sense of luxury and prestige."

The Territory Ghia Turbo ICC unit includes a premium audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD player, colour screen and dual zone climate control.

The instrument clusters are also unique to the turbo Territory range, with a distinguishable variation in illumination, colour and finish between the two models.

"Territory Turbo features blue illumination representing a luxury sports image, and the white backlighting found in the Territory Ghia Turbo creates an even greater sense of prestige," added Ms Pascoe.

In keeping with the virtues established by the original Territory, the new turbo models continue to provide an exceptionally innovative interior.

Each turbo model boasts more than 30 storage units including a lockable compartment under the driver's seat and a removable and dishwasher safe rubbish bin.

Territory's 60/40 split fold down second row seat further extends its versatile load carrying ability.

Both vehicles offer flexible seating arrangements, including the renowned Territory attribute of being able to transport as many as seven people when fitted with optional third row seats.

"The colours we have chosen create a strong assertive impression as well as a sense of understated elegance, befitting of a luxury SUV," said Ms Pascoe.

"The sophisticated dark interiors of the new vehicles complement the exterior styling and performance attributes of the turbo Territory range beautifully."

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...marketing department is in overdrive!!!

Territory Turbo and Territory Ghia Turbo will offer customers enhanced levels of performance and driving enjoyment, while maintaining the car-like ride and handling characteristics that are a hallmark of the Territory range.

"Although our customers told us they desired the power and torque benefits of Ford's renowned turbo engine, they did not want to lose any of the other qualities that come with driving a Territory," said Ford Australia Vice President of Product Development, Mr Trevor Worthington.

"The engineering team spent considerable time ensuring that the increased power and torque did not negatively affect the refinement or NVH levels of the vehicle.

"We also created a new Dynamic Stability Control calibration to cater for the variety of driving characteristics of a turbo Territory owner."

Engine

With 245kW of power and 480Nm of torque, the turbo engine delivers a marked increase in operational output, with 29% more power and 25% more torque than the recently introduced SY Territory range.

"This translates into a better off-the-line performance feel and increased drivability, particularly when towing, due to the significantly increased level of torque," said Mr Worthington.

Turbo boost is a relatively low 45kPa (6.5Psi), which develops a smooth and sophisticated delivery of power.

"The turbo engine generates power effortlessly, arriving in an even, polished manner across a long flat torque curve. It provides the driver with a refined luxury sports experience with the performance they desire."

The position of the turbo Territory signature, the all important intercooler and associated bonnet scoop, played a major strategic role in the realisation of the final output figures.

Locating the intercooler on top of the engine was a functional decision rather than an outcome based purely on aesthetic qualities.

"Extensive pre-production testing determined an engine mounted, rather than a front mounted, intercooler would enable superior cooling of the charge air for the turbo Territory," said Mr Worthington.

"Better control of the air temperature into the engine leads to improvements in performance and fuel economy, which is a respectable 14.2 l/100km."

An additional benefit of the top mounted intercooler is a reduction in the required amount of intercooler pipework. This in turn results in a reduction of the volume of air required to fill the induction system, leading to improved response to acceleration requests by the driver.

Vehicle dynamics

An innovative dynamics package for the turbo Territory range was developed in conjunction with the engine program.

The new package complements Territory's Acutrac Plus handling system, which consists of the Virtual Pivot Control Link front suspension, award-winning Control Blade IRS and DSC.

"Ford was the first local manufacturer to offer Dynamic Stability Control when we launched Territory in 2004, and we challenged ourselves to create a revised DSC system to integrate into the turbo Territory program to cater for all driving styles," said Mr Worthington.

"It is likely that Territory Turbo and Territory Ghia Turbo will attract customers with a range of driving requirements and styles – from family people mover through to recreational towing vehicle and, of course, the enthusiastic sports oriented driver.

"We have developed a DSC calibration that allows the sports enthusiast driver to enjoy the full benefits of the vehicle's additional performance, while also providing the right level of driver assistance for all drivers."

The calibration also needed to be applicable to city and highway driving, as well as all-wheel-drive excursions.

The DSC calibration was optimised to work in conjunction with the 245kW turbo engine, and the all-wheel-drive system with the 18" wheels and tyres.

The overall driving experience has been further enhanced by the ZF 6 speed automatic transmission first introduced with the SY Territory upgrade in 2005.

The two turbo Territory models feature a unique version of the ZF 6HP26 transmission which has been specially designed for the turbo all-wheel-drive application.

The transmission's internals and torque converter are common with the BF XR6 Turbo and FPV F6, while the transmission casing is common with the SY Territory AWD.

Gear ratios are common to all Territory variants, and the final drive ratio of 3.46:1 is unchanged from SY Territory AWD models.

"This is the first time we've engineered the transmission to match both a turbo engine and an all-wheel-drive application," said Mr Worthington.

Territory Turbo and Ghia Turbo also feature upgraded front brakes, complete with a performance caliper and increased front rotor size (compared with SY Territory) up from 322mm x 28mm to 340mm x 32mm.

This package provides reliable and stable brake performance and improved pedal feel under all braking events.

Both the Territory Turbo and Territory Ghia Turbo are shod with new sports-bred 18" five spoke alloys and new P235/55 R18 tyres. The new tyre has been developed to deliver an optimum balance between grip and comfort.

"Turbo Territory customers will enjoy the high degree of sensible fun factor we have engineered into the vehicle.

"When asked to perform, it can cater to the enthusiast in each of us while still delivering sure-footed car-like ride and handling."

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